2020 Highlights - T4W9

 As you know 2020 is coming to its finale, and with that comes the end of intermediate for me :( This year has been really messy but as you can see we got through it well and happy. Here are a two highlights from this year. 

Extension. 

Its been a privilege to be in extension this year. I'd like to give thanks to Mrs Lagitupu for giving me an awesome year of extension this year! I loved the laughs I had with everyone, and learning about new things was really interesting. Doing the tests was hard and stressful, but the google meets were really fun :) Thanks guys ! 

Athletics.

Athletics was a really big highlight of my 2020 year, and this photo just sums up why. I feel like this whole year just brought everyone together, and that connects to Y8 camp too :) We all seemed really happy, and thats what got me into a great mood :) Our last athletics was great! Thanks to everyone that participated and made this even possible. 

Conclusion.

In conclusion, 2020 was really great! Finally school is nearly over (ﾉ´･ω･)ﾉ ﾐ ┻━┻ and i'm off to college next year :( My best wishes for next year go out to all you year 8's! Have a great christmas and a wonderful new years day! :)

Art Alive Expo - 2020

 𝔸 ℝ 𝕋 𝔸 𝕃 𝕀 𝕍 𝔼 𝔼 𝕏 ℙ 𝕆

Today we had a art expo! Every class made a piece of art based around the theme of 'Art Alive' They were so awesome ! :)

The two top photos are of Room 2 and Room 4's work.

Room 2 have done figures based on their artist named Alberto Giacometti while Room 4 did starry night illustrated by Van Gogh.

 I loved everyones art but i've got to say Room 22 really caught my eye with the tye dye shirts they made ! Great work Room 22 :) My class (Room 11) made posters based around different themes with photos in black & white. We took photos of different scenery and did different poses to tell stories.

                                                                                     
                          Every piece of art was unique, and thats what I liked most about the expo today :) We all had different techniques but they all turned out super great!                                               

                                 

Overall, I loved the art expo this year :) Such creative minds we all have!

What were your favorite pieces from this year?

I hope to see even more lovely art next year!

                           

Edvard Munch - The Scream

Task Description:

For todays art rotation we have been learning how to draw like edvard munch.

Our focus was to copy and redraw one of his famous artworks called 'the scream.'

:) 

 

Kiwi Kids News Read Off! - Reading

 WALT: Locate and summarise ideas within a range of texts

Task Description:

For todays task we are focusing on the world news :P

Today I have read two articles on a website called 'Kiwi Kids News'.

I have read about the mental health week and I also read about the success of Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Fractions - Maths

WALT: revise our fractions learning

 

Task Description:

For todays task we have been learning about fractions again for week 6 :) 

Our focus is to know how to make equivalent fractions.

:)

Manaiakalani Film Festival - 2020

 

 

Finally the manaiakalani film festival is back for 2020!

There were only a few movies this year due to the messy year we've had with covid happening and all the lockdowns we have been through. But it was really fun seeing we could still do our festival :) 

There were two movies from our school that I really enjoyed this year :)

Room 678's movie 'Level 2 BBQ' was my personal favorite because of the humor and great acting from all of our year 6's :) I also really liked Room 1's movie 'A day in the life' ! The amount of fun everyone was having and the wonderful jokes and humor in the movie is what I liked the best.

Honestly the hoyts cinema was a wonderful experience! I noticed the movie theatre had changed alot :/ But besides all that it was pretty cool. The movie theatre seemed much more larger and everything looked much more spaced out :) Alot of schools were there too, they were really nice and waved at us :) 

Overall I really loved the movies this year :) and i'm happy it got put up since I wont be able to see any of our movies in 2021 :') i'll be off to college!

Loved the movies you teachers brought for us to see this year!

Hope to see the great mahi in 2021.

Thanks!

Nelson Mandela - Writing

 Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a civil rights activist born 1918 in a small village of the thembu kingdom. He was famous for demolishing apartheid in south africa. 

In Mandela’s time, white south africans had taken over the villages he had stayed in, colonising the land and taking everything for them. He had also seen how unfair colored people were compared to the white population in his country. From the year 1948, successful laws in south africa were made for these people to be segregated, meaning seperated from each other. This was called apartheid.

Nelson knew he had to make a change for his country. With his plan to change the law and give rights to his people, Mandela reached out and spoke about ending apartheid. During this process he was taken to prison many times when then in 1964 he was sent to prison for life. Nelson delievered an amazing speech in the courtroom about how he dreamed of a society where his people would be freed and how he wished for everyone to have equal opportunities. While Mandela was in prison, many south african people continued to protest about ending apartheid. Nelson had spent 27 years in prison, and at the age of 71 he was given his freedom.

The effect of Nelson's protest had taken a massive impact on the rest of south africa after he had been taken out of prison. Alot of people had taken notice of apartheid and protested about it for weeks. In 1994 Mandela had been elected as the first black president for his country and ended apartheid once and for all.

Overall this without Mandela, South Africa wouldn’t be where it is today.

BEDMAS - Maths

 

Task Description: 

For todays task we have been learning about BEDMAS.

(Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.)

:)

Railroad To Freedom - Writing

 The story ‘Railroad To Freedom’ talked about slavery in america, and also talked about the two people that helped the most and saved the african american slaves. The biggest problem in this story was about how the black people were being getting kidnapped and forced into slavery. Harriet (Formally known as Araminta) saved slaves by helping them escape, and there was also a man called Thomas Garret who made a safehouse for the slaves. All slavery ended once Abraham Lincoln came in for president and abolished anything to do with the topic in 1865.

Alphabet Multiplication - Maths

 

Task Description:
For todays task we have been learning about multiplication and how numbers work. 
Enjoy :)

Awesome Algebra - Maths

WALT: find the rule of a pattern.

 

Task Description:

Hi there :) !

For todays task we have been learning about algebra yet again, focusing on patterns :) Algebra is getting a bit easier as the tasks keep coming by.

Enjoy!

Adorable Algebra - Maths

 

Task Description:

For todays task we have been learning about algebra :)

We have been focusing on knowing patterns and how to decode them.

Week 1 Reflection - Term 4

 Term 1 Week 1 Reflection 2020 :)

This week has been quite amazing to be honest.

The topic of art really excited me :) 

Coming back to school didn't feel as different as it did back in the messy term of term 2, with another lockdown that came up, it just felt the same as it did before. Maybe because we've been getting use to coming to school, then leaving again. I felt proud of my achievements this term, from getting exellence in a exam, to getting my work finished quickly (which is a surprise since it doesn't happen alot) its funny how much I have improved in one week.

I'm looking forward to getting into art this term, graduation sounds fun, but furthermore I just want to have fun for my last term of 2020.

I look forward to what term 4 is going to bring for me this year :)

George Seurat - Inquiry

Task Description:

For todays inquiry task we have been learning about George Seurat.

George Seurat was a famous french painter, who painted the painting 'A sunday afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte' :)

Here are a few facts about him.

Why do we need school? - Writing W1 T4

 Why do we need school?

Why do we need school? Now that's something someone could probably easily answer. We need school to learn, to get a good job, and to learn how to socialize. This essay will tell you more about why we need school.

To learn.

Learning is the keypoint of school. It really helps you alot and could possibly change your life. Reading can teach you about the world and helps your imaginative mindset grow, math teaches you about numbers and teaches you how to add, subtract, and multiply, but besides all that there are many subjects that can help you in different ways. 

To get a good job.

Learning these subjects in school can really help you get a job in the future. Say you wanted to become an author for example, you’ll need to know the basics of reading and writing to support that decision. Not knowing how to write could be a disaster and not knowing how to read would be awful. How can you reach the goal of being an author if you don’t know how to read and write?

To socialize. 

School is a place where you will meet others, and make friends. In school, you learn how to socialize with other people by buddying up. Talking with others and learning how to communicate is a really great example of social interaction. 

In conclusion, school is really important for your life. Without school where would society be?

Line Graphs - Maths T4 W1

Walt : interpret the information presented within graphs.

 

Task Description:

For todays task we have been learning about line graphs. We focused on learning how to get information and how to use line graphs. This task was pretty easy once I got to understand more about it :)

Sebastiao Salgado - Inquiry

 

Task Description: 

For inquiry today we have been talking about 'Photography'. Today focused on a famous photographer by the name 'Sebastiao Salgado' :) We can see that he captures his photos in black & white. I thought his photos were amazing! 

How glass is made - Term 4 Wk 1

Walt: Use The Correct Essay Structure.

Task Description:

For todays task we have been given a article that was jumbled up.

We were focused on unscrambling the paragraphs and moving them around so that the article makes sense.

 

T3 Highlights - Inquiry

 

Task Description:

For todays ending task we have been told to jot down a few highlights of term 3 and what we look forward to in term 4! These are just a few things i've put down :)

The Quest - Reading

WALT : Infer a meaning from a text.

 

Task Description:

For todays task we have read a text called 'The Quest'

We are learning how to infer a meaning from a text.

Finding my place - Reading

 WALT : Infer a meaning from a text.

Task Description:

For todays task we have read a text called 'Finding My Place.' 

We are learning to infer a meaning from texts we read.

Taha Hinengaro - Te Whare Tapa Wha

 𝕋𝕒𝕙𝕒 ℍ𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕒𝕣𝕠

Task Description:

Hi there!

For todays task we have been learning sign language for : NZSL Week!

This task focuses on feelings :)

I worked with Leilani today.

Taha Whanau - Te Whare Tapa Wha

 

Task Description:

For todays task we are focusing all on 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' !

We are learning all about 'Taha Whanau' which focuses on building relationships :)

Since it is 'NZSL Week' our task for today was to introduce ourselves in sign language :) Thanks!

Fractions Of A Whole - Maths 2020

Task Description:

For todays task we are taking a toll of maths and translated our questions to te reo maori! All these questions focus on fractions of a whole and how to find them, today I worked with Leilani :)

Tongan Myth - The Battle of the Shark and the Octopus

Today I have read a short tongan myth called 'The battle of the shark and the octopus'. In this story we meet a god known as 'Takuaka' who can turn into a anga (shark). He is a strong, valient, but jealous reef guardian, from fiji. He battles many others like him from everywhere. As he defeats yet another reef guardian, his friend tells him about a one he has not come across yet. Anga follows the reef and finds a reef guardian called feke (Octopus) and challenges him to a battle where he admits defeat and promises not to hurt anyone again.

Time Warp - Literacy T3W7

Task Description:

For todays task we have read a few paragraphs from the story 'Time Warp'.

We are focusing more on clauses as well as independent and dependent sentences.

We have also done a little bit of writing :) but mine is yet to be done.
Enjoy!

Decimal and Fraction Revision - Maths

Task Description:

For todays maths task we are yet again looking at decimals & fractions!

I worked with Leilani today :) and we had a better understanding on how to add as well as subtract decimals and know how to know fraction questions and how they work. I thought this task was pretty easy.

:)

Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Whanau

Task Description:

For todays task we are focusing on 'Taha Whanau' :)

In this task we are talking about the people that were with us during lockdown and what roles they took on. 

Dad:

First for explaining is my dad :) He took charge in doing the outside work aswell as doing his own daily job and he always made sure we were happy. 

Chance:

I took charge in cleaning (Dishes, Laundry, Bathroom) and took the role as a leader since I was the oldest. I made sure I wrote down the shopping list, did the cooking at times, and was technically the entertainment of the house, but us three had our fair share of having the laughs together :) 

Devontae:

Devontae was in charge of most of the cleaning! (Dishes, Folding Washing, Setting table, Cooking) and he always made sure we were all okay. We gamed together and he was the hype of the house.

I was really proud of my family during lockdown, we all worked together and made special bonds along the way.

Thanks!

Back To School For Level 2! - Inquiry

Task Description:

Hi there! Today I am back at school for level 2.5 :) School has started well today and for our first task we have been given instructions to make a google draw on 5 things we are grateful for ! The 5 things im grateful for are:

~ My Dad

~ The Internet

~ Teachers 

~ Family

~ Friends

I hope to see more fun tasks for this week! 

:)

Subtracting Decimals - Maths 2020

Task Description:

For todays math task, we are learning all about subtracting decimals :)

We were given two videos (one was a teaching video & one was a song) which told us all about how to add and subtract decimals. I thought this task was in a medium level, though I did not understand much. My slides are yet to be done.

Comparing Myths - Inquiry 2020

Task Description:

For todays task we are comparing all the myths that we learnt about last week :) 

I chose three which are: Paul Bunyan (America), The Dragon's Eye Lake (Croatia) and Hermes Invents Fire & The Lyre (Greece).

1 new thing I learnt was that greek people worship different gods and goddesses for different reasons.

Digital Passport - Myths & Legends

Task Description:

For this afternoons task, we have made a digital passport about all the myths and legends we have learnt about :)

My favorite was the Greek Mythology one because its something I really enjoy !

Keeping On Top Of My Well-Being - Te Whare Tapa Wha

Task Description:

For todays morning task, we had been given a google drawing about 

'Te Whare Tapa Wha' :)

We focus on how we have been looking after ourselves and what house we think associates with it. 

Practice Decimals - Maths T3W2

Walt : order decimal numbers with up to three places.

Task Description :

For todays task, we are learning all about decimals ! 

Our decimal questions are getting us ready and show us how to turn our decimals into fractions :)

Understanding Decimals - Maths T3W2

Walt : Build Decimals Using Materials

Task Description:

Our task for today was to use a decimal mat to understand different types of decimals. 

Spaghetti Tower - Literacy 2020 T3W2

𝕊𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕙𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚 𝕋𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣

Task Description:

Today is our first day back in our literacy class! :) 

For today we have done a really exciting task !

Our task merely just focused on making a spaghetti tower and working together aswell as communicating, all in which wilson is really strong at doing.

We were given 10 minutes to think of an idea on how to make our tower stable and actually work >:)

In the end, our tower unfortunately didn't quite work and snapped :(

but it all just depended on how we worked together ! 

:)

The 1 Million Pound Note - Literacy 2020

Walt : Respond Critically To Literature.

Task Description:

For our task today we have been reading a story named the $1,000,000 Bank-Note by Mark Twain. In our story we are introduced to a character named Henry Adams who has been chosen for a bet. :)

America - Paul Bunyan T3W1

Task Description:

For today's task we are learning all about Paul Bunyan!

Paul Bunyan is a american legend that tells about a Lumberman named Paul Bunyan who was known for his great height and skills in the woods.

Enjoy :)

Croatia - Dragon's Eye Lake T3W1

𝔻𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕠𝕟'𝕤 𝔼𝕪𝕖 𝕃𝕒𝕜𝕖

Task Description:
For today's task we are focusing on Croatia.
Our myth told today is all about the story of how the Dragon's Eye Lake formed.
Our story tells us about a dragon named Murin.
The Dragon's Eye Lake is known for giving blessings on couples granting them eternal love.
Me & Leilani have made a poster together on facts we gathered up after learning about the story :)

Cambodia - A World Of Difference T3W1

Task Description:

For today's task we have focused on cambodia's myths and legends :)

Todays legend was the legend of Lightning, Thunder and Rain.

Our main characters in the story were Lok Ta, Moni Mekhala, Vorachhun, and Ream Eyso. The original story is called 'The Goddess and The Ogre'.

Enjoy!

T2 Lookback - 2020

Task Description:

It's our last week for term 2!

For today's task we are just doing a overall lookback on what we thought about T2.

It's been a crazy start of the year don't you think ?

These boxes overall just have my thoughts about online learning during lockdown, my goals, my highlights, and my low lights :) Term 2 has been really fun !

Enjoy your holiday guys! You've deserved it!

Literacy - Stand-Up: Venn Diagram

LI: Compare similarities and differences between the different protests that took place in NZ.

Task Description:

For todays task we have been given a text called

 'Stand-Up: A history of protest in New Zealand'

Which tells us all about different big protests that have happened in New Zealand history.

This task today focuses on making a venn diagram on two protests I thought were interesting. I have chosen the parihaka protest (1881) and The Maori Land March (1975)

:)

Literacy - Stand-Up: Vocabulary

LI: Use new vocabulary in a sentence

Task Description:

For todays task we have been given a text to read.

This task focuses all on vocab we have never heard of before. 

Words in this task consist of

Passive Resistance

Suffrage

Petition

Apartheid

Which are all words I have not quite heard before.

:)

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Tinana

Task Description:

'Taha Tinana' is the house of physical health and hygiene!

Today's task we have been given a 'Taha Challenge' of doing the yoga 'Tree Pose' for a minute with your eyes closed, then doing another minute with your eyes open. Normally i'd say it was much easier with my eyes open, im not very sure why I couldn't balance as better as when I had my eyes closed :/ What a nice easy challenge for today don't you think? What are ways you keep healthy and fit?

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Whanau

Task Description:

Hi friends!

Here we are for another week of 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' !

Yet again we are starting with 'Taha Whanau' :)

'Taha Whanau' is all about healthy relationships! 

Today we have been given a task to share any fun game we played during our lockdown break. I played 'Blind Mans Bluff' ! Enjoy :)

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Kid President

Task Description:

Hey there!

For todays task we are talking all about 'Things We Need To Say More' with : Kid President!

I have picked out three and they are

- I dont know

> It's always good to say I dont know. Dont just sit there and struggle! 

- I forgive you.

> It's hard to forgive others, but sometimes you've got to say it. It takes a good soul to forgive someone.

- Everything is going to be okay.

> Life clutters you with obstacles, but we all need to know it's going to be okay. Theres a bright side to everything!

Brown Brother - Room 5 Literacy

Task Description:

For todays literacy task we are learning about different stereotypes and how they work.

In todays task we see a video called 'Brown Brother'. 'Brown Brother' talks about different stereotypes of islander people, and maori pacific people.

Enjoy :)

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Wairua

Task Description:

Good morning !

For todays 'Taha Challenge' we are learning all about 'Taha Wairua'.

'Taha Wairua' focuses on your spiritual health, and for this task we are sharing our favorite: Bible verse, poem, prayer or any inspirational quote that we relate to.

The quote I have given talks about how people must fall many times in order to rise into a better person once again. I feel it could help in times of my struggle :)

What's your favorite quote?

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Hinengaro

Task Description:

Morning!

For today we are back with another 'Taha Challenge' !

We are focusing on 'Taha Hinengaro' which is the house all about mental health & emotions. Today we have taken the challenge of meditating for 3-5 minutes ! Lots and lots of thoughts were processed in my head during my time of meditating so I really needed to have time of relaxation. Hope you enjoyed today's challenge! See you tomorrow :)

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Tinana

Task Description:
Hey friends! We are back at it again for our new 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' challenge!
For today's challenge we are focusing on 'Taha Tinana' In which we have talked about in a previous post last week! Taha Tinana is all about keeping fit and healthy! For todays challenge my class has challenged themselves to see how many pushups they could do in one minute! Pretty neat huh ? I took the goal of 30 but pushed myself and reached a score of 25! So close ! Hope you enjoy and i'll see you tomorrow! <3

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Whanau

Task Description:

Hey there!

We are here again for another week of our taha challenges! For our 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' challenge, we are focusing on the house called 'Taha Whanau' in which we have spoken about last week :) 'Taha Whanau' focuses all on family, and healthy relationships. Today our task was to talk to the eldest person in our family. I have spoken to my nana :)

Enjoy!

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Wairua

Task Description:

For today we are here for our last house of 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' !

'Taha Wairua' is what this task focuses on today! We have made cards to the people we thought were kind, cool, or helpful ! The cards were for my mum and dad :)

Thank you for tuning in for 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' ! See you tomorrow :)

Level 2 - A message to the others !

 ⋆☆⋆ a message to the others ⋆☆⋆

Task Description:

For today, we are giving messages to others that are at home stuck in level 2! 

I've given a message that school is totally okay! All we do is make sure everyone is remembering 'Teu Le Va' (remembering what social distancing is) and to keep clean! Please parents, tell your kids to come on over back to school! Thank you !

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Hinengaro

Task Description:

Hey everyone! We are here again to do another task of 'Te Whare Tapa Wha'!

Today we focus on 'Taha Hinengaro' which is the house that focuses on mental health & emotions. Today we have written down 5 things we are thankful for. I've folded them into paper hearts too! Enjoy!

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Tinana

Task Description:

For this task today we are back at it again for 'Te whare tapa wha' !

Today we are focusing on the house 'Taha Tinana' which is all about physical health and eating healthy! I have made a classic fruit bowl today with ingredients you can use from the comfort of your home. Enjoy!

Hauora x Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Whanau

Task Description :

Hey there! We are back at school now as level is now in session!

For this task today we are learning more about 'Te whare tapa wha' !

This task focuses on 'Taha Whanau' which is the house of family.

Here are six facts about my dad.

The Water Cycle - T2W5

Walt: explain the different stages of the water cycle.

Task Description:

For todays task we are focusing on 'The Water Cycle' !

The water cycle consists of many parts, in which will be explained in these slides.

So todays focus is : The Water Cycle !

Enjoy :)

The Water Cycle - T2W5

Walt : explain the different stages of the water cycle.

Task Description:

For todays task we are focusing on 'The Water Cycle' !

The water cycle consists of many things which will be explained in these slides.

So todays focus is : The Water Cycle!

Enjoy :)

The Water Cycle - T2W5

Walt : explain the different stages of the water cycle.

Task Description:

For todays task we are learning all about the water cycle.

The water cycle consists of many different parts in which we will explain in the slides.

So todays focus is all about: The Water Cycle!

Enjoy :)

The Water Cycle - T2W5

Walt : explain the different stages of the water cycle

Task Description:

For todays task we are learning all about the water cycle! 

The water cycle consists of many different features, this is what the slides focus mostly on. I've also added a create task. 

Enjoy :)

Time Capsules - T2W4

Walt: summarise a text.

Task Description:

For todays task we are learning how to clearly summarise a text.

This merely focuses on pompeii and its volcano eruption.

Hope you enjoy ! :)

We are one with the clause ! - T2W4

Walt: critique our own writing.

Task description:

For this task today we are continuing to learn how to have a better understanding of clauses (ones that include a verb and a subject of course) + independant and dependant clauses. In these slides we talk learn about the hydrosphere too!

This is just a continuation of everything so not much is needed to be said.

Enjoy! :)