A Golden Experience

Today 8R12 explored the old gold mines in Karangahake gorge and the newer mines in Waihi. 

"It was interesting how much old mining material was still lying around. " - Sebastian

"How on Earth did they make those tunnels back in the old days?" - Max

"I wonder just how many people died when these mines were working? Try looked so dangerous." - Jonathan

"When was the last time this mine was used?" - Fraser

"I wish we could've explored the really long tunnels. Just how long are they?" - Hamish

"In what area did they find the most gold?" - Liam

"Just how did they actually mine the old mines?!" - Dom

"I can't believe that when Martha Mine is closed it will fill with lots of water over seven years!" - Holly

To think that olden-day miners had to worry about rats eating their good!" - Kayla

8R12 Camp 2014 Photos

Progress Reports

What do you think your grades should be?

8R12 students self-assessed themselves today to decide what grades they think they deserve. They decided on a grade ranging from NOT ACCEPTABLE, through to ACCEPTABLE, then GOOD, then EXCELLENT.

They had to write a paragraph justifying their choices by explaining why they deserve the grade and using evidence and examples where possible. 

Here are some examples (anonymous):

Classwork - Good, because I always strive for excellence and try my hardest in everything. Most of the time I have neat handwriting and present my work as neatly as I can.

Attitude - Excellent, because I am always at class on time and willing to give 100% on whatever I am learning and prepared to learn new things. I am always willing to help others and help with classroom activities.

Equipment - Good, because I have been reminded once about my equipment. I also normally have all my books (organiser, school books) and my pencil case. 

Homework - Excellent, because there has not been one time that I have missed homework except when I was sick but I caught up.

If you have not yet handed in your paragraphs to Mr H., please do so by Monday morning before camp. You could write them in Google Drive and share them with Mr H.

Camp Gear List

Make sure you have packed the correct gear for camp.

Use this checklist.

What's Up R12? Week 4

What's up 8R12?

Find out what's happening in our school. Whether it's sport, class, or school news you can read about it here (written by Cathy Zhou, Kezia Simpson, and Jessica Green).

Share your opinion. Add comments below** and reshare over social networks (Twitter, Facebook etc).

** Anyone can comment, but comments will be moderated before being accepted. Please include your name in your comments. Unnamed or inappropriate comments will not be posted.

Should We or Should We Not - NZ Flag Change

8R12 has recently been discussing the possibility of changing the New Zealand flag.

Read about it here (article by Cathy Zhou and Kezia Simpson).

Share your opinion. Add comments below** and reshare over social networks (Twitter, Facebook etc).

** Anyone can comment, but comments will be moderated before being accepted. Please include your name in your comments. Unnamed or inappropriate comments will not be posted.

8R12 2014 Responsibilities

Welcome new 8R12 students!


We all have responsibilities - read yours here.