Hi Kea Class,

I would like you to visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/ have a look at the articles on the site.
When you have found an article that you find interesting. Try having a look at a part of the website you have never been to.

Post the title of the article and your thoughts on the blog site.

Hi Kea Class,

read this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8200000/newsid_8206800/8206891.stm

Make sure you vote on the question (half way down the article) and then post your thoughts.

Questions to answer:

1/ Why do you think this topic (sun safety) is particularly important in New Zealand?
2/Why are children particularly at risk?
3/ What could schools do to help with this?

Hi Kea Class,

I would like you to read this article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8200000/newsid_8202900/8202944.stm

Post your comments on our blog site.

Do you know of any animals that are endangered? Are there any animals that are in this situation in New Zealand?

Have a look at the other animal articles on the cbbc website. If you find one that the class might find interesting let us know about it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This blogsite is for Kea Class students to post educational based work, thoughts, comments and opinions. Remember it is NOT a chat room.

Hi Kea Class,

Your homework is to publish 2 paragraphs from your narrative writing on our blog page.

Here are your instructions:

Publish your paragraphs in microsoft word. Make sure that all of your spelling and punctuation is correct. Then copy your piece of writing and paste it into the comments section of the blog site.

(When you have finished writing highlight all of the text right click on the text and select copy. Then go to the Kea Class blog page and right click on the comments box and select paste)

If you are having trouble try asking Mum or Dad for help.

If you have time take a look at these photos: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8200000/newsid_8204100/8204157.stm and post your thoughts.

Mr Douglas.

Kea Class Blog

Hi Kea Class,

We are going to have a go at Blogging.

We can use this space to publish our writing and to read, share and comment on interesting articles from news websites.

This is a chance to learn to use a new and exciting educational tool.

From,

Mr Douglas.