Week 2 Reflection!

This week has been very cool because we had a new teacher running our learning sessions. It was fun and engaging to learn with such an interesting new teacher.

I enjoyed all of our learning sessions with our new teacher.

This week, I have succeeded in my math work because I learnt about a new kind of graph called a "Bar And Whisker Graph" and now I can help others.

I found my Mahi Tahi challenge confusing because we had to make a self-standing balloon tower with only 1 roll of tape and a pack of balloons. It was hard because our tower kept falling over and it was a mess.

I learnt all about a bar and whisker graph.

Next week, I am looking forward to finishing our class book, "Rangatira" because we are so close to the ending.

This week, I have shown the value of Aroha (Love) by being kind and helping others whenever they need it.

The Amazing Arts!

In class, we have been studying and researching about some of the different categories of art. When you hear the word "art" you probably think of a painting. Well, this week I have learnt that art is much more than a simple picture. There are many forms of art and this slideshow explains them...

This task was fun because I enjoyed learning about the different types of "art".

Week 1 Reflection!

Week 1 Reflection!

This week, I enjoyed settling in to school and seeing my friends after a long break.

I think I have succeeded in finishing my work to the best of my abilities. I have completed my contract and I am satisfied with my results.

I found my recount writing challenging because I didn't really do much so it was hard to make a long story with not a lot of things to write about

I learnt that The name for the carved figure on top of a Marae is called "Tekoteko". We learnt this during our Mahi Tahi session.

Next week, I am looking forward to the reading comprehension that we are doing on our freshly started book "Rangatira".

This week, I have shown the value of Pono (Truth) by always being honest in whatever I do and wherever I go.

Multi-Media Madness!

Multi Media Madness!

In class we have been learning about the different types of media during our "Cyber Smart" Learning session.

Media is all about the different ways that we can portray information.

We had to fill out a slideshow all about "What is Media":

I liked this task because it was cool learning about all of the different media formats that we use everyday!

Lazy Days At Lake Ngatu

Lazy Days At Lake Ngatu

During the holidays I did very little.

My most prominent memory being the time I spent with Ryan. On the 5th of October I ventured to Ryan's house. The decision to stay overnight wasn't the initial plan but after bargaining with my dad, he let me stay.

Soon after I arrived we set off on our adventure to Lake Ngatu. We splashed and crashed in the crystal clear water and had a blast. The contest was on to see who was brave enough to completely submerge them self. That title fell upon Ryan’s little brother, Liam.

When we had had enough, we dried ourselves, hopped in the car and off we went. We eagerly waited for our mid-journey pit stop, THE ICE CREAM SHOP!!! I quickly lapped up my double scoop of chocolate, creamy goodness as Ryan struggled to keep his caramel fudge off of his face. After we had finished our treats, we set off on the final leg of our journey,-home. 

When we arrived home I instantly got out of my damp clothes into some fresh ones. Me and Ryan met up in the living room and made the executive decision to play some video games. This decision was a long lasting one. We played video games until we were kicked off by the arrival of Ryan’s grandfather. We waited patiently for dinner to be ready and with a loud yell by Ryan’s mother, the feast was acclaimed. We had crispy sausages and creamy, cloud like mashed potatoes. After finishing our food we collapsed into our chairs, our bellies full. We both got straight on our devices and started watching our favourite Content Creators.

As time passed, Ryan’s grandfather left, his brother went to bed, and we were the last men standing. We settled into the air-beds that were set up in the lounge and turned on the TV. Instantly we turned to each other with excitement in our eyes. “Peppa Pig” we said in unison. With the press of a few buttons, Peppa Pig was displayed on the large screen in front of us. We sat there, watching Peppa Pig until midnight. 

The next morning, I was collected by my dad at the break of dawn. The journey home was short and sweet. At last, we had arrived.

I was happy to be home but also sad to have left Ryan’s house. My cat greeted me with a loud “Meowwwwww”.

I unpacked my bags and hopped straight on the ps4 to play with the boys. 

The rest of my holidays were pretty much the same as my last paragraph. Lots of gaming and relaxing with my family.

All and all I had a great holiday!