In philosophy we are looking at bullying in schools - why it happens and what to do if we are faced with it.
Ask your friends and family if they have ever had an experience with bullying (been victim or perpetrator of it or just seen it happen). You may be surprised (or not) at how many people have experience with bullying.

Here are some websites that may be helpful if you are ever faced with bullying...
http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-school-bullying

http://www.police.govt.nz/nobully

A big welcome to Mark who has joined us from Auckland University on his Graduate Education Degree. He will be teaching room 9 alongside Rachael for 5 weeks (until the end of week 8 term 2) and we are excited to welcome him into room 9 and learn alongside him. 
Mark has taught English in Japan and Korea for over 10 years so he has a wealth of experience to share with us. Good luck Mark!!

Room Nine wishes Cheyenne lots of luck and great learning on her new teaching placement. Room nine looks forward to seeing her again in term 3.

(photo of Cheyenne teaching room 9 a game).

Rich Task

                                           RICH TASK

 Hi guys, 

our new rich task topic is " Will One Size Fit All?" We are asking ourselves does the same style or format of learning benefit everyone? What do you think? Post a comment and let us know.

In I.C.T we have been planning our Modern Learning Environment on floorplanner.com.  You can design your own one if you like - the first design is free.

Keep the great idea's coming in! And remember: NO IDEA IS TOO OUT THERE!

                               ALYSSA AND TALIA