2016 Review

 

Since it is our last year for the year 8's we made a review to show case what we have been doing for the past few terms in 2016. As a class we had a very fun time collaborating a playing our activities as a class. This year we made new friends and met new people around the manaikalani schools. Having to leave this school made us very sad but having memories with us made us happy and joyful. We are going to see what is coming next for us in 2017.

Yr 8's Graduation

 On Wednesday night the year 8's had graduation. It was an exciting night and everybody looked stunning. Before we started we took a group photo altogether and then we headed into the dinning room for dinner also dessert.  After dinner we got our graduation certificates handed to us. Later on there was dancing on the dance floor. We did 8 dances which was Cha Cha and Rock and roll. We did 1 more for our families to see. Here is our slide show of the night.

Labyrinth

For literacy we got to do a fun learning about labyrinth. We have to watch a movie and talk about the different shots also the characters. Later after the whole learning we have to make a DLO about what our favorite parts were and what the movie were about also the introduction of there entrance. I had a lot of fun watching and learning about the movie.

Tahuna Torea Trip

For our trip to Tahuna Torea we got to have a little but of fun but our main learning behind it were that we got to see where the Godwit/Kuaka eat. The sites were so beautiful from the dry land. Walking for a hike was a great learning because we saw different flowers we haven't seen before. Having to play at the playground made us have fun and make new friends.

Multi Model Reading

 Today for reading we were doing Multi modal Reading. Multi modal Reading is what we basically done for the Pigeon learning but this one is about the Godwit/Kuaka. In the R group there were Paige, Jasmine, Zeba, Sylis, Juanita, Eric, Mia and Tai. What have been doing is a matrix where we have to make up questions of our own. The D-team worked very collaboratively as a group. Then we had to do reciprocal reading the book was facts about the Kuakas/Godwits. Today was good because we got to work together and share new learning

Straw Rocket Fair Test DLO

For tech we have been learning about rockets. We were so excited to see what we were going to do. At Tamaki College we had Mr Dunn as our teacher to teach us about rockets. It was so interesting learning about rockets. Our first task was to make a straw rocket and we couldn't figure out what is was until we have watched a video. We were so thankful to learn at Tamaki College. The whole class learnt a lot about rockets and were so interested to learn more.

Rocket collage

At tech we learnt a lot and had so much fun. I have made a collage about our learning. This collage is in story order which starts from the start. Having to make rockets also learn about them really made us be interested in rockets. Our teacher from Tamaki College talked to us about what a rocket is and how you can make one. Straight after the learning time we got to make a straw rocket which was really hard because to improve your rocket you would have to change the length or change the fin size. We were so happy and thankful for having to learn at Tamaki College.

How to make a rocket

This is a blog post where it tells you instruction to how to build a Straw Rocket. It will take 6 steps just to build a straw rocket. If you get to make one remember to change some stuff like the length of the straw or the shape and size of the fins. To make thes you would need 2 straws, scissors, sellotape and piece of paper with a template of fins. Have fun and it is really great to play with just remember to be careful.

Athletics Day

Today we had athletics day which was really exciting. The year 8 were split into three groups and I was in one of the groups. As a group we cheered each other on to complete the course or obstacle. We only got up to five obstacle which they are rob the nest, sponge relay, long jump, shot put and hool a hoop throw. We came first in each obstacle epset for shot put so we came second in shot put. We had an unbelievable time but it was very unfortunate that we didn't get to finish our other obstacle because of our bad weather. It was really good too see people cheering their team mates on and showing respect to one another.

Hockey

On Thursday we had hockey, after music. What we did was practicing pushing the ball and also trapping as well as hitting. Practicing is really good for us because we get to know how to controls the ball with the stick and how to focus on the ball by not bumping into someone. After that we done pouncing the balls on the stick and count ho many we done and beat the record of your last one. Once we done that we played a game it was when you have to take someones ball out of the square and then you do that over again if there are 4 or 5 people still in then there then we call "SHARK!" shark is when someone is out and then they come back in to the square and get someone out until there is 1 player and thats the winner!!!!!!!

We would like to thank Carly for teaching us new skills.

E Group Opinion

For the past few weeks we were learning about pigeons. We learned a lot like how they risked there lives to send messages in WW1 & 2. This DLO have to be about our group opinion. This DLO was the last DLO for our topic. We have to write our own opinions about if you think pigeons are special or pests. I think pigeons were a big help back in WW1 & 2 on the other hand there mess destoys building because acidic in there guano.

Hockey

Today after music we had our kiwi sport called Hockey. Today was our first session and it was exciting. To start off the session we got to practice come skills. The first skill that was up was using traffic lights. We learnt how to use the hockey stick and to move the ball side to side, front and back, super fast and much more. We got to have 2 well skilled coaches and we enjoyed the session.

Reading skill game

In this reading game i have to use my reading skills and one of the skills were visualising. The game is called visualising. You have to start of reading the story then pictures would show up so you could visualise what the story was telling you. It got me busy in reading but it really helped me visualise the story. It was really clear to visualise also the game helped me a lot with my reading skills. 

Reading skill game

For reading i got to play a reading game to help my reading skills. The skills that were used in this game were making connections. This game was called making connection. You have to read the story and choose the right connection. I was really learning a lot from this game and making the connection to the story got me really motivated to get it all correct.

Reading skill games

For reading we have to play 3 reading games and blog about it and this is one of my reading games. The skill used in this learning is to read the text properly to get the right answer. We got up 10 18 questions without getting them wrong. It was really nice to see myself getting the answers correct.

Jean Batten - Ana & Cecillia

So today for inquiry we are learning about Jean Batten. This one was about Jean Batten and what she did in her life. It was an amazing time learning about her and what she has done in New Zealand. Jean Batten is an amazing and talented women. Jean Batten was the first women to fly from England to New Zealand. 

5 minute of...

The Lost Three Girls

It was a beautiful day and a group of friends were getting ready for a night of their lives. The group of friends were Victoria, Cecillia and Ana. They were so excited to go camping. They got all their gears ready and packed for the most exciting night of the evening. Victoria, Cecillia and Ana were looking for some sticks and rocks for their nice burning flames. Once they collected their sticks and rocks they made a huge flaming fire to cook their delicious s'mores. The group of friends were tired as a slow koala climbing a tree up very high, so they rested until morning light.

Next day…..

The girls woke up and saw that there was a huge fire going on in the big trees. They couldn’t believe their eyes, so they panicked in fear. The group were frozen like a statue, their hearts were racing like a racing car and their hands were shaking wild.

Victoria yelled “Help! Help!”

Cecillia and Ana didn’t have their phones or anything on them. The friends were in quick fear. They couldn’t think of any plan, so they were in big disaster. Victoria was stuck on the other side with the girls towards the forest, Suddenly Victoria herd the bushed rattle very loudly.

“Cecillia, Ana!!!!”  murmured Victoria.

A few hours later...

Victoria panicked until she see’s a helicopter seeking for help. But as soon as they could reach out for her to bring her to safety, Victoria was mysteriously shoved by a creature and fell in the huge waves.

“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!” Victoria screamed as loud as a lion’s growl. When she then saw Ana and Cecillia were trapped in the forest until suddenly trees falling bit by bit, no one could see or hear them until Ana had an idea to grab sticks and chuck it at the helicopter.

For writing we were writing a recount but it was a very interesting way. I was working with Victoria and Cecillia. To start our writing we had to make a plan but it have t be past tense. When we started our writing we have to sit back to back and we also weren't allowed to talk or look at each other's screens. Our writing We were only allowed to write a sentence each like for example: I would write a sentence then Victoria would write another until it gets to Cecillia. Then you keep it going.

Film Festival

Today we went to the film festival to watch each of the manaiakalani school video's. Each school has to come with video so that could represent there school. Watching the video's made it really interesting because each school came up with different ideas. The best video I really liked were the Tamaki College video called dance through the ages. 

Paper Plane

For our maths the whole class were put into groups. In my group there was Mere, Afu, Silivia, Thomas, Sylis and Harry. We have picked Thomas's plane because it flew the furthurest and we also picked Thomas to fly the plane. Our group won the finals because our plane flew the furthurest. It was really compet

itive with the other groups.Our three measurement were 11.20, 14.00 and 14.01. If you can see the furthurest was 14.01. We were very proud of our results and our good collaboration. 

Recount Quiz

For this quiz my total was 50% correct so that means I would need a lot more work about recount. The question were given to us to answer and I got 50%. I was doing my best to give the right answers.

Paper Planes

For our inquiry we were put into groups. Our topic were flights. Our challenge a bit difficult because the teacher wasn't allowed. As a group we worked collaboratively to finish our work. Our task was to make a paper plane that flew it's distance. We had a trial to test our paper planes, also we made different kinds of paper planes. We were using our searching skills to find sites about how to make paper planes. 

Jean Batten

For inquiry we have to research Jean Batten and make a timeline about her life and achievements.  My partner Cecillia and I worked collaboratively and finished. We learned so much about Jean Batten. We notice that there is a school named after her in Mangere,Auckland. What we liked about her was that people can be inspired from what she has done in her life. 

Smart Searching Challenge

For inquiry we were given a DLO to finish off. I was working with Victoria to finish it off.  For our DLO we were given a site to pick a letter for topic. Victoria and I was given the letter K, and so we picked the topic knight. Later after that we have to think about 3 question, so later we can research for the right answers. Our questions have to include the 5W's. Our questions we came up with were: Could anyone be a knight?, Were there any girl knight? and Did every knight have there own castle?. After we finished we learnt lots about knights and cyber smart.

Hydration Vs Dehydration

In class we were talking about hydration and dehydration. On our DLO we have to answer the questions that were given to us. One of our questions were What is hydration?. Hydration is when you have enough water in your body to keep you hydrated so you won't be dehydration. We should drink water to keep us hydrated and to make our body work properly. Hydration is really important because if you don't drink water you would get dizzy, headache and even feel sleepy.

Collaboration Challenge

 L.I: was to follow instruction and making sure we had to read for the meaning and understanding.
For reading we were given a collaboration challenge, Mrs Anderson wasn't allowed to speak to us about what we have to do. Instead of Mrs Anderson talking to us we read the slide's to see what we have to do. One of the task was to read a story and retell it by only writing 25 words. Our second task was to fill in the blank to complete the story. Once we finish all our task we marked it. It went very well.

P.E

For this DLO I have picked out a picture of myself trying out the long jump and got a picture of a professional athlete doing the long jump. In comparison we have the the same position in landing. We both landed in a motorcycle landing which really helps you balance on your foot.

Maths Competition

Today for maths we went on quizezz which is a maths site. The whole class went on the site and we were competitive. We were so competitive to be at least be first, second or third. This really helped us with our maths. We had a lot of fun to start with but then went competitive between 2 people. The equations were really easy but went harder and harder. We had to work in partner and I was with Victoria. We at least got over 14th place.

Stig Wemyss

On Friday afternoon we were invited to see Stig Wemyss in the Panmure library. Stig Wemyss is a voice artist. He used his voice to read Andy Griffin's books. There is a borrow box in the Panmure library. There is an app called borrow box that allows digital and audio book borrowing.  Stig Wymess used his humor to hook us in. He was giving out prizes to who ever was going in the front and do an activity. The prizes were a dvd with a CD in it which was Stig Wymess reading Andy Griffan's books.

Word Clines Challenge

For reading we had to finish at least two can do's.  The word Cline challenge is to find 5 words to increase your words from when you use when you are little in words that interesting. This could help you with words that are used for writing like Estatic.

Netball Inter-School

Yesterday morning, we had the inter-school netball tournament against the Manaiakalani cluster. We had 5 games to compete in the inter-school netball. It was really hot so we got tired every time we got to play. We have done a lot of running. 3 college students came from Otahuhu college really helped us to improve in our netball skills.

Cross Country

On Wednesday We had cross country. It wasn't a good weather but everybody had fun. Many people in the seniors got 2 thunder stick each. Most people had there celebration for coming 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Everybody had a great day at cross country. This was a great run for people to get fit.

Basketball

On Wednesday we went to Tamaki recreation hall to play our basketball tournament games. Our school opponents were Pt England. We had the greatest time together as a team. We won 14 - 06 against Pt England. We showed sportsmanship to each other and respect to our school opponents. 

Tongan Language Week

Today Victoria and I helped Ma'ata make a Show Me that can help her friends learn to count to ten in Tongan. We all worked collaboratively to create her DLO.

Read Theory

For reading we always start with reading on a site called readtheory.org. We read for 20 minutes just to warm us up also to increase in our reading. The site gives us a text to read and we have to understand the text before we answer. I always have to think about what the question is asking me to do.  When I answer my question I will always look back at the text just to make sure I have the right answer. Reading on this site really helps me increase in my reading. 

Ripper Rugby Inter-school

For ripper rugby inter-school we played 6 games and went against 5 schools. We got some help from  Our first game, we had a draw against Bailey Road which was 3 - 3. Our next game was against Pt England and our score was 2-7 which was hard luck for our team. Later that minute we went for our third game and our opponents were Tamaki Primary it was a pretty hard game but we ended up winning by one point, our score was 2-3. Next was our fourth game was against Sylvia Park it was the hardest game we went through but unluckily we lost by 2 point and our score were 3-5. Our last game was against Glen Brae and unluckily we lost by 3 scores. We just found out we a final game which was against Sylvia Park again and we had won 5-3. We would like to say thank you to the helpers from Otahuhu college for teaching us skills for ripper rugby. Also thank you to Mr Ogalvie for supervising us. It was a good game and we learnt a lot of new skills also we collaborated and cheered the other teams on. 

Training and Personal Trainer (Ana&June)

For inquiry we have been working on our strength, agility and endurance.  One of our DLO was the personal trainer. This DLO includes what you need to consider. You would need to train in a opened area and this is agility. The equipment you would need is cones and a stop watch. Training would be atleast for 1 hour. The next activity was based on training. We had to find images of sport that matches to agility, strength and endurance. Our defnition of physical activities is that it means movement of the body that uses energy.

Platform Game - Digitech

Today for Digital Tech we made a game using scratch. We learnt a lot about the design and the controls. My game includes 5 levels, it starts easy then hard. I made this game by myself even the sprites. This was a hard task to do but I got to the end. It was pretty difficult to understand the scripts but I can understand it now. The controls to play the game is the right key and the spacebar. Remember don't touch the blue blocks or you would DIE!

Current Event - Olympic Spirit

For current events we have seen two athlete's help each other up when they have fell over but unfortunately one of them have crushed their ligaments in her knee. The two athlete's were Abbey D'agostino and Nikki Hamblin. They have showed great sportsman ship between each other. They have also showed us how to be a great role model. This was a excellent example and they have been a great role models for sportsman ship. The author wanted us to learn from watching these Olympic athlete have helped each other makes us learn to have a fair play and good comes with doing the right thing. 

Ancient and Modern Olympics

For inquiry I have been learning to compare and contrast the Ancient and Modern Olympics. For our fist task we have to write down our prior knowledge about the Ancient and Modern Olympics. For the Ancient Olympics I knew that Olympians ate a lot of protein. For Modern Athletes I knew that they have a nigger range of sports. We have to attributes Olympic images for our task two Modern Olympic pictures and two Ancient Olympic pictures. We have been taking notes for the Ancient Olympics also the Modern Olympics. One of our last task was to make a Venn-Diagram for information about Ancient and Modern Olympics also what are there similarities. The last DLO we have to make a list of Olympics words from A - Z. 

Warriors

Today we met some special visitors that we would remember. The visitors were Ryan Hoffman and John Palavi. These two people play for the Warrior and which was really exciting. Once we saw them at assembly we were taken away. They have came to our school to talk to us about stuff and we have learnt a lot. As a whole we played different games. The first game was team trivia. There was Ryan Hoffman's team and John Palavi's team. If we got the answer the person who got the answer correctly got a spot prize. The spot prizes were warrior drink bottles and warrior carrier bags. Both teams have to yell out a chant. Ryan Hoffman's chant were Hoffy also John Palavi's team chant was J.P. Everybody yell out and nearly hurt the peoples ears. It was really good to see people having fun. Later on we got to talk about sleeping. We found out that the warriors sleep at 7.00. After that we played hydration which kind of like a trivia. I got to get a signature on my warriors teacher. We would like to say thank you to the DTR person named Alice for getting Ryan Hoffman and John Palavi  to come to our school.

Provocation

L.I: TO consider both points of view / Opinion / Perspectives when forming an opinion. 

To make our informed opinion we have to consider both side of the perspectives into forming a opinion. The question we have to answer was Should host countries have to spend so much money on building Olympic venues? I say no because once they build the venue for the Olympic games what would they use it for when the Olympic are over. My partner said yes because, It showcases the countries, it increases tourism and it bring money / Jobs opportunities to the who wants a job. We have picked a picture of a before and after pictures of the Beijing Olympic venue. 

Run, Jump And Throw

Today for Kiwi Kids sport we have run, jump and throw. It was our second week of run, jump and throw. We played a little game of octopus just for a warm up. we learnt about long distance sprinting. There are 5 basic skills for running. You start of with looking ahead, light feet, stand straight and tall, using your, swing your arms cheek to cheek, bent elbows, keep your body still and run straight. For high knees it mostly needs leg movement. The difference between hurdle relays and long distant relays is that hurdle relays says on your marks - set - go, and long distant relays says on your mark - then bang!.  The position for long distant is that you stand one metre behind the start line for the beginning, then you use the opposite arm to your leg that you are starting with, and look straight.