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.