Week 1 - Day 2

Activity 1 - Giants among us

I would like to visit the Tane Mahuta one day because I am thrilled to see it and I wanna investigate the history about it.

Activity 2 - Fabulous Ferns

• Silver Ferns

• Tall Ferns

• Black Ferns

My favorite uniform is the Silver fern one because I like how they designed it.

Activity 3 - Weird and Wonderful

Let’s imagine that you are given a cactus for your birthday. To keep it alive, you must give it 3 ml of water every day.

Over one full year, how much water will you need to give your cactus plant? 1.095 litres
- There are 365 days in a year

- Each day you need to give the cactus 3ml water

365 x 3ml = 1.095 litres

Week 1 - Day 1

Activity 1 - Top 3 facts about New Zealand
1) New Zealand is also known as Aotearoa which means the land of the long white cloud.
2) The official language isn't only English but it is Maori too.
3) Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand although Auckland is the biggest city.

Activity 2 - My hometown

My hometown is Quezon City, Philippines. Its a great place with parks, swimming pools, forest, and restaurants. It is also a busy city with lots of cars and buses driving through. I love to live there because it's always summer and it's the best place to walk around. Quezon City is very special to me because not only I was born there but seeing people keeping my culture alive makes me proud.

Activity 3 - Digital footprint

Nativity Silhouette

In room 6, we've been making art about the nativity scene.

What I enjoyed is painting the background. What I could work on next time is adding more features.

Luke 2 : 6-7

" While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

Safety tips

3 Safety flying tips
1) Listen to the instructions from the flight attendant
2) Put your seat belt on before the plane goes.
3) Make sure you don't panic when there's an emergency, just do what they told you to do.

This the video where I got the tips from and this my favorite video out of them.

My own Story

W.A.L.T.. create our own story book and to be creative. What I enjoy is drawing the pictures. What I found hard is writing the story. What I should work on next time is adding more into it.

Germany

The Country I have chosen: Germany
Why I chose this country: I choose this country because I would like to know more about it and I would like to go there one day.
Fun Facts: They have 3 national icons; German eagle, Swastika, black, red and gold
                  Football is their national sports.

The name of the capital city: Berlin
The population of the capital city is: 81.1 million people
In January the weather of the capital city is usually: cold and chilly
The capital city is located in the: North East
The languages most commonly spoken in the capital city are: German

Advent

W.A.L.T... describe what Advent means to Catholics and how we celebrate it.

What I enjoy is putting the pictures in. What I found hard is researching more information. What I could work on next time is expanding more into it. 

 

Te reo - Classroom Objects

W.A.L.T.. describe the location of classroom objects in te reo. Our task was to make a drawing with classroom objects and we have to say it in te reo. What I found hard was trying to pronounce the words. What I found easy was creating the drawing. What I could work on next time is adding more sentences into it.

Kei runga i te tepu te pukapuka - The book is on the table

Kei raro i te tepu te pene rakou - The pencil is under the table

Kei raro i te tepu te rupa - The rubber is under the table

Kei raro i te tepu te peke kura - The bag is under the table

Kei raro i te tepu te pene hinu - The color pencil is under the table.

Kei runga i te kaiako te pukapuka - The book is on the teacher.

Show not tell

W.A.L.T...show not tell. Our task was to choose a feeling and we have to write it about it. Can you guess mine? What I found easy is describing the feeling that I have. What I found hard is finding some new words. Maybe next time I could make it more longer. 

It was my turn. I stood up, sweat dripped down my cheeks. My body began to tremble, and I stood still as a rock. I got out the paper and I carefully spluttered each word. Everyone looked at me, like they haven’t seen me before. But, at last...I was done. I slowly walked back and I felt like I wanna throw up. 

An easy way to add decimals

W.A.L.T.. Use a range of multiplicative strategies when operating on whole numbers and fractions. Our task was to make a DLO about How to add decimals. What I enjoyed is putting all my knowledge to make my own DLO. What I found hard is making my DLO more longer. Maybe next time I could add a quiz.

 

Who Influenced me to understand more about Jesus?

W.A.L.T..Think about all the individuals/groups that have influenced your knowledge and understanding of Jesus. Our task was to write about people who influenced us to know and understand Jesus. What I enjoyed is making the template. What I found hard is thinking of people who helped and influenced me. Maybe next time I could add more people into it.

 

Ngatu

W.A.L.T.. Write using aspects of an information report structure. In our class, we've been learning about 'Tonga'. In writing, our task was to make a DLO/Information Report about Ngatu/Tapa Cloth. What I enjoyed is adding the pictures. What I found hard is finding how to make Ngatu. What I could do next time is add more information.

Tapa Cloth

What is Ngatu - Tapa Cloth?
Ngatu is the given name for Tapa Cloth in Tonga. It’s a cloth that made from bark. For hundreds of years, ngatu or tapa has been the most iconic symbol in Pasifika Culture. But, its most important in Tongan Tradition. It’s mainly used for special occasion, birthdays, ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. Also, they used it to swaddle a newborn baby and to wrapped a dead body.

The significance of the Ngatu to the Tongan Culture
In Tonga, it’s important to them that they keep their traditional alive. Teaching kids how to make it will pass it to generations to generations. Each piece of Ngatu has a story behind it. Ngatu aren’t only a mat, but it shows the most highest sign of respect of their culture.

How they are made?
Ngatu is made differently to other Pasifika Culture. In Tonga, ever women will work as a crew to make Ngatu. First, they’ll cut down the hiapo(which is a paper mulberry tree) and peel the skin off. Second, they’ll dip it in the water to make it soft. Third, they’ll beat it up with the stick called IKE and the long stick at the bottom is called TUTUA. To make it thinner and wider. Fourth, they’ll line up the Feta’aki(the dried pieces of the beaten bark) along the table on the top of the backing material . And they’re gonna paste the edges of the Feta’aki to the backing material. Fifth, they’ll cover the backing material with paste. Sixth, they’ll carefully lay the Feta’aki over to the top of the backing material. And pressed the two pieces together and slowly roll them up. Finally, they’ll carry the ngatu outside and roll it out in the concrete so it can dry. When its dry, they can now paint it up with some brown dye, using a feta’aki as a brush.

In my class, I made my own Ngatu using. Ink, roller, shiny cardboard, cardboard, glue, paper and scissors. I designed my Ngatu with some Tongan patterns, which I really like.

In conclusion, ngatu has been a traditional piece in Tongan's Culture. It also shows their history and the importance of their country. I hope you’ve learnt something.

Should cellphones be banned in school?

W.A.L.T... write a persuasive text. What I enjoyed is researching some facts to back up my opinion. What I found hard is writing the boy of the paragraph. Maybe next time I could make my persuasive writing more longer and add some complex sentence into it.

Should cellphones be banned?

In my opinion, I strongly believe that phones should be banned in school. In fact, we  don’t really use or need them. So, what’s the point of having them in school? When we can use them at home, when we have our free time.

Firstly, cellphones is originally against school rules. Some people usually sneak them around, when the teachers aren’t there. Also, they can actually do something that leads them into problems. Like, cyberbullying, inappropriate content and more. Teachers usually waste their time dealing with this behaviours around phones. It causes them to not have that time to teach us students.

Secondly. whenever people played with their phone, it gets other people’s attentions. It can lead others to not learn anything because of this distraction. They can use it to cheat on their test, which is not right. It can also lead into fights. Like, competing who has the best phone, who has the expensive one or the cheaper one.

Thirdly, school support us with chromebook for our learning. We don’t need our phone to use it with. In fact, other school in different countries doesn’t use technology and don’t have wifi. But, they allowed phones in their school. Some people use it to call and text each other.  And they will become more likely unsociable. Besides, what’s the phone for then?

For these reasons, I believed that phones should be banned in School. For me, its your own responsibility to chose to learn or not. Re-think if we have to ban it or not?

Serial Story

In the past few weeks, our teacher is been reading a story called 'Posted'. Every week, there's an activity for us to do and to follow up. What I enjoyed is doing all of the activities. What I found hard is finishing them in time. What I could do next time is to make an interesting layout. 

 

The 7 Sacraments

In room 6, we've been learning about the sacraments. Our task was to create a DLO to explain what does sacrament mean and the 7 sacrament including the symbols. What I enjoyed is researching the symbols. What I found hard is explain what is a sacrament. What I could do next time is make my own drawing.

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

In room 6, we've been learning to convert fractions, percentages and decimals. Our task was to make a DLO to show our learning. What I found hard was explaining how to convert them. What I found easy was showing some examples to how to convert them. Maybe next time I could add a quiz on it.

Decimals

W.A.L.T.. use a range of multiplicative strategies when operating on whole numbers and fractions. What I enjoyed doing is making the quiz. What I found hard was explaining how to order decimals. Maybe next time I could add more information about it.

Bamboo Poles

W.A.L.T. explore how different culture produce music. Our task was to choose one instrument in a different culture and I choose bamboo poles from my country. It was really fun because I knew things that I didn't know before. What I found hard was explaining how to use it. Maybe next time I could add more information.

The key

This week, we've been writing a story. Our task was to planned a story about the key. It was so fun because I can write something that I'm comfortable with. Something I found hard was editing it. Maybe next time I can be more descriptive.

The Key to Success

“YAYYYYY” at last, it’s time for Graduation day.
Back in the olden days, I was so smart and talented.
But, on the day that I really felt so depressed.
I stopped everything from going so well.
My grades was bad, I failed my exams and dropped everything from school.
On that day, I never believe on myself again. But, then something changed me.
It was telling me to achieve my goals I’ve had for a long time.
But, do you wanna know what happened? Well, this is how it started...

When I was a 12, I use to join every competition.
And I would always win. My mum would always take me to Mcdonalds to eat.
But best of all, science fair was my favourite. I didn't even know what job to choose when I grow up.
Scientist, teacher, doctor, or a lawyer. But, it's okay, one day I’ll know.
I was so happy because I had the best life ever. And they moved me to a different school.
It was the school that was known for smart people and It was kinda stressful.
But, I believed on myself and did my best.

But, on the day I lost this competition.
It was like the end of the world, I was really sad that I wanted to restart again.
But, I can’t because you can’t change anything that has happened in the past.
You can only change what’s happening right now.

On that day, I never tried my best to do anything.
I would always get F on my exams. My parents will always growl at me for doing nothing.
I always get in trouble and I would always ditch school.
So basically, I just spend my life lying down in my bed and cry all night.
No one doesn't even care about me not even my parents or my friends.

After a few days, I got moved from my old school because
they said I don't belong to be in a smart school anymore. I feel like they put me here because they think I’m dumb.
I looked dumb but I'm smart. I know my time tables, 1 to 999, I know how to spell everything, I can read fast and slow.
And I’m really good at science. I just don’t wanna be smart again.

After school, my parents talked to me about how I got moved from my old school.
And I told them the truth. It was really emotional for me. But, They told me that I will SUCCEED if I believed in myself,
If I never give up and if I kept triyng my best.

Next day, I did what my parents said. I tried my best again and my teacher was so proud of me.
So they moved me back again to the smart school. And did everything perfectly.

After a couple of Years, here i am graduating and achieve those goals I've had.

Matariki

This week, we've been learning about Matariki. Our task was to make a DLO to put our learning in there. I enjoyed doing it because I already know some information about it and I don't have to research more facts. What I found hard was to find out how can we celebrate Matariki. Maybe next time I can add more Maori word on it to make interesting.

 

Respect

In room 6, we've been making a DLO about Respect. Our task was to make a DLO about how to show respect with our mouths, hands, and thoughts. I did this DLO so I can remember how to show respect in or out the classroom.

 

Refugee

In the past few weeks, we've been reading a book called Refugee. Every week we have a activities based on the book. Something I found easy was doing the activities. Something I found hard was finishing it in the right time. Maybe next time I could add more information about the it. 

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babysitting

In the past few weeks, we've been learning about K.O.S(Keeping our self safe). And our task was to make a DLO about Babysitting because it was one of the topic in K.O.S. What I enjoyed was putting some of my experiences and taking that knowledge to put in my own words. What I found hard was adding more information but I think I done enough.Something I need to work on is adding more pictures to make it interactive.

My ballad

In room 6, we've been learning about Ballad. Our task was to make our own one. Something I found easy was making my it short so it rhymes easily. Something I found hard was finding rhyming words. Maybe next time I could add more figurative languages on it. 

Going to School

A B A B

As I smell the sausages in the pan,

I know it’s time to wake up,

Mum prepares the spaghetti in the can,

And I forgot to wash the cups,

I know it’s time for school,

to learn to write to play,

But I have to clean the tools,

So I can go away,

Finally I am here,

And I can see my friends,

It’s time to use my ear,

To get my books and pens,

It’s basically time for maths,

1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

It’s time for basic facts,

What’s half of 45?

Lunch finally starts,

I like to talk and play,

But I wanna do some art,

So I can say “YAY”,

Finally it’s time to go,

To sleep and to rest,

But I really have to know,

That day was the best,