Reflection 2018

This year I have enjoyed making 3D geometry shapes using marshmallow's to connect, we used kebab sticks to make the big joints and tooth picks to make small joints.

My second favourite moment was going to the science RoadShow because I got to check out the experiments and some of my friends went up on stage, they were kind of embarrassed because they had to wear ridiculous things.

Celebrating Christmas Around The World

We are learning about what other countries do for christmas and we decided to do France and America.

I found it a little hard because I'm not from either of those countries so I don't know what they wear or what they use for christmas decorations.

Next time I would like to study a different culture, such as tukey or the Islands.

Maranda Hot Pools

On Wenesday the entire school went to Maranda Hot Pools.

We swam for a while, I went on this big giant air pillow and played, people kept falling and tumbiling everywhere.

After that we all had hotdogs and chips, it was yummy we also had a cold ice block to cool down.

While we were on the way back to school our bus was silent. Nearly all of us fell asleep and so did I.

My Digital Christmas Tree

We are learning how to make Christmas trees and I added GIFS.

I found it hard to get the shapes in place because the draft wasent that big.

Next time I would like to make a different picture like a present or a reindeer.

Summer Learning Journey: Paying It Forward.

If I could go back in time to visit a family in the 1930s I would give them...

1. I would give them clothes and footwear so they wouldn't freeze to death in the winter or get to hot in the summer.

2. I would give them money to feed them and so they could buy everything they would need in life.

3. I would give the children inside games most likley board games, so they wouldn't get bored during  wet, rainy days.

4. I would give them a pet of their choice to keep the children company when they are feeling sad and lonely.

Look at Me Now Graduation

On the 22nd November I graduated from the Look at Me Now programme.

The LAMN programme is about leadership, loyalty, integrity and so much more! It's about being kind to everyone and earning people's trust, so when I grow up I would like to be a leader.

Concrete Structures

We were learning how to make concrete structures like bowls, cups and plates.

I found it a bit tricky to push the bowls together because the concrete was setting so it was hardening.

Next time I would like to make a cup because I made a bowl and it cant actually hold a lot of things.

Fractions, Percentages, Ratios

We have been learning how to convert fractions, percentages and ratios.

I found it hard at the beginning because I didn't fully understand Ratios and Percentages.
Next time I would like to do harder ratios and maybe try it the other way around if that's possible. 

Art Ally

We have been painting the school ally way for the past year.

I found it hard to paint the flower because the white kept dripping on the green and we had to paint on so many coats.

Next time I would like to paint something more difficult so I can have more experience with paint.

Celebrations

I learnt a lot about the Queen's birthday and some specific words like Monarch, Monarch means Queen, king, duke or duchess.

I found it hard to find the definitions and synonyms for the words because we had to use the base word in the dictionary.

Next time I am going to be studying White Sunday and hopefully the words wont be so hard to find.

Mixing Substances

We are learning how to make concrete, how to observe and to experiment on it.

Next time I would like to try and make the top of the concrete more smooth, I would also like to make the sides way more smoother.

Modifying Images With Polyline.

WALT modify an image for reuse.

I learnt how to use polyline and how to shape things to change the colors.

I found it hard to go around the lines because I had to tap a lot but if I tapped too close to another line it would make me restart.

Next time I would like to do a different theme and maybe even learn how to use polyline better.

Learning how to think by using double, double, double.

We are learning how to solve hard math problems by using screencastify and by using double, double, double.

I found it all little easy and a little hard because I didnt get any instructions on what to do, I found it a little easy because I like trickey maths questions because it gives me a challenge.

Next time I would like to do harder questions and I would like to do more doubling because it ts so fun.

Auckland Zoo - Community

We have been looking at structures, and ways to make fun.

Today we were at the Zoo, my favourite space was Africa because the colors and the vibe it gives me is so peaceful. My favourite animal is a Lion because the lion is courageous, strong, powerful, a leader, has many talents and is the king of the jungle.

Next time I would like to visit the nocturnal animals to New Zealand because we did not have enough time to see them.

 

Oobleck or Putty for a foundation

What makes a good structure?

We compared Oobleck and Putty for a building. 

When I  touched the Oobleck my hand slowly sunk right down to the bottom of the container, when I touched the Putty my hand pressed down through it. 

When I squeezed the Oobleck it felt like hard playdoh, when I squeezed the Putty it looked for a way out of my hand and oozed out. 

When I poured the Oobleck it looked like rain drops dripping down windows, when I poured the Putty it was moving to the other end of the container and it was moving ten times slower than a snail.

When I punched the Oobleck it did nothing and kind of hurt my hand, when I punched the Putty it just stuck to my hand.

When I  pressed the Oobleck into a ball it crumbled, when I pressed the Putty into a ball it did nothing.

 and what happened when we spread it out.

The legend about the Rhino

One hot, bright, sunny day a Rhino was dragging himself through the desert trying to find some water and grass. “Wow I finally found it, I finally found a Savanna with water and a big lovely patch of grass!!”
But when he bent down to get a drink of water, a giant cage fell on top of him trapping his small stubby horn in between mans bars.

The Rhino tried to escape but he just couldn't so he kept trying to escape.” It's no use I'm gonna be stuck here forever and die with my horn in mans cage.”

Suddenly when the Rhino leaned back his horn slipped out of mans bars. But the Rhinos horn started swelling up and it ended up gigantic. But by the time Rhino got out of the cage, man had already fled off.

So now Rhino hunts everyday trying to get revenge on man and hides in the shadows of the humongous jungle.

Bunny/Rabbit masks and research

We are learning about the Zoo animals so I am researching about bunnies and rabbits and what are the differences between wild, feral and domesticated rabbits.

I found it hard to search up some of the activities because I didn't know what to type in the text box.

Next time I would like to learn about a different animal, what is the difference between two types of the same animal. 

Writing Dialogue

We are learning how to use dialogue so we can use it in our stories, we are learning how to use speech marks and other punctuation.

I found it easy to complete this, I use speech marks all the time in my stories so it was very easy.

Next time I would like to learn how to use more dialogue in my speech and in stories.

Camp Adair Trip - LAMN Programme

Eight of my class including me went to camp Adair on a trip for a school programme and it was so fun.

We were learning how to co - operate while working together.

I found it fun to play in the mud and challenge my friends to race in the mud.#

Next time I would like to have more races and go on the mud slide a lot more.

Maori Language Week - Ta Moko

1 . Looked at pictures of ngā To Moko.
2 . Looked at the meaning in the Ta Moko patterns.
3 . Traditionally Ta Moko was made with a chisel.
4 . Ta Moko starts out small and grows.
5 . The females usually only have their chin done. 

6 . Painting a mask with skin colour, or close to it.
7 . Designed out Ta Moko Drew on our Ta Moko onto our mask with vivid.

We are learning how to draw ngā To Moko, by painting masks and using vivids for the design.

I found it a little bit annoying when I was drawing my To Moko because I liked three but I ended up picking this one.

Next time I would like to do different designs and different cultures so and I would really like to do my culture.

The Epic Race.

CLAP! The bangers went off I ran as fast as Usain Bolt. Reremoana was in front of me, suddenly Zaleen passed me I thought to myself, “Oh no Zaleen passed me I need to run faster!!” After a while I passed her. I tried to catch up to Reremoana but she was too fast.

 I got to the hill. “Ugh this hill is so steep I don’t want to run anymore!” I said while moaning. I sprinted to the gates. “GROWL” I thought to myself “What was that noise?!!”

I looked behind me and saw a humongous beast! It had sharp claws, spots everywhere, it had super long whiskers and fluffy fur. I ran as fast as I could but it was no use the beast was too fast. I got to the field and ran all the way to the 2nd paddock then I jumped the obstacles. I saw Reremoana in front of me running to the finishing shoot, the beast was still behind me and it was getting closer and closer. “Clip clop” a Gazelle popped out from behind a tree. The beast chased after the gazelle and suddenly the animal control grabbed the beast.

I tried to catch up to her and at the last minute she tripped, “Ouch it hurts so much!” I thought, “thank god I can finally beat her once and for all!!” I sprinted to the end and got into the final shoot and I won!

 We waited for Miss Castle to call out the year 6 winners and it was finally our turn. “In third place is Zaleen, in second place is Reremoana and in first place is Amelia!” We collected our awards and went back to the gazebos.

Miss Kereopa loudly read out the house points. “Okay so in fourth place was Rimu, in third place was Totara, in second place was Kauri. So the winning house was Pohutukawa!!!” After that we all went back to class for lunch.

We are learning how to write stories on cross country and sometimes use our imagination.
I found it hard to use my imagination and figure out how the animal got away because I dont really like cross country.
Next time I would like to make a better story and use more punctuation, metifors, similies and speech.

Reading - Building For The Future.

I am learning how to use Screencastify while I am reading off the class website.

I found it trickey because the app was not working so I used another chrome book and I finally got it right.

Next time I hope it would be easier and I would like to read more information about the story and what happened.

The New School Buildings in Progress.

We are learning how to be paiteint because we are being cramped with 50 students in one room and we will have to wait for the end of the year.

I am finding it hard to be paiteint because I really really really want to use the new classrooms and so we will have more space to play out side because our space is getting smaller and smaller.

I hope there wont be a next time because I really dont want to wait for another two years for our school to be built.

The School Uniform Change

Then

&

Now

We are learning how to respect our new Uniforms and keep it  clean.

I found it hard to be very paiteint because I was really really really excited to try on my new Uniform.

Next I am looking forward to see the new buildings being complete.

I would also like to thank the doner for paying for our new uniforms we are very greatful for your donation.

Maths Screen Castify

We are learning how to make Screen Castify videos by using maths problems.

I found it hard because I havent used screen castify in a while and I kept on messing up.

Next time I would like to do an Inquiry activity using screen castify.

Sorting - What is it made from ...?

We are learning how to tell the difference between wood, plastic, metal, and clay.

I found it hard to identify some of the objects because of what there made of.

Next time I would like to learn more about all of these objects and what they are entirely made of.

Give me the ..? Homai te ...?

I am learning how to ask for things in Te Reo maori.

I found it a little tricky to say pahi but I got the hang of it.

Next time I would like to do some other things and learn how to say them in Te Reo maori.

Cook Island Patterns.

We are learning about Cook Island Patterns.

I found it hard to scratch the lines into the pattern because my hand was shaking a lot.

Next time I would like to try it with playdough first to see if my pattern will work and I know what will look best.

Cook Island Northern Drums.

We are learning about the  Cook Island culture.

I found the drummerrs interesting Because they used a range of instruments.

Next time I would like to  learn how to play all of the drums especially the bass drum (Pa'u).

Cook Island Language Week 2018.

We are learning how to speak in Cook Island.

I found it a little easy because I know a little bit of Maori.

Next time I would like to have more time to practice the Cook Island language.

Northern stars.

We are learning how to listen and learn how to play new games.

I found it trickey because i to get past the people who were trying to tag me.

Next time I would like to play some more games but different ones.

Vocabulary hunt.

We are learning about our vocabulary words.

I found it a little trickey to search up some of them, but I found it easy to copy and write all the words down.

Next time I would like to learn about some other words and hopefully they will be more fun.

Te Reo - Keihea ko ...? where is your ...?

We are learning new words to help us understand our new inquiry.

I found it a little trickey because I just started learning about Te Reo Maori.

Next time Iwould like to do something different in Te Reo Maori.

Foot ball skills with Liam.

we have been learning how to play foot ball with coach Liam.

I found it tricky to win because there was a lot of other people playing the game so they always got me out.

Next time I would like to learn some more skills like dodging  people and learning how to steal the ball off people.

I enjoyed playing foot ball with my friends and learning new skills and tricks.

3D geometrey shapes.

  

We are learning to make 3D geometrey shapes with marshmallows, toothpicks and skewers.

I found it hard to join the skewers, in some cases there were more than 1 skewer and we could only join it with 1 marshmallow.

Next time I would like to  make things by using 3D shapes.

Te Reo Body Parts.

Science Roadshow 2018.

Today we went to the science roadshow where we play with experiments and watch people do really fun things.

We were learning about senses, how you need to use all your senses to make good decisions. before they did this activity they picked three kids for each activity and they picked this luky person.  Firstly the boy put a blindfold on his eyes, the man put two trays of food slightly above his hands, one tray had some yum food like fruit and the other had gross food and he told him to put one hand up. Then he removed them and replaced them with pictures, one picture had a lion and the other was a crocodile in water. The next activity the man told him to put his hands out and did the exact same thing, except he told person one to put there hand on the the boy, and person two to put there hand on the boys other hand but it was actualy one person, it was a monkey.

Idioms

BMX fun day.

The most horrible disgusting pizza in the universe.

Today we tried something new. We marched to Highwire and participated in a rotation. First we played games, capture the ball cat & mouse with chairs.

Then our teacher changed, her smile grew wicked, the gleam in her eyes was scary. She walked out with plates of food. I could smell melted cheese, I imagined that my favourite pizza was in front of me, I open my eyes and they burst into flames, I screamed.
In front of me was the most disgusting, horrible pizza on burger buns. It would put me off my food for life. On top of the bun was pineapple, cheese, BBQ sauce, onions, sliced frankfurters and the worst part about it was the wiggly worms in hot sauce and chicken feat. I covered my mouth to stop my stomach churning.

Kawa of care: Comic strip.

I enjoyed making this comic strip, I could not find one of the pictures I wanted because it was not on the internet so I made one of my own.

It was a little bit hard to make the picture at one point I had to use a lot of shapes to make a table. 

My favourite part about this comic strip was creating it.

The most horrible and disgusting pizza burgers in the milky way.

Today we tried something new. We marched to Highwire and participated in a rotation. first we played games. capture the ball cat & mouse with chairs.

then our teacher changed, her smile grew wicked, the gleam in her eyes was scary. she walked out with plates of food I imagined that my favourite pizza was in front of me, I open my eyes and they had burst into flames and I screamed, what was in front of me was disgusting horrible pizza burgers that would put me off of food till the next term inside of it was pineapple, cheese, BBQ sauce, onions, Frankfurters and the worst part about it was that it had worms in hot sauce and chicken feat, I could've vomited that second.

2018 Goals.

These are my learning goals and I am hoping to accomplish them. 

Whanakitanga Garbage.

I can't imagine life without...

I enjoyed making this, it took a long time to color but it was worth it.

I did not like the part when we had to use a vivid because I missed some of the lines so it was very frustrating.

Mihimihi