Springston Schoolhttp://www.springston.school.nz
Developing pathways of learning for a better future. Springston is a small rural community 15 km south of Christchurch, New Zealand and our school has 180 bright, bubbly, multi-talented children from Year 1 to Year 8.
Winner of the Springston A+ Learner Video Competition
Posted: May 2010
Last term, students were given a challenge - to create a short video to show what being a Springston A+ student means for them. Inspired by the movie 'Mankind is no Island', the video was to have photos or short video clips of words found around the home or community. When the photos of words were put together they would make sentences or a poem, explaining what being a Springston A+ Learner means.
The videos could be made at home or at school - students could enter on their own, or with friends or family members. We have had 6 entries, from 11 students, and they have done an amazing job! For many, this was their first effort using the Flip video camera, or doing any video work, let alone making their own movie.
Entries were judged on how well the video expressed the characteristics of a Springston A+ learner, the use of words and images to describe the ideas, as well as the creative and innovative ways of presenting the ideas. The number of original images used, the quality of their photography/video work, and the inclusion of appropriate music, were also considered.
And now, we have our winners! Here is the winning entry, from Oliver and Billy (Year 6 students).
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Room 3's 'I Am Everyone' Video
Posted: April 2010
Some of the Icebreakers (Year 3 and 4 students) have also created a video called 'I Am Everyone'. The same as for Room 4, they were inspired by the YouTube Video of the same name.After seeing the video, the children realised that they become a little part of everyone around them, or of the things that happen to them, or even of their pets or toys. They wanted to create their own video, so some of them brought photos to school and were able to record their favourite ideas into iMovie 09 to create this video.We'd love to hear your comments, below, on WHO or WHAT has made YOU who you are?........ I am...........?
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Room 4 - I Am Everyone
Posted: March 2010
Room 4 students (Year 2 and 3) have created a video called 'I Am Everyone'. They were inspired by a YouTube Video of the same name (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI_cRXoBaoY). After seeing the video, the children realised that they become a little part of everyone around them, or of the things that happen to them, or even of their pets or toys. They wanted to create their own video, so some of the them brought photos to school and were able to record their favourite ideas into iMovie 09 to create this video. We hope you enjoy it, and also reflect on who YOU are.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.The Springston A+ Student
Posted: February 2010
The vision for our school identifies the qualities we believe our students need in order to be confident, connected, actively involved learners for life. An A+ student at Springston has the following qualities: they are self-managing learners, adventurous, accepting, articulate and adaptable - A+!To start this year off, teachers were given a task to represent these ideas in a movie, using words that were videoed or photographed around the town. It was quite a challenge! Here is Carol's effort. Follow the words carefully to see how she sees the challenges for Springston students in today's world.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Breaking news! An epidemic has hit Christchurch
Posted: December 2009
Kachina (Year 7) and Jahna (Year 6) are two investigators who have made a movie to show what an evil epidemic like the Black Death could do if you are not ready. This movie will tell you how to be prepared. So listen and learn what they have to share.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Safety in the Outdoors
Posted: December 2009
Jack (Year 7) made this slideshow about how to keep alive in the outdoors, for his inquiry.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Effects of Smoking Inquiry
Posted: November 2009
Hello I am Milly and I am a Year 8 at Springston School. For my inquiry I had to answer the question ‘Why do people smoke and what are the effects of smoking?’ I researched this and then made my podcast to try to convince people not to smoke. I hope you like my podcast!
An audio/enhanced podcast in the AAC format.Pet Day 2009
Posted: November 2009
Emily (Year 7) has put together a short slideshow of yesterday's Pet Day at Springston School. This is an annual event for the school and its community, and students proudly bring along their pets for judging. We hope you enjoy the photos and see the joy on the faces of the students as they show their pets.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Civil Defence Exercise at Springston School
Posted: October 2009
On Tuesday 27 October, a Civil Defence Exercise was held at the school. Izaac has used iPhoto to put together this slideshow showing some of the people 'injured' during the 'disaster', and how they were rescued and assisted by the Fire Brigade and the Red Cross.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Change Inquiry Update
Posted: August 2009
Emma-Rose, Morgan and Kachina (all Year 7 students) interview students from around Springston School for their 'all new country news programme'. Go with them and find out what great things are being achieved at Springston School this year, and enjoy the unique humour they put into this news bulletin!
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Student Council
Posted: August 2009
Courtney and Sion (Year 6), from the Media Team, introduce us to the team of students who make up Springston School's Student Council. Find out about the projects the Council has been working on this year.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Let's Get Inventing!
Posted: August 2009
Hannah (Year 6) and Emily (Year 7) interview students around Springston School about the inventions they have been working on. 'Let's Get Inventing' is our theme for the term - to make something which makes life easier for others.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
