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Mack The Mozzie

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:55:50 +1000

This animation is a preview to this year’s Ringwood North PS Short Film Festival. This film by Matthew B and Ryan V is one of over 20 short films that has been made this year and will presented to an enthralled crowd at Hoyts cinemas in December. Great work guys.

Olympics - Multiple Intelligence Unit

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:58:29 +1000

The students from Years 3-6 have been involved in a an exciting ‘Olympics’ Unit over the past two weeks. They have been challenged with a range of activities and problems to solve. Tom F, Alistair & Caitlin present this episode which features original compositions by Emily O, Andrew D, Nathan VN, Mary B & Eliza T.

Interview with Olympian Justine Smethurst

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:24:13 +1000

Ringwood North PS was lucky enough to have Olympic softballer Justine Smethurst visit our school. Ryan M and Emily O asked Justine some of the tough questions our students wanted to know as she prepares to represent Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

ANZAC DAY

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:06:20 +1000

Students from Years 5 & 6 have put together this moving tribute to those brave Australians who sacrificed their lives for ours. Alistair and Caitlin have done a fantastic job putting together reflections from Jesse F, Hannah B, Rourke O’S, Matt B, Alana C, James E, Cailtlin B and Alexander J.

Our New Producers Outline The Year Ahead

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:30:26 +1100

Meet our new Producers, Caitlin & Alistair, as they discuss our new class web-pages at www.ischool.net.au, the RNPS Billy-Cart Grand Prix, our school Fete, and introduce our new School Captains and House Captains.

Advertising - Grade 3

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:53:16 +1100

Check out some of the amazing products our Year 3 students created through their study of ‘Advertising.’

Flat Stanley!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:21:09 +1100

School is out but iSchool.net.au will continue throughout our school holidays. This episode highlights our American friend ‘Flat Stanley’ and his adventures here in Australia. A big thanks to our Grade 1 editors Josh, Abbey, Matt, Dakota, Holly, Matt R, Sarah and Chloe for all of their work. And a huge thanks to our Producers for this episode, Meg M and Amy T for another brilliant job. Have a safe and happy Christmas everyone.

Ringwood North PS Short Film Festival - 6th December

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:08:36 +1100

On Thursday 6th December, Ringwood North PS will be holding its world famous Short Film Festival at Hoyts Eastland - over 25 movies made by our Years 5 & 6 students. Tickets go on sale Thursday 22 November. This trailer has been made by Dob’d On Productions (Dylan G, Dan Mc, Liam B, Alistair T, Stefan R and Shane W). The battle between good and evil continues to be fought - in the classroom. Who will win?

Indonesian

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:35:56 +1000

Jenna C and Joanna from year 6 present an example of how students at RNPS have learnt to speak Indonesian. Pictures in this episode have been provided by our fantastic Indonesian teacher, Bu Rumble, from her recent study tour.

From Fear To Freedom

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:55:00 +1000

Year 6 students have been studying metaphors and similes as a part of a unit on poetry. This episode is a small sample of some of the outstanding work they produced.

Celebrating 100 days of school with Prep

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:54:59 +1000

Towards the end of July, the Prep students at RNPS celebrated 100 days of school. View the presentation prepared by Year 6 students Cynthia and Amy. Thanks to our talented Prep teachers Mrs Kathy Prince, Mrs Jayne Turner and Mrs Beth Parker for making the Preps’ first 100 days so memorable.

Thanks from Wonderland

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:48:41 +1000

How do we begin to thank all the students, teachers, parents and wider school community for their outstanding effort in making our school production of ‘Wonder In Aliceland’ such a success? This short movie was screened at the completion of each performance as a way of thanking everybody for their input. Through your hard work and willingness to support our school, the students at Ringwood North Primary School have had the opportunity to become a part of something very special. Thankyou.

‘Wonder In Aliceland’ Slideshow

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Ringwood North Primary School’s amazing production of ‘Wonder In Aliceland’ was performed between 13th-17th August to over 1200 people. This production highlighted the spectacular talent we have at our school, and the outstanding support our students receive from the entire school community. These fantastic photos and this presentation were captured and prepared by Alistair Z from Year 5. The music, ‘Mysterious Garden’ is an original composition written for the Ringwood North show by Adam Brice

Rat Rap

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:37:50 +1000

This episode features an original composition which has been written to compliment our school’s production of ‘Wonder in Aliceland.’ The 3 rats are entertaining characters who create mischief throughout the production. This song has been performed by our talented ‘rats’ James M, Sophie R and Daniel Mc and was written by Mr Adam Brice.

Flashback 2005 - 'Revenge of the Evil Beanie Kid'

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:51:21 +1000

Another flashback to 2005 with the trailer to the cult hit ‘Revenge of the Evil Beanie Kid.’ This classic was written, recorded, edited and produced by Alex, David M, David P, Naveen, Mark K & Riley. Due to public demand, this short film by our Year 5 students produced a sequel, ‘Return of the Evil Beanie Kid’ in 2006. Do you know where your old Beanie Kids are?

Camera Club - Nature

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 13:28:49 +1000

Year 5 teacher Mrs Rebecca Nicolandos runs a regular ‘Camera Club’ for students at Ringwood North Primary School. During this program, the students investigate a variety of camera techniques and skills in order to produce professional looking shots. The students are even utilising programs such as ‘Photoshop’ to edit and enhance their photos. Above is a collection of shots taken with a ‘Nature’ theme. This presentation was prepared by Matt R.

Flashback 2004 - Lend A Hand

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:13:52 +1000

In 2004, the Year 6 students composed, designed, constructed and distributed their own CD of original music. ‘Lend A Hand’ is track 12 on this album and was written and performed by Jacklyn D & Brittany G, with Mrs Lane on keyboard. This outstanding track received an ‘Australian Children’s Music Foundation Award.’ Enjoy!

Flashback 2005 - ‘School Wars’

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:10:35 +1000

In 2005, Ringwood North Primary School held its very own Short Film Festival of over 20 movies at the local cinema complex, playing to over 450 people. The Festival has has now become a tradition at our school, with over 120 students involved each year in our Years 5 & 6 classes packing out two sessions of screenings. This preview highlights the quality product our students produce. Directed, written and edited by Brendan L, Brendan M, James, Scott and Jason. Stay tuned for more classic ‘F

Grade 3 Excursion to Scienceworks

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:25:14 +1000

Check out what our Grade 3 class got up to on their recent excursion to Scienceworks and meet our Grade 3 Editors.

Interview with Charles Edwards - WW2 POW

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 12:56:46 +1000

Today we were fortunate enough to be visited by Charles Edwards, a World War 2 Prisoner of War whose amazing story has been studied by our Year 6 students. Our Podcast Producers, Meagan & Dani, and our Editors for this episode, Harry, Maddie and Heath, interviewed Mr Edwards after his presentation. Enjoy this moving tribute to all who sacrificed their lives for ours.

Meet The Producers

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:18:34 +1000

Meet the Producers of Ringwood North’s Podcast and hear what is coming up in future episodes.

Meet Our Principal

Tue, 8 May 2007 10:59:26 +1000

A welcome message from our Principal, Barry Archibald, inviting you to subscribe to our website.

Mr Happy meets Motorcycle Man - Stopmotion lesson

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:25:57 +1000

A very basic example of Stopmotion animation made by 6B in approximately 15 minutes. Years 5 & 6 students were introduced to the this form of animation during our ‘Movie Magic’ sessions during Term 1. Many of the students are excited about the prospect of making their own animation - and we look forward to seeing what they come up with.

Pirates of the Bathtub

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:26:29 +1000

‘Pirates of the Bathtub’ was written, directed and edited by Bethany and Tayla from Year 6 in 2006. This film is just one of more than 45 movies which have been made during our ‘Movie Magic’ program over the past two years. This outstanding animation has the honour of being Ringwood North’s first animation on our new website.

What is Podcasting?

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:54:24 +1000

Ringwood North Primary School’s very first podcast. Mr Brice provides a summary of what Podcasting is all about and what is in-store for the students of RNPS.