Blog Posts of the Day and Comments for Term 2, 2020!

During lockdown we decided to do Blog Posts of the Day and added a few Blog Comments for the Week too!  Once we returned to school under Level 1 we continued with this and now have a wonderful collection of blog posts/comments.

The below slide deck is an archive of what bloggers had a post selected! Check them out!

Blog Post of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 12...

This weeks blog post of the week...

Monday 29th June

Blog Post: Muftiday/fundraising for the SPCA

Check out Lila's blog post to see how much money we raised for the SPCA!  I'm sure they will be 

very thankful.

Tuesday 30th June

Blog Post: Chrome Music lab Mondaymashup

Connor shares a tune he created in Chrome Music Lab.  What tunes have you created lately? Why not share them on your blog! 

Wednesday 1st July

Blog Post: Micro:Bit controllers...

Wondering what a Micro:Bit is...then read Charlotte's post to find out!  Can you work out what the Micro:Bit is communicating with the LED lights?

Thursday 2nd July

Blog Post: Matariki Art

Do you have any wool in your cupboard?  Why not have a go at making a Matariki star!

Friday 3rd July

Blog Post: Nate’s Matariki bag tag

Nate uses Tinkercad and designs himself a Matariki bag tag!  Check out our other Matariki 3D prints!

Blog Post of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 11...

Monday 22nd June

Blog Post: My Te Reo Animation.

A lot of you are making animations using Slides.  Blogs are not just about sharing our finished work.  Kahukura asks a question on her blog.  Can you give her some advice?

Tuesday 24th June

Blog Announcement of the Day - The Great Rāwhiti Bake Off! Te Whakataetae Tunu Kai Rāwhiti!

What will you bake?

Wednesday 25th June

Blog Post: Cooking with Jai

Blogger: Anameka

Check out the Afghans Anameka makes with Jai.  What are you  going to bake for 'The Great Rāwhiti Bake Off!' 'Te Whakataetae Tunu Kai Rāwhiti!'

Thursday 26th June

Blog Post: How to be Mindful

Blogger: Izzy

Izzy shares three steps you could use to help you be Mindful.  Leave a comment and tell Izzy what you would have in your imaginary jar!

Friday 26th June

Today's Blog Comment of the Day goes to Sophie from Tāwhirimātea. 

Sophie made a Positive, Thoughtful & Helpful comment on Azania's Blog Post - Pascall Snifter Lumps review.

Sophie's Comment...

June 16, 2020 at 2:49 PM

'Kia Ora Azania, I'm Sophie i like the way you described how they tasted how they looked how they smelled and how they feel. It made me get a picture of a big chunk of pineapple covered with chocolate. Maybe next time you could miss a line its really hard to see the words properly. From Sophie.'

Blog Post of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 10...

Monday 15th June

Blog Title: diorama of the whomping willow harry potter book 3

Blogger: Oskar

Check out Oskars diorama he made.  This is a scene from the book that has the whomping willow tree.  

Leave a comment on Oskar's blog and let him know what your favourite scene from the Harry Potter books is...

Remember we have the Harry Potter Series in the library so come and reserve it! 

Tuesday 16th June

Blog Title: Do Brussels Sprouts really make you fly? 🌱🌱🌱

Do you love Brussel Sprouts?  If you don't then perhaps Anika's persuasive slideshow might make you change your mind!

Wednesday 17th June

We have two Blog Posts of the Day from Blake & Ava in Tangaroa.

Blake's Blog Title: orienteering experience

Ava's Blog Title: Orienteering

Do you love to run?  Have you ever tried orienteering?  There's a group of students participating in Orienteering for the William Pike Challenge, so check our Tangaroa's student blogs!

Thursday 18th June

Blog Title: Fantail trapped in the house.

Blogger: Hunter 

A wee piwakawaka finds its way into Hunter's house...read Hunter's post to find out what happens!  

Friday 19th June

Today's Blog Comment of the Day goes to Samuel W from Tāwhirimātea. 

Samuel made a Positive, Thoughtful & Helpful comment on Nate's Blog Post - Moon Shapes.

Samuel's Comment...

June 3, 2020 at 2:38 PM

'kia ora Nate, i like how you made the writing to be maori and English i also think that the drawings are awesome. this sort of reminds me of matariki. maeby you could explain why there are more than one name for the same type of moon?'

Blog Posts of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 8...

Tuesday 2nd June

Blog Title: Check Out This Animation!

Blogger: Heath

Watch Heath's animation to learn how to ask in Te Reo 'How many' of a certain object or being.  Heath’s animation also tells you how to reply in Te Reo.  Tino pai Heath!

Wednesday 3rd June

Blog Title: TECH!!!

Blogger: Skye

Can't wait to be a Year 7 or 8 @Rāwhiti School.  Check out Skye's blog post about Tech, from tic-tac-toe pieces to choc-chip cookies!

Some students in Tangaroa have been blogging about tech.  You can check out more blog posts on their Learning site - click here.

Thursday 4th June 

Blog title: Pom pom

It's a pom pom time of year.  Been knitting any hats or want to jazz up a winter hat?  Why not make some pom poms!  Check out Cody's blog for instructions. 

Friday 5th June

Today we're going to do something different... 'Blog Comment of the Day.'

Today's  'Blog Comment of the Day' goes to Natalija from Ata Hāpara.

Post Natalija made a comment on - Mobile devices

Natalija's Comment...

NatalijaJune 2, 2020 at 11:45 AM

'Tena koe Eden, I absolutely love how you explained how you shouldn’t use your mobile device during a important situation for example, when your phone is ringing you should put it on silent or excuse yourself and take the call I think speaking from my heart that this post is helpful for people who need to learn manners for certain situations, like spending time with whanau etc I feel ashamed that I myself do that when my mother comes to visit me which is a behavior I need to improve on I hope you’ll do better and better in the near future, Nga mihi Natalija.'

Want to write a quality blog comment like Natalija?  Then check out the slide below on  'Grow Your Blogging Skills: Commenting!' 

Blog Posts of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 7...

All past Blog Posts of the Day, CRT challenges - click here to view the slideshow.

Monday 25th May

Blog Title: Book Review: David Walliams Demon Dentist

Blogger: Brooke

This is the first book Brooke ever read by David Walliams.  Have you read any books written by David Walliams?

Brooke's book review is on the Rāwhiti Library Voice and found if you search our Library Web App.

Tuesday 26th May

Blog Title: Taskmaster 

Blogger: Baylee

Baylee works with a group to complete a ball and string challenge.  What RISE values did Baylee and his group use?

Remember to check out 'What's Growing in Your Backyard?'

Wednesday 27th May

Blog Title: my brave suit

Blogger: JT

Feeling a little scared?  Why not draw yourself a brave suit...what would it look like?

Thursday 28th May 

Blog Title: Mobile devices

Blogger: Eden

Eden shares her views on mobile device use.  Read Eden's post and have a think about how much time you spend on your mobile phone....

Friday 29th May

Blog Title: My five senses in lockdown.

Blogger: Jazmin

Jazmin writes a 5-senses poem to share her experience during the lockdown.

Remember to check out the Blog Posts of the Day slideshow, Bloggin' Book Reviewers info, and past CRT challenges...click here.  

Blog Posts of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 6...

All past Blog Posts of the Day, CRT challenges - click here to view the slideshow.


Monday 18th May
Blog Title: Kitty’s Chair
Blogger: Olive

Kitty claims a chair in the sun!  Check out the great photos of Kitty.

What has your pet/s been up too during your time at home?  Do they have a favourite place in the sun?  Why not take a pic and blog about your pet/s?

Tuesday 19th May
Blog Title: My stopmotion video
Blogger: Charli

Charli and Kobe made a stopmotion animation to ease any nerves you have about starting back at school.  Starring a couple of Fork Characters...

Wednesday 20th May
Blog Title: cooking with riley :D
Blogger: Riley

I bet Riley can't wait to cook up a storm in the up-in-coming 'Rāwhiti Online Bakeoff.'  Check out the biscuits that Riley whips up....I'm sure they didn’t last long!

Thursday 21st May
Blog Title: My families Pets
Blogger: Sebastian

Check out all of Sebastian's pets....can you find out what pet likes to eat Doritos?

Why not take a few photos of your pets at home.  Send them to your school email and blog about your pets at school!

Friday 22nd May
Blog Title: Moon Phases
Blogger: Alexa

Blog Title: My families Pets

Alexa has been learning about the phases of the moon because Matariki is not far away.  Do you know all of the phases of the lunar calendar (Maramataka)?

Blogging Tip:  Remember if you write your name on your blog post or put your name on any work you've made for your blog ONLY USE your first name!

Blog Posts of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 5...

All past Blog Posts of the Day, CRT challenges - click here to view the slideshow.

Monday 11th May
Blog Title: skating
Blogger: Benji

Check out the half-pipe in Benji's backyard!

Tuesday 12th May
Blog Title: The Amazing Hut
Blogger: Jasmine

Jasmine challenged herself to make a hut for her and her brother to each lunch in.
Read her post and see what RISE values she used?

Wednesday 13th May

Blog Title: What's Growing in My Backyard - Alison

Blogger: Alison

Check out Alison's post about her garden!  Alison shares two videos.  One about her Passionfruit vine and veggie garden.  Don't have any garden, why not use a woolsack!  

What's Growing in Your Backyard?

Thursday 14th May

Blog Title: Dont' throw out your jars :-)

Blogger: Taya

Taya and her Mum decide to reuse some jars in their pantry? What have you re-used or made out of items that would end up in your recycling bin?

Friday 15th May

Blog Title: Making a desk with Steve.

Blogger: Ava

Ava puts on her safety goggles, dusts out the sander, and makes a desk for her bedroom.  

Blogs Posts of the Day @ Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 4...

Here's the list of 'Blogs Posts of the Day' for Week 4! Click here to view Week 2 & Week 3's Blog Posts of the Day.

Monday 4th May
Blog Title: My boat that floats
Blogger: Eartha

Have you got some egg cartoons laying around home, why not have a go at making a boat and see if it floats!

Eartha also has some other interesting posts you may want to check out:
Potato Light Bulb Experiment
Teddy stop motion

Tuesday 5th May
Blog Title: Grubs and Ladders
Blogger: Ben

Ben captures his time at the beach using google slides.  He has a wee video at the end - check out the grub!

Wednesday 6th May
Blog Title: Star Wars stop motion animation.
Blogger: Hugo

Do you like Star Wars... Did you do anything for May the 4th Be with YOu?  Hugo made a stop motion animation - check it out!

Thursday 6th May
Blog title:  Dogman
Blogger: Luke

Blog title: Mini Book
Blogger: Bluebell

Bluebell blogs about watching a tutorial and makes a book about her favourite movies.  Luke starts his Dogman comic book.

Why not make your own book during Level 3?

Friday 7th May
Blog title: Vesuvius
Blogger: Abe

Do you know about the volcano in Pompeii?  Watch this animation to learn some facts and what happened!

Blog Tip for the Week:
You can go back and edit your blog post. Why would you want to do this?

• Add more details to your blog post
• Fix the writing (maybe it goes outside of the frame)
• Add any links
• Fix grammar or spelling
• Insert an image or images
• Add a slideshow

Basically to fix any errors, to add more details or perhaps to delete something...

Just remember your Blog post isn't SET in StONE once you post it!

Blogs of the Day @Rāwhiti School, Term 2, Week 3...

Here's the list of 'Blogs Posts of the Day' for Week 3!  Click here to view Week 2's Blog Posts of the Day.  

Monday 27th April
Blog Title: We're going on a grandma hunt
Slideshow - We're going on a grandma hunt
Blogger: Maia

Check out the poem Maia has posted and slideshow.  Have you ever gone on a Grandma hunt?

How's you Bear Hunting going? 

Tuesday 28th April
Blog Title: TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE
Blogger: Kaeden

We know toilet paper has made the headlines. If you have any spare toilet paper at home and some willing pets why not try this challenge! Write a blog post about your toilet paper challenge...

Wednesday 29th April
Blog Title: Our Painted Egg/Rocks
Blogger: Duke

Do you have any paint at home?  Do you have any stones or small rocks lying around your garden?  Why not get creative and paint your own special stone!

Thursday 30th April
Blog Title: Paua & Paraoa Parai
Blogger: Miriam

Miriam's been cooking up a storm.  Have you ever tried Parāoa Parai - fried bread?

Friday 1st  May
Blog Title: My time in lockdown
Blogger: Pippa

From baking biscuits to finishing a 300 piece jig-saw puzzle.  What have did you get up to during lockdown - Level 4?

Blog Tips for the Week:
Are you checking your blog for comments? Go to the right-hand side of your blog and look for 'Recent comments.' Click on any comments and you'll get taken to your blog post with Comment/s.

Write a Blog Comment and want a reply? Click Notify Me...

Blog Posts of the Day @Rāwhiti School - Term 2, Week 2...

We are are starting up Rāwhiti School's Blog Post of the Day.  This will run during Alert Levels 3 & 4.

Here's the list of 'Blogs of the Day' for Week 2!

Tuesday 21st April
Blog Title: Isolation Butterfly Transformation
Blogger: Zara
Watch the video to see how the caterpillar turned into a cocoon...

Wednesday 22nd April
Blog Title: Te Wiki Tuarua subtraction L4 math for today I took longer than I expected
Blogger: Ashur
Ashur is challenging himself by solving maths problems...kai pai to mahi!

Thursday 23rd April
Blog Title: My Tote Bag
Blogger: Anika
Dust out you sewing machine!  Anika has been busy sewing a Tote Bag. What crafts have you been creating while at home?  Can you write your blog post to share your idea?

Friday 24th April
Blog Title: The Big, Happy Bear Poem
Blogger: Azryel
Azryel has written a poem about her Big, Happy Bear.  This fits well with today...because today is Rāwhiti School's We're going on a Bear Hunt...Te Haere ki te Rapu Pea!

Saturday 25th April - ANZAC DAy
Blog Title: giant poppy
Blogger: James

James makes some giant poppies to commemorate ANZAC Day - could you try and make some poppies?

Blog Tips of the Week:

Try and use photos on your blog.  Made sure you set them to large or medium.  We don't want to have to use a magnifying glass to see them!  Remember - your photo/s needs to be clear (not fuzzy).

If copying your work from a google doc remember to use control+shift+v when pasting this into the post you are working on.

When writing a blog comment remember - Positive, Thoughtful & Helpful!