Robotics - Recount

Trip To The Robotics Lab

On Saturday 28th November 2015, some students from Glenbrae School went on a trip to the company OMG Tech, we got to explore around like things that can work and things that does not work.When I got to school their were students already their,so we had to wait at the hall for Miss Elia and Mrs Addcock.

Firstly, when we arrived at the OMG Tech their were heaps of People and students from other schools.Miss Elia and Mrs Addcock had to wait in line but they told us to go and explore.

Next, they called everyone of us to go and sit on the stairs to give instructions.The groups had to go in order like whoever is in Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 they have to go to their extension.

I was in group 2 and we had to go to 3D printing then we had to go unmaking, Coding.

After coding we had lunch before we moved onto the next one.Our next activity was science and we blowed balloons and putted a stick through the balloon.

Finally our last activity was Robotics, we were asked to get into partners but I didn’t have any partner to I asked for help and their was a guy who came and helped me.I was trying to make to the red line but I didn’t because I made 2 turns before it went pass.

I had fun because got to learn about How Robotics Work.

Diwali

Trip to Stardome

On Thursday the 12th November 2015 , the Senior School had a trip to Star dome. We went there to learn about other planets.When we got their we ate our lunch and Room 7 & 8 went to the space room. Then 9 & 10 had flying fox.It was fun because we went and played on the playground.

First we went inside the Star dome observatory and their was a guy named Tim.He took us to the space room to tell us more information about the planets. Then asked us who was the first man to visit the Moon?Neil Alden Armstrong.After that we went to the Foyer to look around the planets and the Spaceships.

Next we went to the planetarium to watch a movie called Wonders to the universe. We sat on the chairs and we started watching.At the end of the movie he showed where the planets are and their was a shape like a scorpion.Then he told us to find the planets and they were small.After that he said that's the end of our movie.It was funny because Mrs Pome'e and Mrs Tofa were Sleeping.

I felt happy because I had fun on the flying fox and I learnt heaps about the Planets.

Our Solar System

Questions about Nelson Mandela

1. When was Nelson Mandela born?July 18, 1918

2. Where was Nelson Mandela born?Eastern coast of Africa in Mvezo

3.  Name the organisation he stated as a young adult?He became an activist with the African National Congress.

4. When did Nelson Mandela lead the Defiance campaign?His campaigning soon hit a brick wall in 1956.

5. When was Nelson Mandela arrested and put in jail?He was arrested 5 of August 1926.

6. Where was the jail?Robben Island

7. How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for?27 years

8.  What was Nelson Mandela awarded with ?He got more than 260 awards over 40 years and he became the president of South Africa

9. What was that award for?Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for his work to end apartheid

10.  When did Nelson Mandela step down as the president of South Africa?On 10 May 1994 he was inaugurated South Africa's first democratically elected President.

Sunsmart

Junior Warriors

A few days ago, we had a Rugby League Tournament  organised by the Junior Warriors Team from our school. They were not the real Junior Warriors but they were just like them.
After setting up the field, the referees, score keepers and the timekeeper got ready. There were 5 games played altogether and there were five teams. The teams were  Bulldogs, Rabbitohs, Broncos, Warriors and Junior Warriors. Each team went head to head and everyone had a lot of fun. 

Week 4 Activity-Water Safety

G.I Library

Today some Glenbrae Students went to the Glen Innes Library to learn about the things that we use back from the olden Days and How they get everyday living.When we got to the Glen Innes Library, Daren Carmarley,Viliami and a lady.The lady was from Samoa and Daren Carmarley and Viliami was from Fiji and Tonga.When we went into the library their was a lady named Mama Piri and she was singing a Cook Island Song.

Then we Had a activity when we had to rotate after 2 minutes has finish then Mama Piri would count in Cook Island.One of the activities was about fishing in the ocean.Viliami Said if they would throw a fishing net inside then the big eels would go in and if they try to escape then the stick would poke its eye.Viliami Showed us a Maka Feke.Then back in the olden days the instruments that they use was a Flute made out of Bamboo and they use with their nose.Their was a drum and the top part was made with Lizard.They said that their was a coconut tree.

When we Finished the activities then we had food.At the end I felt excited because I learned about that in Tonga if you want a octopus then you could use Maka Feke.MAKA FEKE

Reading Activity

This week was Maori Language Week.I Learnt some new words from the text I read for my reading Activity.

Words in Maori	Names in Maori
Paua- A shelled seafish Tapu- Restricted or apart Pipi - A common edible bivalve Rata - Large forest tree with hard red timber. Totara - Large forest trees with prickly olive green leaves. Piwakawaka - A fantail bird	Tumatauenga - Tangaroa - Leader of all sea animals. Atua - A God or demon of his/her group

Tests

In weeks 8 and 9 we had our Mid-Year Assessments in Maths, Writing and Reading. I am now work at level 3P in Maths, level 3P in Writing and 3P in Reading. My goal for Term 3 is to move up at least 2-3 sub levels in everything.

The Asthma Show

Thursday 28 May 2015

The Asthma Show

Today, on a sunny morning, we had a show on asthma in the Glenbrae School Hall.This show was hosted by a man named Chris who was dressed in a blue suit and looked so handsome.

Chris talked to us about Asthma.Chris said that Asthma was really bad and it affected our lungs and breathing.People feel as if they are breathing in a small straw.

We learnt from Chris that Asthma was caused by Flower pollen, Smoke, Virus, Animal fur, Dust Mites and Cold air.He told us that we could use the asthma inhaler to help us breath if we suffer.

Later on in the show,Chris introduced a fish named Sailor, The fish Sailor is the big fat orangey and greeny. Sailor was a funny fish because he flipped his tail when Chris was singing a song about asthma.

I felt excited because when Chris was singing he said the words so fast and i was shocked and happy.

Fraction's

Today I went on a maths site called IXL maths and did a Math Quiz on Fractions.

On the Trail of Taniwha-By Rop Tipa

This story is about when students from Saint Joseph's go on a trip to learn about Taniwha. The students are really excited to be seeing the Taniwha. A Taniwha is a drawing that had lasted now for a century.The Taniwha is drawn by an artist but these drawing’s show that it’s to preserve their local of Maori art.This story was about drawings that nobody knew who drew the art.The Taniwha was drawn under a cave.They say some of the drawings actually are true and they painted it hundred years ago.

Keeping Ourselves Healthy And Strong During Winter.

Monday 18th May 2015

Keeping ourselves healthy and strong during winter.

WALT:How to keep healthy and strong.

* Keeping fingernails short and clean by trimming and cleaning it.

* Have a shower daily.

* Keep your hair neat and clean by combing it.

* Have it checked for nits and lice.

* Wash your hands before and after meals.

* Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing.

* Make sure you use the soap to wash your hands.

* Eat healthy food.

* Exercise daily

* Make sure you brush your teeth and wash your face.

Cher Ami The Pigeon

Cher Ami was a female homing pigeon who had been donated by the pigeon fanciers of Britain for use by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in France during World War I and had been trained by American pigeoneers. He delivered 12 important messages and saved 200 soldiers life within the American sector at Verdun, France. On his last mission,Cher Ami was shot through the breast by enemy fire,but managed to return to his loft.

She died in 1919 as a result of his battle wounds. "Cher Ami" was later inducted into the Racing Pigeon Hall of Fame in 1931 and received a gold medal from the Organized Bodies of American Racing Pigeon Fanciers in recognition of his extraordinary service during World War I.

House Hold Objects

Te Reo- Household Objects

English

Iron-Te Rino

Vacuum Cleaner-Horore

Towel-tauera

Pillow-Urunga

Blanket-Paraikete

Bedsheet-Kirikau

Napkins-Kope

Basin-Peihana

Bowl-Peihana

Plate-Pereti

Glass-Karaihe

Jug-Oko

Kitchen-Kihini

Couch-Moenga

Coffee Table-Te Tepu Kawhe

Cupboard-Kapata

Rubbish Bin-Ipupara

Hammer-Hama

Screw Driver-Atekōkiri tīwiri

Drill-Nukunuku

Lamp-Rama

Fridge-Matao

Mirror-Whakaata

Bed-Moenga

Bag-Peke

Stairs-Arawhata

Chair-Heamana

Garage-Karati

Name of the School Things

WALT:Name things used in our school

English Te Reo

Spade- Kaheru

Fork- Whaka

Shovel- Koko

Hose pipe- Ngongo Putorino

Computers- Rorohiko

Library- Puna

Classroom- Akomanga

Toilet- Wharepaku

Hall- Whare

Play field- Mara Takaro

Staffroom- Ruma

Resource Room- Ruma Rauemi

Photo copie- Purere

Telephone- Waea

Towel- Tauera

Swimming Pool- Puna Kaukau

Mop- Ukui

Vacuum Cleaner- Horore

Maps- Mahere

TV- Pouaka

Trophy- Taonga

Fridge- Matao

Store- Toa

Oven- Umu

Te Reo-Body Parts

Our Body Parts

Head-Upoko

Nose-Ihu

Ears-Taringa

Stomach-Puku

Lips-Ngutu

Knee-Turi

Hand-Ringa

Arm-Whitiki

Leg-Huha

Toe-Ki

Finger-Maihao

Hair-Makawe

Heel-Rawa

Poems-Dreams

This is a poem that I've learnt but I did not Create it.

Dreams

By Langston Hughes

Hold Fast to dreams
For if dreams Die
Life is a Broken Winged-bird
That Cannot fly
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a Barren Field
Frozen with Snow

Respect Learning

Respect Self

Blessie Gotinco's Body

Blessie trial: Neighbour heard loud music from accused's apartment.

Blessie Gotingco's body was lifted from a car in a cemetery, dragged across grass and dumped in bush, a forensic scientist has told a court.

A 27-year-old man, who has name suppression, is representing himself in his trial for the rape and murder of Philippines-born Ms Gotingco at the High Court in Auckland.

The Crown alleges the accused deliberately ran down the 56-year-old with his car on May 24, 2014, before raping and murdering her at his North Shore apartment and dumping her body at a cemetery.

This afternoon the court heard from a series of police witnesses and a forensic scientist about the scene where Ms Gotingco's body was discovered in Eskdale Cemetery.

Police found blood and obvious signs of damage on a car belonging to Ms Gotingco's murder-accused.

Detective Shane Page examined the accused's car in the days following the murder.

Its front bumper had a clean split with no dirt inside, which indicated it was recent, he said.

The right side of the bumper was held on by a piece of string that "looked like a shoelace", and the  passenger side wing mirror was held on with duct tape.

Inside the back seat on the passenger side, about a metre of a seat belt had been cut and was missing, and he could see scratches on the seat.

How waves are Made

How Waves are Made

Facts:

1.Waves are mainly product of the wind.

2.Waves make their way through the ocean and are affected by variances in the ocean floor.

3.Wave frequency is the number of waves passing a point over a specific amount of time.

4.Wave period is the time between successive crests

5.High-pressure systems are associated with warm weather and clear skies.