Saniya's Storybird Learning Story

Learner: Saniya Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 21.6.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Daily 5 - Work on Writing                                                Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols & Text, Managing Self

Learning Observed

During parts of our learning time, the learners are able to select certain activities to extend their capabilities in Reading, Writing and Maths. This is called the Daily 5 (Literacy) and the Daily 3 (Maths). Saniya chose to do some writing on a website called Storybird. She selected a set of pictures which she then arranged into a picture book. On each page she added text to make a story that had a beginning, middle and end with connected ideas. Saniya did this completely independently and was able to manage her time and effort, while remaining focused. She was active in seeking out feedback from a Learning Coach and acted on it to improve her writing.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Share this story with someone at home - go to www.storybird.com to do so. Read it to another learner and see if they can give you advice on how to improve it. Put it on your blog or learning pathway as an example of your capable learning.

Swimming with life jackets

Saniya, Shreya & Disha's Satellite Learning Story

Learners: Shreya, Saniya & Disha Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 7.3.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Space                     Key Competency: Thinking

Learning Observed

The learners had six activities to choose from to extend their knowledge about Space. Shreya, Saniya and Disha chose to take part in one that required problem solving and thinking skills. They had the option to make either a Mars Rover or a Satellite and picked to do the Satellite. With the provided materials, they had to create their own version of the image that was shown on the screen. Shreya, Saniya and Disha showed curiosity by using the materials in specific ways and tried to use as much detail as possible in their creation. They collaborated by sharing ideas and possible ways to overcome issues, ultimately being very pleased with their final product.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Complete the models in the morning before school begins. Answer the discussion questions about their models, listed on the slideshow.

Bariyah & Saniya's Learning Story - Reading to Someone/Listen to Reading

Learners: Bariyah & Saniya    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 18.2.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading

Learning Observed

As part of our Reading programme in LH1, the learners have been learning about the parts of the Daily 5. This covers a range of activities to enhance capabilities in Literacy. Bariyah and Saniya were spending time reading to one another. This is one aspect of the Daily 5 where learners sit elbow to elbow and knee to knee in order to best communicate to one another. They took turns at reading and listening, following along with the text and pictures. Bariyah and Saniya selected their own books by practicing how to connect the parts of the ‘I Pick’ method - What is the purpose of this book? Is the book interesting? Can I understand/comprehend what is happening? Do I know all the words or are there some that are tricky?

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Ask each other questions to develop curiosity e.g. What was your favourite part? Why do you think ______ happened? Summarise what happened at the beginning, middle and end of the text.

Annia, Saniya, Angkor & Ronav- iExperience Connected Challenge Learning Story

Learners:  Annia, Saniya, Angkor & Ronav Learning Coach: D Wilkes          Date: 5.2.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Connected Challenge   Key Competency: Relating to Others

Learning Observed

This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a ‘Connected Challenge’ (see below).  In this challenge Annia, Saniya, Angkor and Ronav worked in a team and collaborated on various connected tasks.  They first had to look at the challenge and devise a plan- which tasks would they do first?!  It was great to see the group negotiate and discuss their options with Annia demonstrating some real leadership skills.  I observed the group while they were brainstorming ‘OrmPS’ words and they really engaged with the task- Ronav contributed ‘respect, Saniya contributed the word ‘MySpace’ and Angkor contributed the word ‘share’ while Annia offered many more.  It was great to see the enthusiasm and curiosity from this group.  Some of the tasks they worked on included- the Curious challenge- coming up with questions for the learning coaches and the Connected challenge- crossing the Nile River without getting caught by the crocodiles!  There was some great strategy and collaboration in this team- Ka Pai!

Evidence of learning

Connected Challenge: Activities

Next Learning Steps

While it is great to take the lead on tasks where we have strengths, remember to give others opportunities to develop their capabilities select challenges from all four areas share and discuss the challenges, and maybe finish others, at home with your family

Kim, Cassandra, Sameeha, Saniya & Louisa's Trash to Flash Learning Story

Learners: Kim, Sameeha, Saniya, Louisa & Cassandra      Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: Term 4, Week 6-10

Learning Area: iExperience - Technology

Learning Observed and Vision Principles

In the second half of Term 4, all of the OrmPS learners have been participating in Trash to Flash - turning old used items into something new and usable. All of the LH1 learners began this journey by spending time looking on the LH1 Pinterest account. Everyone selected a category that they were the most interested in. Kim, Sameeha, Saniya, Louisa and Cassandra all selected Pets & Animals. They were curious about making a penguin out of an old plastic bottle. However, before they could make this, they had to go through a test run with the Design Thinking Process. As a group, all of the Girl’s Fashion and Pets & Animals learners made ladybug fridge magnets. The girls then took the template we used as a larger group and the personalised it to their penguin creation, demonstrating their capability with understanding the design process. Collaboratively, they shared this template and filled it in on Google Slides.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Add some photos to your blog of your final creation in Week 10. Reflect on how successful your planning was, as well as how well you felt your final product turned out. Make another prototype showing changes and improvements to the design.

Saniya's Garden Project

Learner: Saniya                                                             Date: October 2015

Learning Area: Project Based iExplore              Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

Saniya and the Yoyos are on a mission to make our school a better place to learn and play. Over the past 2 weeks we have been researching, brainstorming and planning projects to carry out during Term 4 and beyond. There has been much excitement about the projects and how we can bring some of them to life. One of the projects Saniya has been involved in is preparing one of the planting beds for seeding. We have decided that some pumpkins will take pride of place in some of the bed and the rest is to be decided. There was lots of collaboration going on as tools and time we shared. It was hard work clearing many of the well established weeds but Saniya persisted and worked hard to ensure the soil was ready for action. It will be exciting to observe developments in the coming weeks and to see if we can end up with a harvest of fruit and vegetables in the Summer / Autumn. Saniya has also had the chance to pitch her own project ideas about planting and looking after an apple tree. Following a voting process, we will launch a variety of chosen projects over the coming weeks.

Evidence of learning

Here is Saniya and the Team on a information finding mission around school, searching out the best place for projects to occur. Following on from this, we see Saniya getting involved in clearing the garden bed ready for planting. The final result is a bed ready to produce next season’s harvest!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

Saniya needs to ensure her project ideas are followed up on and she has the confidence to take them from the page to an effective conclusion. She will then see and feel the value of completing a project that makes a difference to her school. This will in turn, help when moving onto his next idea as she will has the confidence of success behind her.