Art Alive - Animation 2020

> 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝔸𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖 - 𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 <

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My final DLO at Pt England. It's a been a long 8-9 years at PES. I've enjoyed every moment here. I made it my job to finish it off properly by finishing my last DLO. 

This term, our topic was Art Alive. For our animation, we had to create an art gallery about our life! An image of our family. An original graphic image of something we are passionate about and a painting of an artist we studied earlier this term.

Famous Artists Painting.

I researched about Vincent Van Gogh with my class. I chose a painting from his famous series of sunflower paintings. Vase with 12 sunflowers. He communicated his gratitude with this painting. 

Passion.

I created an original image of my passion. Education. Math, Reading, Writing. I love all subjects at school. Ultimately, Education is to help us learn. But, it also helps develop our socializing skill and more. 

Family.

I didn't have a photo with my whole family, but I managed to grab an image of someone important in my life. I added a cartoon-like effect to the photo which definitely made it look more artistic. It is an image of my sister and I. She reminds me of my younger self and I want to set a good example for her so she can follow in my footsteps. Once I leave, she'll be starting at this school. Family is something that lasts forever and is a gift!

Watch the video above to hear and see more information about each artwork. Thank you!

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Art Expo - Art 2020

As you all know the topic for this term is ' Art Alive - Toi Ora '. So, we've been practising some artsy things. I created a Kiwiana Image and I also re-created the starry night, which I have posted about earlier on this term. But! The whole school participated in a Art Expo. Spending the last 7 weeks to produce different styles of art. 

We went in a line around the school, strolling through different classes to see each students art. I really enjoyed seeing the various artworks from around the world, from the Pacific Islands to Africa. I got to admire and read the juniors work which was AMAZING!! Team 1, 2 & 3 were covered in C-O-L-O-U-R. I loved it!

My favourite artwork was from Room 22 & 23. They made tie dye shirts. They experiments with pastels, paints and dye to create different texture and hues of colours. They must've had so much fun designing their art. 

Our school is so lucky to have fun events like these. This was definitely a nice way to finish off the term and year. This was not the first time having a Art Exhibition at school. I appreciate the time and effort that went into each artwork. 

Thank you Point England!

🎨🖌️ > 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕪 ℕ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 - 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 < 🎨🖌️

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We've been learning about Vincent Van Gogh for a while now. We practised Pointillism - the painting technique Vincent used, with pastels and colouring pencils. Pointillism is basically small and short strokes with many different colours so it forms an illusion of colour! We then moved onto actually painting the STARRY NIGHT!!!! It was very exciting but also hard. I struggled with using the technique as I was very used to doing long, thick brush strokes. But I finished it within a week, so do not judge the finished look. I am very proud of my artwork!

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📚 > 𝕂𝕚𝕨𝕚 𝕂𝕚𝕕𝕤 ℕ𝕖𝕨𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕗𝕗! - ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 < 📚

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This is my reading work, this week. Enjoy!

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📷 >ℙ𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕪 - 𝔼𝕩𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘< 📷

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This is my research for Extension this term. I researched various things about Photography. Find out what I learnt by watching the presentation above!

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𝕂𝕚𝕨𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕒 + 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕒𝕟 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕚𝕔

I've crafted an image that includes iconic kiwi elements and my culture as well. The background is a beach from my home island, Samoa. I've used value and texture to add an appealing visual. Texture is adding another dimension to give the audience a perception of what the object feels like. Value is how light or dark a colour is. Value is hues and the saturation of each colour. To represent my environment, Aotearoa, I added a Pukeko. The Pukeko is a bird that you can see almost anywhere in New Zealand. 

To add more kiwiana icons into my drawing, I included some Pohutukawa blossoms. 

We are currently growing some Pohutukawa trees at our school. 

I also added some Hibiscus Flowers. In Samoa, we call them Teuila. 

These are my favourite flowers. I inserted them as a a frame in the corner.  

Solubility? - STEM 2020

We had a fun time in maths. We did some science and experimenting with sugar and water. Enjoy!

🧑‍🎨 > 𝔸𝕓𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥 ℙ𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣??? - ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 < 🧑‍🎨

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This weeks reading work is about an artist named Piet Mondrian. My reading task is about this abstract painter. Check out my work and look out on my blog for the create task. 

Enjoy!

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✨ > ℚ𝕦𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕠𝕘 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕚𝕡𝕤 - ℂ𝕪𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 < ✨

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Here are few tips to help you when blog commenting. Sometimes, blog commenting can be hard. So Room 4 and I have made some posters to help YOU.  Try out the tips!

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🖼️ > Edvard Munch - Inquiry 2020 < 🖼️

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Another famous painter we learnt about this week is Edvard Munch. If you are unfamiliar with Edvard, you might know this iconic painting named 'The Scream'. Edvard is the creator of that famous art work.  My poster is all about him. 

Enjoy!

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🧑‍🎨 > Alberto Giacometti - Inquiry 2020 < 🧑‍🎨

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My class and I learnt about this artist named - Alberto Giacometti. He is an abstract artist. Alberto did various styles of art, but he is famous for his numerous 'weird' sculptures. 

Check out my presentation above to learn more about him!

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Chance + Probability - Maths 2020

Statistics + Probability - Maths 2020

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We started doing Probability and Statistics  It was really quick and easy to finish. Check out what I learnt in Maths!

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✨ > ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕤 + 𝔼𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℂ𝕝𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 < ✨

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Zaeeda and I made a presentation  to show our learning. We researched about the causes and effects on climate change for biodiversity loss. See our presentation to learn more abou it!

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Plastic Pollution Poster - Reading 2020

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♵ > ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕔 ℙ𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘 < ♵

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Task Description

This is my reading task from last week. It took quite a bit of time to gather all this important information about Plastic Pollution. There was a lot to take in and it was very interesting. I will be posting my Create Task soon so be alerted for that. 

Enjoy!

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Algebra EVERYWHERE - Maths 2020

✨>𝕃𝕠𝕤𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝔹𝕚𝕠𝕕𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪 - ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<✨

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This week we started learning about the loss of biodiversity which is a decrease in number of a variety of species in a specific habitat. I made a poster to show what i've learnt which you'll see if you keep scrolling down on my blog. 

Enjoy!

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Loss of Biodiversity Poster - Reading 2020

 

🎨>𝔻𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔻𝕠𝕥𝕤 - 𝕀𝕟𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕣𝕪 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<🎨

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This week, I've learnt about a famous artist named Georges Seurat. I've learnt alot of new information about him. I created a poster about him to provide info on his life. 

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🕒>ℍ𝕖 𝕒𝕙𝕒 𝕥𝕖 𝕋𝕒𝕚𝕞𝕒? - 𝕄𝕒𝕠𝕣𝕚 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<🕒

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For this Maori lesson, we learnt the phrase " He aha te taima?" which translates to "What is the time?" and how to respond to it. It was pretty easy too!

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🇳🇺🏝>𝕀𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕚𝕦𝕖<🏝🇳🇺

NIUE

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Task Description

This week is Niuean language week! We researched about the beautiful island of Niue. I found some pretty interesting facts, so I created a poster to share what I have learnt with you all.

Learn about Niue with me!

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🏫📚 📏>𝔸𝕝𝕘𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒 + ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕓𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 - 𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<🏫📚 📏

 Algebra + Probability

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Today, we are still doing Algebra but slowly moving onto Probability. I've mastered the Nth term which is exciting. We also had to find the unknown values. Also, I did some revising because school exams are soon!

Let's try our best to learn heaps!

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📸>𝕊𝕖𝕓𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕠 𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕘𝕒𝕕𝕠 - 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<📸

Sebastian Salgado

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For art, we learnt about a famous photographer. I learnt about his style of Photography and how he sees the world. His style of art is very interesting. My create task was to take photos in his style of Photography.

Take a look at my work!

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🎨>𝕍𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕍𝕒𝕟 𝔾𝕠𝕘𝕙 - 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<🎨

Vincent Van Gogh

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This term is all about art! In room 4, we started learning about a famous painter. Vincent Van Gogh! We learnt about his famous paintings and obviously the artist, himself. He had a pretty miserable life and was mentally ill. 

Read my poster, to learn more about the painter!

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🍭>ℕ𝕘ā 𝕥𝕒𝕦 - 𝕋𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕠 𝕄𝕒𝕠𝕣𝕚<🍭

Nga Tau

 

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For Maori, we learnt a new group of words in te reo. We learnt number up to 100. It was pretty easy as I learnt the maori numbers when I was young. 

Enjoy!

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✨> 𝔸𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕝𝕘𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒 - 𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘<✨

Amazing Algebra

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We are doing Algebra! We focussed on Number Patterns and re-learnt the Nth term. We also did a few questions about finding the unknown value in an equation. I also did some Multiplication. 

Hope you enjoy!

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✨> 𝔸𝕘𝕚𝕝𝕖 𝔸𝕝𝕘𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒 < - 𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘✨

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥Agile Algebra ♥

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We're finally in Term 4! Last term for this year and for my schooling years at PES. My class and I have dived straight into Maths. I'm starting to learn more Algebra. We also have exams soon, so I am working extra hard to revise, learn and remember what I have learnt this year. Yes!, Covid19 was an obstacle but it didn't stop me from learning online through Google Meets with my teacher and classmates. 

Let's do well this term, shall we?

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✨> ℍ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤 < - 𝕋𝕖𝕣𝕞 𝟛 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟘✨

> ʜɪɢʜʟɪɢʜᴛꜱ <

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Task Description

Today was the last day of Term 3. Which means I have one more term until I go onto High School :((. I wanted to reflect back on the crazy and eventful term we had this year due to Covid19. I created a Highlights poster + Goals x Expections for next term. I will also try my hardest to keep up my learning during the school holidays. I can't wait to go back to school in Term 4.  See ya' later!

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Shark & Octopus - Animation 2020

This is my animation for term 3 2020! This term's animation is about Myths and Legends.

The difference between Myths and Legends is that Legends are traditional stories that have been passed down through generations and is really exaggerated. Myths are just a made up story. Both usually have a moral behind the story. 

My animation is about why it is safe to swim and fish in Kamatuvú. Watch the movie above, to find out more!

(As I saw it) - History 2020

Task Description

Continuing onto my past few "As I see it" inquiry work stuff. We are learning about some history in New Zealand. Such as the first day of James Cook and the Endeavour arriving in Aotearoa. We got given a random card that had an item on it. The item correlated with a person. The person I had which is Taiata, had a terrible life, being a 12 year old who was kidnapped from his own home. One of the tasks. I had to do was to write in the perspective of the item you were given. I enjoyed it very much. Check it out in the slides above!

Start of Algebra! - Maths 2020

The first two slide in my prestation was to quickly revise on my measurement that we did recently and just things to touch base on as we only have a term left of school at Pt England. We finally moved onto Algebra! I enjoyed this topic of maths last year. My neural pathways were really strong when it came to this topic so I immediately knew what to do for Number Patterns. This made it really easy for me to solve.  Enjoy! 

Ko wai ō hoa? - Maori 2020

 

In the task above we learnt a new maori phrase. The phrase is asking "Who are your friends?" Which can be changed to teachers and parents. It was a fun maori session with my maori class. Enjoy!

Signing my name - 2020

Task Description

This week is New Zealand Sign Language Week. This is our 3rd official language in New Zealand. I learnt the Alphabet in NZSL In the task above, I had to sign my name by finger-spelling. Enjoy!

Volumetric Problem - Maths 2020

On wednesday, we did a little DMIC task. It was about volum. The task was to make a box by cutting the corners of a square. We had to figure out what was the maximum possible volume? We did this by grouping up, and choosing different numbers to cut up. Check the slides above to see more!

Kei te pehea te ahua o te rangi? - Maori 2020

Task Description

For tbis weeks maori lesson, we learnt a new group of words to describe the weather. I also learnt how to use it in a daily phrase. See the presentation above, to see what i've learnt today. Enjoy!

As I saw it... - Social Studies 2020

 

THE MOMENT - Maori Language Week

On September 14 1972, there was a petition signed from many new zealanders. It was a protest to let them speak the maori language freely. And to save the maori language from dying and being forgotten.

Back then, people weren't allowed to speak their own native language especially Te Reo Maori. Not speaking your language will make it easier for you to forget your language. The next generations will grow up with english as their first language and not knowing our cultural language. Your native language will slowly die and be forgotten if we don't speak it!

On the same day, the same hour, New Zealand is celebrating this wonderful event. At Point England, we are suporting New Zealand by standing and singing a few waiatas. We sang a few songs to celebrate and show that we care about Te Reo Maori!

Happy Maori Language Week! 

Are your emotions overwhelming? Use this strategy. - Health 2020

When your emotions are overwhelming, you should start by doing something personal. This is called personal strategies. Find a hobby that you can do by yourself. This could be listening to music, writing down your emotions or playing sport by yourself. Anything that you can do by yourself to calm your emotions down. 

The next step will be interpersonal. Interpersonal is all about opening up and depending on another person that will listen. This could be your family members, friends or neighbours. And if they dont listen, find someone else. Remember that there will ALWAYS be someone who will LISTEN! 

This is the last step that you should use only if needed. Societal! Reach out to someone bigger thats in a community such as a Church, Government, School or Work environment. You could open up to a therapist, social worker, teacher or church minister. Someone with wise advice and who will definitely listen, they are also trained for some of these conversations.

You have a problem concerning your health and wellbeing? Use your voice. Speak up!

Practise makes Perfect! - Maths 2020

Task Description 

Todays work was to simply revise. We revised on our Measurements such as Converting between units. We did a little bit of Ratio and fractions, It was pretty easy. It was a refresher for my brain. I really enjoyed the last slide. I hope we get to move to Geometry!

The Friendly Islands - 2020

 1. Choose an element of the Tongan Culture from the slides. 

Answer - The Kingdom of Tonga.

- Come up with 3 facts you've learnt about that element.

Answer - Tonga was named the 'Friendly Islands' from Captain James Cook. Tonga has 176 islands. 6 of them are the main islands.

2. Why do you think it's important to learn about other cultures? 

Answer - We need to educate and learn more about a part of others identity. Also, some cultures are dying out, the language, culture and traditions are slowly being forgotten. We need to spread the culture as much as we can so every culture can thrive.

3. What are some things you could do to celebrate and share YOUR culture?

Answer - You could dress up as your cultures traditional attire. Appreciate it! Spread the word by using your media platforms!

Measurement Mathletes 3 - Maths 2020

Proud to be Samoan! - 2020

I'm proud to be samoan! Being samoan plays a huge part in my identity. It shapes who I am, such as my beliefs, values and morals. Doing White Sunday every year has helped me with my confidence. Growing up with a samoan tradition based family has truly influenced my life in every good way!

Tongan travel! - Maths 2020

Since this week is Tongan language week we are doing back's problems surrounding the island of Tonga. We had to figure out which dots is who on some graphs what's the help of some clues.

It was really easy here is the sites that we got the equation from. It was so fun. 

In each graph, the uncle and aunts were in the same place. I first had to find out who was the first dot. It was Aunty Ana because she had the most children and was the first dot that was the highest on the most children chart. I found out that Uncle Loni was the second dot because it said he was the tallest and it showed in the Height graph. Uncle Pita was the third dot because he was the oldest and it also showed on the age chart. Which then leaves Aunty Kuini as the last dot on every graph.

Tongan Language Week! - 2020

What is Tongan Language Week?

This week is tongan language week! This is the week where we celebrate and learn the tongan language, culture, island and its people. This years theme is " Fakakoloa 'o Aotearoa ' aki ' a e Lotu mo'oni" which translates to "Enriching Aotearoa New Zealand through prayer and faith".

How could I celebrate Tongan Language Week?

You could celebrate tongan language week by simply educating yourself. Learn the basics of the language like " Malo e Lelei" or Malo 'Aupito" that means Hello and Thank you very much. The tongan language is beautiful, so learn it and appreciate it!

Why is it important to celebrate these language weeks?

It is very important to celebrate these cultural weeks. Since, we live in New Zealand, a multicultural country, everyone should learn to appreciate each others ethnicity. Our culture is a big part of our identity and we use these language weeks to respect and admire that special part of one another!

Measurement Mathletes 2 - Maths 2020

Task Description

Today we were simply revising on our knowledge of Measurement. Todays work was Level 5 but since I've had experience it was pretty easy. I want to learn more about Trigonometry and Algebra! Enjoy my Chickenshrwiggles!

Taha Whanau - Health 2020

He hākete kikorangi - Maori 2020

Measurement Mathletes - Maths 2020

Task Description

We went deeper into the Measurement and focussed more on Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinder and Triangular Prisms through our knowledge of area for 2d shapes. We also had a task where we measured the width, length and height of an objects in our desks. Enjoy!

Taha Tinana - Health 2020

 

Task Description

Taha Tinana! We had to write about how the lockdown affects our physical health in full sentences. We wrote a really short essay about our taha tinana. I learnt how to write in general rather than writing about myself and experiences. 

Made to Measurement! - Maths 2020

 

Task Description

We are currently in Level 2.5 and I am back at school. I've finished today's maths presentation. We are finally doing some more measurement. We did this last year and It did take some time to remember the formulas. It wasn't that hard!

Aue Rona! - Writing 2020

  

Task Description

I haven't posted a writing task in a while, so here you go! Like my reading task, it's about Rona and the moon. The object of our task was to choose whether you support or don't support with Rona getting angry at the moon. I chose the stance of supporting Rona. It took a while to actually understand the story so I can use the information from the Patricia Grace story in my own writing. I tried to make it seem as if I had the same emotions and mindset as Rona but not in her perspective, If you get what i'm saying (Probably not). Anyway, Enjoy!

There's a woman in the moon?!? - Reading 2020

Task Description

This is my reading task for this week. It is another maori myth and its about a lady and the moon. I remember learning this in maori class as a junior. Similar to my Maui presentation, I did the same tasks like breaking the text into word groups and finding "worthy" words. My create task will be coming soon so keep an eye out for that which will be another review!

Decimals Fractions FINALE!

 

Task Description

Hopefully this will be our last tasks to do about decimal, fractions and percentages. I was a little bit confused on the finding fractions in between fractions but I got a hang of it by converting it into decimals which made it much easier. This was a fast process as my knowledge of decimals,fractions and percentages. Enjoy!

Te Ika A Maui - Reading 2020

 

Task Description

Our task was about the Legend/Myth about Maui and how NZ came to be. I already knew this story but I learnt some new facts about Maui and the country - New Zealand. My task was to break an extract of the text into word groups. Next, I had to highlight the "worthy" word and underline its word group. I also made a recording of me reading the text with expression. Create task was making a review on a particular video and why you should watfch it. I think a did a good job on this but I am still probably gonna edit this later with my teacher! 

Fresh Fractions - Maths 2020

WALT Add and subtracr fractions with different denominators

Task Description

I have been revising my knowledge on fractions. It has been pretty easy as we have been working on it for a few weeks now.In the slide above, at shows the maths problems and more. I also have been practicing how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators. Check my presentation out!

Decimal Fractions - Maths 2020

 WALT convert between fractions and decimals

Task Description

In the slideshow above, it shows fractions and decimal problems. I have been converting between the two. I already know my equivalent fractions which makes it easier. Hopefully we can quickly move onto doing percentages soon!

Chill Mathletics

 

Task description: This week is maths week, so we are completing a series of maths challenges in our first challenge we learnt about famous mathematicians. My groups mathematician was Isaac Newton. This was our bonus task. It is a few facts about Isaac Newton!

Camp 2021

This year, camp was really fun! I am really great for the opportunities that have been given. We have been waiting for this camp for so long and it is very sad that it has ended. So many memories have been made during the three-day event.

The activities we should definitely keep for 2021 are Archery, Paintball, Air Rifles, Railway Jiggers, High

ropes, Go-karting and Gym games.  I think that we should add a campfire night so that we could roast

marshmallows. It would also be really fun for the future year 8’s that go on this camp.

Overall these three days are really important. It is really good for us because we can show off the

potential we have as leaders in our school and community. As a school prefect I had the opportunity to

sit back and watch everyone step up, take their role as leaders of  our school. I am very proud of

myself and everyone else!

Yr 8 Camp! - 2020

On the 5th of August, the Year 8’s had the opportunity to leave school and go to a Christian Camp in

Coromandel Thames. I was in a group called Kauri - Arthur & Zamera were my leaders.

The camp we went to was meant to support each one of us and show our true leadership skills. The camp showed

everyone's true colours and taught us how to be a better leader and a better follower. 

My favourite activity was Go-karting. Along with my teammates I was very nervous. This was our first

time driving a go kart. I learnt how to control a car and support one another by cheering them on and

bringing them up with compliments, My record time was 48 seconds, try to beat that!

My favourite highlight was waking up at 2 a.m.  All the girls cabins woke up at 2, thinking that it was

time to get ready for breakfast. Ms Tapuke had to tell all the girls that we still had 5 hours of sleep. It

was a crazy night! 

I would like to say thank you to the staff members of valley Christian Camp. another big thanks to the

teachers and parents who came along with the students to the fun camp.  I am also grateful for all of

the leaders who showed how to be a great leader, you did a great job everyone! Can't wait to see

everyone using their leadership skills that they learnt at camp during school!

As I saw it - 2020

Task Description

in our lesson, we learnt about what happened on the first day that James Cook arrived in New Zealand. We learnt how to see from different perspectives of people and learnt that the truth can be twisted and that more people will believe you if you are in a higher position of power. It was really fun and I hope to do something similar to this. Enjoy!

Sweet Fractions - Maths 2020

Task Description

For our DMIC lesson, we solved a problem about fractions. We worked in groups of three and solved each question and task that came with the overall problem. We didn't have much time but my group and everyone else were able to solve the questions and have the correct answer and strategy at the end. The lessson was very fun and I look forward to the next DMIC session we have.

The watcher of the south - Inquiry 2020

Task Description
My class has learnt a myth that has come from a tribe and South Africa. We learnt how to pronounce some words. This wonderful story includes a dragon and giants. It explains why there are some landforms around Cape Town. Are you interested? If yes, read my presentation to see my retelling this story from the Tribe - Xhosa.

Paul Bunyan! - Inquiry 2020

Task Description
We have learnt a legend from America. In America they call these is a tall tale. This rotation was very interesting because we learnt about how some parts in America was believed to be created. Check out my slides to see how different landmarks in America. Enjoy!

Cambodia! - Inquiry 2020

Task Description
Our second task for our Cambodian rotation was to make a poster about the country - Cambodia! I've made a quick poster with some facts that you should know about Cambodia. I am very excited to see what we'll be learning about next.

Cambodian Myths - Inquiry 2020

Task Description

This is a myth from Cambodia. This is how Lightning, thunder and rain was formed and this is believed by the people of cambodia. The poster above explains some of what happened in this myth.

Immersion Assembly - Term 3 2020

First day of term 3! That means we have an Immersion Assembly. This is an assembly that showcases the focus of what each team is going to be learning this term. This term's topic is - A world of Difference. Team 5 reeanacted a legend from the Pacific Islands. Sina and the Eel. We will be focussing on Legends and Myths from around the world. Also their beliefs, views, morals and traditions. I will also be creating an animation that shows a myth, so look out for that. This term seems so exciting. There will be lots of fun events happening too. Let us do well!

Greek Mythology! - Inquiry 2020

This term we are going to be focussing on the different myths and legends from around the world. Today, I've learnt about some myths that originated from Greece in Europe. This term's topic is definitely something I am looking towards!

Water Cycle - Animation 2020

This is my animation for Term 2. We've spent the whole term learning about the 4 spheres and now I've showed my learning through an animation about the Water Cycle to symbolise knowledge I have learnt about the Hydrosphere.

 Here is the transcript!

Welcome to my Animation. 

Team 5 has been learning about the 4 spheres. Today, I’ll be talking about the Hydrosphere. The Hydrosphere refers to all liquid substances here on earth. The water cycle plays a very important role in the Hydrosphere. Let’s take a look at what it consists of!

Precipitation

Precipitation is rain, snow or hail that is formed in the clouds and falls down on earth.

Accumulation

Accumulation is when precipitated water is collected in lakes,rivers, streams and also the ocean.

Transpiration

Plants sweat! This is called Transpiration. Transpiration is evaporated water from surfaces of all living parts such as leaves and stems. Plants gain the water from precipitation through their roots with the help of Photosynthesis, which accounts for approximately 10% of all evaporation water whilst the rest is from surface water.

Evaporation

Evaporation is when surface water is changed into water vapor which is also gas.  This is done when heat from the sun breaks the bond holding the water molecules together making it easier to evaporate.

Condensation

Condensation is important to the water cycle because it is responsible for the formation of clouds. It is the opposite of evaporation and is the process by which water vapor is changed into water liquid. Once the clouds have held too much water droplets, it starts to rain, hail or snow. Then we’re back to how we started.

And that’s the Water Cycle! A continuous non stopping sequence or rotation with the many stages like Precipitation, Evaporation and Condensation. I hope you’ve learnt a lot with me. Ka Kite ano!

Reflection - Term 2 2020

Can you believe that it's almost the end of Term 2? It's the second to last day and we're on our way to our mid-term break. So many things has happened in the past 12 weeks!

Learning Lockdown was a struggle but it didn't stop our school to stop learning! We got given lots of work about Maths, Literacy, Inquiry and even about our Health! Lockdown was really fun!

We got back to school and it was so different. It took awhile to get used to it but I was able to adapt to the new circumstances. So many new things happened but it was still fun.

I enjoyed staying in one class for the whole day but I do miss my other teachers. I have a new home class which is very entertaining and we are still learning to work as an amazing team together.

No sports have started yet but next term, netball will be starting up again. So, I'm very excited for that. There is also cross country but I'm not really excited for that but that is okay.

So many things has happened because of the virus but there is so much more to happen. Thank you to all the teachers that have provided work for us even throughout the lockdown. I can't wait for next term!

1 Million Pound Note Pt.2 - Reading 2020

Task Description
This is Part 2 to my other blog post. I answered some more questions to the other part of th text. I listebed ti a summarised version of Mark Twains story. The ending was quite a great twist. Amazing book and the follow up task was pretty easy. I hope to read more interesting and long books like this.

Fractions Level 3 - Maths 2020

Task Description
We are still working on Fractions. It was pretty easy but multiplying fractions did stump me. I hope to become more stronger at fractions. So let's work hard! Shall we?

Fractions are easy! - Maths 2020

Task Description
We did another fractions task. This time we foccused on improper and mixed fractions. It was pretty easy and I was able to smash this presentation quickly. I also want to convert fractions into decimals and percentages!

Matariki is fun! - 2020

Matariki is fun. Here is a prsentation the prefects made. At Point England, we celebrated Matariki by doing different workshops like Cooking, Arts, Crafts or Sports! Enjoy!

1 Million Pound - Reading 2020

TASK DESCRIPTION
We read a classic story mad by Mark Twain. It was an interesting and challenging story but I stayed resilient and read 7 chapters. I answered 3 questions about the text. Enjoy!

BLM Update - Reading 2020

Task Description
We did a quick create task for this short "article" we read. Enjoy!

Fractions/Decimals - Maths 2020

TASK DESCRIPTION

I did a quick activity from the site our student teachers have made. Up above, I converted decimals into fractions and fractions into decimals. It was pretty easy and the videos on the site helped me have a better understanding of it. I've learnt so much from this site. Thank you Student Teachers!

Fractions - Maths 2020

Task Description
The work was at the right level. It challenged me but it was kind of easy. Enjoy!

Scandalous Satire - Reading 2020

TASK DESCRIPTION

This week's topic is Fake News. I've learnt many terms that are helpful. We learnt what satire was. Satire is a the use of humour or exaggeration to expose and criticize society or people's personal beliefs or ways. If you ever come across something suspicious and you don't know if it is fake news then here are some ways to see if it is real - Check google - see if there are any reliable sites that have reported that article. Read it clearly - see if is based on opinon or facts. Investigate the site and see if the other sites have talked about factual articles or not!

Fractions! - Maths 2020

Task Description
Today's task was easy but there were a few questions that stumped me but I got the hang of it once I kept practising it. We also finally had a workshop lesson with Mrs Stone. We also did a task with yummy M&M's to practise our fractions skills. Check out my work to see what I've done!

Fake Facts - Reading 2020

Task Description
We read a task about false information. We then had a group discussion and broke down the text. It was pretty easy. I learnt quite a lot from this text. Enjoy!

Protests - Writing 2020

PROTESTS

Why do people protest? To fight for what they think is right, raising awareness so we
can all make a change in our community. For more than 150 years, New Zealand has
had the freedom to protest. You can protest if you want!

What is a protest? A protest is a party of people taking action against or for something.
Hikoi, March, Strike, Petition, Meet and Rallies, these are the different ways you can
protest. The group of people share the same understanding and perspective and try to
convince the other side to see what is wrong!

What causes a protest? Protests are an action-based response to a controversial topic.
It usually occurs when people have had enough of staying silent. They use their voice as
an attempt to influence the public, government and more. 

Do Protests actually work? Yes! But, it depends on the people who are protesting and
the government. The protesters must be able to convince and have evidence to support
their protest, Our government should also be able to listen and understand what they’re
trying to say, they should also make the right and best decision for their people and
land. It all decides on both sides!

Now that you are more educated on protests, what are you gonna do? WIll you use
your voice and amplify others' opinions? You have the freedom to protest about
anything. You are able to protest and change the world!

Task Description

This is my writing about protests. It took a pretty long time to write and I am very proud of what i've written. Hope you have learnt more about this topic!

Terrific Transformations - Maths 2020

Task Description
We had a quick recap on transformations. Reflection, Rotation, Enlargement and Translation is what we foccused on. It was pretty easy as we worked on that a lot last year. It was a short and simple task to solve!

No Fangs - Reading 2020

This is my static image. The text we read was No Fangs. I drew the dad who was a vampire because he was one of the main characters. I used red a lot to symbolize the blood and substitute blood. I quickly rushed this so it isn't the best work. Enjoy!

Naughts & Crosses - Reading 2020

Task Description
We read an extract from this novel called "Naughts & Crosses". I loved it so much. It educated me on various things even though there was a twist. I wrote a response to the text. I defenitely want to read more books like this. Check out the presentation above for more!

STAND UP! - Reading 2020

Task Description
Stand up! We learnt bout the history of protest that happened in New Zealand. We learnt about the different ways on how to protest and we also got to read about the different movements that happened in Aotearoa. I wrote about the womens sufferage and shared my opinion. ENJOY!!

BIOSPHERE - 2020

WALA - The biosphere and its biomes 

TASK DESCRIPTION

We learnt about Biosphere. I already knew quite a lot about the biosphere. I wrote about the biomes and what organsims live in it. I wrote about the tropical rainforest. Enjoy!

Live Assembly - 2020

 It was a special day today because we had our first live assembly in 98 days. Today, was also the day that our whole school congratulate and show gratitude towards Mr Burt and Mrs Burt.


We sang two waiatas for the both of them. I also had the privilege to say a speech on behalf of my school. To thank him and say congratulations for everything that he and Mrs Burt have done.

He is a wonderful principal and leads us very well. We are so proud of you Mr Burt. Congratulations on getting you queens award, being a member of the NZ Order of Merit and being recognised by the queen for doing amazing service for Primary Education. 

You've inspired us to Strive to Succeed. Thank you for being the person you are today, YOU ARE AWESOME!