Day 6 - Activity 1

Today I have carried on with my daily holiday challenge and have gotten up to day 6. I have now had my first night in Chile and have walked out of the hotel to go to a restaurant for breakfast. In Chile, their commonly eaten breakfast meals are, baked avocados, eggs and sausages and rauman. These types of foods are very different to what we have in New Zealand. In New Zealand, our typical normal foods are porridge, Milo and toast, and baked beans and toast. They are actually similar with  what we eat in New Zealand, for instance, we also eat eggs and sausages and avocados. I wouldn't regularly eat these foods for my breakfast every but would on some days.

Summer Holiday Learning Journey - Day 5

Today I have looked at a table of phrases and greetings. I have then explained my feelings by writing a poem.

Landing In Chile

I stood there frightened to ask the whereabouts of my destination

Everyone looked so grumpy and silent

As I walked closer I could feel in my guts, the hesitation

What would I say, Not a word I knew

This is the worst situation

No one ever would want to be in my shoes

Then something hit me, a hint or a clue

My face went straight to yellow from blue

Day 4 - Activity 2

I have read a description to three books(Catching fire, Matilda and Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Ugly Truth) and would have recommend one for curious kiwi. Catching Fire, written by Suzanne Collins. This book is really in a position where you would want to know what happens next. There is shocking parts of the story by the read of the description.

Day 4 of Summer Holiday Learning Journey

I am now aboard the plane with curious kiwi and ready to leave for Chile... But curious kiwi has forgot his book so that he can read on the flight. Think about the the books you have read in the past, which ones were you favourite? I remember a few years ago, when I used to read the Geronimo Stilton books written by Elisabetta Dami. I would recommenced this for 8-10 years old. This series is very interesting because of the mystery and there is always something new on every page. It is about a mice named Geronimo Stilton and how he goes on amazing adventures with different people!

Day 3 - Bonus Activity

I made this word cloud that has my packing list on it. It shows all the things that I have listed for my visit to Chile.

Day 3 - Activity 2

Summer Holiday Learning Journey Day 3 - Activity 1

Day 2 - Activity 2!

The next part of the day 2's activity is... If I was given a million dollars and had to start my own airline in New Zealand what would I call it, and what will be my logo. So I have decided on my name and logo so I can start my fake business. The name of my airline is called,"Pacific Airways." I choose this because it represents my culture being a pacific islander and my airlines go to any country in the pacific ocean!

Day 2! Activity 1

It is now day 2 of my learning journey! Today's task was to watch the Air New Zealand's men in black safety video.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji65WI5QLZI) The first activity was to list three things you need to do to stay safe on a airplane: 1. Listen and Obey your flight attendants and crew aboard the flight so that you are aware and updated. 2. When the seat belt sign comes up, make sure you are buckled up properly. Not to tight, and not to loose. 3. When a bag type object drops in front of your face, pull the strap right around the back of your head with the mouth piece going over your mouth and nose. After that pull the two shorter strings on the sides of the mouth piece and you can now breathe. This safety video taught me a lot about being safe on an airplane.

Summer Holiday Learning Journey - Day 1!

Today was the first day of the summer learning journey project. The summer learning journey is a holiday challenge that will take us around the world to learn new and interesting things! There were six main countries across the 6 different continents. The country I wanted to visit and focus on was Chile. Did you know that Chile is the longest country in world, reaching 2,647 miles long!(4,259 km) Also, until 2005, married couples were not allowed to have an divorce. Chile has had the lowest divorce rate globally. In 2006 January, Michelle Bachelet became first ever woman president for Chile!

Blog Commenting

Today Mrs Anderson showed us a poster from Manaiakalani showing how to write quality blog comments. There were three features we needed. Positive, you say things that are positive and the good things they done. Helpful, something they could work on next time. Thoughtful, does it remind you of any memories, can you connect to it. 

2016 Student Leader Nominations

On Monday, there were chosen nominees for student leaders in 2016. I was lucky enough to be chosen as a nominee for head boy next year. I took this opportunity proudly. The student leaders were then set to write a paragraph, reasoning why they should become a leader.

Sebastian

Head boy for 2016 is a really big opportunity for me. It is a chance for me to make a change in my life and make a huge step. I would like to have the chance to prove to students, teachers and others what a great leader I could become. Becoming the head boy for Panmure Bridge School, is one of the goals I have set this year and hope to accomplish it. I will try to take my learning seriously and have make more risks with it. I consider myself to not be an as confident person but being a leader for the school will motivate me more to be a confident speaker to a larger audience.  I have participated effectively in this year's activities and events. There have been much events happening this year that I have been taking part and participating mostly in. It would be a privilege and honour to be the head boy for panmure bridge school in 2016.

Google Geek Unit Quiz

Today I did my first unit on google geek. The Unit is a list of questions that you have to read out of the text above. I got 5 out of 5 because I have read all of the text and have learnt a lot of things about Googles new features.

Maths 'Quick Writes' Writing in Maths

What is Problem Solving?

Does it only happen in maths?

What is problem solving? Do you know? This is a simple question that nearly every year 7 and 8 can answer this. It’s simply when you are trying to figure out an answer to whatever problem you are solving. For example, when you are given an equation to solve, you usually find the numbers you are working with then you use the best strategy to answer your question. Then when you have your answer and it’s correct, you have just done problem solving.

When problem solving you are working out an solution to your problem and at the same time you are developing your maths knowledge and skills. There won’t usually be a answer or hint there for you, that's why problem solving is one of the most important parts and aspects of doing mathematics.

Not only in maths problem solving can be used, but also in our daily lives. Like when you need to figure how much time there is until you need to do something else. As Well as detectives and when they try to solve the mystery crime or find a solution to who had done it. There is many other problem solving in our lives.

Today for our Maths Quick Writes, room 5 all looked at one question. What is problem solving? Does it only happen in math? Our task was to answer these questions and write and explain about these two questions. We were learning to understand more about maths language because we weren't very good with it.We used the the Rm 5 and 6 rubric and a critical friend to help us with our paragraphs.

New Zealand Flag Voting Results - Panmure Bridge School

Today was the results of the Panmure Bridge School NZ flag vote. We were a bit interrupted by the fire alarm but we got to hear the results. So as you can see, the first flag(Black and blue fern) was voted for by 60 people. That is 25% of the of the votes. Then the next one was the Red Peak, which was voted by 25 people. This was 11% of the peoples vote. Now the Koru flag had only 4% of votes, and the flag with the most votes was the Blue and White fern which had 38% of the votes.(87 voted)

Oral Language - Changing the NZ Flag

For our oral language activity, we had to talk about choosing a new flag for New Zealand out of five chosen flags.We then had to pick one that we would vote for. We used 4.3.2.1 so that we can explain why we had picked this flag and why it should be flown and New Zealand's new flag. The 4 minutes was for us to read thought the flag descriptions and the other three we had to talk to others about our choice. My choice as you can see in the picture is the silver fern(red, white and blue) because it looks very like a New Zealand flag and shows the cultures all in one. It also shows a bit of our past and history like how we fought in WWI and how the NZ soldiers spilled there blood for us.(which is the red part) It still has the southern cross and the blue part being the water surrounding Aotearoa.

Term 4 Letter

L.I: To reflect on personal goals set in term 1.

Dear Term one Sebastian,

By the time you read this and the end of term four, you will have improved on your maths and become able to solve bigger number equations more efficient. By doing that you’ll have to practice more maths tables during spare time at home and challenging yourself to higher standards. You will now moved up levels in your writing and now know all the parts of a piece of writing. Have you read lots at both home and school so that you can use new and interesting words in your writing? Have you also learnt how to recheck and full edit work? You will have been great throughout the year and have been awarded for your fantastic work. You’ll have to work hard and concentrate on your learning without any distractions in your way and will have succeeded in all school work.

From Term Four Sebastian.

Dear Term 1 Sebastian

You have really achieved a lot this year! Your levels in all writing, reading and maths have raised since last year. You have learnt more and efficient strategies in maths. You know what a algorithm is and how to to use them. In writing, you know many things in writing, like how to write a really good recount and how to fully edit your writing by using DRAFT. You have worked hard this year and have mostly concentrated on your learning. You are happy and are ready for the new year!

From Term 4 Sebastian

Working With My Critical Friend

In writing with room 6, we've been working with a critical friend. My critical friend today was Anthony. To me, my critical friend helps me look at my writing and helps me work on what I need work on. We use the rubric to help us out if we're stuck. My critical friend also helps us edits our work and uses comments to reach to us. They add feedback and feed forward when they edit. I get a lot fixed when I work with my critical friend.

Simple Machines

My group and I learnt about 5 simple machines which are Screw, Wheel and Axle, Wedge, Incined plane and Lever. Some of the activitys included using 25 words and some making a DLO. We also had to learn about a man called Genghis Khan and write a conversation about his rule on Ifaketext.

Basketball Rule - Blocking

At basketball we were given homework from coach Mark, to find one rule in basketball and talk about it and how it is done.

Tamaki College Science

Today after wood work, we had a lesson with Mr Malhotra about simple machines.(Term 4 Topic) We learnt about the physical, material and living world. We also learnt about test ideas and special equipment and things you find in a science laboratory. Mr Malhotra talked to us about collecting information and new discoveries and ideas.

Decimals Place Value

Today I learnt about decimals and how to write them in words and the place value of them.

John F. Kennedy - CARE Awards

This is my presentation about John F. Kennedy and his early life, This was a respected leader from my CARE awards(Confidence, Attitude, Respect & Excellence and Innovation.

Aretha Franklin's Song - Respect.

I researched the song, Respect by Aretha Franklin. This song was originally released by American artist, Otis Redding. It was a hit in 1967 and soon had a similar version by Aretha Franklin. 'Respect' by Aretha became one of the best songs in R&B era, earning her two Grammy Awards in 1968. Aretha version became a hit for years going on to being in the Rolling Stones' 'The Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.

Lyrics:

(oo) What you want
(oo) Baby, I got
(oo) What you need
(oo) Do you know I got it?
(oo) All I'm askin'
(oo) Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit)
Hey baby (just a little bit) when you get home
(just a little bit) mister (just a little bit)

I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gonna do you wrong (oo) 'cause I don't wanna (oo)
All I'm askin' (oo)
Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit)
Baby (just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit)
Yeah (just a little bit)

I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my propers
When you get home (just a, just a, just a, just a)
Yeah baby (just a, just a, just a, just a)
When you get home (just a little bit)
Yeah (just a little bit)

[instrumental break]

Ooo, your kisses (oo)
Sweeter than honey (oo)
And guess what? (oo)
So is my money (oo)
All I want you to do (oo) for me
Is give it to me when you get home (re, re, re ,re)
Yeah baby (re, re, re ,re)
Whip it to me (respect, just a little bit)
When you get home, now (just a little bit)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB

Oh (sock it to me, sock it to me,
sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect (sock it to me, sock it to me,
sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe (just a little bit)
A little respect (just a little bit)
I get tired (just a little bit)
Keep on tryin' (just a little bit)
You're runnin' out of foolin' (just a little bit)
And I ain't lyin' (just a little bit)
(re, re, re, re) 'spect
When you come home (re, re, re ,re)
Or you might walk in (respect, just a little bit)
And find out I'm gone (just a little bit)
I got to have (just a little bit)
A little respect (just a little bit)

Maths Revision Challenges

For the maths revision challenges I played this game called Tables Conga. To play the game, you pick a times table you are going to work on then you move your character too find the multiple of the times table you picked.

Year 7 Technology - Woodwork

At Tech we continued on with our wood designs. There were many people making different things. I was making a jeep, it had to have a window in the front, front hood, seats and spare tire on the back of the vehicle. It takes a very little mistake to ruin the whole thing but in some way it could be fixed. So we had to be careful when doing measurements. It was fun going to woodwork and look forward to going back next week.

Homework - The Five W's

This week our homework was about the five W's and how we can look for these in questions and think of what it is asking us to do.

Basketball

Today we had basketball with Coach Mark and Millie. We started off with some warm ups. We did sprinting drills and exercises. One of the exercises was through the legs. We doing this we have to cup the ball in our hands so that we have more grip.We learnt how to dribble without looking at the ball with our heads up looking where we are going. Then we did relays, we had to dribble the ball with both hands which is called a crossover. It was fun at basket ball and everybody participated.

Music

Today at music we learnt how to play different types of xylophones and played songs. We learnt the keys and how to read which one. We played, "When the saints go marching in." Everyone got involved and learnt the song pretty quickly. It sounded beautiful when it came to the last play through.

Transum Multiplication Challenge Term 4 Day 1

It was the first day of the 5 day multiplication practice. I played a game called Fast Factors. The point of the game is to find the number that has 7 times its number.

Multiplication Understanding - 7x

In maths we all worked on out 7 times tables. In the Google Drawing we found out different ways to practice out 7 times tables.

Careers - Doctors

Today for careers, we learnt about doctors and the skill you need to have to become a doctor. We used Popplet to create this presentation and thought of all the jobs that could relate to being a doctor.

Music: Ukulele

For music we did not have Mrs Eeles sadly but the ukulele players from our class gave us a lesson with ukuleles. We played some songs and learnt some new chords. Everybody was playing and enjoyed it.

New Zealand International ShakeOut

Today we did our first International ShakeOut Drill. This is a drill for when a earthquake could happen and we will be prepared and ready.

Buddy Story Swap

It all started yesterday when the kids from school were talking about the abandoned house on the hill and how it's haunted. I didn't know weather to believe them or not, so I went to see for myself. I decided to have a look inside. I slowly crept through the front door. I had feeling something was behind me so I turned around. The door came swing shut just missing my face. Dust flew everywhere which ended me up coughing in disgust. I was really scared of what could happen next, so I tried to look for light or a switch but there was no power. It got colder as took each step. Finding an exit wasn’t as easy as I thought because of all the darkness. I tried to find a way to the the exit but then I saw two red dots staring at me, I went to see what is was. As I got closer, it seemed to get bigger. The hairs on my arms and neck stood up...All of a sudden the red dots went away and the door opened. I ran out thinking of never going back.

Today we learnt a new task that helps us to write good recounts. The task was that each person in the pair take turns writing something that is continuing that last person sentence. We were given a picture that we had to write a recount about in 15 minutes.

Times Table Grid Challenge

Today for maths we played a new game that involved using our times table and measurements. To play the game, we had two dice that we each had to roll. the two number that come up, we then have to put them into a box the same size as the two numbers. For example, if I rolled a 2 and a 3 then I'd have to make a box that is 2 by length and 3 by width, or it could be the other way around. This game was very challenge though we had to fill our whole side to then win the game. It is good with practicing times tables and you could also skip count in the box to check if the box is the right size.

Problem Solving Revision

Today for maths we started on a revision challenge. We started on problem solving. We had to use our subtraction and addition to work the equation.

Trip to Pak'nSave

Run, Jump, Throw

Today at run jump throw with Andy, we learnt new skills in shot put and discus. In shot put we learnt the stance, where to put the shot put and how to throw it. One of the phrases we used was, dirty fingers, dirty neck and clean palms. This means we have to keep the shot put in our fingers, not the palm, keep it on our neck just under the ear. Another one was for our standing position. Chin, knee, toe in a row. With this one we had to turn our body's facing backwards, lifting our front foot heel our leaving our toes still on the ground. When we are facing backwards, our chin should be in line with our knee and toe. The last phrase or method was low to high watch it fly. So when we are facing backwards with the shot put still in our fingers touching our neck, then we bend even lower and as you turn to fact the front we are rising our body's so that when we push off it puts even more power into the throw. Also in discus, we learnt the gripping of the disc, how we release the disc and how to throw it. The first step is to grip the disc. You use your third knuckle to hold it so that it's in a shelf formation so when you face it upside down it will fall out. The standing position is sort of the same as the shot put stance, chin knee toe in a row but the twist is that before we do this we swing our arms front so that it is in the middle of our two hands then turn back and as we come to swing it out we flick it in a fast motion which gives more power to the throw. If was fun learning these new techniques with Andy the instructor. Maybe some thing I could work on in shot put is remembering to keep the shot put to my shoulder and keeping my elbow high.

Tongan Language Week

For Tongan Language Week, we researched about Tonga and its people, food and arts. We put all of that information into this presentation.

Speech - Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards should be allowed at school

Greetings everyone.

Bikes, scooters and skateboards is what I’m here to talk to you about and why they should be allowed at all schools. How would you feel if you could not bring your bike or scooter to school because it wasn’t allowed at school. I believe that children should have the right to come to school on their bike, scooter or skateboard

Kids should be allowed to enjoy their childhood. Think, who would sit in a car and just wait, when you can just have fun instead. Plus going on a bike saves a lot more money than spending it on petrol for your car. The money that you spend to pay for gas could go to buying food or doing something good to help the community.

Did you know that if you rode a bike instead of using your car you could be saving more than a thousand dollars in a year!Riding a bike can give you a lot of exercise. This is another reason for you to ride your bike to school. More kids are sitting in front of a screen instead of getting outside and getting active.

A solution to this problem is for schools to make bike racks so that kids can come to school on their bike, scooter or skateboard and lock it to the rack ready for home time. Also there could be a program that will teach those who don’t know how to ride a bike so that every student can be coming to school on a bike, scooter or skateboard.

I think that kids should be allowed to bring their bike, scooter or skateboard to school. Remember it saves money, keeps the world healthy and gives you more exercise.

Dehydration

This is my presentation talking about dehydration and some facts. I have written a 25 word blurb explaining why water is vital to us.

Vincent Van Gogh Presentation

This is my presentation about Vincent Van Gogh and his life. I made this on Prezi. In it. It tells his story of how his paintings were made and his backgound.

Vincent Van Gogh Painting

This week we were studying about Vincent Van Gogh and his paintings and life. In our paintings we painted, we learnt new techniques and ways of painting a picture.

Panmure Bridge School Cross Country

Today we went down to Dunkirk Park to participate in the school cross country. Everyone enjoyed it and had fun.The first race was the year 1 kids. Even though they were new, they ran like they had never before. A few races ahead and was finally my age group.(year 7) We started on two feet, then stood on our mark as the instructor said. All I could wait for was the loud starter to go off... Bang! The race was on, I ran and ran I kept going non stop. When I finally reached the home stretch and sprinted to the finish. It was a great activity and I really enjoyed it. I hope to do it next year.

Run, Jump, Throw

Today at run, jump, throw, room 5 learnt new skills with Andy. We learnt skills in long and high jump. In long e learnt how to do a proper jump with two feet and how to land. We also learnt how to swing our arms when jumping. In high jump, went learnt the jumping techniques and our run up to the bar. It was really fun with Andy everybody learnt something new.

How to Survive a Cow Attack

Today for reading my group were reading book about a girl and a group of cows. In this poster, it tells you some life skills of how to survive a cow attack.

Maths DLO

Last week my maths group learnt a new strategy to solve larger division problem more efficient by breaking the bigger number into two numbers that can be divided easily.

Run, Jump and Throw

Today room 5 did run jump and throw. Andy our instructor taught us how to run like a pro. She said we would need to follow these rules: Look straight, High knees, Stand tall, Cheek to Cheek with your arms and light feet. Also she taught us the difference between long distance words and short distances words. She said that on long distance they don't say get set. Mrs Anderson our teacher recorded us doing drills so then we can compare it to other people. 

Maths Word Problems.

Last week my maths group learnt a new strategy to solve larger division problems by breaking up the larger number so that it is easier to divide. I then made this Google Drawing to explain the whole strategy.

Online Challenges

Today I played some maths games. This one was the best and most fun math game. Its a football game and every time you make a pass then you answer a question about division. You then keep going until the time has run out and you haven't made a pass.

Room 5 Rubbish Collection

Last week room 5 learning how to make averages with a couple of numbers.

Word Problems

This week we were learning to solve larger multiplication problems in parts. I made this DLO with word problems that relate to our learning intention.

Blog Commenting

Today I commented in Jacob's paying it forward experience and what he did to pay it forward.

Paying it Forward Task

This week our homework task was to to pay it forward to others. By doing this last night I helped my cousins and auntie pack there bags so that they can get to the airport on time. This took about ten to fifteen minutes. My auntie felt happy and glad that she had some help from me. I also felt happy that I paid it forward.

Cook Islands

This week our homework was about the Cook Islands. Since it was Cook Island Language Week, we found out a lot of things about the country and its people.

Speech Marks

In writing we learnt how to use speech marks. We have been poor with using speech marks so we need to find out more about them. We then made a Prezi with all the information about speech marks.

Should New Zealand Have Breakfast in Schools?

In writing, our topic was, "Should New Zealand Have Breakfast in Schools?" We found out some information about this and others opinions and facts. Then we use this information to put it into a ifaketext and have a conversation with a buddy. After that we translated this text into a direct speech.

“Hi Shantay, What do you think about breakfast in schools? I think it’s a great Idea, what about you?” questioned Sebastian.

Shantay replied, “I think that is a great idea because some children are going to school hungry, tired and exhausted because they haven’t had a healthy breakfast.”

“Also how would you feel is you went to school starving and tired not wanting to do school work. There are around 15% of children leaving for school without breakfast!” stated Sebastian.

“Thats a really good reason. I really think New Zealand should have breakfast in schools because it’s better for the community and for the children.” remarked Shantay confidently.