Passion Lead Inquiry

Today, the Year 8 students who were enrolled to Tamaki College, had to go to do sports.The students who stayed back with Miss Stone decided to do an Inquiry Presentation.Myself and Lorraine did an presentation on Boxing.We learnt that the Ancient Greek Gods used to play it.

Thank You Card

Today the Year 7's in Room 7 had to write a thank you card for teachers & teacher aids who inspired them to keep on learning.The Year 7 students who are in Room 7 is Luisa,Maara,Linda Kiki,Alfred, Miami and myself Angelica, also Miss Stone and Mrs Tofa wrote a thank you card too.We used a big black paper to place our thank you card on it.This thank you card is for a person who is passionate and kind.

I felt very excited because I've been waiting for a long time to write a thank you card to someone.

Famous People

This is about Famous People from the olden days till 2015.

Kiwi Sport - Touch

Today Room 7 had their second session of touch as our Kiwi sport, but we got there at 9:05 am.For our warm up, we did drills like passing the ball down and the last person who has the ball they have to run to the other side of the person and keep on passing it down.The last group have to do 10 star jumps or Burpes.

Our first skill was running up to the second to last line and try the ball, so the other 2 person runs with it to the second to last line.Then our second skill is running up and scoop the ball then place the ball on the ground and walk over it.The last skill is running with a person behind you, so when you place the ball on the ground the person behind you have pick up the ball and then pass it.

After that we just had a 5 minute game of passing the ball and if you drop it, you have to run around.Finally we had a game of touch.

I enjoyed this touch lesson because it helped me improve joining other sports.

Cubes - Maths

Cubes - Maths

Walt: identify classes of two- and three-dimensional shapes by their geometric properties.

Yeepy!Miss Stone had a observation from a Lady called Anne. Room 7 had a lesson about cubes.We had solved the problem by using cubes and drawing it. Here is the problem :

Carrie has glued some cubes together to make a large solid cube with nine small cubes showing on a face.
She paints the large cube red.

Can you please work this out?

How many of the original small cubes have?
1. Three faces painted red
2. Two faces painted red
3. One faces painted red
4. No faces painted red

Visit To Glenbrae Kids

Visit To Glenbrae Kids

Hooray! Today Tuesday the 15th of November 2016, room 7 had a visit to Glenbrae Kids which is just next to our school.These kids were younger than us like 5 year old and under.When we went to visit there were more kids and once we entered all the kids starred at us, but they were so cute.The child that me and Maara had was Easton and he liked me to read books to him, his favourite book was Captain America.

Maara had Easton and I left to go and talk to other kids.These kids names were Ella,Diamond and Eliza.After that I had fun with them but we had to leave to come and do a blog post and have some morning tea.

Argentina

This week we have been learning about Argentina, a country in South America. My group created this slide show which will tell you about the country.

Language Features - Examples

Language Features

Alliteration - Kim’s Kid’s Kept Kitting

Atmosphere - The shop keeper had a birthday and it felt awkward

Climax - She was nearing the climax of her speech

Conflict - You can’t fend off conflict all the time

Contrast - Such is the contrast between winter and spring

Figurative Language - The toast jumped out of the toaster

First person point of view - i,i,i,i

Hyperbole - Angelica is the best

Imagery - He could hear the footsteps of doom nearing

Metaphor - She is fishing in a troubled water

Onomatopoeia - Splash, Spray,Sprinkle

Personification - The stars danced beautifully

Plot - Only something that you use to make a story more specific

Sarcasm - I’m trying to imagine you with a personality

Simile - You are “as busy as a bee”

Symbolism - A action of an character

Theme - It’s like a background

Voice - When someone is talking over you

Abstract Art

Recount - Fear

Fear

On a fine sunday morning, my Nana woke me up and told me to go and find some clothes for Sunday School.On that morning I had nothing to eat and my stomach was rumbling like it’s saying to me,”go and eat”, but I was just thinking in my mind not to go and eat or I will get a sore stomach when I go to Sunday school.

My mum told me to hurry up and get ready but I said it’s too cold, she said, hurry up before it’s 10:00 and I saw her face, she was angry.I had fear and that fear came out of nowhere because my mum was going to growl me, but then she didn’t.

Then I started to get up and get ready.Once I was finished, me and my siblings went to Sunday school.When we arrived we had to go to our own classes and also we had a test to do.When our priest said that there is going to be other priests coming in to test us,I was like !Oh No! I didn’t learn it, there were heaps of fear inside my stomach.As the test finished I was happy that it was over.

After that, church started it started at 11:00.When we stood up to sing nobody sang, so then I had to sing out loud.The only thing that I was afraid of was if I sing I might make a mistake and then I will have more fear and not have any more confident.

Finally church finished, I was so glad everything was over.On that sunday night when my parents came back, Me and my Nana got in the van with my sister and my brother.Once we got in it smelled weird, so then my mum came outside and tried take the smell away from the van.

My mum told my dad to get a vivid and write this word on my back and she putted oil on my head that was mixed with Vix and some kind of other ingredients.Later on I was all fed with my fear and so then we left and went back to my house.The funny part is that I was supposed to sleep at my Nana’s house, but then I came back with my sister to go and sleep with my little brother.

Technology - Tamaki College Reflection

Today Friday 14th of October 2016, Year 7 & Year 8's had technology.The year 7's were with Mr Grundy and his workshop.In Mr Grundy's workshop he has dangerous tools and he has his own rules and also we craft woods and make metal necklaces.His rules are Always make sure you wear close shoes,Never fiddle and never pass this yellow line.

My part was that I had finished my work, but I am on  to tracing the picture that I want to do on a cardboard.The sad thing is that I thought I would finish but then I didn't so then we came back to school.

Kiwi Can - 2016

Every Thursday Room 7 always have Kiwi Can.Room 7 had a new theme called RESPECT and a new topic called FOR OUR SCHOOL.First kiwi can greeted us in Niuen - Fakalofa lahi Atu.

Next we had a quick game of core values.This game you need 4 cones with 4 values sticked on to it and 2 taggers in the middle.When Mr Numia Called out a value then we had to run to that value.After that we had to go back inside to continue our lesson.Miss Tuia gave us questions about What are Values?.So then we had to answer it and for our activity it was role plays.Mr Numia had to split us into 5 groups and try to act out a value and other groups have to guess what was our role play about.

Our role play was about appreciation but we were not allowed to say the word.We were the last group and when the other groups had finished their role play, they had to try and guess what was our one, it was hard for them to answer it.

I felt happy because I learned about values.

Kiwi Can - Reflection

Yeepy!Today Thursday the 22nd of September,Room 7 had their last session of Kiwi Can.Once we got there we did a quick round of GKQ and had a quick talk about our theme and topic from last week.These are the 3 topics that we talked about,Goal Setting,Problem Solving and Perseverance. Then we had a game of Multi Sport outside at the Glenbrae School courts. 

First we got splitted up into 2 groups, so 1 group was at the other side and the other group goes to the other side.Mr Numia kept on calling out numbers so we can run.After all our hard running both teams got 8-8 which was a tie.After that we had to sit down in a circle and talked about what we learned so far.

I learned that when you can't finish of your work, keep on trying before you ask the teacher for help.

I felt unhappy because we finished kiwi can until next term, but then I wanted to have more.

Sience Intensive - Magnet

Today we had science intensive in Room 10 with Mrs Moopanar.The learning that she taught us was how magnet works and how it attracts other metal magnets.Here are some questions that we gave Mrs Moopanar.The magnet is compatible,Metal,Sticks Together and magnetic Force.Here are the non items that the magnet cannot hold paper,plastic,brass,grass and carpets.There were heaps of other activities that we had done with the magnet.I learned so much about magnet and I hope that I do the same activity next time.

Zumba in the hall

Room 7 had Zumba in the hall.We had to find a partner and Miss Stone played a Music from one of Beyoncey's Song.Mrs Tofa said if we don't do a proper dance then we have to do 20 push ups.So then miss Stone played the Music and then Levi G,Taki,Lio and Miami had to do Push ups.After that a knew girl arrived but we kept on Dancing.At the end we all felt tired and then we had to sit down.

I felt tired because their was too much dancing.

Volleyball Session

Room 7 Students had their first session of volleyball.We had a coach named Toni and she came to Glenbrae School to teach us how to play volleyball.When we got there we had to gather around so we can start.

Our first skill was Dig - Dig and if you are right handed then you have to put your right hand over your left hand and then put your two thumbs on it.Next we learnt how to Set  which means that 2 of your hands go up and then you get a ball and try to make a circle around the ball.Then our last skill was how to Spike so you run starting with your left, then your right,land with both feet,jump and spike down or up.

Finally we played a game of volleyball.Toni numberd us of 1,2,3,4 and then team 1 vs team 3 and team 2 vs team 4.Group 3 and 4 won.

I felt great because I learnt skills that I never new before.

Current Event Quiz

Kakapo Group had been researching on Current Event's.On the Current Event Quiz it has given us 15 questions to answer.My favourite Quiz is: What is the name of the ONE News Political Editor that has won the supreme Journalism awards at the NZ China Council Media awards ? A music Video featuring kiwi dancer Paris Goebel and her team has been nominated for best video at MTV's Video Music Awards.Who's song is the music video for? Can You answer it Please??

1 Quiz.
A)Paul Henry
B)Corin Dann
C)Pippa Wetzell

2 Quiz.
A)Justin Bieber
B)Justin Timberlake
C)J Lo

If you get the answer right than you get a prize ????
Here is a Link where you want to do some:
Link:http://www.classroomsolutions.co.nz/uploads/1/9/5/1/19510927/wq21nz.pdf

Science Experiment - Sound

Hooray! Room 7 had a Science Experiment on Seeing Sound.We had to be in 3 groups to work it out.

Resources :

1. Jar
2. Balloons
3. Scissors
4. Sugar

Question - What did we do?

1. First we had to get a Jar then take of the lid.
2. Then we had to the balloon and then stretch it over the the Jar.
3. Next we had to get some sugar and put it over the balloon.
4. Finally we had to Hmmmmm so the sugar can move.

Question - What did you See?

My group saw the Sugar moving.But if you put too much sugar then it won´t move.

Science Project - Volcano

This Science experiment was Fun because I got to tip the Vineger and the Baking Soda In the bottle.

Hooray!Today on the 4th of July Kakapo and Pukeko reading group had a Science Project on Volcanoes.

Things we needed :

• Clay
• Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Dish washing Liquid
• Red Food Colouring 
• Piece of card
• Small jar

Step 1 : We had to get a piece of card, then get a bottle or jar and place it in the middle of the paper. Get the clay and place it around the Jar.

Some of our Boys went outside to put food colouring inside the Vinegar.Then Kakapo and Pukeko went outside.

Step 2 :Place the card with the bottle on the ground.Then one person had the vinegar,one person had the baking soda,one person had the dish washing liquid.

Step 3 :First we put the baking soda in the jar.Then the dish washing liquid.Next was Vinegar.

When we did it, the Volcano exploded slowly.When the volcano exploded we kept on tipping it out and re doing it all over again.

This Science Experiment was fun because I got to tip in the baking soda and vinegar in the bottle

Here is a Link to Our Science Experiment:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p_tboe6MJ4

Church

Yeepy!!! Today the 1st of July 2016, I had to get ready and go to church which means that someone is going to pray to our lovely God in Heaven.My family had to come to church because we feel sorry for the people who comes to church and those people who never comes to church God will never bless them.Our church starts at 6:00 pm.Let's start our day.

First we have to stand up and sing with a hymn.Then we have to sit back down and close our eyes because we are going to pray.Next we are going to sing a song and then sit back down so our Nana's,Mothers and Fathers can go on their knees and start praying on their own.The person who read out the hymn's has finished and that mean's that they have to come out from the front and sit down in a chair.After that then the priest comes out and prays for the last time.

I had fun at church Because I get to sing to the lord and ask him for help in school time.

Maths - Temperature

Yesterday we had to learn about temperature.Which was that we had to work in 3 groups and for my group I had Mata and Levi R.As we were working along we had to find what is the temperature in the North,East,South and West.Then on the next day we had finished our maths and we had to present it in front of the class which we called it Glenbrae School Weather Forecast 2016.

Here is a video:

Kiwi Can

Yeepy!Room 7 had 25 points in Kiwi Can.We worked so hard to get 25 which we also worked on Respect,Encouragement,Participation,Team Work and Positive Attitude.Today was one of our best day ever because we participated in our Energiser and Activity's.

At Kiwi Can we had a new Topic called "Accountability" it means like Doing the right thing all the time,being respectful and helpful,and being a role model to others.Then we had a game called "Buddy Buddy" For this activity you will need a partner so you can run around.Who ever is out they get to stand out of the game.One person has to Buddy Buddy left or right or under.But then one of the partner has to run around the circle.

Then we went back to kiwi Can Have a little talk and then play a Activity called Overtake.This game you will need 2 ball and teams surrounded around the circle.After that we had a game of GKQ with mean General Knowledge Quiz and we played.

After that we moved on to our points.I felt glad because we had 25 points.

Poetry Recital

In Room 7 I had to recite my poem in front of the class.When I had to stand up and recite my poem I was kind of shy.So the poem that I wrote was about Being Beautiful and it was about when you grow up and wanted to be beautiful.No matter if anyone say's you look ugly but just be yourself.

Auckland Town Centre

Hooray!On Monday the 13th of June 2016 Room 7 and some senior students had an opportunity to go on a trip to the Auckland Town Centre.When we got there we went inside the hall an sat down.Their was a school called Glenbrook,Glendon and St Therese.

Our class stayed back in the hall because their were Performer's who were ready to perform.The name of the performer's was Charlie,Izzie,Emma and this other lady.We were splitted up into groups half of them went to Charlie and some of them went to Izzie and Emma.For our session we had to do beats and make up a movement with a partner.

Then we had morning tea outside.After that we had to go to this room where their were Maori Students who were performing.Next we had our lunch and then we went to our last session.This session was about workshop and dance movement.One group had to stay and do a workshop and then we had to swap over to the other side where we had to do dance movement.

At the end we had to go back to the hall and get our bag so we can head back to school.I learnt so much from the workshop and other things that I was happy about.

Netball Session

Hooray!On Thursday 26th May 2016 Room 7 had an opportunity to play Netball.We had a coach named Anne she is from the Auckland Netball.

For our first warm up was Shadow follower which only let’s you defend the ball but not your face.Then we had an Activity called Intercepting.You will need 1 ball and 4 players to play this game.It is like this so 2 students pass the ball to each other and 1 of the students try’s to go across so they can get the ball.For our next activity it was called 4 corner attacking/defending.For this game you need 4 ball’s and 4 students and some defending and attacking.So when you call a number 1 to 4 then that person has to pass to the attacker and the defender has to try and intercept.

Finally our last game was Shooting.You need heaps of student to play this game.The team has to be splitted up and they have to number you.1 to 13.When they call out your number you have to run and get the ball and pass it to your team mate but you have to go under the pole to shoot.

I felt Happy because I had 2 shots in  the hoop.

Siren's

Netball

On Thursday 19th of May 2016 Room 7 had a opportunity to play Netball.The coaches name was Anne.The skills that she taught us was how to jump with two feet and bend your knees.Then the next skill that she taught us was piveting with one leg.

For our warm up we played High and low.For this game it includes nothing but you need a partner.Our coach Anne had to say high it means run to the middle and jump and then hi five.High is just the same as low.After that we a game called Rugby/Netball.This game includes one ball and bibs.Some students had to wear no bibs and wear bibs.We had to try and pass down to our team so we can get a point but we have to use our skills.When we want to get a ball we have to bounce it and score a point.

I felt tired because I was running and defending the other team.

Equation

For our maths we are solving a equation problem which is fraction so we worked out the answer and it was 7/14

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Science Experiment

Today we are going to do a science experiment on potatoes.We are going to see if the roots from the potato grow up to the lights or noting will grow or it's just normal potato.One of the potatoes will be in a dark box to see what's going to happen

Animal - Koala

My Digital Animation about singing

Pepeha

Tena Koutou

Ko (Maungarei) te Maunga            

Ko (Tamaki) te Awa                  

Ko (Waitemata) te Moana

Ko (Air New Zealand) Te waka         

Ko (Niua) te iwi                  

No (Aotearoa) ahau                  

Engari no (Tonga) oku tipuna        

Ko (Manase) toku pāpā        

Ko (Hina) toku māmā                  

Ko (Lea’aepeni) toku kuia

Ko (Voni lahi) toku  koroa                   

Ko (Seini) toku whaea         

Ko Angelica toku ingoa         

Tena koutou tena koutou tena koutou katoa