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Podcast Description
Korero Pt England comes from Pt England Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand. KPE is produced as part of the school reading programme. The students are reading books by New Zealand authors and presenting short reviews to inspire potential readers. Each episode focuses on one book that is of interest to primary aged readers and new episodes are added each week. The shows are entirely scripted, recorded and produced by the students. They record their episodes during school hours and set up a 'studio' in the corridor outside their classroom. They are really keen to hear from their listeners, via email: kpe@ptengland.school.nz
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Clean"Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms?" KPE 242 | Do you really want to know? Well then, Aidan and Cruz from Room 15 discuss this book which has delighted countless New Zealand kids; "Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms?" by Dawn McMillan & Bert Signal. This fun story provides an answer to the age old question and Dawn tells us that Bert Signal first heard about it in an old 1930's rugby song. That would be fun to listen to as well. This book is so popular with Pt England students that it was one of the very first podcasts ever published on KPE back on Sept 24 2005. It was Episode 3 of KPE and was presented by Paul and Livingston who are now in Year 10 at college. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Lucky Feather" by Joy Cowley KPE 241 | Like most New Zealand school kids, Lepa and Matthew from Room 15 have read "Lucky Feather" by Joy Cowley. Have a listen as they discuss this well known story and see if you agree with the message they have identified from this book. http://kpetv.blogspot.com/2009/09/kpe-episode-241-lucky-feather-by-joy.html | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Swimming for Gold" KPE 240 | "Swimming for Gold" is another book of Joy Cowley's. This time the podcasters are Selena and Mubasshira from Room 15. Mubasshira tells us that this book is about a girl who uses a wheel chair to get about in on land, but is a very good swimmer. In fact she is a very good swimmer with a BIG heart. When disaster strikes and a boy lands up in the water, it is Esther who dives in and rescues him before the able bodied people around her do anything about it. This sounds like a story of great courage and we think you will enjoy listening to the podcast below. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Drum" by Joy Cowley KPE 239 | Erene and Joshua have created a lively podcast to share the latest book they have been reading about a dog called "Drum" and it is written by Joy Cowley. Drum is a stray dog who turns up in a small town and becomes sort of a town pet. The book talks about some of the adventures the kids in the town have with Drum. And our podcasters recommend this story as a good read. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Tall Tale" by Chris Bell KPE 238 | Ala and Reina from Room 15 have been reading "Tall Tale" and bring us this latest podcast. They tell us what happens when two kids are forced to be penpals by their teachers and make up a whole series of tall tales in order to make their letters to each other sound more exciting. It sounds like a fun read. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Jellylegs" by Elizabeth Pulford KPE 237 | Leoden and Blessing bring us episode 237 of the KPE podcasts. In this they talk about the book Leoden has read, "Jellylegs", and tell us about the Pt England cross country event that they have been training for - along with the rest of the school. They get onto talking about the cross country because this story is about a girl who is training to run in her school marathon event. We know you will enjoy viewing this podcast as much as you will enjoy reading the book. Elizabeth Pulford is on of the favourite authors reviewed on KPE and if you visit our blog you will be able to see the other FIVE of her books we have podcast! http://kpetv.blogspot.com/2009/08/kpe-episode-237-jellylegs-by-elizabeth.html | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Hark the Herald Angel" by William Taylor KPE 236 | "Hark the Herald Angel" by William Taylor was read by Sela from Room 18 and her classmate Paulitia is her DJ for this latest episode of KPE. Sela says she chose this book because it was another book in a series about a boy called Charlie Kenny and his entertaining nemesis, Alice Pepper. The subscribers to KPE may well have listened to the podcasts we published about "Knitwits" and "Numbskulls" in previous years. This book was just as much fun to read and it is based around the school Christmas play. Alice gets to produce the play and Charlie has to be 'Hark', which is of course the name of the Herald Angel. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Putting on a Concert and the Television News" KPE 235 | "Putting on a Concert and the Television News" was written by Roger Hall and illustrated by Rob Mancini. Angela and Selena from Room 15 have read this story and bring us a podcast to share their conversation about what they thought and learned. This picture book is a story about a group of kids who need something interesting to do in the school holidays and come up with some creative ways to entertain themselves and others. As you can guess from the title, their ideas included putting on a concert AND the television news. Both of these ideas were interesting to our podcasters because Pt England School is working towards the school production at the moment, A Toy Story, AND we have our own television news channel, The Pt England News Network (PE.N.N) | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"The Star of Bethlehem" KPE 234 | "The Star of Bethlehem" comes from an anthology called "The Book with No Name" by 27 Tauranga writers. This podcast was created by Mubasshira and Sylvia who are Year 5 students in Room 15. They selected one story to discuss in detail and it centres around a family who go to a Garage Sale and the daughter who brings home a star - the Star of Bethlehem. She really didn't have much use for it until one day she decided to include it as a prop in a speech she was giving at school. And that led to the happy outcome of this story. It turns out that this star is very special to someone in the audience. And if you listen to the podcast you will find out who it was and the story behind it! | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"A Present from the Past" by Jennifer Beck - KPE 233 | "A Present from the Past" by Jennifer Beck is the subject of this podcast by Toreka and Selena - two year 5 students from Room 15. They tell us of a story about a young girl who is reluctantly waiting at the airport for a distant aunt to arive. But she is excited when she discovers that the aunt is carrying a special gift from the past. During the first World War, soldiers and nurses were given a very special Christmas present from the Princess Mary - a precious box containing sweets or tobacco as the royal family's thanks for the hardship they were undertaking. As well as enjoying the story, our podcasters obviously love the illustrations drawn by Lindy Fisher. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRon Bacon Books - KPE 232 | In this episode of KPE Gaby and Maree from Room 17 discuss two books they have read by the same author, Ron Bacon. "Pania the Woman from the Sea" and "How Weaving Came". These are both retellings of Maori legends and the girls discover a surprising number of similarities between the two stories. have a listen and see what you think. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Walking Lightly" by Fleur Beale (KPE 231) | Jarna and Seini-Mino have published their first podcast for KPE. It is about the book "Walking Lightly" by Fleur Beale. This story is about a rich girl called Millie who wasn't like the rich girls we see on TV. She didn't like shopping and stuff like that - in fact she didn't spend lots of money. She liked doing things outdoors that don't cost money like camping and tramping. Of course this didn't make her popular with the other girls in the class at her school for rich kids. They thought she was weird. You will have guessed that something happens in this story to make them realise that Mille is a resourceful and clever girl, as well as good to have around. Listen to the podcast and find out more | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Refugees' by Janice Marriott | The Refugees' by Janice Marriott. KPE Episode 230. Two Year 5 students, Erene and Joshua from Room 15, bring us this book as their first podcast for KPE. They have joined the Janice Marriott fan club at Pt England school and tell you about 'The Refugees'. This book has been podcast before by Tanisha and Keletiola so you could listen to their podcast too by clicking here. The boys give us a lot of detail about what happens when a family is torn apart during a war and the children are left to look after themselves when their parents are taken from them. They also introduce us to one of their classmates who understands this experience only too well. Have a listen to their podcast and give them some feedback. Maybe you will have some questions for Jephte as well. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Evil Fred" by Kylie Begg (KPE 229) | KPE Episode 229: "Evil Fred" by Kylie Begg Matthew and Lepa who are both Year 5 students in Room 15 tell us about this book. They tell a story of a family who sound evil and a dog called Fred who doesn't sound evil - well not the way they tell the story. You had better check this out and see what you think. And if you want another view of the story, we recommend Elizabeth and Sharon Rose's podcast of this book here. Listen to both and give us YOUR opinion of the story.... | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"The Christmas...Hiccup...Play" by Elizabeth Pulford | "The Christmas...Hiccup...Play" by Elizabeth Pulford Rachael interviews Shaniah in this episode of KPE about another book in the Kiwi Bites series. This book is about a girl called Abbey who was really excited because her wish had come true - she was going to be the Angel Gabriel in the school play. On the night of the performance she had a terrible fright and began to hiccup, and hiccup, and hiccup... In the story everyone offers ways of curing the hiccups and she tries them all. Have you ever had the hiccups? What do you do to stop hiccuping? If you would like to listen to another podcast about this book that was published in 2006, you could click here to check it out too... | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Akimbo and the Elephants" by Alexander McCall Smith | TeRangi interviews Rachael about this book, which they say is a story about bravery, doing the right thing and looking after animals. In this book 10 year old Akimbo lives on a game preserve in Africa. His father is the head ranger, and Akimbo is keen to help him whenever he can—even if it means getting into some pretty dangerous situations. In Akimbo and the Elephants, ivory poachers are killing grown elephants for their tusks and leaving the calves to die. When the authorities can't find out who is doing this, Akimbo sets out to save the elephants by pretending to be a hunter himself. These girls are in Room 18 and this is their first podcast together. | 24 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrandma McGarvey Paints the Shed by Jenny Hessell (KPE 226) | "Grandma McGarvey Paints the Shed" by Jenny Hessell is podcast by Sylvia and Mubasshira from Room 15. This is another cool story about that crazy granny, Grandma McGarvey and we know you'll love it. When Grandma McGarvey decides to paint the shed, she does it with her own distinctive style! You'll never see a shed quite like this one! We know you will love this story, and if you want to listen to another story about her, try Grandma McGarvey Joins the Scrum... | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Immigrants by Alan Bagnall (KPE 225) | "The Immigrants" by Alan Bagnall In this podcast Ala tells Angela about a book set in 1856. You will learn a lot about what it was like for the early settlers who came to New Zealand during the Gold Rush. We are sure you will enjoy this lively discussion and you may well be inspired by this book about people who never give up. | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Day of the Snow by Joy Cowley (KPE 224) | "The Day of the Snow" by Joy Cowley Tanielu and Blessing review this very popular book by Joy Cowley. One of the reasons it is so popular with our students is because she wrote it about a school in Auckland, where we live. Two years ago Jordan and Pheonix also published a podcast about this book, so if you have iTunes on your computer we recommend you have a listen to their podcast as well (KPE Episode 67 on 28 May 2007). Tell us what you think of both reviews of this book. | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStorm by Margaret Beames (KPE 223) | KPE Episode 223 :" Storm" by Margaret Beames Shontal and Victoria from Room 18 discuss this book by another New Zealand author. It is about a girl called Erin who has never had any doubt about what she wants to do when she leaves school. She wants to be a farmer like her father and mother. Erin loves being on her family farm for the school holidays. Trouble is, Erin gets stuck with the boring chores and her parents don't think she's capable of much else. Try as she will, Erin finds that the boring jobs around the farm don’t keep her from daydreaming and, as a result, neither of her parents has any confidence in her ability to concentrate and complete a job properly. Things, however, have a habit of changing and Erin has to call on all her concentration and resourcefulness to help her father after he has an accident on the farm. | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWeaving Together by Dawn McMillan (KPE 222) | "Weaving Together" by Dawn McMillan Selena and Angela are Year 5 students who have made a great job of their very first podcast. They have chosen to share this wonderful New Zealand book about Jamie and her grandmother who are making a woven memory of all the wonderful and sad things that have happened in their lives. They choose colours that will remind them of special events. Soon it becomes more than a piece of art and Jamie realises that both her past and her future are part of the weaving. As you listen to this podcast you will not only find out about the book, but also about some of the lovely memories these girls have shared with their Grandmothers. | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Can of Worms by Peter Bromhead (KPE 221) | KPE Episode 221: "A Can of Worms" by Peter Bromhead Cruz and Blessing talk to us about this incredible story about a boy called Angus who discovers something moving in a can of spaghetti he opens. He believes the spaghetti is alive but nobody else seems concerned at his amazing discovery! His mother is too busy to look and his sister thinks it’s just another practical joke. So Angus takes the spaghetti to school and tries to get help from the teachers. They can’t help so Angus consults rocket scientist Dr Von Brawn, who even rings up NASA, but no luck! An Italian chef and a worm farmer have a part in this story too.The book seems to have some pretty 'yuck' things in it from what we hear, but they really enjoyed reading it. We wonder how many of you like eating spaghetti out of a can? Or do you prefer real spaghetti? | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Tom Thumb" by Gavin Bishop (KPE 220) | KPE Episode 220: "Tom Thumb" by Gavin Bishop Ala and Toreka are publishing their very first podcast. These girls are Year 5 students and they are in Room 15. This book they have chosen to review is subtitled " The True History of Sir Thomas Thumb" and is written by a very popular New Zealand author at our school. They tell us that this book is a collection of stories that Gavin Bishop has made up about the famous tiny fairy tale creature and they particularly like the one called "Tom Thumb and the Big Fish" and that is the one they tell us about. We hope you enjoy their podcast, and if you also like Gavin Bishop's books, we recommend you listen to 'Stay Awake Bear', 'Chicken Licken', 'Piano Rock', 'Bidibidi' and 'Kiwi Moon'. | 25 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Very Wicked Headmistress (KPE 219) | KPE Episode 219: "A Very Wicked Headmistress" by Margaret Mahy Helen and Destiney from Room 18 bring us another crazy story from Margaret Mahy. When the wicked Miss Taffeta—notorious cheater at cards and blackmailer, and former trapeze artist and human cannonball—opens an exclusive boarding school for rich young ladies, everything seems perfectly normal. But when strange things begin to occur at the school the students become suspicious, and they begin to wonder just who Headmistress Taffeta really is. As well as taking on the roles of all the different teachers in the school, Miss Taffeta plots to gain control of a neighbouring farmer's fortune by marrying him! We are pretty sure you will love this book and this podcast. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFish Tale (KPE 218) | KPE Episode 218: "Fish Tale" by Lorraine Orman Victoria interviews Rachael from Room 18 for this episode of KPE. This book is very popular at Pt England School and is another in the Kiwi Bites series. "Kathleen is worried about her Great-Grandfather. Ever since Great-Gran died, and since he's been living with Kathleen and her Mum, Gramps has been very quiet and sad-looking all the time. And on top of that, Kathleen s Mum has been working long hours now that Gramps is around to look after her. It's easy to get bored that is, until Kathleen realises Gramps funny-looking garden gnome can actually talk! What follows is a crazy adventure as Kathleen sets out to give the gnome what he most desires, in exchange for making her Gramps happy again." The girls tell us that the author is reminding the readers that everyone needs good friends, no matter what age you are. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRugby for Rosie (KPE 217) | KPE Episode 217: "Rugby for Rosie" by Frances Adlam Shaniah interviews Helen about a book they have read which really appeals to them because it is about a girl who wants to play rugby - and both of these girls like playing rugby at Pt England School. The story goes like this.... "Rosie wants to play rugby for the school team. And she's good too. The only thing is that Rosie is the only girl who wants to play, and the team need three girls to qualify. So to do what she loves she has to convince the pink-loving, doll-bearing girls at her school that rugby is the sport for them. Things seem impossible until a celebrity the girly girls know very well turns up to give Rosie a hand!" They tell us that the theme of this story is that you should be yourself, nothing good ever comes from trying to pretend you are someone else. Have a listen and tell them what you think. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean30 Weird and Wonderful NZ Stories (KPE 216) | KPE Episode 216: "30 Weird and Wonderful NZ Stories" edited by Barbara Else. Maree and Gabrielle from Room 17 discuss several stories in this collection of New Zealand tales for this latest episode of KPE. You will want to read the book after you have listened to the podcast and you will find out something very interesting about where Maree gets to go for her family holidays. When you figure out where that is, why don't you tell us if you have ever been there too? | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFern of Maru Bay (KPE 215) | KPE Episode 215: "Fern of Maru Bay" by Lindy Kelly. The KPE podcasters have brought you all kinds of unusual stories written for kids by New Zealand authors and Sela and Paulitia from Room 18 have found another one! This book is about a girl who has had a pretty alternative upbringing; she was home-schooled for a start, she lives on an island, her parents are arrested for breaking the law and she can talk to animals. Quite a strange mixture! Have a listen and tell us what you think - especially if you have read this book yourself! | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBit Scream (KPE 214) | KPE Episode 214: "Bit Scream" by Richard Gunther Tyler and Jacob from Room 18 tell us about a book with a most unusual title and a pretty unusual plot. The main character, Michael loves it when his father drives fast in his car. One wintery night when they are driving home, with the headlights lighting up the snaking, twisting road, they take the corners at dangerous speed. The car whistles like a bullet towards a sharp bend .... suddenly Michael knows they're not going to make it. "Dad! Dad! Stop!" Michael wakes up in hospital, at the beginning of an unfolding nightmare. Why does his voice seem distant, his body unreal? Why do the nurses all look the same? Why has the old scar disappeared from his hand? Gradually things begin to be explained and Micheal learns what is real and what is not in this 'Virtual Reality'. Have a listen and tell them what you think.... | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCharlie the Cheeky Kea (KPE 213) | KPE Episode 213: "Charlie the Cheeky Kea" by Jack Lasenby Hossanah and Tina present their first podcast for KPE. They are Year 5 students from Room 14 and they have been reading a cool picture book about one of New Zealand's native birds, Charlie the Kea. From what they tell us, not only will you hear a really good story, but you will also find out a lot about New Zealand. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKnitwits (KPE 212) | KPE Episode 212: Knitwits by William Taylor Tanielu and Paulitia have recorded a podcast about a book they read at the end of last year when they were in Year 5 with Ms Squires. They never quite got their podcast organised in all the end of year excitement, so Mrs Lagitupu (their teacher this year) suggested they take another look at Knitwits and publish their podcast now. So you are about to enjoy a very polished podcast by two talented presenters. This is what happens in the story: " On the worst day of 9-year-old Chas Kenny's life, his cat dies, he is kicked off the hockey team, and his mother announces that she is pregnant. Although he is unhappy about being a brother, Chas doesn't like it when Alice Pepper, his next-door neighbor and best friend, says bad things about the baby. In response, Chas skites that he is so excited he intends to knit a jersey for the baby! Sneaky Alice bets him $5. a day for life against her skull collection that he will not be able to make such a gift in time. As events happen during the following months, Chas grows really excited about the new arrival while he struggles to win his bet and prove to Alice that he is not a 'knitwit.' " Tanielu and Paulitia tell us about the story and talk about achieving your goals, which is the theme of this story. Their advice for us is not to take any notice of people who try to put you off achieving your goals because they don't have faith in you. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Curse of Being Pharoah (KPE 211) | KPE Episode 211: "The Curse of Being Pharoah" by Janice Marriott Leoden and Sela from Room 18 have been reading this book and they give us an excellent recount of what the story is all about. You will find out their thoughts on bullies and you may agree with them after you have listened to the podcast that "what goes around, comes around". As well as enjoying the book and having fun making the podcast these two presenters had a special thing happen while they were recording the podcast. Robyn Janes, a reporter from TVNZ "Close Up", was in the school with a camera person and she filmed them creating this podcast. We are still waiting for the interview to appear on television, but you can be sure that when it does we will provide a link to the programme from here to. So keep checking back. And let us know what you think of this book.... | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMidnight Lightning (KPE 210) | KPE Episode 210: "Midnight Lightning" by John Parsons Beni and Jacob welcome back our subscribers to our 4th year of podcasting with another exciting kids' book to tell us about. These boys have started their final year at Pt England School and are Year 6 students in Room 18. We have realised that our original KPE podcasters are now in Year 10! Wow, time flies! This book is very timely for us at Pt England because it is about a go-kart race and we are getting very excited about kart racing here because we are entering the soap box derby on March 22. This will be heaps of fun and we have an amazing prize to aim for. The winners get to go to America to race in the finals in Akron, Ohio. To give you an idea of what this book is about from the blurb: "Nicky's dad is convinced that he is great at building and repairing things. But Nicky and his mother know better. Everything Dad touches is a disaster. So when a go-kart race is announced,Nicky is sure he is going to die of embarrassment in the kart he and his father will build. At first, everything seems to be going well, but a disasterous test run means that another plan is needed and quickly!" We know you will enjoy the podcast below, and if you want to read more, get hold of the book or click this link to see it on Google Books. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 204 | "Grandpa's Cat" by Joy Watson Isara and Wyatt are our newest two podcasters from Year 2. You will love this podcast. They talk about another wonderful book about Grandpa and his ever-patient wife. This time, the family cat is missing. Grandma insists that the cat will turn up but Grandpa is determined to find his precious moggy and searches house and garden before discovering the cat high up a tree. How ever will he get it down? You have probably read Grandpa's Shed and Grandpa's Slippers so these boys know you will enjoy this one too. Have a listen and tell them what you think of this book and their first podcast! | 1 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 209 | "The Secret of Kiribu Tapu Lagoon" by Tandi Jackson. This book is reviewed by Caprice and Simone. They explain to us about the meaning of 'Tapu' and about the setting of this book, beautiful Vanuatu. As well as describing an exciting adventure story the girls talk about some of the cultural ideas in this story. They are well qualified to do this as their movie about 'Preserving Culture' won them the best primary school movie award in the KWN film making competition in 2008. Have a listen to their podcast, check out their KWN movie, and let them know what you think. And best wishes to Simone and Caprice as they leave Pt England School and head to other schools for Year 7 in 2009. | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 208 | "Lucky for Some" by Fleur Beale Tinei interviews Leilani in this podcast about the second book in a series by Fleur Beale. Leilani told us about the first book, Lacey and the Drama Queens, a few months ago and we have been waiting to hear what Lacey gets up to next. In this book she is forced to go and live in the country - which not only means leaving the city life she loves but also means a change of schools. And in this new environment she has all kinds of adventures. For any of you who enjoyed the stories of her dancing classes in the first book you won't be disappointed here because although she lives in the country now she still goes to dance classes. This series comes highly recommended by these podcasters. | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 207 | "Piano Rock" by Gavin Bishop Xeneqe interviews Simone as she tells us about the latest book by Gavin Bishop that she has read. We have podcast lots of Gavin Bishop's fiction stories in the past (eg Stay Awake Bear, Bidibidi, Kiwi Moon, Chicken Licken) but this book is non-fiction. It is the story of Gavin Bishop's childhood in Invercargill. As well as finding out interesting things about one of our favourite authors the girls also learned lots of fascinating things about life in New Zealand in the 1950's. Have a listen to their podcast and if you have any memories or ideas about the things they discover why don't you tell us about them in the comments below. Oh, and from Pt England School to all of you, we wish you a VERY happy new year in 2009. | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 206 | "Brave As" by Janice Marriott Uani and Xeneqe bring you their final podcast before they leave Pt Engand School and head off to Intermediate School in 2009. This book is another one by one of our favourite authors at PES, Janice Marriott. It is about a boy called Matt who has a lot of fears. In this story Matt begins to confront and resolve each problem, and as he does this his life doesn’t seem so bad after all. Some of them the girls can identify with, like when he has to give a speech in class. And during the podcast the girls talk about some of the fears they have confronted. | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 205 | "Junkyard Dogs" by Margaret Balderson Moses and Etta introduce this funny rhyming picture book in our latest podcast from KPE. It tells the story of four spoilt dogs called Billy, Bolly, Bella and Blue who live in a flash house. They have everything a dog could want, but they are bored. On the other side of town, two mutts called Molly and Moo live in a junkyard and spend their days having fun and being clowns. One day Molly and Moo cross town and visit their pampered friends. They decide to break them out and take them out for an excursion - to the rubbish dump. The six dogs have a wonderful time, but the four from the hill are in trouble when they get home dirty and smelly. Things change, however, when the pampered pooches' owner goes bankrupt and is forced to sell his big house and move across town. Guess who the new next door neighbour is? | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 203 | "Destination Disaster" by Fleur Beale Portia interviews Tamika about this book for episode 203 of KPE. Fleur Beale is an author who Pt England students really enjoy and Lacey and the Drama Queen was one of the favourite podcasts of 2008. Destination Disaster is popular with Year 6 students because it is about something that they really enjoy doing - going camping. You should listen to these girls review the book and then if you want to hear about it from boys' point of view check out the podcast Lorenz and Apelu did in 2007 and see what they have to say. | 26 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 202 | "Seadog" by Dorothy Butler Taiapa and Mokani have really enjoyed reading Seadog and recommend this tale of Old New Zealand to us. Dorothy Butler seems to like writing stories set in New Zealand over a 100 years ago and we learn lots about life for the early settlers from these books. Last year Kayla and Crystal entertained us with another one of her old tales, "By Jingo". "Seadog" is set in the wild west coast of Waitakere in 1890. It tells the story of a 10 year old boy called Joseph who is disabled and what happens when a dog comes from the sea and befriends him. Joseph's family has settled by the sea at Karekare during the 1890s. One day, unable to scamper about the rocky outcrops with his brothers due to his disability, Joseph discovers a dog washed up on the beach, injured and exhausted but still alive. Josephs father reluctantly agrees that they may keep the dog until its wounds are healed but no longer. Joseph and his brothers set out to convince their father otherwise. | 26 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 201 | "The Boy Who Bounced Around Aotearoa New Zealand" by Christine Hurst This is another special podcast made by two members of the same family. We love it when older family members help the younger ones with their reading and in this podcast you will hear Jordan, who is in Year 6, help his young brother Kingston produce his first podcast for KPE. Kingston has chosen a funny book to share with us (you probably guessed that already from the title) about a boy called Zac who does a lot of bouncing - including bouncing on the bed. And from what we hear in the podcast it is not only Zac who who does this! We wonder how many kids annoy their parents bouncing on the bed? In the book Zac bounces from one place to another in New Zealand, so if you want to learn more about New Zealand as well as enjoying a fun read you should read this book. | 26 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 200 | "Recycled" by Sandy MacKay Korero Pt England has published 200 episodes. Well done KPE podcasters past and present! What an achievement! Jaydn and Elijah are proud to be podcasting the 200th book for KPE. They have chosen a book that fits with the school-wide Inquiry for term 4 -"Go For Green" The book is called "Recycled" by Sandy MacKay and as you can guess by the title it is a story based around the theme that is very important at Pt England School at the moment; reduce, reuse and recycle. We enjoy reading books by Sandy Mackay as she is one of our favourite authors. She came to Pt England School a couple of years ago and published a podcast herself with Alosina, one of our past pupils. | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 199 | "Ratso" by Lorraine Orman Uani and Mele share another New Zealand story that takes place at the beach. You should be able to tell that Summer is coming here! This book is the exciting adventures of a boy and his pet rat! We have some people at Pt England School who quite like pet mice and you can find out about that on the Room 12 and 13 webpages. We are sure you will enjoy this podcast, so let us know what you think about keeping rats for pets! | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 198 | "The Pipi Swing" by Sarona Aiono-Iosefa Malama and Kathleen tell us about this cool New Zealand book that talks about something most New Zealanders do every Summer. Even if you have never called it 'the pipi swing', when they start telling you about it you will know what they are talking about. You know when you go to collect pipis, and you dig your toes in the sand and start swivelling your feet so your toes go under the sand until they feel the pipis? And then you bend down and pick them up before a wave washes over you? Well, that's the pipi swing. | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 197 | "The Cindy Limpics" by Michael Wilson Caleb and Ibyss review a story from the School Journals. This was a story inspired by the Sydney Olympics in September 2000 and their class had been reading lots of books and stories about the Olympics in Term 3 because of the Beijing Olympics. In this story Cindy Baxter is determined to do well at her class Olympic Games. But Cindy is accident-prone and her training sessions always seem to end in disaster. This funny story tells us about a series of incidents that eventually wind up with Cindy (who is injured) having an Olympic event made up especially for her. We think you will like this story. | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 196 | "Brodie" by Joy Cowley Karen and Robin chose to podcast this book because they really liked it when their teacher read it to the class. In this book everyone in the class knew that Brodie was sick, but they thought he'd get better. Maybe it was because he talked a lot about being a chopper pilot. Brodie was a really talented artist as well and he shared a lot of his dreams with them through his artwork. This book is a happy, funny, sad book that talks about how the class support a very sick friend when he is in hospital and how they cope when he passes away. We are sure you will enjoy their podcast and their discussion about how Karen felt last year when she was sick in the Starship. | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 195 | "A Booming in the Night" by Ben Brown On a still, quiet night, when the moon is full and the stars are winking in the sky, Pukeko is woken from her slumbering by a booming in the night. Kakapo is lonely, so Pukeko sets out to find him a friend. She meets many others but none of them want to come along to find some company for Kakapo, they’re all too busy. But who’s that peering out from behind the leaves of the forest? Perhaps Kakapo doesn’t need Pukeko’s help, for it seems – with a tumbling, blundering flap of feathers – that the booming in the night might have attracted just the right sort of company after all. This latest podcast is the work of the students from Room 8 and they show us that 6 year olds can podcast too! Jonita and TylerMarie are the podcasters and you will be amazed at how talented they are when you listen to this episode. They know a lot about New Zealand wild life and they tell us that this is a really good book with lovely illustrations and a happy ending. Tell them what you think about their first podcast.... | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 194 | "The Supertastic Marvelistic Storiez and Poemz" 4 kidz by kidz! John, Tinei, Jaydn and Simone went to Auckland's North Shore to track down the authors of this book. This book is a collection of short stories and poems that have been written by students from Stanley Bay School. We had enjoyed hosting them at Pt England School last year when they came to learn about podcasting from our Year 6 students. Their goal is to raise money for a local cancer charity, Kenzie's Gift. We read this book and chose our favourite stories before we set out to interview the authors of the stories. It was a treat to meet the students from the 2 classes involved in this project, to hear all about how they set about writing and publishing a book, and to make a podcast for KPE with them. This podcast is different from our usual format because we are actually interviewing the authors and we have a number of people contributing to it. We have really enjoyed making the podcast and we recommend this book as an excellent read. You should go to their website and order copies of the book for yourself (- or for your school library if you are an adult). Let us know what you think of this collaborative episode in the comments below.... http://kpetv.blogspot.com | 20 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 193 | "Strange Tales From the Mall" by Bobb Kerr Portia and Tamika have produced this podcast and created the graphics to accompany it. This book is a collection of 6 stories centered on the mall where Rusty and his friends meet to eat and shop, but there's something strange about the mall. Tamika talks about her favourite story in the collection, and what happens when Rusty buys a pair of very peculiar jeans from the shop "Walk on the Wild Side". You will want to check this book out as it not only comes highly recommended by our podcasters, but it also won a NZ Post Junior Fiction award back in 1999. | 20 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 192 | "Sheep Are Not Very Clever" by Bob Darroch is the latest podcast published on KPE. Jordan from Room 17 has been reading this story and he is interviewed by his classmate Meshaq. Jordan has also drawn some cool graphics to illustrate this podcast. We live in a country with a lot of sheep - in fact we have about 10 sheep for every person in New Zealand. But that doesn't mean we all know a lot about sheep because we don't have any in Auckland city. So we hope that as you listen to this podcast you will find out a bit about New Zealand sheep farms as well as enjoying the story. This story is about Sebastian, the sheepdog with the bad attitude, who is about to meet his match! When Sheree the sheep and her other woolly friends decide they're not going to be pushed around any more, things on the farm take an interesting turn. | 15 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 191 | "Schnitzel Von Krumm's Basketwork" by Lynley Dodd It is great to see Leander and Brennah from Room 17 back with another podcast. This time they have chosen to talk about a book from one of New Zealand's favourite authors - Lynley Dodd. No kiwi kid grows up without having lots of her books read to them. This is another story from the famous band of dog friends. Schnitzel von Krumm was the little dog first seen in one of Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary books and she has gone on to write three books about him. In this one about Schnitzel Von Krumm, he is outraged when his misguided family decides to replace his worn out, beaten up, smelling old basket. He doesn't like his smart new basket and tries to find something else that's cosy and comforting. But no where is quite right. Eventually his family get the message. You will enjoy hearing these girls tell you all about it. | 23 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 190 | "Splatter" by Janice Marriott Mokani and Colin have been reading another book by one of our favourite New Zealand authors - Janice Marriott. When you listen to this podcast you will be able to tell that the boys really enjoyed this story. It is about a boy called Darryl who joins Greg and Sam for the ride of his life. He goes on a quad-bike tour that involves lots of mud. You probably could guess that from the title and at one stage our podcasters even tell us that their favourite part of the book was all the mud! Of course mud is on everyones' minds after all the rain we have had this Winter. Everytime we go outside we are stepping though mud and lots of our Winter sport has been played in the mud. We hear from Colin about his experiences when he used to live in Samoa and got to ride a chopper motor bike and a scooter around his family's property. And Mokani tells us about riding a motor bike when he was on holiday in the Cook Islands. Have a listen, we know you will enjoy this one... | 22 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 189 | "Not Nice Stories" by John Parker Xeneqe and Tanisha are both in Year 6 and they bring us a very entertaining podcast about a book with 4 short stories. By the sounds of it each of the stories is pretty wacky and very funny. They are the kinds of stories created around 'What if..?" situations. They tell us about one of the stories in great detail - "Superbrain". In this story, Barney Jordan, who is an impressive speller, decides that always eating sheep’s brains is the reason why he always achieves top marks in school tests. Things start to happen though, and his behaviour starts to demonstrate some very scarily sheep-like characteristics. As the girls point out, New Zealand is the land of sheep, but these sorts of things do not really happen down here! Give the podcast a listen and read the book. Then tell us what you think of the stories... | 22 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 188 | "Selafina" by Catherine Hannken Portia and Uani podcast Episode 188 of KPE and bring us a delighful picture book about a Samoan family and the young heroine, Selafina. It is Selafina's 10th birthday and Nana is coming from back from Samoa especially for it. Nana used to live in New Zealand but she went back to live in Samoa some time ago. Selafina is very excited and, as a special welcome, wants to dance the siva for her Nana. She has never been brave enough to dance the siva before and so she asks her cousin to help her learn it. As you listen to this podcast you will not only learn about a very interesting book but you will also learn about some Samoan customs and culture. The girls also discuss Pt England School's upcoming Pasifika festival and tell you about the dances they are learning for it. Tell them what you think, and let them know if you can dance the siva.. | 22 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 187 | "Uncle Tease" by Ellen Javernick This book was podcast by Uani and Tamika from Room 18. It has been a while since they have shared a book with us and it is good to hear from them again. In this book about friends and friendships a pair of twins are pretty upset over the fact that their uncle is going to get married, because "married people aren't much fun." They try to come up with ways to destroy the romance, and then have second thoughts about it. At one point in the story Uncle Tease gives the kids torches and tells them how to flash coded messages to each other. The book includes a table of the letters and numbers of the International Morse Code. You will even hear Tamika and Uani having a go at this. Listen to their podcast and tell them what you think of the book. Click here to visit our blog | 16 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 186 | "The Smallest Trolley Racer" by Phillip Simpson Last year, Tom and Mikaere came last in the annual school trolley race. Not second, or third, or sixth but dead last! But this year, they've got a secret weapon.... John and Colin from Room 18 have been reading this book from the Kiwi Bites series and they let us know all about the story. You need to listen to this podcast because NEXT year Pt England School is entering a crew in the Soap Box Derby. This starts out as a local event in our neighbourhood, but if we get through to the finals we would end up in Akron, Ohio in the United States of America!! How cool is that? We love competition here at Pt England School so we will be looking forward to the challenge of getting our own trolley built and racing it. So Year 5 students, you need to get ready for this, and if you want to volunteer to be in the team, let us know in the blog comments..... Click here to visit our blog | 16 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 185 | "Rough, Tough and had Enough" by Mary Barrow. Leilani has been reading this exciting adventure story and Alisi interviews her about the book. These girls are both Year 6 students at Pt England School. Michael, the main character in this book, is a real city boy and he likes playing play station and watching television way more than going outside. Michael’s father is a real outdoors man and he decides to take Michael tramping - which he is not happy about! They stay in a hut in the bush and have a lot of experiences that Michael doesn’t really enjoy at first. And you will have guessed that they end up having some pretty exciting adventures together. The girls recommend this book as a great read for girls as well as boys (the publishers say it is a boys book!) and Leilani tells us that the message this author is bringing in this book is the same as one of our koreros at Pt England School - "Give it a go!" You have a much more interesting life if you give new things a go, don't you? Click hereto visit their blog page | 16 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 184 | This book is reviewed by John from Room 18 and his classmate Ramona is his DJ for the podcast.If you know anything about myths and legends you might be thinking that this book is a retelling of the story of Pandora' Box. You would be wrong. It is about a boy called Aidan who lives alone with this father and they have some fun times together. They paint the words "Pandora's Box" on a shed outside because they keep bees in there. You really should listen to this podcast to find out what happens in this book because it has a great plot and they recommend it highly. John tells us that besides writing a fun story the author is telling us that crime doesn't pay! Sounds like a good message..... Click here to visit our blog... | 16 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 183 | "Duffy's Search for the Pohutakawa Seeds" by Alan Duff. Tinei and Leilani talk about a book that was written by the man who founded the Books in Homes foundation. At Pt England School we all get given wonderful books by Books in Homes. We get to pick them from a catalogue and when they come we take them home to keep. So it is really good that we can tell you about one of Alan Duff's books. Duffy is the hero of this story and he has to look for pohutukawa seeds for a school project and he isn't very interested. There are many other things he'd rather be doing, like taking a nap, which he manages to do on the back of an old truck. But when he wakes up, he finds himself in Rotorua and he's about to discover a lot more than pohutukawa seeds: friendship, adventure and knowledge about himself and a fascinating part of his country. He also realises that life is full of exciting choices. | 6 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 182 | "The Magic Noodle Show" by Janice Marriott Leoden and Campbell are in Room 15, a Year 5 class, and they have written and recorded this podcast. They tell us about a book by an author who has taken time out to visit Pt England School because she heard about our podcasts. This story is about a boy called Hong. Hong's class is having a careers afternoon, and his grandfather is coming to talk about his job. Hong's family runs a Chinese restaurant, and he's nervous about what his classmates will think when his grandfather speaks. How can making noodles be interesting? Well you will find out as you listen that making noodles is VERY interesting and that these boys love to eat them! | 6 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 181 | " First Flight" by Wendy Macdonald Colin and Elijah from Room 18 have branched out in this episode of KPE and bring us a book written by an Australian author. They say they chose the story because they were learning about flight in class when the whole school was doing an exciting theme called "Up, up and away!". They really enjoyed the story and did an excellent job of letting us know a bit about it and telling us about some of their own experiences with flying. They both agreed that they do not want to have an experience like we read about in this book though..... | 29 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 180 | "Tahi: One Lucky Kiwi" by Melanie Drewery was podcast for KPE by Caprice and John. This wonderful book was the winner of the Picture Book category in the 2008 New Zealand Post Book Awards. It’s the story of a boy who for his news item at school tells the class about coming across a kiwi caught in a possum trap, and how the kiwi lost his leg in the trap and had an artificial one made for it. Anyone who knows how to count in Maori will understand why the kiwi was named Tahi! This book is based on the true story of the work by Weta Workshop, the Artificial Limb Centre and Wellington Zoo to save a kiwi that lost its leg. Weta Workshop recently created a special hand made cast for Tahi, a Kiwi who had lost his leg in a possum trap. | 29 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 179 | "Mouse Opera" by Richard and Pamela Wolfe has been podcast for KPE by Jaydn and John from Room 18. They tell us about this picture book where all the mice are preparing for a grand opera show. From conductor to cleaner, all are busy preparing as they count down to their opening night. It is a race to see if they can get everything done- from learning their lines to making sure the toilets are clean- before opening night. "There's something quite exciting, Behind the walls you know.. Inside the cast are frantic, Preparing for a show." During this podcast Jaydn and John tell us about their most recent experience of a school production and they show us some photos from "X-Stream", the Pt England School production. | 29 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 178 | "Freaky Fish" by Feana Tu'akoi is brought to you by Simone and Kathleen. In this latest book from the Kiwi Bites series Richard and Braden's idea for their Wearable Arts costume is a little bit strange, but this is one competition they have to win! Not only do they aim to teach Candi and her group of gossipy girls a lesson in fashion design, Braden's famous dad will be there with a television crew, and Braden is desperate to show him that he can be a winner too. | 19 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 177 | "Matatuhi" by Robyn Kahukiwa is presented by Sela and Destiney from Room 15. It is the story of Mata, a young Maori girl, who has been adopted into a Pakeha family. She knows very little about her Maori heritage. A long time ago, Matatuhi, a fabulous weaver and a woman with special powers, dreamed of making a special cloak, and of meeting a young girl with fair hair and green eyes. Many years later, in modern times, a girl named Mata is adopted by Pakeha parents. She has fair hair, but brown skin. On a class visit to the museum one day, Mata is entranced by a beautiful cloak, and a carved female figure with a chin moko who seems to speak to her. Later, she dreams of feathered cloaks and an old Maori woman with a moko. After the visit, Mata discovers her whakapapa and decides to use her original Maori name – Matatuhi.What happens next changes her life forever. | 5 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 176 | "Lacey and the Drama Queens" by Fleur Beale. Leilani has read this book and is interviewed by Ramona. Fleur Beale is a popular author at Pt England School and she brings us another slightly whacky story with an interesting message. She switches from a wedding to hip-hop as she tells this story about some young teenage girls and their dramas. | 4 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 175 | "If You're and Apple You Can't Be a Banana" by Pauline Cartwright. Pheonix and Colin tell us about Charlie, the hero of this story, who is always being asked what he wants to be when he grows up. Charlie doesn't really know so he tries lots of things. He works on an orchard, he cleans windows, he becomes a singer for a while. But really he just likes messing about. Only Charlie's Mum seems to understand and she says to him " If You're an Apple, You Can't Be a Banana". To find out more about what she means you will need to listen to this podcast. Visit our blog at kpetv.blogspot.com | 4 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 174 | "Famous" by Elizabeth Pulford. Alisi and Lyn present this podcast about a boy who is desperate to become famous. He tries all kinds of things in his effort to become famous and none of them work. All of the other members of his family are famous - including the cat - but he just cannot manage it. We have podcast this very popular book before, in episode 130, but you will see that these two girls have chosen a very different tack to take with their presentation.... | 26 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 173 | This podcast is letting you know about another book in the Kiwi Bites series. We really love the Kiwi Bites books here at Pt England School! Pheonix and Jaydn present this story by one of New Zealand's most famous authors, Margaret Mahy. We always expect to see unexpected characters in her books and this one has them all. A dragon who is different from the rest of her family who becomes friends with a boy who is different from the rest of his family. Together they show their families that they are pretty cool kids (or should that be dragon and kids?) and have some fun and adventures along the way. We know you will enjoy the podcast and reading the book. | 25 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 172 | "To the Harbour" by Stanley Palmer. This beautifully produced book is presented by Matthew and Wayjo from Room 18. The boys comment that the illustrations in the book make it particularly special. They are photos of paintings done by the author and bring to life what New Zealand must have been like in the time their grandparents were young. From "the New Zealand Listener" The idea for the book came about because some children Palmer knew enjoyed his travel stories (the artist often works for long periods in remote parts of the country, sketching directly from the surrounds) and he wanted to write “the sort of thing you might tell your grandchildren” – and indeed you might; or your grandparents for that matter. Intended for readers from eight to 80, Palmer’s is a classic boys’ adventure told in the steady, laconic tone befitting the era (post-WWII) in which it is set. Both the story and the images convey a vocabulary of a time and place gone by, and the artist has provided a glossary to explain words no longer in circulation, like “bob – shilling in old currency” and “bughouse – movie theatre (because of the fleas)”. On the whole, however, the book recalls a New Zealand we recognise and long for, regardless of whether or not we have direct experience of such a place. For To the Harbour is a memoir of sorts. And as is the nature of memories, things have been changed and mixed up a bit to make a compelling plot. Palmer created the text and prints around the same time, “sometimes [adjusting] the story to fit the pictures and sometimes the other way around”, he says. From the opening pages, adult and child readers alike will be drawn in by the fine age-old combination of word and picture, and in particular by the atmospheric description of the “now quiet city” and the steady flow of dialogue setting up an episodic kind of expectation: The New Year had arrived in the now quiet city. The war was over – only the sound of a far-off car and the pulse of cicadas. “Mum, how about a bob for the flicks this arvo?” said Danny. “But I hate the bughouse in summer,” I complained. “Let’s pitch the tent in the backyard,” David said. “We could go to Graham’s Beach,” I suggested. As a children’s story, To the Harbour has the necessary shape and satisfaction of that genre: the children set out unsupervised by adults to experience adventure, excitement and a taste of danger before returning safely home. As a story for a broader audience, To the Harbour is in the tradition of literature concerned with remembering places and ways that are lost, like Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and many of Tim Winton’s short stories. As such, it represents the author’s politics of conservation by testifying in vivid and sensual detail to how things were (and not that long ago). “The Manukau Harbour [of the book’s title] was one of the greatest fish-breeding harbours of the world, yet they polluted it,” Palmer says. He recalls the harbour teeming with life, and regrets that there were not enough people to object to the ruin of its water and upper mudflats by untreated sewage. “Insofar as the book is a political indictment,” he says, “it is saying, ‘This is the place it was and look what has been done to it. Here was a place worth preserving.’” Palmer remembers being shocked as a child by people taking sand off the beach and knows that children see and hear a great deal more of what is going on in the world than adults give them credit for. In this story told from his childhood, the children are deeply connected to their natural environment and the images further describe a particular historical moment and age of relative freedom and exploration. A barge at the Onehunga Wharf, a lighthouse no longer standing, the classic conglomerate of general store/post office and red telephone box, pup tents beneath macrocarpa trees, a sun-burnt farmhouse at dusk and bird-swept coastlines are eac | 20 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 171 | "The Astonishing Madam Majolica" by Eirlys Hunter is presented by Sam and Uani. Toby could hardly believe his ears when Madam Majolica told him that if he bought her special toothpaste he would only have to clean his teeth once a year. It was a dream come true. But Toby was not prepared for what happened when he tried it out! visit our blog http://kpetv.blogspot.com | 4 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 170 | "Grandma McGarvey Joins the Scrum" by Jenny Hessell. This picture book is presented by Tanielu and Tyler in Room 15. In this funny story Grandma's car breaks down, she finds herself in a rugby match - on the team, and scores the match winning try. | 4 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 169 | "Sydney and the Whale Bird" by David Elliot is presented by Kathleen and Uani. This picture book tells the story of Sydney the penguin who is also an inventor. Things go disastrously wrong when he invents a whale-powered nest builder and the whale ends up on the beach. | 4 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 168 | "The Tar Dragon" by Joanna Orwin is presented by Beau and Meshaq. This is a picture book telling the story of a boy who came across a truck spreading hot, sticky tar on the road as he was walking home from school. He stopped to have a play and before long he was covered in tar. | 4 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 167 | "Fiapule" by Catherine Hannken is reviewed by Paulitia and Sela from Room 15. These girls are year 5 students and they give us some very interesting ideas about family, culture and different ways of doing things as they talk about the book. If you would like to add to their discussion, visit their blogpost at kpetv.blogspot.com and leave them a comment. | 13 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 166 | "Mere McKaskill's Boil-Up" by Tracy Duncan. This wonderful picture book is reviewed by Tiulipe and Keletiola from Room 17. They tell us about the story AND the delicious New Zealand kai "Boil-up". | 13 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 165 | "Charlotte Frisbee and the Slime Attack" by Sally Sutton is a new book in the Kiwi Bites series. This book has been reviewed by one of our young readers, Litia, who is in room 11. She is 7 years old. She asked her big sister Tinei to be her DJ for her first podcast. We know you will love this one! | 13 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 164 | "Otto" by Tomi Ungerer This is a special episode of KPE for us for two reasons. First of all it is the first time we have podcast a book written in French! Second it is sad to be saying 'Adieu' to M Bauborin who has been working in Room 18 for a couple of months. M Bauborin is a student teacher from France who has been in New Zealand for a teaching practicuum. We have loved having him at Pt England School and will sure miss him. | 1 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 163 | "Nightmare" by Elizabeth Pulford. This book is reviewed by Jordan with Jama'l as his DJ. The boys talk about the story and give us some insights into the Niuean custom of the oldest son growing his hair long, from Jordan's personal experience. In this book a girl called Cindy wants to join the boys' club and they try to keep her out by telling her it is only for people with short hair. That was a bad mistake as it turns out. Cindy was not going to be put off that easily! | 29 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 162 | "Skitterfoot Leaper" by Barbara Else. This episode is presented by Wayjo and Elijah who are both in Room 18. In this book two children, each with problem parents, meet a cat-like creature and pass through a waterfall to a strange winter world. | 29 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 161 | "The Christmas Caravan" by Jennifer Beck. This picture book is introduced by Tamika and Sam from Room 18. The story is beautifully illustrated by Robyn Belton. This book tells the story of Simon and his mother who live in a caravan park on the outskirts of town. They do not have a lot of money, but one Christmas something special happens for them. And isn't that what should always happen at Christmas? Simon sees a competition in the newspaper for decorating your house and he asks his mother if they could decorate their caravan and enter. They have a lot of fun using recycled materials to make their caravan look very Christmassy. Although they can't compete against the flash houses and their lights, they do get a special prize from the mayor. he tows their caravan to the beach so they can enjoy a typical New Zealand holiday at the beach in their caravan! | 24 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 160 | "The Short Division of the World Secret Service - Case Two: Stolen Children" by Robin Kerr. This is the second book in the series and Tinei read it during the school holidays and Simone is interviewing her about it. In this book Lucie and Rodney are back on the case. Street children are being kidnapped and eToy companies are being infected and destroyed. All their resources will be required: code breaking, rock climbing, international travel and the sharpest wit. Time is short and distances far. Who knew the holidays could be so fraught? At Pt England School we really appreciate both the talent and the support of Robin Kerr. First she writes stories our kids enjoy reading. SEcond she interacts with them over their podcasts and keeps them enthused about the books and their reading. | 7 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 159 | "The Short Division of the World Secret Service - Case One: Bobblings" by Robin Kerr.This is a podcast we have all been waiting for. Robin Kerr sent us her books just before the Xmas break and some of our students took them away for a read while on their long Summer holiday. Simone read this book and tells Ramona all about it. They also drew a few pictures in Photoshop to enhance this podcast. There are three books in this exciting series, and in Case One Lucie Lakewood and her best friend Rodney Keino start a new life as agents for the World Secret Service when a secret code arrives in the mail. They use cyber-tracking, wit, fast running and huge brains to discover the lure of the ugly Bobblings. Like all good secret agent stories they have to save the world from a mad villain. Simone says it is a really exciting story to read and also has a message for the readers; even if you're young, you can still do the right thing and make a difference. At Pt England School we talk a lot about 'doing the right thing', so it is pretty cool to think that Robin Kerr seems to think it is important too. There are two more books in this series, so keep visiting this blog because we'll be podcasting the next one soon. visit our blog at kpetv.blogspot.com | 20 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 158 | "Girl Saves Giant" by Lesley Jane. In this podcast Xeneqe interviews Tanisha about the book she has been reading. This story is about a courageous young girl who saves a 400 year old tree from being cut down to make way for a new carpark! It has a really good message about looking after our environment. The heroine stages a protest by sitting in the tree and refusing to come down until the mayor and the council take notice of her. She is a determined young lady and succeeds in her quest. | 5 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 157 | "Cricket's Storm" by Joy Cowley. This picture book is brought to us by Matthew and Jama'al. The story of how cricket and his insect friends weather a storm is a rhyming book with important messages for kids in it. To Pt England students it reminds us of one of our koreros at assembly 'When things go wrong, carry on'... 'Never let the weather get you down' is a pretty good message in it too. | 4 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 156 | "Eye in the Sky" by Janice Marriott is Leauma and Kelvin's final podcast before leaving Pt England School for ever! They really enjoyed this story and put a lot of effort into conveying the enjoyment they experienced to their listeners. We know you will enjoy it too. In 2008 these boys will be entering Intermediate School and their memories of primary school will be tied up with podcasting for KPE... Janice Marriott is an author who is a friend of Pt England School after her visit to talk to the students about her novels. We all enjoy her style of writing and the variety topics and themes she uses in her books. | 4 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 155 | 'The Donkey Man' by Glyn Harper is another ANZAC story. Kelvin has been reading this book and Leauma is his DJ. This story is told from the viewpoint of a donkey who carried wounded soldiers and supplies at Gallipoli. The donkey man in the story is a New Zealand soldier called Richard Henderson. The story has elements of Black Beauty in it with the donkey receiving harsh treatment initially, then thriving under the care and attention of his loving owner, Richard Henderson, before being retired to a family farm in Greece to end his days in peace. The elements of war in 1915 are well described for children who read this book. check out our blog post kpetv.blogspot.com | 8 12 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 154 | The Super Duper Pooper Scooper' by Susan Frame is another book in the Kiwi Bites series. Leauma has been reading this story and Kelvin is his DJ. These boys were interviewed by a reporter from Radio New Zealand while they were recording this episode and were on National Radio on Sunday November 25. How cool is that! The story is about a boy who resents having his Grandfather come to stay but discovers he is very useful to have as a friend when he gives him a winning idea for his Science Fair project.... | 25 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 153 | 'School Lunches' by Margaret Mahy. This is another story in the Wibble Wobble anthology. It is presented by Lani and Moses from Room 17. This is a story about two girls and what they eat for lunch. You will also get to hear about healthy lunches at Pt England School in this podcast. And Moses shares his very yummy looking lunch with us too! | 25 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 152 | 'Pania of the Reef' by Peter Gossage. Rasil and Iese introduce this well known and loved New Zealand story. They are both Year 6 students from Room 18. In Māori mythology, Pania of the Reef was a beautiful maiden who lived in the sea on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. By daylight she swam about with creatures of her reef world but after sunset would go to a stream that ran into the bay where the city of Napier now exists. She would travel up the stream to an area where she could rest among the flax bushes. Karitoki, the very handsome son of a Māori chief, quenched his thirst every evening at the stream where Pania rested because it had the sweetest water. He was unaware she was observing him for many weeks until one night she whispered a faint spell. It carried on the wind to Karitoki who turned around to see Pania emerge from her hiding place. Karitoki had never seen someone so beautiful and instantly fell in love. Pania fell in love also, and they pledged their lives to each other and were secretly married. Pania and Karitoki went to his whare (house), but because it was dark no-one saw them enter. At sunrise, Pania prepared to leave but Karitoki tried to stop her. She explained that as a creature of the ocean, when the sirens of the sea called her each morning, she could not survive if she did not go to them. She promised to return every evening and their marriage continued on that basis. Karitoki boasted to his friends about his beautiful wife, but no one believed him because they had never seen her. Frustrated by this, Karitoki consulted a kaumatua (wise elder) in the village who believed Karitoki as he knew ocean maidens did exist. The kaumatua told Karitoki that being a sea creature, Pania would not be allowed to return to the sea if she swallowed cooked food. That night, as Pania slept, Karitoki took a morsel of cooked food and put it in Pania's mouth. As he did so, Ruru the morepork (owl) called a loud warning and Pania was startled from her sleep. Horrified that Karitoki had put her life in jeopardy, Pania fled from the whare and ran to the sea. Her people came to the surface and drew her down into the depths as Karitoki swam frantically about the ocean looking for her. He never saw her again. When people now look deep into the water over the reef, some say they can see Pania with arms outstretched, appealing to her former lover. It is unknown whether she is imploring him to explain his treachery, or expressing her continuing love. | 25 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 151 | Beyond the River by Joy Cowley. This book is a collection of short stories for young people aged 10 - 14 years. These stories for young people are set firmly in the South Pacific. Most of the stories are from Aotearoa/New Zealand and most are fantasy. All of them are water stories, according to John who has been reading it. Matthew is DJ for this episode and he interviews John who is his classmate in Room 15. Both boys are in Year 5. John tells us all about one of the stories in the book called the "Sea of Peace". This story is set on a farm in New Zealand and is about a boy called Brian who is having his 18th birthday. He is going through a hard time because he failed his end of year exams and can't get a job. The boys recommend this book and think that you would enjoy reading it too. | 19 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 150 | "Walking Lightly" by Fleur Beale. Tiana has read this book and teamed up with Mele again for Episode 150 of KPE. Wow, can you believe that? We have been podcasting KPE for two years now and have published 150 episodes.... that means we have read 150 books too. Ka pai Pt England! Walking Lightly is a great read about a bunch of really rich kids who do all the things that we see rich kids on TV doing. But one of them is different. Her name is Millie and she is into pretty ordinary things for a rich girl. She likes the same kinds of things ordinary kiwi kids do - camping, canoeing, fishing, sport - and she doesn't go off on flash holidays or spend lots of money. This makes the other kids at her school think she is pretty strange - until one day they end up on an adventure and they come to realise that she is independent and extremely resourceful. And they really need her help. | 3 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 149 | "Midnight Rescue" by Robin Kerr is the book reviewed in this episode. Lani from Room 17 has been reading the book and asked Kelvin to be his DJ. This is Kelvin's first podcast. Midnight Rescue is a story about a girl called Kate who moves to a new town with her family and has to leave her friends behind. The first kids she meets at her new place are two boys called Chris and Alex. They think they are really cool because they got a book out of the library about abseiling and they are trying to teach themselves how to do it. They don't know that Kate is a very experienced abseiler and even owns her own gear. They tell her that she can't join in with them because girls are scared of heights. Well you can guess from the title of the book that someone has to get rescued, and we can tell you that it wasn't Kate! She was the one who was DOING the rescue. Lani is sure you will enjoy reading this book as much as he did. Why don't you get it out of the library and see for yourself? | 3 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 148 | "Furze the Fixer" by Lorraine Orman is podcast by Tiana and Mele from Room 17. These girls bring us another fantastic podcast from a book that Mele has been reading. The main character in this story, Dougal, is not at all happy when he has to do loads of jobs at his Nan's place on the farm during the holidays. But the jobs become a lot easier when he discovers Furze, a boggart, when he is cleaning under the stairs. Furze has been shut in a suitcase since 1889! Dougal soon becomes less selfish when he discovers that Furze's old home has been turned into a wind farm and he won't be able to send Furze back to Scotland as he had promised. This sounds like a fun book to read. | 3 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 147 | The Big Block of Chocolate by Janet Slater Bottin. A fantastic Kiwi story.... "Miss Jenny brought some chocolate, a great big block of chocolate. She said, "This block of chocolate is mine and ALL for me." But others have different ideas..... Kaiser and Joseph from Room 17 bring us this story. If you have not read this one yet you are missing a treat. It is the story of a succession of greedy people who try to hide away a block of chocolate so they can eat it later - all by themselves. Told in rhyme, this catchy tale has all the greedy creatures missing out until along comes the ant who shares the chocolate with his whanau. And oh, the delight of it! This book remains a favourite not only for its sweet topic, but for the rhyme and rhythm of the text which is a delight to read aloud. Great story.. | 29 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 146 | "To JJ from CC" by Caroline Bindon. This story is brought to you by Tamika and Lani. Tamika is a Year 5 student in Room 16 and Lani is a Year 6 student in Room 17. They tell us about a girl with an extraordinary number of names- all beginning with 'C'. And what happens at school when she begins to speak using alliteration too. Then she discovers that her teacher has an awful lot of names beginning with JJ. Are you beginning to get the picture now? | 29 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 145 | "Dad's Takeaways" by Melanie Drewery. Sarah has been reading this story and SharonRose is her DJ. The story is a play on words about a kiwi family on holiday at the beach. The kids want takeaways for dinner and Dad says yes. However his idea of takeaways is different from the kids. They are thinking of buying something like fish and chips or McDonald's but Dad takes them down to the beach. He knows you can take away enough kai moana from the sea to have a good feed. In the end the family enjoy getting in the water and finding food like mussels and oysters to eat. They learn that you should try things before you moan about it! | 23 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 144 | "Beanbag" by Janice Marriott is the book reviewed in Episode 144 of KPE. Lani from Room 17 has been reading this book and his DJ, Moses points out that it is another cat story. Lani has podcast a few cat stories this year and he tells us that this is his last one. He is going to move on to other kinds of books after this! Beanbag is the name of a cat and his owner takes him to school one day to the class pet show. Beanbag is not one of those quiet cats and he escapes from his box and chases a dog around the classroom and creates a huge mess. Then he runs away... The boys enjoyed recording this story, though we are sorry there are a few problems with the microphone in this episode. | 17 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 143 | "The Refugees" by Janice Marriott. Tanisha and Keletiola from Room 15 have been reading this book and bring us episode 143 A young boy and his sister are separated from their parents and are forced to leave their home, after soldiers ransack it. The children end up in a refugee camp for a month before being allowed back to what remains of their home. In the book the boy describes himself like this: "I am a refugee, a person without a home. I have a mother, a father and a baby sister - somewhere. And I have a big sister right here..." | 14 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 142 | "Hangi" by Trish Puharich from the School Journal Story Library. Johnny has read this book and has Cruz as his DJ for the podcast. Both boys are Year 6 students from Room 18 and this is their first podcast. Hangi is a non-fiction reader and takes us through the process of making a hangi using wonderful photos taken by Sarah Hunter. This book is available from Learning Media. It may surprise listeners to find out that Johnny has never eaten a hangi! Cruz is very fond of them though. | 10 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 141 | "The Path to Ponga Pond" by Errol McLeary. Kaiser has been reading this story and Joseph is his DJ for the podcast. Both these boys are in Room 17. The superb illustrations are drawn by the author as well. Kaiser has identified the theme of 'Better Together' in this story - which is the core value for Pt England School this year. This is a story that many New Zealand kids will relate too, especially those who have grown up in the countryside. Long hot Summer days, a bike ride to a pond nearby and bombing into the water. Heaps of fun! | 9 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 140 | "Harry Hobnail and the PungaPeople" is written by Barry Crump. Cynell has read another story about the wild and crazy PungaPeople and SharonRose is her DJ for this episode of KPE. The PungaPeople do not like humans at all and humans can not see them, only their reflection. So if humans invade their territory they had better watch out because they will play all kinds of nasty tricks on them. Harry Hobnail is a nice man who likes to go tramping in the bush. Unfortunately he chooses a place where the PungaPeople live and they do everything they can to make him leave. He doesn't know who is doing this to him and blames the Kea. Until after one bad incident he notices a green face reflected in his billy lid.... The girls know you will enjoy this story, and Cynell recommends all the PungaPeople books. | 9 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 139 | "Glow Worm Night" by Don Long. Moses and Kaleli share this book with us. It is a story about two children who are taken glow worming by their parents at Matariki. In order to reach the bank beside the river where the glow warms are the family must walk through the bush. They see lots of night time animals like moreporks, possums and crawlies. Our podcasters are both in Room 17 and they recently saw Glow Worms when their class went on a trip to the Waitakeres. They are hoping they will see more on their class camp next term at Kawau Island. | 9 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 138 | "Legs on Everest" by Mark Inglis is brought to us by the Mayor of Auckland, Dick Hubbard and Leauma who is his DJ for this special podcast. We were blown away when we heard that the Mayor listens to KPE and read his comment on our blog (kpetv.blogspot.com). So when he wanted to try his hand at podcasting our students were very happy to show him how it is done. Mr Hubbard brought his wife along for the session too (because she used to be a teacher you know) and they listened to Lorenz, SharonRose and Sarah tell them how to do it. Then they watched Mele and Tiana give a demonstration. Finally Leauma sat the Mayor down at the microphone and interviewed him about the book he has been reading. "Legs on Everest" is a story with a very important message and we know you will enjoy hearing all about it on this podcast. And well done to Tinei and Simone who took the photos for this podcast. All round, it was a great team effort. And a big thank you to Miss Erick and Room 15 who hosted the event and managed to still carry on working (right through morning tea) while the classroom was full of adults and cameras and media crew. | 5 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 137 | "Aquarius - My Ohu Year: the diary of Starshine Penny 1975" by Jill Brasell. Sharon Rose has read this book from the 'My Story' series and Elizabeth is her DJ for the podcast. Early in 1975, Estelle's mum leaves home to join a commune in the country, taking Estelle, aka Starshine, with her. At Aquarius, everyone lives together as one big family. But living off the land, without money, electricity or running water, isn't the paradise they all hoped for... | 26 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 136 | "Whitebait Fritters" by Kingi McKinnon. Leauma has read this book and Sam is his DJ. These boys are in Room 17. This is the story of a boy and his Dad who go on a fishing trip for the weekend to the Waikato River. Wiremu's father is going whitebaiting - and Wiremu wants to go too. His father thinks he is too young and may fall in the river. Then Mum takes Wiremu's side and his father gives in. But his father's turns out to be right about the falling in. As Leauma says in his podcast, this book has lots of fishing, lots of eating, lots of mucking around getting wet - perfect for boys! | 26 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 135 | "Google Eyes" by Diana Noonan. Mele from Room 17 has read this book and Tiana is her DJ for this podcast. Google Eyes is a story about a boy who buys an old recipe book at a Garage Sale, and discovers an amazing recipe inside when he starts reading. He finds a recipe for reading minds! All he has to do is to look at something google eyed, say the magic words and he can read their minds! He has lots of fun with this new power and readers will really enjoy this Kiwi Bites story. | 26 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 134 | "It's all in your mind, James Robert" by Rebecca Weber. Matthew from Room 15 has read this book and Jama'al is his DJ for the podcast. James Robert Howard just can't stop day-dreaming! No matter where he is, his imagination runs away with him. Real life just can't compete with the adventures he creates in his mind. Or at least, that's what he has always thought... While he is on holiday with his parents, James Robert stumbles across something strange - a real adventure! Does he have the courage, the know-how, the ability to see it through? Maybe, with a little imagination.... The themes in this story match what we are currently learning at Pt England School and the boys discuss the impact of water pollutants on the environment in the light of what they have been learning over the past weeks. | 26 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 133 | "The Midnight Feast" by Elizabeth Pulford. Mele has been reading this book and Lani is her DJ for this podcast. These girls are both in Room 17. The story is about two girls, Tilly and Rosie, who are best friends, but then Margaret comes to stay. Why did she have to come and spoil it all with her tap dancing shoes and make-up? The Midnight Feast they had planned for Tilly's birthday looks like it is going to be ruined. Mele and Lani are both Year 6 students from Room 17. | 25 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 132 | "The Dog I Share" by Janice Marriott. Tanisha and Ramona from Room 15 tell us about another one of Janice Marriott's books. This story is about a girl who lives in a block of flats in the city. When a new tenant with a dog moves into her block of flats, Becky gets very excited. But the new neighbour isn’t very friendly, so Becky has to think of a plan if she is going to get to play with the dog. | 25 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 131 | "Don't Worry Nan, I'll Drive" by Raymond McGrath. This story is reviewed by Caleb and Jordan, Year 5 boys fro Room 16. It is a lovely picture book telling us about the adventures a small boy and his Nana have with a cardboard box. There's no looking back for Nana when she takes an adventurous drive with her grandson. They dodge dangers in the sky, get a little bit lost, check out what's happening under the sea and survive a crash landing! The pictures are also drawn by Raymond McGrath. | 25 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 130 | "Famous" by Elizabeth Pulford. Tiana and Jaydn present this podcast about a boy who is desperate to become famous. He tries all kinds of things in his effort to become famous and none of them work. Then one day fame arrives in a most unexpected way! But why would a kid be so worried about being famous anyway? Because this kid comes from a family of famous people and he just wants to be like the rest of them. Tiana is in Room 17 and Jaydn is in Room 15 and they worked together on this book that both of them had read. | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 129 | "Peggy's Pig" by John Tarlton. Rose has read this book and Brennah interviews her about it. The girls enjoyed this wacky story about a girl called Peggy who lives on a pig farm and gets teased all the time by her classmates who have horses for their pets. Peggy's pet is a pig called Laffy and one day after the kids have been teasing her again she tells them she is entering Laffy in the local kids' horse-racing derby. She she will be racing against them - on a pig! These girls are Year 5 students in Room 14. | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 128 | "The Curse of Being Pharoah" by Janice Marriott. Sarah from Room 18 has read this story and discusses it with Joseph. Janice Marriott is one of our favourite authors and we have fond memories of the day she spent at Pt England School. From the beginning of time until last Monday, Matt was the bully and know-it-all in our class. Karen Kwon was the quiet kid at the back who no-one remembered to ask to birthday parties. But last Monday, everything changed. Now Matt sits at the back of the class, as quiet as an Egyptian mummy. Karen is giggly and happy... This story is about how this big change happened! | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 127 | "Kiwi" by Jane Stephens and Judy Lambert. This book is presented by Coltrane with Pheonix as his DJ. Both boys are Year 5 students in Room 16. The authors have presented a non-fiction book using rhyme and both boys greatly enjoyed gaining information in this way. For anyone who thinks they know everything there is to know about kiwis, this book has some surprises.... | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 126 | "Boxer" by Ian Charlton is presented by Brennah and Rose from Room 14. Both girls are in Year 5. Boxer is a pig - the nastiest, greediest, rudest pig in the world. He spends his life escaping from his pen and destroying the garden. Dot, her Mum and brother Charlie have to rely on Dad to show Boxer who is boss. But then one day the postman brings a letter that will change all that. Dad is called up to join the army and Dot is given a new responsibility while Dad is overseas - looking after Boxer. | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 125 | "The Video Shop Sparrow" by Joy Cowley. Sean from Room 18 read this book and Tari is his DJ. This is a lovely story about two boys who discover a sparrow trapped in their local video shop over the New Year holidays. They have to go to great lengths to convince an adult to help them rescue the sparrow. They are surprised by how many adults tell them that 'sparrows don't matter' because there are so many of them. The beautiful illustrations are done by Gavin Bishop. Sean and Tari are both Year 6 students from Room 18. | 22 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 124 | "Really Rotten Rufus" by Jonathan Dunstan. Tanisha and Tinei from Room 15 present this podcast. He's strong. He's Arnold Schwarzenegger with feathers. He's a prize-winning Red with a bad temper and a mean streak a mile wide. As the title suggests, it is the story of a really, really rotten rooster who's about to face the biggest lesson of his life. Can Rufus EVER learn to behave himself? Tanisha tells us what she learnt when she read the book. | 19 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 123 | "Professor Ponsonby, McIntosh and the Wool Bug" by John Parker. This episode of KPE is presented by Uani and Keletiola from Room 15. Both girls are in Year 5. When the dreaded Wool Bug appears in Baaville, the world famous sheep town is in trouble. So Professor Ponsonby, assisted by his cat McIntosh, decides to come to the rescue. The only trouble is, Professor Ponsonby's inventions never work quite the way Baaville wants them to.... | 19 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 122 | "Happy Birthday Mrs Felonius" by Joy Cowley is presented by Caprice and Ramona from Room 15. These girls are both in Year 5. What do you give a pirate for a birthday present anyway? After you have listened to this podcast you will have plenty of ideas! This is a story for younger readers in which Captain Felonius grants his wife's birthday wish to go to Piratesville to see her grandchildren. But their voyage runs into problems - getting lost, storms and blizzards, hostile strangers, running aground, and pirates! Caprice says, "It was really funny, especially the ending. Mr and Mrs Felonius think the other ship is their enemy but it's their grandchildren coming to surprise them. It's really good to read. Big kids might find it really interesting and funny." Ramona says, " I really liked hearing about when they blasted the catapult because it was really funny. Caprice made it sound like an interesting book..." | 18 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 121 | "The Screaming Mean Machine" by Joy Cowley. Pheonix from Room 16 has been reading this story and Lorenz from Room 18 is his DJ. This is a story about a girl who loves going on the rides at an amusement park, but has had to wait until she grew tall enough to go on the roller coaster - which is something most kids can relate to. This is the year when she gets to ride on it and we hear about the fun and excitement of the ride. Pheonix says: "I've been to Rainbow's End about 9 times and my favourite ride is the roller coaster. It was a great book to read because it brought back good memories..." Lorenx says, "This would be a really great book for people to read. If you want to go to Rainbow's End in Year 6, keep on working hard." | 18 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 120 | "Fish Tale" by Lorraine Orman is presented by Braxton and Leauma, Year 6 boys from Room 17. This is a story of a family who have to adjust to life with their Grandfather living with them. A garden gnome comes to their rescue when Kathleen is grumbling about their family's problems. Ever since Great-Gran died, and since he's been living with Kathleen and her mum, Gramps has been very quiet and sad-looking all the time. And on top of that, Kathleen's mum has been working long hours now that Gramps is around to 'look after' his granddaughter. It's easy to get bored ...that is, until Grumpy the garden gnome comes to life. | 18 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 119 | "Black Dog" by Pamela Allen. This podcast is presented by Cain (Yr 5)from Room 14 and Tari (Yr 6) from Room 18. About the book: Christina and Black Dog are best friends. They live in a house in the forest and are always together. But one day Christina catches sight of a strange and wonderful bird and from then on can think of nothing else. Poor Black Dog is quite forgotten. This is a story of the desperate lengths someone will go to to attract the attention of the person they love most. | 18 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 108 | "The Robber and the Millionaire" by Eirlys Hunter. Kayla from Room 17 has read this book and teams up with Tiana for the podcast. Once there was a robber who had robbed all the houses in Lamington and a millionaire who had just moved to Lamington who was terrified of being robbed. See what happens when they join forces in this story... The two girls presenting this podcast are both in Year 6. Check out the blog post about this episode at kpetv.blogspot.com | 16 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 118 | "Bidibidi" by Gavin Bishop. This picture book was introduced by Carl and Hawea from Room 17. They tell us the story of a sheep (named after that most annoying plant that all New Zealanders have got stuck in their socks at some time of their life) who went off chasing rainbows. The surprising thing was that after a series of adventures she found her rainbow. As Hawea discovered during the podcast, to enjoy this book you really DO need to use your imagination. | 16 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 117 | "Wibble-wobble" by Margaret Mahy is presented by Abraham and Lanivia from Room 17. This is Abraham's first podcast and he tells us about one of the stories in this collection from Story Chest. The boys enjoyed this story and the discussion about the best way to even up the legs of a wobbly table. In the story a man was trying to eat his soup but the table kept going wibble-wobble. He thought he had solved the problem by putting a book under one leg to even it up. He had to come up with a better solution when the girl from next door came visiting and wanted Mr Wiggle to read her a story from the book .... that was under the table leg... | 15 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 116 | "The Boy With Two Shadows" by Margaret Mahy is brought to us by Sarah and Rasil from Room 18. It is the story of a boy who takes such good care of his shadow that a witch notices and asks him to look after her shadow while she goes on holiday. This was not a good move on his part for two reasons. First of all he scared everyone as he walked around towing the witch's shadow. Also the witch's shadow had a mean streak and tormented his own shadow until it ran away. The girls enjoyed this story even though they tell us that, from their knowledge of shadows, it was not possible! | 15 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 115 | "The Lost Watch" by Philippa Werry and Alice Bell is presented by Tiana and Kayla from Room 17. This story is about a boy who takes his father's birthday watch to school and loses it. Which would be bad enough, but Henry let's his baby sister take the blame for it. When the watch turns up Henry has to find a way to return it to Dad without letting on that he was the one who took it.... Both girls are Year 6 students. | 9 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 114 | "A Pinch of Salt" by Peter Jacks is presented by Leander and Rose from Room 14. This is a story of a boy who's big brother is always playing tricks on him. His mother always says "You must take what your brother says with a pinch of salt". Leander talks about what this saying means and tells us about some of the tricks the big brother played. | 9 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 113 | "Legend of Speed - the Burt Munro Story" by Tim Hanna with David Larsen. Leauma read this book and Dyrarn interviews him in this podcast. Leauma met Tim Hanna at the Storylines festival this year and had the opportunity to talk to him about the book. He then read the book for himself and has produced this episode about it. From the book: Everyone said Burt Munro was mad - mad about motorcycles, mad about souping them up and, mostly, mad about speed. One of the original speed freaks. As Burt raced along the beaches near his home in Invercargill, New Zealand, he dreamed of one day taking his bright red Indian motorcycle to the enormous salt flats of Utah, USA. The Bonneville salt flats are the flattest, whitest desert in the world and the place to set and break land speed records. Here Burt would find out just how fast he could go.... | 9 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 112 | "The Great Pavlova Cover Up" edited by Jo Noble. This collection of New Zealand stories for children was read by Sarah and her DJ for the podcast was Elizabeth. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 18. Sarah chose three stories from this anthology to review in the podcast; 'Jonathon Peabody's Extraordinary Mother', 'Porridge', and the 'Great Pavlova Cover up'. This book comes highly recommended by the girls. they found the colection of stories interesting and varied. | 9 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 111 | "A Mouse Singing in the Reeds" by Ron Bacon and Mary Taylor. Cain from Room 14 has been reading this story and Jaydn from Room 15 interviews him. Both boys are Year 5 students. Set in a distant time and place this beautifully illustrated story tells us of how a young boy discovers the magic of making music. One day a young boy is sent by his mother to cut reeds by a river. As he walks home with his bundle of reeds he hears mysterious whispering sounds. What are these sounds he wonders? Where are they coming from? And as he walks through the rising wind, the whispering sounds grow louder. | 8 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 110 | "Killer Moves" by Denis Edwards. Mikaela is publishing her first podcast with Latisha as her DJ. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 18. This is a book in the Sport Max series and is a good read for kids who enjoy sport. The story is about Jack, a boy who plays in a Rugby League team. He needs to pull out some Killer Moves if his team is going to beat Carlton Park in the finals. He finds his inspiration in some interesting places, including his ballet dancing, karate playing sisters. | 7 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 109 | "Jam" by Margaret Mahy. Simone from Room 15 has been reading this story and Tinei interviews her for this podcast. In this funny, but true, story the father stays at home and runs the house while the mother goes to work as an important scientist. Father solves the problem of having too many plums on the tree by making jam... lots of jam... Simone says, "I enjoyed reading it. I thought it was a great story. I liked it when he made lots of things out of the jam...." Tinei says, " I want to read it myself now coz there was a part where they had a nightmare about jam and it made me want to read it..." | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 107 | "Pigtails the Pirate" by David Elliott. Elliot's latest book is Pigtails the Pirate (2002), the tale of Jess, who sets sail to find her lost father and runs into a problem of truly gigantic proportions. Pigtails the Pirate won the Picture Book Category of the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2003. Dominique has been reading this book and Jaydn is his DJ. Both boys are year 5 students from Room 15. | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 106 | "The Pumpkin Man and the Crafty Creeper" by Margaret Mahy. Lanivia has been reading this story and Moses is his DJ. Both boys are Year 6 students in Room 17. Lanivia tells us "It's a crazy story. The plant is really annoying. It is a moaner. Mr Parkin should have left the plant there!" Moses tells us,"It was exciting doing my first podcast and being a cool DJ. I felt really sorry for Mr Parkin." In this story Mr Parkins is a keen gardener who loves to grow huge pumpkins. He invites trouble when he takes home a creeper as he finds it a very demanding plant to care for. | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 105 | "The Tree Girl" by Pauline Cartwright is presented by John and Matthew from Room 15. Both of these boys are Year 5 students. The story includes themes of conservation and land ownership. John says " I think it was a pretty interesting book. Before I had read the book I had no idea that some progress and development companies can just steal land off other people..." Matthew comments "When I first read the script I thought it sounded pretty interesting.." | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 104 | "Kapai and the City of Sails" by Uncle ANZAC. Kaleli has been reading this story and Sam is his DJ. Both boys are in Room 17. This story is about the adventures of Kapai as he visits Auckland for the first time with his family. They travel around in a yellow bus, driven by Uncle Slim, and visit some of the tourist spots in Auckland, the city of sails. At one stage they drive their bus into the sea and it turns into a Magic Yellow Waka and they are able to sail it on the harbour. | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 103 | "Little Blue Penguin" by Elaine Power. Rose from Room 14 has been reading this book and Rasil from Room 18 is her DJ. The story is set in Auckland and is about the adventures of a little blue penguin who is looking for a friend to play with. Of course it looks in all the wrong places before finally discovering another penguin in a cave under a pohutakawa tree. Rose is a Year 5 student and Rasil is a Year 6 student. | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 102 | "Good morning, Good Night" by Erin Devlin. Taiapa and Leilani from Room 16 present this book in episode 102. It is a story that comes with a CD to listen along to as well - in English and in Maori. The story is told through the eyes of a young kiwi bird and covers his nocturnal activities. Leailani and Taiapa are both in Year 5 and this is their first podcast. | 5 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 101 | Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street by Patricia Grace. Leander has been reading this book and Brennah is her DJ. Both girls are Year 5 students from Room 14. An unusual tuna with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all from different ethnic communities living in New Zealand. On Champion Street the children all come together and dance all day and all night. This classic Kiwi treasure is the story of a tuna (or eel, in English) who leaves his creek and visits the children of Champion Street. As he visits each one, they pull something out of his mouth: Kelehia gets a kie, Karen gets some shoes, Hirini gets a piu piu, Tuaine gets a pate, Roimata gets a poi, Kava gets a hau, Nga gets a pareu, Losa gets an ula, Jason gets a paper streamer and Fa’afetai gets an ailao afi. The children all go out on to the street and dance day and night. Watercress Tuna is a fun celebration of dancing and music, and is beautifully illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa. | 2 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 100 | "Down in the Dump With Dinsmore" by Margaret Mahy. KPE has published 100 episodes today and Lorenz has reviewed this book in honour of the occasion. We are not sure we should be reviewing an Aussie Bites book for this special event, but since it was written by one of New Zealand's favourite authors, we agreed to go ahead! Rakai hosts his first podcast today and we are sure you will enjoy listening to these Year 6 boys. Dinsmore, the hero of this story, loves exploring the great merry-go-round of the world. It is such an interesting place! But his parents don't agree and his school principal complains. Nobody, it seems, wants to know about the dump. Except for Mr McTurk who helps Dinsmore to change his life... | 24 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 99 | "The Day I Met a Princess" by Tommy Wilson and Michele A'Court was read by Tamika and introduced by Sarah. This book is based on the true experience of Susan Tane. As a young girl she met Princess Diana during the Royal Tour of New Zealand in 1983. She shares the experience with her own children and our podcasters discuss what it must have been like for her AND share some of their dreams and aspirations along the way. The book is about a young girl's excitement as she prepares to meet a real princess, the thrill of the moment and the lasting gift it leaves her with. This story is about kindness and courage and inspires the princess in us all. We all felt we had met Princess Diana. This is the story of a young New Zealander who really did. | 24 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 98 | "The Dentist's Promise" by Margaret Mahy. Crystal brings us this episode of KPE as her final podcast before she leaves us to return to live in the Solomon Islands with her family. Falealoa interviews her about the story and farewells her from Room 17 and Pt England School. This highly entertaining story comes across as a romance for young girls, but is far too frivolous to be part of that genre. the girls enjoyed reading this book and chatting about it while creating this podcast. | 5 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 97 | "Evil Fred" by Kylie Begg. Elizabeth from Room 18 has read this story about the truly awful Rancid family and Sharon Rose is her DJ. he Rancid family are truly awful.They are probably the meanest, most disgusting bunch of people you are ever likely to meet. One of their favourite pastimes is to lean out their upstairs window and pelt unwary passers-by with mouldy sardines and snotballs. When a grubby bundle of rags is left on their doormat it turns out to be a tiny, sleeping puppy. Immediately, the Rancids plan a future of violence, havoc and destruction for the little dog they name Evil Fred. Will Evil Fred live up to his name, or will his doggy nature lead him in another direction | 5 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 96 | "The Banjo Man" by Ron Bacon. Pheonix from Room 16 has been reading this book and he asks Folau to be his DJ. This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of the music played by a travelling minstrel. In it we are introduced to the sounds of the banjo woven through the pages. Both boys are in Year 5. Pheonix is becoming quite the professional podcaster and it is good to see him encouraging a classmate to collaborate with him for the first time. | 5 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 95 | "Possums2U" by Vince Ford. Mele V from Room 17 has been reading this book and Mele T, another Year 6 student, interviews her. The stories of Vince Ford are great favourites and in this episode we seem some familiar characters back again. This time they are making money in the holidays trapping possums. And this couldn't possibly happen without a lot of adventures and excitement along the way.... When Davin hears about earning money trapping possums, the gang organise a camp way out on the boundary beside the river, where they can set their traps. In spite of their planning, the possum trapping venture doesn't go the way they hoped. They're told a 1080 poison drop will take place across the river from their camp. Then the rain starts, and becomes a downpour causing a landslide that blocks their way out. That's when they meet up with Oil Harnett and his brother, Scuz. | 5 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 94 | "Kiwi Moon" by Gavin Bishop. Caleb and Mokani from Room 16 present this episode of KPE. We are great fans of Gavin Bishop at Pt England School and these Year 5 boys bring to life another one of his books for children. Kiwi Moon is the story of a little white kiwi. When he is born his mother doesn’t recognise him because he’s not brown. Little Kiwi looks to the moon as his mother instead because it is white and bright and round. In the background of this story we see the changing times of a nearby pa. Through illustrations only we, as the reader, see intertribal warfare, the death of the chief, English soldiers arriving and then the burning of the pa. This fire spreads and the two stories become one as the white kiwi’s habitat is razed to the ground. On the surface this is a very simple story but it also contains themes of intertribal warfare, European colonisation of New Zealand, Maori/ Pakeha relations, and conservation. There is much to savour on each page — with Gavin’s stunning illustrations of the main kiwi story, the parallel story of the pa, plus close-ups of insects and plants. | 5 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 93 | "Chicken Licken" by Gavin Bishop. Hawea and Lanivia present this podcast about a book written by Hawea's favourite author and illustrator. This well known classic children's story is retold by Gavin and the boys enjoy the retelling and the art work on the book. Both boys are Year 6 students from Room 17. In keeping with the fact that in this version of the story it is an acorn that falls on Chicken Licken's head, Gavin Bishop has used an autumn setting for his story. Rich red, brown and gold oak leaves cover the front and back of the book. The animals are boldly portrayed with Henny Penny and Cocky Lockey being particularly resplendent in their plumage. | 4 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 92 | "Tulevai and the Sea" by Joy Cowley. Thomas has read this legend which is retold by one of New Zealand's best known children's authors. Folau acts as DJ in his first podcast. Both boys are Year 5 students from Room 16. Tulevai and the Sea, was written by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Manu Smith, (English and Maori editions; Maori translation by Apirana Mahuika). In this story a mother's love is greater than the sea. The sea wants the strong young boy who is fishing in his boat for itself; unable to lure him the sea enlists the help of the wind to sink his canoe. His mother's love is strong enough to push back the sea, revealing terrible monsters, before finding her son crying in a coral forest. The story springs from a time the author spent sitting by the bedside of her seriously ill son. | 4 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 91 | "Barry and Bitsa" by Sandy McKay. Crystal has been reading this book and Kayla is her DJ. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 17. "Barry and Bitsa" was published as part of the Kiwi Bites series in 2005. Sandy tells stories that children enjoy reading and this book is no exception. Barry brings home a dog from the pet shop, and as the name suggests, he is a 'bitsa'. In this story both the boy and the dog need to gain acceptance, and by the end they both do. Barry is accepted by the local boys and Bitsa overcomes Mum's reluctance to become part of the family. | 4 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 90 | "Horeta and the Waka" by Gordon Campbell. Rasil and Latisha are both in Room 18 and this is a first podcast for both of them. These Year 6 girls have worked on this podcast together in their reading group and share this interesting tale of early New Zealand with us. The story describes how Horeta and his friends view their first siting of a European ship and their fascination with the 'thunder-stick' that shoots birds. The first sighting of Captain James Cook and his crew is told through the eyes of a young Maori boy. These strange European people were seen as tupua (foreign demons) by the Maori because of their colouring. And this fear was reinforced by their strange behaviour — sitting backwards in a rowboat must surely mean they could see through the back of their heads! A fascinating look at first contact between Maori and European, based on true events | 1 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 89 | "Gladys the Goat" by William Taylor. Lani and Leauma are both Year 6 students from Room 17 and they present another humourous book from the Kiwi Bites series. When Dad comes home with an orphaned goat, Johnny knows there will be trouble – his Mum is no fan of pets. The goat’s antics are standard, as are Mum’s, but the ending is not a classic goat-tale one. This is the third podcast of books featuring goats from Pt England school this term. We are beginning to wonder what is it about New Zealanders and goats? Have people around the world who always link us with sheep really got it wrong? | 1 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 88 | "The Three-Legged Cat" by Margaret Mahy. Lanivia from Room 17 presents his first podcast in this episode with Sam acting as his DJ. The boys really enjoyed this quirky story and the tale of the adventure seeking cat. The widow Daisy Gimble is glad that she has a gimpy cat, as his three-leggedness prevents him from wandering, and she approves of staying put. Tom, however, wants nothing more than to see the wide world. Respectable Daisy can't help but dread the visits of her drifter brother, Danny, who always wears a "revolting, molting Russian hat" on top of his bald head. One day he comes for tea, and when he leaves, he mistakes her sleeping cat for his hat. Tom finally gets to see the world, Danny finds that a cat is warmer and better company than a hat, and Daisy is satisfied as can be with her inanimate pet. Readers will laugh at the woman's proper and peevish opinion of the way Tom comes "running, all hobbledy-bobbledy" every time she opens the fridge, and will relish the inevitable conclusion. Allen's large, humorous, full-color illustrations, with their clever compositions and expressive, crescent-mouthed faces, pick up the jokes in the story perfectly. Once again Mahy reveals her empathy for slightly loopy, fun-loving underdogs. | 1 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 87 | "Wild Goat Hunt" by Frank Saxton. Coltrane is a Year 5 student from Room 16 and this is his first podcast. He asked John to be his DJ and together they tell a tale of Blair who goes goat hunting with his father. This is pretty unfamiliar territory for city boys from Auckland as the story takes place in Nelson in the South Island. The boys discuss goat hunting, guns laws and why adults call them kids on this podcast.... | 30 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 86 | "By Jingo" - A Tale of Old New Zealand, by Dorothy Butler. Kayla from Room 17 presents her first podcast for KPE and Crystal, another Year 6 student is her DJ. This book is based upon a true story of what took place in Thames in 1905 and features the Brown Family. The oldest son John is returning from a two year sojourn in Australia - and his gift for his sister Emily is a monkey! | 30 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 85 | "The Clay Boy" by Ron Bacon and Chris Gaskin. Jordan from Room 16 has been reading this book and John from Room 15 compares the show. This book is adapted from a legend about a boy who prefers drawing to the usual pass times of his village and becomes an outcast because of it. Jordan and John are both Year 5 boys... | 30 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 84 | "Stay Awake, Bear" by Gavin Bishop. Hawea from Room 17 read this book and Sam acts as his DJ for this podcast. This delighful story was beautifully illustrated by the author. During this podcast you will hear Hawea ask the author to respond to a question they have if he is listening to this podcast. Keep an eye out in future episodes to see if Gavin Bishop is listening...! This is a delightful story about Old Bear who doesn't want to go to sleep for the winter so he and his neighbour stay awake together. When it comes to their summer holday, however, guess what they both do! | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 83 | "Portable Ghosts" by Margaret Mahy. KeeVin from Room 18 has read this book and he is interviewed by his classmate Lorenz. They are both in Year 6. Another delightfully original story from Margaret Mahy, one of the world’s best-loved authors. In Portable Ghosts, Margaret Mahy skilfully blends modern technology, humour, suspense human values, sibling relationships, boy-girl friendship, and mystery, into a fast-paced adventure story. The notion of ghosts existing has always been a staple part of children’s literature but in Portable Ghosts, this is given a novel twist. The idea that ghosts can be carried around and actually become portable is a novel, very clever, and slightly zany addition to the ghost story genre. Although not a story to give students nightmares, the use of modern computer technology as a major component of the plot will give it a high degree of believability amongst readers. Story synopsis Ditta is a twelve-year-old girl who likes to get things sorted out in her mind. She is curious, logical and believes that sitting down in front of a computer forces you to apply logic to a problem. She has, in fact, the best characteristics of a detective and just loves a good mystery. Ditta has a mystery on her hands. Recently, every time she visits the school library she sees a flickering image of a boy reading a book in the corner of the room but no one else can see him. She confronts the ghost and to her surprise it answers her question before disappearing. Ditta is determined to get to the bottom of this. Her research determines that the school library is a converted old house where many years ago, a young boy – Hilly Saffron – slipped and fell to his death while reading a book on the roof. Further conversations with the ghost reveal that he haunts the book he was reading at the time of his death. With the ghost’s help, Ditta locates the book in an old library cupboard and by slipping the book into her backpack, she is able to carry the ghost around with her – a portable ghost. Ditta is worried about the uncharacteristic brooding behaviour of her friend Max and discovers that he is absolutely terrified by twisting floorboards in his bedroom and an angry ghost who tries to escape from his computer screen whenever he turns it on. Ditta immediately sees that this is another ghost needing to come to terms with its past. She enlists the help of her portable ghost to help solve the mystery of this ghost’s violent behaviour. Her young computer geek sister, Mirabel, manages to capture the ghost on a floppy disk and with both Portable Ghosts in tow, they enlist the help of an eccentric local identity to research the history of the angry ghost. It transpires the ghost was a harsh and cruel ship’s officer called Blake who was killed by some of his shipmates and buried with a tree planted over him. Over the years he became part of the tree, which generations later was cut down and used for the floorboards in Max’s bedroom. Both ghosts exchange stories and realise they are part of history. Max and Ditta tell their stories as part of a homework project, which allows the ghosts to rest more easily. Hilly and Blake even agree to help Ditta, Max and Mirabel with a new detective agency venture to help people who are haunted by ghosts, and help ghosts come to terms with history. | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 82 | "Oscar in Danger" by Joy Cowley. Tanisha and Matthew from Room 15 have both read this book and they share the story in this episode. They are both in Year 5 and this is their first podcast. In this book the cat family has a visit from their friend Mr M Gull who has his wing in a sling. He needs a kindly paw and asks Oscar to go back to the city to help him for a few days. But what is Mr Gull's secret mission? What is his secret name? Little does Oscar know that there is something terrible waiting for him and all small animals who believe in Santa Claws... | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 81 | "The Cat With No Tail" by Benjamin Brown. Caleb from Room 16 has been reading this book and Elijah from Room 15 is his DJ. Caleb has illustrated some of this podcast himself. The story is written in rhyme and the boys bring out some of the highlights of this fun book. | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 80 | "Jive's Pipi Diggers" by Phillippa King. Kaiser from Room 17 teams up with Leauma for his first podcast. This book for young children has gorgeous illustrations by Gabriella Kreplatski. It is the story of a little boy called Jive who, "once upon an island," goes digging for pipis with his Mum. Then his Dad cooks the pipis up on the barbie, and then they eat them. It's deeply satisfying and the pictures are deliciously kinetic and involving. The beach scenes are particularly well drawn. Leauma and Kaiser share some of their experiences with kaimoana as they discuss the book. | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 79 | Getting Board? (Kiwi Bites) David Hill Puffin When Cody falls from his skateboard and bangs his head he is suddenly able to hear his dog talking to him. This proves to be very beneficial as Bix seems to know a lot about natural balance and is able to help Cody improve his skateboarding techniques. With this new found confidence Cody finds the courage to challenge an older boy who is constantly dominating the use of the local skate park. This podcast is presented by Sam and Leauma from Room 17. Sam greatly enjoyed reading this story for his first podcast. It is a funny story about a boy who learns some cool moves on his skateboard from... his dog, Bix! He outsmarts the local bullies in the process and learns things about himself... | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 78 | "The Goat Hunt" by Bill Ngerengere. Brennah from Room 14 read this book and Leannder interviews her. The story is set in Gisborne and is about a family who go goat hunting in the bush. The goats are sold to a local farmer. This story examines issues surrounding a town boy who ends up spending time in the bush on his own and has to face his fears. | 10 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 77 | "Tales From the Swamp" by Kingi McKinnon. Sarah has been reading this book and her classmate Shenice interviews her. Both girls are from Room 18, a year 6 class. The story Sarah chose to review was "Grounded". This is a collection of short stories from Kingi McKinnon; a nostalgic reflection of the life of rural Maori youth in our recent past. It includes humorous stories of sibling rivalry and first love as well as the heart-wrenching Hohepa's Goodbye and the spine-chilling Mauri of the Swamp - an evocative story of the power of a long-lost taonga. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 76 | "The Tree Hut Treaty" by Wiremu Grace. Shonty Lee and Jaydn from Room 15 bring you this episode. They tell us about the story and also give us an overview of the Treaty of Waitangi as they discuss the themes of the book. This is the first published podcast for these two Year 5 students. The picture book follows the adventures of four young New Zealanders looking for a way to resolve a disagreement over a shared tree hut. They come up with the idea of a treaty and the book follows the process and principles that are agreed upon to create their treaty and resolve their disagreement. The story is presented twice: once in English and once in Maori, with each of the two covers being the beginning of each version (upside down to each other, meeting in the middle - and at the centre is a page about the Treaty of Waitangi) It was published as part of the Treaty of Waitangi Information Programme, which was established to increase public knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi. It presents a simple introduction to the concept of a treaty. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 75 | "Putangitangi" by Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira. Thomas, a year 5 student from Room 16 has been reading this book and Shenice, a year 6 student from Room 18 is his DJ for the episode. This is a lovely story about a boy called Poutama who befriends a pair of Paradise Ducks. He follows the Putangitangi as they build a nest and lay eggs. He is greatly saddened when the mother duck is shot by a hunter. Poutama and his family help the father duck protect the eggs until they hatch and then Poutama takes over some of the mother duck duties. We are sure you will enjoy this story.. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 74 | The Frog Search was written and illustrated by Julia Crouth and published in 2002. Karen who reviews this book is in Room 14 and she is interviewed by her classmate Rose. Both girls are Year 5 students. In this book Josie finds some tadpoles in the pond. She makes a home for them in an old fish tank, feeds them on water weeds and notices how they change. When the biggest tadpole becomes a frog she cares for it until the time comes to return it to the pond. A country story about frogs, and their need for a clean environment. Carefully observed illustrations and Frog Facts listed on the end papers. For anyone wanting to learn about frogs. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 73 | "The Sea Daughter" by Joy Cowley. Cynell from Room 18 has been reading this book and Rasil is the DJ for this episode. Both girls are in Year 6. This Maori legend is about a fisherman called Kahu and the daughter of the sea, Hinemoana, who falls in love with him. Their love was not meant to be and this story has an unhappy ending, according to Cynell. She tells us that the theme of this book is that we should respect the rules of the sea. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 72 | "Grandpa's Slippers" by Joy Watson. This book was reviewed by Rose, a Year 5 student from Room 14 and Tinei from Room 15 interviews her. This amusing picture book tells of the power struggle between Grandpa and Grandma as she tries to get him to throw away his scruffy old slippers and wear the new ones she has bought for him. During the week she tries many ploys to get rid of them with no success. By the weekend, however, Grandpa's old slippers have fallen apart and he has to try the new ones. To Grandpa's amazement, the new slippers are actually quite comfortable. This is Rose's second podcast and she is really beginning to enjoy reading now. | 6 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 71 | "Zeralda's Horses" by Margaret Mahy. Mele has been reading this story and Lani interviews her. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 17. In this Kiwi Bites book, Zerelda had a strange secret….one she was far too sensible to share even with her family. She could understand horse language! | 29 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 70 | Most children at some stage of their lives lose a close family member or friend. "Grandad" by Janet Pereira. Xeneqe has been reading this story of a child's experience of a much-loved grandfather getting old, becoming unwell, and dying. She is interviewed capably by Ramona. Both girls are Year 5 students from Room 15 publishing their first podcast. This story tells a child's experience of a much-loved grandfather getting old, becoming unwell, and dying. The story also shows that people celebrate death in different ways. The family's response to the death of their much-loved grandfather reflects the multi-cultural make-up of New Zealand. Pakeha (European), Maori and Pacific Island traditions and beliefs are interwoven into the family's response. The story creates an opportunity for adults and children to talk and think about death. | 29 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 69 | "The Instainerator" by Karen Anderson. Read by Caleb from Room 16 and interviewed by Wayjo from Room 15. Both boys are in Year 5. This is a very cool story with wonderful illustrations and was greatly enjoyed by the boys who reviewed it. We know you will enjoy Caleb's graphic he has drawn to enhance this podcast too. "We think our dad’s got a problem. He keeps buying things advertised on the telly. We have a zillion products for painting the house, and a zillion gadgets for a squillion different purposes. We also have two chemical toilets! Dad says what he always says: ‘You may laugh now, but when disaster strikes, this family will be able to go to the toilet in hygienic conditions.’" And when disaster does strike, who do you think will come away looking the smartest? | 28 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 68 | "Saving Mr Spender" by Fleur Beale. Sarah from Room 18 has been reading this book from another of our favourite authors and she is interviewed by a Year 6 classmate, Latisha. In this story, Sam loves Mr Spender because he's the best teacher in the world and always gives amazing homework. Then the Vision hits town and Mr Spender falls, literally, under her spell. | 28 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 67 | "The Day of the Snow" by Joy Cowley. This is the second story in this series that our students have reviewed this term. Pheonix has read this book and Jordan (who you may remember from the last episode) interviews him. Both boys are in Room 16, a Year 5 class. Pheonix has also drawn some graphics to enhance this podcast in Photoshop. | 28 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 66 | "Ratso" by Lorraine Orman. Lani has read this book and invited her classmate Mihiora to be her DJ for this session. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 17. When Ryan Donovan turns up at school with his pet rat, Ratso, that he has to find a new home for, Steven thinks it will make a great birthday present for his Dad. But his Mum is not at all thrilled at the idea of having a rat in the house, even if it is a birthday present! At least she agrees to let Ratso stay until Monday when Steven can find a new home for her. Steven's Rat adventure continues when he smuggles Ratso into the van when they head off for a night camping on the beach. The incoming tide engulfs the van and Steven is desperate to save Ratso, who, he discovers, has just given birth to 4 babies! | 28 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 65 | "Dragon Spell" by John Parker. Braxton ( a year 6 boy from Room 17) has read another book and enjoys sharing this one with his classmate, Dyrarn. It is a whimsical look at a Prince who fights a dragon - with words - and shows that there is more than one way to become a winner. Dyrarn enjoys moving into the DJ seat and developing his interview skills. Prince Timothy is extremely disappointed. His school report is excellent in most respects – except the ones that really matter. He has failed horse-riding, sword fighting and putting on armour. Timothy comes from a long line of brave and famous Dragon-slayers. He wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps. But in the light of his abysmal performance at school his father, King William, decides that Timothy is only fit to work in the royal library. When Prince Timothy returns to say goodbye to his friends he sees a notice pinned to the board that captures his attention. The Kingdom of Merrylands wants a Dragon-slayer to kill the dragon Fire-Snorter and save the life of Princess Jennifer, the only daughter of King Michael and Queen Emily. The successful dragon-slayer will receive half the Kingdom and the hand of Princess Jennifer in marriage. Prince Timothy decides to take up the challenge. He is determined to prove to his parents that he is as brave and courageous as his ancestors. The only trouble is that Timothy is no dragon-slayer. He must use all of the other skills that he possesses to outwit the dragon. Will Timothy defeat dragon Fire-Snorter in single combat, or will he meet the same grisly fate of those who have come before him? Dragonspell is a fast-paced adventure fantasy story that would appeal to girls and boys in the 8+ age group. In many ways it is like a modern-day fairytale. Prince Timothy is a likeable hero who uses his intelligence to outsmart the evil dragon. Timothy shows courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. The story deals light-heartedly with issues such as living up to expectations, taking risks, keeping promises and good triumphing over evil. Dragonspell shows the reader that there is more than one way to skin a horse!! | 28 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 64 | "The Right Hand Man" by Ruth Corrin. Carl has been reading this story and Braxton acts as his DJ to help him with his first podcast. Both boys are in Year 6 and Room 17. This is a delightful story about a boy and his Dad and how their lives change when Dad remarries. Not only does Susan join the family, but also her son Edward and both boys go from having a bedroom of their own in their former lives to sharing a room. Some familiar themes of blended families are explored. | 27 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 63 | "The Dare Club" by Vince Ford. Sharon Rose reviews this novel with help from Elizabeth. These two Year 6 girls are both in Room 18. This script and podcast was completed completely independently by these talented girls. In this story, Adam, and Finn have a hideout that is discovered by Kim, Tara and Robbie. Finn and Adam are always in trouble with Ivan, the school bully. Then they meet up with Kim, Tara and Robbie and together they form the Dare Club. But as their secrets are revealed, and the dares become more and more challenging, events spiral out of control and it seems nothing can stop the looming disaster. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary. | 27 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 62 | "A Legend of Kiwi" by Ron Bacon. This book was read by Cain from Room 14 and John from Room 15 interviews him. Both boys are in Year 5 and this is their first podcast. As the title suggests this is a story telling us how the kiwi came to be and gives us an explanation for the kiwi's unusual looks. Cain has drawn illustrations to enhance this podcast himself. | 27 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 61 | "Piddles" by John Parker. Leauma has been reading this and Tiana interviews him in this episode of KPE. They are both Year 6 students from Room 17. Piddles (Puffin Books, 2004) is part of the Kiwi Bites series. Piddles - a cat- drops something round and white on the sleeper's nose - oh no, not another golf ball... Book: Paperback | ISBN 9780143318224 | 03 Nov 2004 | Puffin Piddles is a cat with a problem. At first he stole lost golf balls, but now he is taking them off the fairway while they are still in play, right from under the golfer’s nose. Actually, she once had another problem but is cured of that one. Piddles’ family decide to take her to an animal psychologist, who just happens to be a lover of golf. The Kiwi Bites series are pitched at young readers (7–12) with the aim of building reading skills and confidence. They have strong plot-based stories, with themes of humour, confidence, sport, adventure, caring, journeys and problem-solving. John Parker has published over eighty fiction and non-fiction books for children including picture books, junior readers, chapter books, non-fiction and novels for early teens. Trevor Pye is a well-known and well-loved illustrator of many award-winning children’s’ books. | 27 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 60 | "Pancake Attack" by Dawn McMillan. Tamika from Room 16 has been reading this story and Tanisha from Room 15 is her DJ. Both girls are in Year 5 and this is their first podcast. In this story Jacko has made pancakes most of his life but, after he enters the Best Pancake Cook competition, his life will never be the same. That's when he discovers that fame and glory can cause a whole heap of trouble. PANCAKE ATTACK Author Dawn McMillan Illustrator Dave Gunson 32 pages © 2006 Scholastic New Zealand Limited ISBN 1 86943 719 5 | 27 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 59 | "The Day of the Rain" by Joy Cowley. Jordan and Pheonix from Room 16 are Year 5 boys and they bring us this episode of KPE. Jordan has not only read the book and written the script for this podcast, but you will notice that this enhanced podcast has some wonderful animations drawn by Jordan in Photoshop to illustrate the school speeding down Queen Street and the helicopter rescue.. We are sure you will enjoy his first podcast. | 24 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 58 | "Tamatoa and the Great Tree" by David Zakaria is brought to KPE by Cynell and Shenice. This is a book that Cynell owns and she and Shenice from Room 18 discuss it on this episode of KPE. They are both in Year 6. It is an engaging story of a young Maori boy who wanders through the bush and discovers what he thinks is an abandoned egg on the ground. Of course any New Zealander worth their salt would have stopped to consider which bird would lay an egg on the ground.... Cynell has worked very hard on this episode and her reading is being encouraged and supported by this opportunity to share what she has read. If you enjoyed her first podcast send her an email... kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 23 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 57 | "Finding Pounamu" by Bronwyn Tainui. This episode of KPE was created by a group of Year 6 students after they read this story in a School Journal (Part 1 No4 2005) published by Learning Media. Tiana and Sean were chosen by the group to present Episode 57. This is their first podcast and we know you will enjoy what they have to share - including an excerpt from their Culture Group. As we experiment with different ways of producing podcasts at Pt England School, we are coming to the conclusion that for first-timers, creating a group script is a great way to get started. then we have all the members of the group record it and the group decides which version they want to have published. We are finding that this is a very supportive method for getting students confident to podcast, and after creating a group one they are happy to work in pairs. As you may have read we are using podcasting as a lure to engage our students in core literacies - and in the case of KPE this is reading- and we are finding it is highly motivating for previously reluctant readers. | 21 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 56 | "Destination Disaster" by Fleur Beale is reviewed by Lorenz and Apelu who are both Year 6 boys from Room 18. This is a story of a fishing trip undertaken by Jim and his grandfather, an accident, and survival from the accident. Jim is forced to go and stay with his grandparents and his grandfather decides to take him camping over night to toughen him up a bit. Grandfather has a serious accident and Jim demonstrates his fortitude by caring for his injuries and getting them both home safely. | 20 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 55 | "No Home For a Gnome" by Rosemary McGregor is presented by Rose and Karyn who are Year 5 students in Room 14. This class has just begun podcasting and they have chosen a story from an anthology, Junior Journals 34, published by Learning Media NZ. To begin podcasting with KPE these students worked in a group of seven and creating the podcast was very much a group effort. Caleb was the technician for the episode and the two girls had a lot of support from the other members of the group as they recorded the episode. The story greatly appealed to the students and they had a lot of laughs together as they discussed the story and it's engaging ending. As they gain confidence both in their reading and with podcasting you will be hearing from each of the group members who are all working on further episodes of KPE at the moment. | 15 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 54 | "A Can of Worms" by Peter Bromhead was read by Dyrarn from Room 17 at Pt England School. Braxton, also a Year 6 student, hosts this episode and leads Dyrarn through his first podcast. This book is another from the Kiwi Bites series which our students are enjoying reading this year. "A Can of Worms" is by well known cartoonist and furniture designer Peter Bromhead. Imagine Angus’ shock when he opens a can of spaghetti for breakfast and finds the pasta wriggling like a bunch of worms. His mother is too busy to look and his sister thinks it’s just another practical joke. Angus takes the spaghetti to school and tries to get advice from the teachers. They can’t help so Angus consults rocket scientist Dr Von Brawn, who even rings up NASA to no avail. An Italian chef and a worm farmer are also visited. Young Angus is in a wriggly, sticky situation and it’s going to get worse. As you would expect Bromhead’s illustration are excellent and very funny. The story is a hoot too. At the end Bromhead admits to a passion for spaghetti out of a can. He gives his recipe and recommends eating it with thick buttered toast. Yummy! | 14 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 53 | "I'm Telling on You" by Sandy McKay is reviewed by Mele from Room 17 with Leauma hosting the podcast episode. This is another book in the Kiwi Bites series and Sandy McKay is one of Pt England School's favourite authors. The illustrations by Trevor Pye are also greatly enjoyed by the readers. Room 17 is a Year 6 class at Pt England School. This story is about Timothy, a self-proclaimed tell-tale. While it certainly earns him more enemies than friends, he believes he is ‘doing the right thing’ by dishing the dirt on his little sister and his classmates when they do naughty things. However, one day Timothy gets himself into big trouble and finds it’s not so easy to pipe up and tell the truth when it’s himself who will be taking the rap! We are sure you will enjoy Mele's recount of the story and it's theme and will want to read the book yourself. Email us and tell us what you think kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 2 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 52 | "Black Day" by David Hill is brought to us by Mele and Braxton, both Year 6 students from Room 17. This is Mele's first published podcast and Braxton capably guides her through it. This Kiwi Bites book is set in an Intermediate School in New Zealand. Ms Li's class is getting ready for the Science Fair and Chad, Jordan, Zoe and Keisha want to come up with a mind-blowing project. With the help of Chad's eccentric Auntie Kym, they decide to try and make a Black Hole! But class bully Shaun Simpson, whose dad always gives him special stuff for his projects, seems determined to ruin it. No matter how they present the group project, using vacuum cleaners, clocks and paint guns, Shaun always finds a way to wreck it. The four kids work hard, (when Zoe can manage to stay out of detention!) have lots of fun and learn loads about the universe on the way. Finally, the day of the Science Fair arrives. Will Shaun try to ruin the Black Hole project again? Do the kids have a chance of winning first prize? And why is Shaun suddenly acting like he doesn't care? What happens comes as a surprise to everybody! David Hill(1942– ), is a versatile journalist, reviewer, fiction writer, playwright and children’s writer. Born and educated in Napier, a graduate of Victoria University (MA Hons, 1964), he spent fourteen years secondary school teaching before writing full-time. He has contributed stories, articles, reviews and plays to newspapers, radio and most New Zealand journals, including Landfall, NZ Listener and School Journal, as well as overseas. | 24 4 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 51 | Braxton and Leauma from Room 17 bring us a review of 'Up the Creek' by Dot Meharry. This is Braxton's first published podcast and he tells us about two Kiwi kids who get a bit more adventure than they had bargained for when they go eeling in the creek on their farm. The lifestyle enjoyed by rural New Zealanders is as foreign to our two city-boy podcasters as it is to our international audience. Room 17 is a Year 6 class and their teacher is Mr Chung. Leauma is becoming skilled at assisting his classmates to produce podcasts and you will hear his voice as DJ in more episodes of KPE. More about 'Up the Creek'.... Georgina (George) lives on a sheep farm and enjoys spending time in the shearing shed with her Dad and the shearers. Matt lives on an adjoining farm with his Grandfather. One afternoon, instead of helping in the shed, George and Matt head off the creek flats to spend the afternoon eeling. But Matt knows of a dead sheep further up the creek near the waterfall which would make ideal bait. George knows they shouldn't go that far, but Matt says it will be OK and they will be back home in plenty of time. The eeling is great but when Matt has a bad fall and is badly injured George has to use all her strength to get him to safety. The Kiwi Bites series are pitched at young readers (7–12) with the aim of building reading skills and confidence. They have strong plot-based stories, with themes of humour, confidence, sport, adventure, caring, journeys and problem-solving. Dot Meharry is a teacher and a published author of several children’s books. She lives in Thames. | 12 4 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 50 | "Hunter" by Joy Cowley. In this riveting book, world-renowned author Joy Cowley brings two very different worlds together, giving us a rare glimpse of the remarkable human spirit that connects us all. When fourteen-year-old Jordan and her younger brothers learn they'll have to ride a rickety plane home for the holidays, they're a little scared. But when it crashes on a wild and deserted peninsula in New Zealand, they are completely terrified. And injured. Worst of all, they're completely alone. Or are they? Whose voice is Jordan hearing telling her what to do next? Two hundred years ago, a hunter, Jordan's age, slave to Maori warriors hunting for the Moa bird, is in a dangerous spot, as well. He has the gift of sight, but what is the strange silvery bird that he sees crashing into the sea? And who is the girl with golden hair who is in trouble? He needs to escape the warriors, but he is driven to help the girl. If she will only listen. . . . Tinei and Caprice present Episode 50 of KPE. Tinei has been reading 'Hunter' by Joy Cowley and tells us about this exciting children's story which spans two centuries and is a tale of adventure and courage. These girls are in room 15 which is a Year 5 class at Pt England School. | 2 4 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 49 | Crystal and Leauma have been reading "Big Shift" written by Jacqui Brown in class this week. They are in Year 6 at Pt England School. "Big Shift" is part of a collection of stories from School Journal Part 3 Number 2 2006. This story has some interesting ideas for Pt England students to think about as they live in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, and this story begins on a farm in the South Island. Many children can relate to the sadness of a family breakup and the adjustments they have to make when starting a new life without one of the parents. School Journals are published for the MInistry of Education by Learning Media Ltd, Wellington New Zealand. They contain a variety of articles and short fiction stories, play and poems. they are written by New Zealand authors and beautifully illustrated by New Zealand artists and photographers. Schools are supplied with sets of this high quality reading material free avery quarter. | 21 3 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 48 | Sela and Helen are in Year 4 at Pt England School and they have been reading 'A Lion in the Meadow' by Margaret Mahy. This was the first story Margaret Mahy ever published and by the sounds of this podcast the most recent readers are enjoying it as much as the first ones did in 1969. We wonder what those first readers would have thought of this podcast? KPE has a special focus on New Zealand fiction and our students convey some gems about life in New Zealand in each podcast. This episode was quite challenging as when Margaret Mahy began writing her books had a very 'English' flavour and it is only in more recent years that her writing has embraced the kiwi culture strongly. Do email these girls and tell them what you think of their podcast kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 19 3 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 47 | KPE is back for 2007! Our first episode for 2007 is brought to you by Leoden and Tanielu. These two boys are 8 years old and in Year 4. They have drawn pictures in Photoshop to illustrate the podcast in this enhanced version.This is the first podcast they have ever made. Tanielu has been reading "A Booming in the Night' by Ben Brown and Helen Taylor. Pukeko sets out to find a friend for Kakapo in this superbly illustrated story featuring New Zealand wildlife. It was Picture Book Winner of the 2006 NZ Post Book Awards. On a still, quiet night, when the moon is full and the stars are winking in the sky, Pukeko is woken from her slumbering by a booming in the night. Kakapo is lonely, so Pukeko sets out to find him a friend. She meets many others but none of them want to come along to find some company for Kakapo, they’re all too busy. But who’s that peering out from behind the leaves of the forest? Perhaps Kakapo doesn’t need Pukeko’s help, for it seems – with a tumbling, blundering flap of feathers – that the booming in the night might have attracted just the right sort of company after all. Do email them to let them know what you think of their first effort. | 27 2 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 46 | Srah and Kee Vin are the hosts of KPE this week. They are Year 5 students in Room 15 at Pt England School. Kee Vin has been reading "The Boy With Two Shadows" by Margaret Mahy. A little boy always takes the very best care of his shadow because it's the only one he'll ever have. Unfortunately, a witch takes notice of his painstaking care, and, offering him a spell as payment, asks him to mind her shadow while she goes on a vacation. A boy wouldn't dare refuse a witch, so two shadows it isone shaped like a boy and one all thorny like the witchand then the trouble begins. The bright paintings, rich with the feel of a lush countryside, emphasize the precise nature of the little boy and the mischievousness of the witch's shadow. | 11 12 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 45 | Shenice and Sharon Rose present KPE this week. They are Year 5 students from Room 15 at Pt England School. This is their first published podcast. They have been reading "The Waka", written by Jean Prior. This story is a uniquely local take on the story of Noah’s Ark. As the animals embark in increasing numbers Rangatira welcomes them aboard. Moa and kiwi, tuatara and weta, they all find their way, seeking shelter from the wind and the rain. When the wind dies down and the rain fades away there is a fanning of feathers and a twitching of tails – it’s finally safe to leave the waka. It is told in English and Te Reo Maori. The animals went on one at a time. Kia kaha! Kia kaha! The animals went on one at a time. Haere mai ki te waka. I haere takitahi atu ngā kararehe Kia kaha! Kia kaha! I haere takitahi atu ngā kararehe Haere mai ki te waka. email them to let them know what you think of this episode kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 19 11 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 44 | KPE brings you "Sea Secrets" written by Dawn McMillan. Hemaima and Elizabeth are Year 5 students at Pt England School and this podcast comes from their recent reading of this book. Sea Secrets tells the story of a girl's relationship with her Grandmother which is changed forever when the girl's family move to Australia. "This is a delightful and moving story about shared lives that can be disrupted when people move away..." writes Amanda McAucliffe in the Evening Standard. "The message that love and understanding are more important than proximity is beautifully told." Dawn McMillan is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children. McMillan lives along the rocky shore of the Thames Coast and many of her books have a focus on animals and evoke New Zealand's natural environment. Hemaima and Elizabeth are both in Room 15 at Pt England School and are 9 years old. This is their first podcast and they would love to hear from you if you enjoyed their episode. kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 19 11 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 43 | "No Big Deal" is written by David Hill and illlustrated by Terry Fitzgibbon.Todd is sick of all the 'short' jokes, until the day he and his friends become trapped in a cave. All of a sudden being short is a very positive attribute.... David Hill has skilfully woven a double – stranded plot centred on caving and casual, but hurtful, teasing. So while readers are wondering whether Todd’s friends will ever stop teasing him about his small size, they also follow the thrills of a caving adventure. This story is reviewed by Alosina with Myfanwy as the DJ. | 7 11 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 42 | 'Snap Happy' by Margaret Beames is the focus of KPE Episode 42. In this story Josie, the main character, has been given a polaroid camera for her birthday by her Aunt Jean, a professional photo journalist. Some exciting action develops when Josie uses her new camera to photograph a burglary. Wilminna has been reading this story and is interviewed by Alosina. These girls are both Year 6 students in Room 18 at Pt England School. | 8 10 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode 41 | Annie and Victor present KPE Episode 41. Annie has been reading 'Eating Plums in Bed' by Joy Cowley and Jenna Packer and Victor is DJ for this session. They are both Year 6 students in Room 17 at Pt England School. Your mother says, "Do not eat plums in bed or something will happen." But, of course, you ignore her. A wildly imaginative tale of "what if..." While a disobedient boy languishs in a plum tree of his own making, Mum and Dad dance the light fantastic until they decide to get him down and admonish him, again, not to eat plums in bed. Jenna Packer - Illustrator: What would you do if your parents left you stuck up a plum tree for months and months? This was an unusual book to illustrate as the main character spends most of his time alone and in one place; coping with living in a tree – he does not even get a change of pyjamas. The tree changes though, as do the child’s feelings about being there, and so that was the focus of Jenna’s pictures. Although she used drawings of real plum trees, she made the branches very thin, so you could see how far up and away the boy feels by winter-time. | 13 9 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Forty | Daryan hosts an episode with another author, Janice Marriott in Episode 40. Daryan has been reading 'I'm NOT a Compost Heap' and is happy to discuss it with the writer of the story. Janice Marriott spent a day at Pt England School and as well as recording this podcast, spent time discussion her writing experiences with the students. Janice Marriott was born in Coventry, England and arrived in New Zealand aged 11. She published 'I'm NOT a Compost Heap' in 1995. She is greatly appreciated by the students of Pt England School not only for writing good stories, but also for her accessibility. Janice is that rare adult who not only emails children but also replies to them! She has also been very generous to the PES kids and donated copies of her works to the school for the students to read. It was a great day for the students when Janice came to visit. | 10 9 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty nine | 'Riding the Rough' by G Brassi is reviewed by Alosina and Charin. This story introduces the reader to a strong, likeable female character who finds herself in a very difficult position. In the two years since her father left them, Angie Flynn has been expected to take more and more responsibility for the running of the house and the care of her younger brother and sister. When Robert finally coaxes his boat, Assassin, into starting, she joins Mo and the Williams family in learning to water-ski. It is then that Angie finds her mother’s unfair demands and expectations run contrary to her dreams. Their relationship sours further, until the school parent interviews, when Mrs Flynn realises how Angie has become more of a mother than she is and she takes action. The students enjoyed discovering that G Brassi is a woman - Gretchen Brassington. | 1 9 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty eight | 'Letters to Lesley' is written by one of Pt England School's favourite authors Janice Marriott. Apart from her skill as a story teller, Janice has endeared herself to the students by donating a swag of her novels to the children, all in a good caused - READING! The children are looking forward to Janice visiting their class soon too. Charin has read this book and tells David all about it in episode 38 of KPE. The fact that this book has a touch of romance in it doesn't seem to have deterred our male reviewers. Check it out! | 24 8 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty seven | "Danny to the Rescue" by Diana Noonan is the subject of KPE Episode 37. Alosina and Wilminna discuss this story about Danny's favourite cow Daisy and share a few things these city girls have learnt about farming along the way. A few stereotypes about farmers are challenged and it is amazing to learn how many Friesian cows are in New Zealand! If you enjoy KPE, why don't you send an email to our students: kpe@ptengland.school.nz They love receiving emails and will reply to you. | 13 8 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty six | Rakai and Lani are Year 5 students in Room 15 at Pt England School. In Episode 36 they tell us about 'Hemi Dances' by Ron Bacon. 'Hemi Dances' is the story of a young boy who is inspired to dance. His first attempts are mocked by older boys and it is when he observes animals by the river and incorporates their moves in his dancing that he really learns to move. | 31 7 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty five | Charin and Darion demonstrate their increasing confidence in this podcast about "The Pungapeople of Ninety Mile Beach" by Barry Crump. Darion got to know the illustrator, Natalie Ward, as a young child and tells us a little about that. Charin's memories of Barry Crump revolve around television commercials and we share some of those reminisces too. In the story, Ninety Mile Beach in the north of New Zealand seems to be a quiet, golden stretch of sand... but strange things have always been afoot. When the fishermen and campers arrive in numbers, the Pungapeople seem to create havoc with their antics. They are determined to save Pungaland from pollution, and the Pungapeople pull out all their tricks to outwit their foes. This is the second title in a series created by best-selling author Barry Crump. The Pungapeople are already part of New Zealand folklore and there are many more to come. | 19 7 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirty four | 'Caesar the ANZAC Dog' by Patricia Stroud is the poignant story of Caesar a Red Cross dog in active service in the First World War. Victor and Montell discuss this story in their first published podcast. Written by Patricia Stroud and illustrated by Bruce Potter, this new book tells the proud story of Caesar a redcross trained bulldog and his handler ‘Uncle Tom’. Caesar’s job was to rescue wounded soldiers from ‘No- Man’s- Land at the Battle of the Somme during the 1st World War. Patricia Stroud recalls this poignant and true story told to her by her Mother Ida who was present when the New Zealand Rifle Brigade boarded their troop ship to transport them to Egypt and the Western Front. The troops were led by their mascot, Caesar, who wore a blue ribbon on his collar given to him by Ida. Perfect for student Anzac Day awareness, general reading and social studies, this is a true story highlighting courage and loyalty of a dog and his handler in war time. Caesar is an unsung Kiwi hero and this story highlights this little known aspect of the First World War. | 19 7 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirtythree | This episode of KPE is a little different because we have the author of 'My Dad, the All Black' reviewing her own book under Alosina's expert guidance. This is Sandy McKay's first podcast ever and KPE is proud to be sponsoring her debut! Alosina greatly enjoyed reading this book and it was an added bonus to find that Sandy McKay was visiting Pt England School as part of the Storylines tour. The producers of KPE were quick to ask Sandy if she would participate in a podcast, and once she found out what a podcast is (!) she was great to work with. We think you will agree that Alosina shows her the ropes with a great deal of assurance. In 'My Dad, the All Black', Will McCann, 12 years old, is a top notch rugby player. Everybody says he gets his talent from his famous All Black father, but Will never knew his dad. After a game goes wrong, Will wonders if he plays rugby because he loves the game, or because everyone says he should. He eventually unlocks a secret that helps him to decide things for himself. Sandy McKAY(1959 - ) is a fiction writer for junior readers. McKay was born and raised in Dunedin. Although McKay knew she wanted to write, she chose instead to try her hand at fruit picking, waitressing, and various office jobs. After attending University of Otago McKay opened a fruit shop, which she ran until 1987 when she became a free-lance writer. As a free-lance writer McKay’s wrote features for Next, More and the NZ Women’s Weekly. She also writes a regular humorous column for Kiwi Parent Magazine. After the birth of her daughter Meg five years ago McKay decided to write a junior novel, Recycled was published in 2001 and won the Junior Fiction category in the 2002 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. My Dad, the All Black and Becky’s Big Race were published in 2002. McKay continues to live in Dunedin where she is a free-lance writer and a mother. | 26 6 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirtytwo | JJ and David review 'Black Gold' by Julia Owen. For Rimu and Ollie, a week's camping trip to the beach turns into the kind of adventure they'd never have wished for. There are strangers in their cave and the two boys sense they are up to no good. JJ really enjoyed this story and this is evident as he tells David about it. | 22 6 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirtyone | Lorenz and Jaylin-Mac review 'the Kiwi Who Lost his Mum' by Bob Darroch. they are in Year 5 at Pt England School, Auckland, NZ. When little kiwi hatches from his egg an accident launches him out into the world on an unexpected adventure. He’s got to get back home to mum but, unfortunately, isn’t really sure what she looks like. With help from a blue penguin he sets about meeting a variety of birds in his quest to find his mum... This lovely children's picture book was written and illustrated by Bob Darroch. | 13 6 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKP Episode Thirty | Korero Pt England has been podcasting for thirty school weeks now! In this episode Naira and Elizabeth present 'Plum Stones', a wildly imaginative picture book by Helen Beaglehole. On her sixth birthday, Elizabeth decides to swallow a plum stone to sprout a plum tree, much to the disbelief of her teachers, family and friends, until the day it actually does sprout and produces sweet, juicy plums. This is Naira and Elizabeth's first podcast and I think you will enjoy the story as much as they did. Ka kite ano! | 13 6 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyNine | David and Latham discuss "The legend of the Kea" by Philip Temple KPE Episode 29. Long ago, the sun shone all the time and there was neither night nor cold. The land was covered by one enormous forest, and all the births sang in harmony. There were rainbow parrots, tall moas, fantails so big they could catch dragonflies, ducks that flew with their feet - and Krikta the kea and his friends, who were always playing practical jokes on the other birds. But one day, some birds become greedy and want the forest for themselves. So begins the terrible Time of Quarrelling that threatens the forest. A great shadow then falIs on the land - the shadow of Ka, the great bird of all birds, and keeper of the forest . He is angry at what the birds have done and he punishes them, and Krikta, the most mischievous of birds, finds that he has been too cheeky for his own good... David and Latham are both in Room 18, a Year 6 class. | 22 5 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyEight | Annie and Moli discuss "Down in the Forest" by Yvonne Morrison & Jenny Cooper in KPE Episode 28. This book is a retelling of Olive Wadsworth‛s traditional counting rhyme ‘Over in the meadow‛. It has been a favourite with children since the late 19th century, and now New Zealand children can enjoy a uniquely Kiwi version. It features New Zealand birds and plants such as the tui living in an old kowhai tree, kauri snails, huhu grubs and a rimu tree. It has been brought to life by the beautiful, vivid illustrations of Jenny Cooper. Inspiration for Down in the Forest came from Yvonne’s love of animals and her fondness for native New Zealand birds, insects and reptiles. She thought she would enjoy writing about them. Annie and Moli are in Year 6 at Pt England school and this is their first published podcast. | 22 5 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentySix | Slinky Malinki is a very slim black cat with piercing yellow eyes and the pointiest of thin tails. He wakes from a nap and steps through the catflap. Calling his feline friends to join him, "they sat in the moonlight’s silvery glow, hobnobbing happily, ten in a row." BUT...........Scarface Claw is around, the toughest Tom in town. The other cats all make an 'earsplitting sound of a caterwaul symphony'. This wakes all of the neighbours up who shout at the cats to stop the commotion and go back home! Scarface Claw gallops away and the others all follow Slinky Malinki back through his catflap to sit in front of the roaring fire in his house. In true Lynley Dodd's style this is all told in rhyme. Natalie and Jessica, who discuss this book, are in Room 18 at Pt England School, Auckland New Zealand. Email them at kpe@ptengland.school.nz and tell them what you think. | 14 5 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentySeven | The picture book, The Bantam and the Soldier (1996), illustrated by Robyn Belton, and written by Jennifer Beck, won the Picture Book Category and the Book of the Year Award in the 1997 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. The Bantam and the Soldier is a great story with amazing illustrations. It takes place in the midst of the fighting in France during World War I. In the midst of the fighting and devastation a soldier named Arthur forms a special friendship with a bantam he calls Bertha. This is a wonderful story of friendship and survival. The Bantam and the Soldier is based on the author and the illustrator's memories and memorabilia collected by their families. As you read on the inside cover, the book is dedicated to their grandfathers and great uncles. Alosina and Wilmenna find this book especially interesting in the "Year of the Veteran'. They, along with other Year 5 and 6 students at Pt England School, are involved in a project investigating the YOTV and have had some interesting guest speakers to share their wartime memories with them. Pt England School is involved in a collaborative podcast honouring the "Year of the Veteran", and this can be accessed through iTunes by searching under YOTV. Why don't you listen and join in with this project? | 14 5 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyFive | In KPE Episode 25 Mele and Selena present "The Pipi and the Mussels" by Dot Meharry. Once long ago the mussels and the pipi lived in peace along the shores of Aotearoa. They moved in the waters along the coast, sharing their food as there was plenty for all and their lives were peaceful - until the whales came! This hilarious story, from new author Dot Meharry, tells the real reason behind why the pipi live deep in the sand and the mussels cling to the rocks! A real David and Goliath story of how the little guys take on the giant whales - and lose! Wonderful illustrations from Jenny Cooper bring the text alive and lend real personality to both shellfish and whales! A great performance from these two 6 year old girls in their first attempt at podcasting. Room 8 at Pt England School (and their teacher, Mrs Nua) are proud of them! If you enjoy this episode, email them at kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 27 4 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyFour | "Somuch2do" by Vince Ford is another engaging book by lively this highly regarded New Zealand children's author. This wild and crazy sequel to 2MUCH4U returns with with all the familiar characters plus worms, eels, three little pigs, chooks that are barely alive, and a dog called Wag. Davin and his mates have a new teacher who gives them a business investment project. Davin decides to set up a worm farm... Wilmenna and Charin are Year 6 students in Room 18 of Pt England School in Auckland, NZ. They discuss some of the story and it's characters and tell us a little about the author. You can email them at kpe@ptengland.school.nz Ka kite ano! | 24 4 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyThree | "A woman, Masina, lives alone on a small island, having been tossed up there after a storm at sea. She is lonely, yet she finds ways to look after her needs, decorating her home and body with beautiful things. She sings melancholy songs into the beautiful shell necklace,which hangs around her neck. Then another storm destroys everything she has built. Her necklace is whipped from her and ends up being washed up on the beach of her old island, which leads her people to find her." This story is written by Makerita Urale. As well as writing superb children's stories, her appeal to children is enhanced by being King Kapisi's sister. Sarah, a 9 year old student at Pt England School, has been reading this book and Shanice interviews her. | 3 4 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyTwo | Episode 22 of Korero Pt England is presented by Darion and Cindy. Cindy has been reading "The Christmas..Hiccup...Play" by Elizabeth Pulford and enjoys telling Darion about it. Neither seems concerned that it is more Easter than Christmas at the moment ... a good story can be enjoyed at any time of the year! They share a few reminisces about the school play they were both in last year as they unveil the storyline... "...It’s Abbey’s big night as Angel Gabriel in her school’s Christmas play, and she’s got the hiccups. Time is running out as Abbey is offered numerous hiccup-curing suggestions by her backstage pals—none of which are of any help. A light-hearted tale about the magic of the stage and overcoming opening-night nerves. Part of the Kiwi Bites series, this book is suitable for reading aloud or for children who have just begun to read chapter books. 7-10 years." | 28 3 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode TwentyOne | Episode 21 is hosted by Myfanwy and is based around 'The Wild West Gang' by Joy Cowley. Daryan has read this book as part of the class reading programme. In this story,Michael is an only child of doting parents who believe that it is important to know the right people, say the right things and live in the right kind of house. They are not exactly enthusiastic when their relatives the Wests move into the next street but Michael can't wait to spend more time with Auntie Rosie, Uncle Leo and their five children who are known as the wild West gang. No one in the West family has ever heard of the word "tidy" and they all do exciting things that sometimes get them into trouble. If you enjoy this episode, email us at kpe@ptengland.school.nz | 21 3 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Twenty | A Handful of Blue by Vince Ford: "Makorori Station ... the most awesome, cool place to live. We're just across the road from the beach and the sky rests on the hills behind our house. No kidding, there's only just room for the sun to slip over the ridge and if you jump high enough you can pull down a handful of blue. It's summer, but an approaching cyclone isn't the only dark cloud that hangs over Makorori Beach. A drought threatens to force Jeremy's family off their farm and everything he does seems to make matters worse. The family is starting to crack ... but forces outside their control drive them into a struggle that will influence the rest of their lives...." Alosina not only discusses the highlights of this engaging story with Myfanwy, but also manages to slip in possibly more than you wanted to know about eating kina and the consequences of possums wandering across the road at night. | 13 3 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Nineteen | Episode 19 is hosted by Charin and is based around 'The Fizzy Orange Soft Drink' by Janet Slater Bottin. In this book for young readers, a soft drink seems just the thing to quench Miss Jenny's thirst on a hot sunny day. But first she must untwist the cap.... The colourful illustrations are done by Jeffy James. Order it online from www.wheelers.co.nz | 5 3 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Eighteen | This episode is hosted by Alosina and is based around the book 'Henry and the Flea' by Brian Falkner. This is the final episode in our mini series of books read by students over the summer holidays. Alosina interviews Latham about his choice of reading material. These students are now in Year 6 and have confidently picked up the role of podcast producers from last years' seniors. The timing of this podcast is not the best as the Warriors are in a bit of strife at the moment! According to "BRAT: Spring 2003 Issue", 'If this book were a movie, it would inevitably be described as “feel good”. Twelve-year-old Henry is consumed by his ambition to play rugby league for the Warriors. With the help of The Thing (the convenient ability to slow down time with two blinks of his eyes), Henry’s dream is realised, and the book describes his experiences playing in the Warriors for a season. ' | 24 2 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Seventeen | This episode is hosted by Johnny and is based around the book 'The Real Thing' by Brian Falkner. David read this during his Summer holidays and has become a fan of Brian Falkner books after reading this. David and Johnny are both in Year 6 for 2006. In "The Real Thing", only three people know the secret formula of Coca-Cola, so when all three are kidnapped, the giant corporation is in trouble. But the kidnappers didn't count on the extraordinary abilities if a boy from Auckland, New Zealand. A reviewer from the Wanganui Chronicle says: ‘Looking for an extraordinary action book for nine to 12 year olds? Tightly written, with superb teenage characters, and a nail-biting plot, "The Real Thing" is the perfect book to hand your youngsters when you want to wean them off the television.’ | 19 2 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Sixteen | After a six week break for the Summer holidays, KPE is back! The students have all changed classes and teachers, but podcasting enthusiasm is being maintained in 2006 by a new bunch of students. Latham and Alosina are now Year 6 students and they present this first episode of the year. Alosina read this book in the holidays and Latham interviews her. We are also experimenting for the first time with Garage Band 3 which makes podcasting so easy to do. In Episode 16 we review 'Stranded' by Jan Thorburn. In this story Sam, a good, keen Kiwi, and Toby a townie from London have nothing in common. Or do they? When their dingy is driven by a storm on to a deserted shoreline they are forced to rely on each other. As the days go by they learn to appreciate that differences can be valuable. Slowly a friendship develops between the two as they realise they have more in common than they thought. | 9 2 06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Fifteen | Korero Pt England : Episode 15 is 'Chimney-less at Christmas'' by Anna-Miringa Scott and is presented by two Year 2 girls, Sela and Paulitia. Their whole class has been enjoying reading this very kiwi Christmas book in the lead up to Christmas. They have also learned a rap which goes with the book, and this podcast features some very enthusiastic rapping from the whole class of 6 and 7 year olds. The picture book is a New Zealand Christmas story. It reveals the nightmare of every child without a chimney - how is Santa going to get in? The ending has every child smiling. The book comes with a CD which has a rap recorded retelling the story. | 19 12 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Fourteen | Korero Pt England : Episode 14 features 'October Benn and Ice-Block Machine' by Jeffrey Thomas. Cameron and Summer present this episode as their last podcast before leaving Pt England School. As Year 6 students they are going to Intermediate school after the holidays. This book can be ordered online from http://www.wheelers.co.nz | 19 12 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Thirteen | Korero Pt England : Episode 13 features 'The Whale Rider' by Witi Ihimaera. This book is very well known as it has been made into a major motion picture. In this episode Miriam interviews Miss Erick, one of the Year 6 teachers. As the school year draws to a close in New Zealand our Year 6 students are preparing to leave Pt England and move on to an Intermediate school in 2006. The students decided it was time that the teachers experience what it is really like to sit in front of the microphone and present a podcast. Miss Erick chose to read ' Whale Rider', and Miriam, as the most experienced podcaster, guides her through. It seems like it is not as easy to record a podcast that makes sense as the teachers had thought! As well as being a good read, 'Whale Rider' has become increasingly popular with our students since the movie came out. The Academy Award nominated actress, Keisha Castle-Hughes, grew up down the road from our school and is an inspiration to those with dreams of becoming actors. | 11 12 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Twelve | Korero Pt England: Episode 12 is presented by Latham and Alosina, Year 5 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Latham has been reading 'Knitwits' by William Taylor. This weeks episode is presented by Year 5 students as the regular podcasters from Year 6 are all away at camp. They have gone to Kawau Island for a week in the Hauraki Gulf. There was no shortage of younger students eager to take their place, and Latham and Alosina have stepped up with a very polished podcast for first-timers! The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom. They record the podcast in Garage Band and from there export it to iTunes. This week we had some technical complications with a buzz in the microphone, so we switched to video recording. We recorded the podcast on the video camera, imported the footage into iMovie, exported it as an .aiff file and from there to Garage Band for editing. A bit of a convoluted process, but the children are all confident with using video and iMovie, so it was quicker doing this than waiting for technical help with the microphone buzz! Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is a multi-cultural school in Auckland, New Zealand. The students also enjoy instant messaging with KPE listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat name. | 2 12 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Eleven | Korero Pt England: Episode 11 was produced and recorded at Pt England school in Auckland, New Zealand. It is presented by Erana and Kauri, Year 6 students at Pt England School. Kauri has been reading 'Old Scores' by Sharon Whillis. Tyrone is on hand to give some rugby tips from his experience as a first five in the Pt England Under 45kg Rugby team (proud winners of the Auckland Championship for that grade this year!). Summer and Rivalana produce this episode between training new technicians to take up their mantle when they leave at the end of the year. This book can be bought online from http://www.wheelers.co.nz | 27 11 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Ten | Korero Pt England: Episode 10 was produced and recorded at Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World in Auckland, New Zealand. It is presented by Rivalana and Miriam, Year 6 students at Pt England School. Rivalana has been reading 'A Fishing Story' by Dawn McMillan. This episode is recorded while the girls were sitting on a bench next to the stingray tank! Rivalana and Miriam were presenting a workshop at the Kids Congress 2-day conference for children on podcasting. (Their teachers were supposed to be presenting the workshop, but when you've got experts on hand it makes sense to use them). They produced a sound scene tour of Kelly Tarltons which can be accessed through KPE as well. During their lunch break they took time out to record this episode and sat alongside the stingrays with their iBook and microphone. They also managed to collar a visitor to interview (Luke Summich, Principal, Summerland School) as he had a Fishing Story to tell. | 9 11 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Seven | Korero Pt England: Episode Seven is presented by Cameron and Preston, Year 6 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Preston has been reading 'Just One Seed' by Katie Duff. The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom, with another student acting as technician and producer. This show was produced by Rivalana. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is a multi-cultural school in Auckland, New Zealand. The students also enjoy instant messaging with KPE listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat name. | 24 10 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Nine | Korero Pt England: Episode 9 is presented by Miriam and Cameron, Year 6 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Miriam has been reading 'Knocked for Six' by Alison Robertson. The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom, with another student acting as technician and producer. This show was produced by Emilly. The book can be bought online from Wheelers BookClub: http://www.wheelers.co.nz Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is a multi-cultural school in Auckland, New Zealand. The students also enjoy instant messaging with KPE listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat name. | 24 10 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Eight | Korero Pt England: Episode 8 is presented by Marlyna and Emilly, Year 6 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Emilly has been reading 'The Long Journey' by Ma'ara Taia Scheel. The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom, with another student acting as technician and producer. This show was produced by Rivalana. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is a multi-cultural school in Auckland, New Zealand. The students also enjoy instant messaging with KPE listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat name. | 13 10 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Six | Korero Pt England: Episode Six is presented by Paul and Anahera, Year 6 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Anahera has been reading 'The Kuia and the Spider' by Patricia Grace. The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom, with another student acting as technician and producer. This show was produced by Rivalana. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is a multi-cultural school in Auckland, New Zealand. The students also enjoy instant messaging with KPE listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat name. | 6 10 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cleankpeep2 | Korero Pt England: Episode Two is presented by Lara and Miriam, Year 6 students at Pt England School. They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Miriam has been reading 'Little Fingers' by David Johnson. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is in Auckland, New Zealand. They use Garage Band and an iBook to produce their show. | 23 9 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode One | Korero Pt England: Episode One is presented by Anahira and Miriam, Year 6 students at Pt England School, Auckland, New Zealand. They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Miriam has been reading "The Great White Shark" by Margaret Mahy. Comments and feedback will reach them via email: kpe@ptengland.school.nz If you would prefer to iChat with the students, send an email and our teacher will give you the iChat address. Pt England Primary School is in Auckland, New Zealand. We use Garage Band and an iBook to produce the show. | 23 9 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Three | Korero Pt England: Episode Three is presented by Livingston and Paul, Year 6 students at Pt England School. They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Paul has been reading 'Why do Dogs Sniff Bottoms?' by Dawn McMillan & Bert Signal. This picture book is widely enjoyed by readers of all ages. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoy instant messaging with listeners via iChat. Email their teacher and ask for their class iChat address. They use Garage Band and an iBook to produce their show. | 23 9 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Four | Korero Pt England: Episode Four is presented by Tapeka and Rowena, Year 6 students at Pt England School. They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Rowena has been reading 'Pukunui's Hangi' by James Waerea. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoy instant messaging with listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat address. | 23 9 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKPE Episode Five | Korero Pt England: Episode Five is presented by Cameron and Kauri, Year 6 students at Pt England School.They have produced this episode as part of their reading programme. Cameron has been reading 'Children of Aotearoa' by Melanie Drewery. The students write their own scripts and record their podcast in the corridor outside the classroom, with another student acting as technician and producer. This show was produced by Summer. They also provide their own music. In this show you will hear a little of 'Te Waka' with Cameron, Kauri and Summer providing the voices. Comments and feedback will reach them via email kpe@ptengland.school.nz Pt England Primary School is in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoy instant messaging with listeners via iChat. Email their teacher via the kpe address and ask for their class iChat address. | 23 9 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic podcast kids
I am a grade 4 teacher in Singapore and I have just listened to the fantastic podcasts put together by these talented students from Pt England School. I was so impressed to hear how professional they are and it is brilliant to hear they are all performed and created by the students. I will definitely be showing these to my students and will also be trying this in my own classroom. Congratulations kids, keep it up!
Four years and still going strong!
We have just heard that KPE has reached its 4th birthday. Tino pai KPE. Who would have thought 4 years ago that a technology that seemed so 'geeky' would have become part of school life in such a short space of time AND helped so many kids become better at reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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