Similes

For day two of 2019 Teaser Week Y6-8, I did a task about similes, 
this is the product of me and my classmates work.

Problem Solving

Today, my class had to work on a solving a problem. This slide shows how I solved it.

Week 6 Term 4 reflection

Week 6 Term 4 reflection

One thing I have enjoyed this week is playing Frisbee with my PE class. This week I've learned the 10 elements of the periodic table. Next week, I'm looking forward to splash planets.

I learn best when I'm in a quiet zone with minimal noise. I don't learn best when I'm in a loud zone with plenty of distractions. Something I'd like to learn is more elements of the periodic table.

I work well with people who I know will carry there weight and can get down to business. One thing I want to work on next week is bringing full gear to P.E.

Transformaton

Transformation

In class, we were learning how to use google drawings to help us understand more about transformations in shapes.

This drawing is the end result.

Beach Day

Beach Day

Yesterday, my class SWL, took the college van went to the beach to visit Otaki Surf Lifesaving Club. We were greeted by Cassie, Damien, Lisa and Kristy. We took a tour around the lower half of the building since the top half was being used.

We left our bags in the bathrooms and went into some of the gear shed's that contained Knee boards, Ski's and a lot more. One of the sheds contained an IRB which stands for Inflatable Rescue Boat.


After we learned about first aid. We were put into 4 different groups and we all participated in a amazing race.

We would be given a clue to find a location, and would be given a challenge to complete and would be given clue to the next one until we got to the end. My group came second and we had a lot of fun completing the challenges.

In the same groups, we went down to the beach and tried to pick up as much rubbish as we could. We went to the right of the beach, and ended filling our plastic bag one quarter full. We did have to go back since one of my team mates lost their phone and we helped them find it.


It was to cold and windy to swim in the beach so we ended up going to the pools. We played gang tag, ball tag and my personal favourites, piggy back relay and volleyball. 

After everyone had gotten changed, we walked back to school and just stayed in class having free time. Overall, I had a lot of fun doing all the cool activities at the pools and at the Otaki Surf Lifesaving club.

Week 4 Term 4 Reflection

Week 4 Term 4 Reflection.

One thing I have been learning about this week is using multiplication to find a pattern in numbers. One thing I have enjoyed at school this week is doing education perfect. I next week I'd like to work on is my ability to describe graphs. Something I'm looking forward to is going to the beach. I'm grateful for the new poi in my Kapa Haka group.

Assembly Performance.

Assembly Performance.

At assembly, a man called Mr Fungus performed to us as the loudest mime. He came from out of the crowd and started hysterically laughing. He eventually made his way on stage and performed some acts in front of us.

He used lots of different props like a suitcase, balloons some juggling balls and some odd items here and there. 

The acts Mr Fungus did were, lifting what seemed to be a very heavy metal suitcase, blowing up balloons and making them pop, juggling, making an handkerchief ripple without touching it and more.

Antonio was pulled from the audience and did some balloon tricks with Mr Fungus multiple times. At the end of each and every action he did, he would make us, the audience, clap and cheer profusely.

At the end, Mr Fungus thanked the audience and applauded everyone who helped him with his performance and even made a balloon crown for Antonio. 

Week 2 Term 4 Reflection

Week 2 Term Reflection

One thing I have learnt this week is the meaning of bedmas, this week I have enjoyed playing four square with my friends. I wan't to work on finishing my understanding of linear rules. I am looking forward to the long weekend and I'm grateful that this week I finished my education perfect tasks.

Term 4, 1 Weeks 1 Reflection

Term 4, 1 Weeks 1 Reflection

One thing I enjoyed this week was coming to school and seeing all jolly good friends. I learned a bit of algebra this week in class. One thing I was working net week is to improve my writing skills, one thing I'm looking forward to next week is the sausage sizzle. One thing I'm grateful for this week was receiving really kind compliments.

7/8 Otaki Gorge Trip.

Yesterday, on the Thursday 26th. My class SWL and half of MNL went down to the gorge to do some fun activities with the year elevens.

To get there, I went in Lucy's car with Keira and Tyson. When we got there, we were separated into some groups. I was with, Taison, Eliot, Jayaiah, Antonio and Dragon. We were paired up with two year 11 girls.

Our first activity was shelter building. We found a spot and used to blue tarps to tie to the trees. Once we hung to the top one to the tree, we placed the other one on the ground. Then we got some ferns and placed them at the edges of the shelter. 

Once we had packed up, we headed down to the river and were planning to make a fire and roast some marshmallow's. We eventually got the fire to light and had a fun time trying to roast the best looking marshmallow.

The next activity we did was raft making. I gathered some dry sticks and tied them together with some cutty grass. Mrs Smith helped me some knots are the sticks to help keep them together and also assisted me to find a good looking mast.

When the time came to race it against the other rafts. I was in the lead before my raft hit the shore, and people started to throw rocks at it.

After lunch, we all had a game of capture the flag, Juniors against Seniors. We, the juniors, managed to win against the seniors and were given bragging rights.

Going to the gorge was a lot of fun and I hope that I can go there again.

Statistics Investigation

Week 9 Term Reflection

Week 9 Term Reflection

One thing I have enjoyed this week was cooking in Ms Haggin's class. Another thing I enjoyed this week was that my Swimming Club are sending out new uniforms. One thing I learned this week was how to count to ten in Chinese. One thing I want to work on is extending my Chinese numbers to 20. One thing I'm looking forward to next week is that is  the last week of school.

Adejah's Statistics Investigation.

ALWTW Part 6 Discussions Questions

When Nya's father said, "Cant you guess?" I think he's inferring that they will be building a water fountain in that area.

Some of the differences from Rochester and Salva's home town Lone Ark is that the temperature is much colder in Rochester. Another difference is that all the roads in  Rochester were made where as in Salva home, the roads were all made of dirt.

I think that Salva should take into consideration that this might be his only chance to see his family again, so yes. I think that Salva should ignore his fathers request and go see his family.

Water has the water to do both. It can unite people and give them hope but people can fight over water because of jealousy and greed. I think it all comes down to how the people in control use it.

Week 8 Term 3 reflection

Week 8 Term 3 Reflection.

One thing I enjoyed this week was when we made pancakes in cooking.

This week I learned how to say false in Chinese.

Next week I am looking forward to doing another lesson on cooking.

I am grateful for that opportunity to go to El Rancho with an amazing group and an awesome teacher.

Next week, I would like to work on learning how to calculate pie charts.

Year 7/8 Trip To El Rancho

Year 7/8 Trip To El Rancho


Yesterday on the 10th of September, SWL, (My class) MNL, SOL, went to El Rancho for a day to check out all the fun activities. I went with Bree, Leah, Nikaia and Tapari in Bree's mum, Justine's, car. When we got there, we were assigned our groups.

I was paired up with, Lucas, Jayaiah, Annalise, Eloudie, Alexandra, Zara, Nova, and two other boys I do not know the name of. The parent of my group was Megan. 

The first activity we did was Go Carting, We were told how the go carts worked and were given the hair nets to put on our heads. Unfortunately, the yellow go cart had broken so we could only do one at a time. I really enjoyed going around the track and I would definitely do it again.

Our next activity was Rifles. We were told how the gun works, and all the safety precautions we had to follow before we could get our hands on the air soft riffle.

I was on the left side of the small shed, and went first. We all got three shots each and we had different targets that we could fire at, after a few tries I started to get the hang of it and manged to hit most of my targets. I had a lot of fun and I would certainly do it again.



After we finished with out lunch, our last activity was Kayaking. We put these life jackets on and learned how to use the pedal and what the different whistles meant. We didn't have a lot of time but we manged to play a fun game of Frisbee. 

I had a really good time hanging out and doing the different activities with my friends and would really enjoy doing it again.

Week 7 Term 3 reflection

Week 7 Term 3 Reflection.

This week I enjoyed playing games at the canteen with my friends.

I learned about how a leaf graph works,

And I am looking forward to using more NZGrapher next week.

I am grateful that I didn't get into trouble this week

Next week I want to work on calculating statistics.

How To Make A Bar Graph Using NZGrapher

ALWTW Part 4 Discussion Questions

If Salva was older and stronger, I think he would share with the others. But I don't think Salva's Uncle would encourage that Idea.

I think Uncle Jewiir goes back to fight in the war because he feels compelled to help others. 

The groups attitude to Salva changes when his Uncle dies. The group starts to think that Salva will slow them down and complain. Because of this, Salva must work hard to earn his place in the group,

While Salva is in the refugee camp, he follows this woman that he think is his mother but while chasing after her, he comes to the realisation that his family is gone. The memory of his mother and father gives him the strength to survive in the camp. 

Careers Expo

Careers Expo

Today, me and my class headed down to the hall to check out Careers Expo. We were given a piece of paper with a list of questions that we had to answer by walking around and checking out the different booths. 

I went to the BITCO booth and it had a competition were you had to try to get a measuring tape to the top of the ceiling. If you succeeded, you would a get a hat but if you failed, they would give you pencil. I observed people doing that challenge only to find a handful succeed.

Me and my group of friends went to the stage where talked to some girls who ran the police booth where we were given a piece of paper with words. Each word would then have 3 letters next to it which meant the same thing as the words next to it. I only ended up doing half the page with my friend.