Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Metaphor Poem

Abz

Abz is a mint green and white VW van, cool to some not to other.
Abz is a dance studio, not just a hobby a home to some.
Abz is a butterfly, frolicking around trying to find where she'll fit in.
Abz is a chicken teriyaki sub always making things better.
Abz is a black and white t-shirt, simple but sweet.
Look there and there sequins and diamonds being sewn 
onto costumes that might just be...
ABZ

Friday, 24 February 2017

Weka Point Camp Prep



WEKA POINT CAMP


Where is it?
Image result for camping clipart free imageThe camp was developed in 1911 and is located on land at a bend in the Mangaone River on Puketitiri Road.

How long will it take to get there?
It is 20 minutes out of Napier.

Approximate Weather Forecast  
Monday- 25° /11°  Mostly sunny
Tuesday- 22° /13°C  Some sun with a thunderstorm
Wednesday- 22° /14°C  A morning shower

Facilities
Kitchen
Cabins
Showers
Toilets

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Most Important Piece of Gear
I think the most import piece of gear will be warm clothes for the weather and good shoes for the activities.

What are you most looking forward to?
I am most looking forward to the soft archery.
Camping Jokes
Mum- ‘How was the camping trip?’ Kid- ‘It was pretty in-tents!’

S’mores Recipe
Step 1- Roast two marshmallows until they are golden brown.
Step 2- Carefully hold one chocolate wheaten biscuit in front of the fire just so the chocolate melts. Step 3- Place your marshmallows on the biscuit.
Step 4- If you would like a lid to your s’more (I prefer not to) repeat step 2.
Step 5- Enjoy!

Friday, 17 February 2017

Word Intensity

Today in room 16 we have been learning to extend our vocabulary. We had to choose a word and found synonyms for it. Next we ordered the intensity of them onto background showing levels. My word was tall.

Monday, 28 November 2016

Hawkes Bay Tourism Pamphlet

In room 4 we are learning to research about a topic to do with sustainability and present this information in our own words in a pamphlet. I did mine about Hawkes Bay tourist attractions and keeping these places clean.


Thursday, 3 November 2016

The fantail bird

Room 4 knows how important our native species are to us so we used our researching skills to find out a little bit more about our chosen native animal. I choose the fantail bird.

Friday, 2 September 2016

Statistical Investigation






Wai and I have completed a statistical investigation to find out information on movies and our classes opinion.







How often do you go to the movies?(25 responses)
Once a weekOnce a monthTwice a yearIn the holidaysWhenever a good movie comes outNeverOther16%44%24%16%
Once a week0
Once a month4
Twice a year4
In the holidays6
Whenever a good movie comes out11
Never0
Other0
Do you buy food there or bring your own?(25 responses)
Bring my ownBuy food thereBothNeither- I don't eat food when I am atthe movies16%48%32%Both12 (48%)
Bring my own4
Buy food there8
Both12
Neither- I don't eat food when I am at the movies1
What movie theater do you go to?(25 responses)
Havelock North- Cinema GoldHastings- Focal PointNapier- Reading CinemaNone I watch movie at homeOther12%12%16%60%
Havelock North- Cinema Gold15
Hastings- Focal Point4
Napier- Reading Cinema3
None I watch movie at home0
Other3
What time do you usually go to the movies?(25 responses)
Opening-1212-33-66-99-closingWhen it suits bestOther24%56%8%12%When it suits best14 (56%)
Opening-120
12-36
3-63
6-92
9-closing0
When it suits best14
Other0
If you buy food there, what do you get?(24 responses)
0246810121416OtherI sneak in ta…Hot PeanutsCandyflossIce CreamJuiceFizzyPopcorn17 (70.8%)8 (33.3%)2 (8.3%)14 (58.3%)1 (4.2%)2 (8.3%)7 (29.2%)4 (16.7%)
IndexCount
817
78
62
514
41
32
27
14

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Sciene Tech 25/8/16

MAGNETS

  • Some things will stick to magnets, especially iron.
  • Magnets can be used to push or pull objects together
  • Magnetism is a force
  • If we took all of the iron out of our body there would be about a nailsworth. The iron that would come out of our body could be magnetized. 
  • Magnets are used many ways in our everyday lives.
  1. Credit cards
  2. Cars                                                            
  3. Jewelry
  4. Doorbells 
  5. Speakers

Olympic Writing

Yesterday we had to write a piece of writing for our teacher (Mrs Baker-Sherman) about us competing at the olympics. What we could compete in was up to us. It didn't have to be an olympic sport it could be anything- (eg. skateboarding, rollerskating...) I choose to write about competing in a dance competition.
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WALT-  Create a piece of personal writing using complex sentences, adjectives and similes.

I have spent more time at my studio than my house over the past years. There in week days dancing and teaching, there in the weekends teaching and doing jobs. There every second I could possibly be. I was there if sun or shine. I was there late nights and early mornings practising. Stretching when I woke up and before I went to bed. I was a starstruck lover, in love with dance and my studio.
It’s a magical thing to watch! It’s the language from soul, it’s dreaming with your feet, it’s my life.
I stood in the wings. Seeing the other competitors leave their hearts and souls on the stage.


It had all lead up to this. That moment when I step on the stage it all begins... For real. I was as nervous as a mouse getting chased by a cat. I remember what Corrine told me ‘Practice like you’ve never won, Perform like you’ve never lost.’ all I had to remember was ‘Dance with your heart not your mind, dancers aren’t great because of their technique they are great because of their passion!’ I took my position on stage. I know I have a beautiful dance and beautiful costume. Now I just have to actually do it!

There is no greater bliss than dancing and performing. And I’m doing both at the same time! I feel invincible, wonderful, amazing, excited, nervous! But most of all I feel happy. Dance has me some really hard times. It’s kept me going when I was sad, mad, doubtful of my worth. It is my passion and my life and now I am pursuing it. I dance like there is tomorrow and as the crowd cheers as loud as a siren and screams ,of amazement, like crying baby. A smile as big as Cheshire Cats’ creeps across my face.

I danced amazingly! Or so I am told. For those 3:00 minutes I danced, I completely escaped the pressure of the world! Now for the moment I have been waiting for my whole life. “The winner of your Olympic 2024 Dance Talent Competition is…” `

Friday, 12 August 2016

Lego People Art

In the first week of term we had Mrs. Lovatt as a reliever for whole week. One of the art tasks we were given was to create our own lego people. The class was given the basic outline of a lego person and then we let our imagination run wild. We had everything from pigs, unicorns, superheros, surfers, cheerleaders and gymnasts.

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Electronics 2016

This term for technology I have been in electronics with Mrs Houghton. We have created an emergency light to help us see or to get to our families or safe point in an emergency occurred. I am pleased with how my light turned out on a whole. I enjoyed making a mini movie on my light. The most challenging thing was finding a good photo that resembled something in a or to do with an emergency. I thought that the most difficult thing was soldering also. Below is a picture of the final project.

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Keith Haring Artwork Intro

We are learning about the art work of Keith Haring. He used bright colours and simple designs based on the human body. We have used an interactive website to create and colour a picture like his. A lot of his artwork had messages and so did my. I have done lots of flying people and words in between them say ' I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky!'

Thursday, 26 May 2016

My first soldering!

Last week in electronics we did our first soldering practise. Below is  a picture.

Friday, 20 May 2016

The making of me- interactive website!

Today we have been exploring a site ( the making of me and you ) that gives heaps of interesting facts about our body. All you have to do is put your date of birth, gender, weight and height, then you're away! After gathering some of my most interesting facts I have made a tagul. Check out the link up top and give it a go :-)

Thursday, 19 May 2016

The Body- Te Reo Style!

Yesterday in Te Reo/ Inquiry we had to find the maori name for a list of body parts and then label them next to a body.

Logos in maths!

Over the past two days in maths, we have had the task of creating a logo for a new brand of car, lollies, clothing item etc. that must show some form of translation, rotation or reflection. I have created a logo for a new brand of togs. It shows rotation and the shape of the fish can have horizontal line of symmetry through the middle.  

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Ode Writing!

W.A.L.T- Write an ode for a body part.

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Success Criteria

Choose an ordinary place, object or thing
Give your subject praise or thanks
Speak directly to the object
Use descriptive vocabulary to bring the object to life- ( personification)  
Use repeated lines
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Ode to my Abs

Oh! How I miss you dearly.
I had all 6 of you hard as rocks,
but now…
But now like a fox you have snuck away .
Two of you faintly,
are still hopefully here to stay.
You made my nickname so real
and the happiness I would feel,
when people say...
“ Bet you don’t have abs!
Probably have flabs!”
They were wrong, so wrong!
You complimented me so nicely,
but I must admit at times you were pricey💵
All the sit-ups and crunches,
Not being able to have that piece of cake🍰
in my school lunches!
Oh, how I do miss you dearly,
But now I must stop before I get teary😢

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Reflection

😊-  I really like how my poem has used rhyming .
😇- I think that I have used all of the success criteria well.
😖 - Next time I think I could do a more 'helpful' body part.

Thursday, 5 May 2016

First session in electronics!



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My learning journey in electronics began today. I found that the ' Get ready Get thru' website says that we need a torch with spare batteries in our emergency kit. I am going to design and make a torch ready for an emergency.