Saturday, June 30, 2018

A sneak preview of our artworks

In Maths recently we have been learning about creating sequential patterns in Algebra. The Years 4-5 students have been learning about the patterns in Aboriginal Art and have been creating authentic artworks that symbolise the wild life of Australia. The Aboriginal Artworks are well known for their small dot patterns. The Years 6, 7 & 8 students have been learning about the Italian artist Romero Britto. Romero Britto uses big bold patterns against thick black lines, with lots of bright colours.
Yesterday Sione and Cleo completed their art works. They have done an impressive job. It will be great to share more of our amazing artworks through out next week.



Thursday, June 28, 2018

My Mihi By Charlee

This is my Mihi,
My Mihi will teach you more about me and where I come from.
Please click the link to hear me say my Mihi.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Reading is a beautiful thing


Last Friday the children received their Duffy Books. Room 5 joined us for the afternoon and what better way to share the love of reading was for the Room 1 girls to buddy read with the Room 5 students. It was a fabulous experience and a great way to promote ako within our school. A special thank you to our sponsors Main Freight Books in Homes and the government for funding this fantastic initiative. 








Monday, June 25, 2018

DLO on Archibald Baxter By AJ



For these past 3 weeks, Room 1 was asked to create a DLO (Digital learning object) on their chosen topic. The topics we had to choose from were, the life of of Archibald Baxter, immigrants & asylum seekers and stand up New Zealand (protesting). The topic I chose to research about was 'the life of Archibald Baxter'. I presented my work using Prezi, and got my information from resources such as google, YouTube clips, and stories from the School Journal.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Budding young artists at work

During this week we have been focusing on creating sequential patterns as part of our algebra maths  strand. The Years 6, 7 and 8's have been focusing on the Italian artist Romero Britto and the Years
4-5 students have been learning about creating aboriginal art works.
Our first step was exploring designs and choosing the design we would like to do. We looked at similarities between the artworks. From there we could take away ideas from the artworks under the same theme. We drafted our designs in our maths books and then transferred them onto white paper or black paper. At the moment some of our students are at the painting stage. This is a very exciting process.







Archibald Baxter DLO By Havana



This is Havana's presentation on Archibald Baxter who refused to fight during World War 1. As a consequence he was punished severely.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Pig Cat Description By Tiana

Pig/Cat

This ear pricked hybrid animal is a muscular,
sphinx cat which is bald and hairless. This hybrid animal is half cat plus
half pig. If you touched this hybrid animal it would probably feel warm, slimy,
old person's skin, rough, smooth or even jiggly.
If you would feel the tail of this unique animal it would feel like just like a whip.
This animal's claws are as sharp as tiger claws.
This animal is very scary and weird.

By: Tiana

Saturday, June 16, 2018

DLO: Refugees and Asylum Seekers By Ferah


For the past 2 - 3 weeks, a handful of other children and myself have been reading a book called: Being Kiwi. It was about refugees from around the world and their experience coming to New Zealand and what they found difficult. During that we had a task like creating a Digital Learning Object (DLO).  This is my DLO on Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Friday, June 15, 2018

Student Tool Kits Reflection By Ana



😀My slideshow on student tool kits reflection😀

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Hybrid Animal - Cat and Pig By Havana

This hybrid animal is a cross between a pig and a cat.

This cat has a sphinx body and is very bony. It has a
pigs snout, pricked ears and tiny black eyes. This hybrid animal
looks very muscular and has thick paws and sharp claws.

If I were to touch this animal I think it would feel warm and
smooth like a baby’s bottom. I also think it would feel wrinkly
like my grandmother's skin. This hybrid animal has lots of skin
folds. It has a curious look on his face. This cat’s body is pink
all over. It has a stiff tail like a rats tail. This creature is very
flabby and  skinny. This creature looks as if it is about to
pounce at something.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Student Tool Kit Reflection By Cleo


This is my student Toolkit Reflection. 
At CTK many schools from around the cluster have taken part in our student Toolkit on May 29th.
Lots of us have learnt many things from taking part in this and I hope to do it again.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Aiulu's Journey - Angel's Nana


Aiulu is from Asau in Samoa and her mother gave birth to her in her at
her own home in Samoa in her village in 1955. She came to New Zealand
on April 12 1980. she got sent here by her Grandad that she grew up with
her Grandad sent her here to have a better life and make her own little
family here in New Zealand. She came her to New Zealand to work and to
help out her family living in Samoa. She did have family here so she came
here to live with them and to find a good job.

Aiulu arrived here by plane and she came from Samoa straight to Auckland
New Zealand, where some of her family where living. She ended up staying
in Auckland upon her arrival and then ended up living in Auckland ever
since. Aiulu thought that the people were very friendly towards her. She
said that New Zealand was more easier to get a job than Samoa. In Samoa
it was quite hard to find a good job and get good money to help her family.
Her family were poor and my Nana had quite a lot of siblings. She was
home sick when she arrived and she really missed her family in Samoa a
lot. My Nana thinks that her home now is both Samoa and New Zealand.
She got married here and had kids, but she'll never forget her birthplace or
her family in Samoa.

Aiulu really missed the food, fun, life, and family and friends in Samoa.
She she has been back to Samoa with her whole family to go and see her
mum, and her family that are in Samoa. She can’t wait to go back again.
She misses everything in Samoa, mostly her family and her parents which
have both sadly died. They are buried in Samoa.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Should the shops close on ANZAC Day

On ANZAC Day, shops would be allowed to open until 1pm. If you don't know, ANZAC stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is a time where we remember those who died in World War One.

Most workers in New Zealand work every single day. In my view, I think the shops should be closed during ANZAC day because of the time and effort those people put in their work. Plus the only holiday they get is Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Throughout Australia and New Zealand people have made up many traditions throughout these past years. In Australia many people get together with their families and do special activities.

On July 28th 1914, was when the first war began. Britain, France, Russia, and the United States of America fought against Germany, Austria, Hungary and many more. During the war, more than 18 million people died and 23 million were injured. The great war lasted four years, three months and 14 days.



This is why I think the shops should be closed during ANZAC Day. I strongly believe that we should close the shops, not only to have a day off but to remember those who fought for our country and to thank them for risking their lives for others. “ War is an organised murder, and nothing else “ Quoted by Harry Patch.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Should all shops be closed on ANZAC Day By AJ

Should all shops be closed on ANZAC day?


Introduction:
ANZAC day is suppose to be a day where we remember those who gave up their lives for us,
not a day where people have to waste their time going to work. It’s disappointing to think that
every single year on April 25th, shops are being opened from 1PM onwards. Men and woman
gave up their whole lives to fight for our country, and yet people are just going to the shops to
go shopping. It seems that most people are more interested in the money they make, than
paying respect to the people that died fighting for our country. Therefore, I vehemently believe
all shops should be closed on ANZAC day. (Australia New Zealand Army Corps)


Family time and paying respect:
It’s very frustrating that people are asked to go to work on ANZAC day. Most people would just
want to spend time with their families and might want to visit the graves to remember the loved
ones they lost. Every year on ANZAC Day, they have dawn parades and services. Even though
the services finish in the morning, it doesn’t mean ANZAC day is over. People tend to think of
ANZAC Day is just another one of those normal public holidays. Well, it’s not. We should spend
ANZAC Day as if it’s our last. We can’t bring back the people who died, but we can show our
love and respect to them. Another good way to show reverence is to visit the museums. The
museums are a fantastic way to learn more about ANZAC, World War 1 and 2, and to also
learn more about the soldiers and nurses that lost their lives.


War research:
The first World War started on 28th July 1914, and ended on 11th November 1918. On the 4th
August 1914, Germany invaded Belgium. Sticking by it’s promise to stand up for Belgium,
Britain declared war on Germany. Many believed that World War 1 would finish by Christmas.
They thought that Britain was so powerful that the war would end quickly, but it didn’t.
The war finished four years after it had began! In the end, Britain won the war and Germany
had lost with terror.


Conclusion:


To conclude my opinions, ANZAC Day will only be the same with people going to work if
we don’t act now. We have voices, so we need to use them. ANZAC day is when we need to
remember those who sacrificed their lives for us, not where we should be worrying about
making money. Even if your someone who can’t attend the dawn services or parades, you
could at least go to the museum to show your respects. It’s the people that matter, not the
money. Therefore, all shops should be closed on ANZAC Day.

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Should the stores close all day on ANZAC Day By Ferah

Should stores on ANZAC DAY be closed - For
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for New Zealand and Australia, so why must we
continue to work? This day is set for us to remind and reflect on those who have sacrificed their
lives in World War 1 and 2 protecting our countries. These wars have caused enough grief.
ANZAC Day takes place on the 25 April each and every year. Beneath the trading laws, stores
must legally close on only 3 days of the year. These 3 days include: Easter, Christmas and
Good Friday. Which to me is specifically unfair. Therefore, I zealously believe all stores should
be closed on ANZAC Day.


War Research
World War 1 commenced on July 28th, 1914 and ended on the 11th November, 1918. Originally,
over 14,000 men volunteered to represent and fight for our country in this war. Then, near the
end of that year the numbers increased to about 23,000 men volunteering. This shocks me
knowing, men were willingly to risk their lives for our country. Sadly, around 18,000 New
Zealanders died in or because of the war, and about 41,000 men were badly wounded. More
than 2,700 died at Gallipoli and almost 12,500 on the Western Front. 550 Nurses served with
New Zealand expeditionary force while others were recruited in the UK.


Parades and Dawns Services
ANZAC Day itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers,
on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. It is a day that is loaded with parades, festivities and more.
A dawn service begins with a simple march by military personnel who have returned from war
or confidential training. They then along with returned servicemen and women, and a few other
members of the community, form up about the memorial. Short services follow along with a
prayer and hymns.  Sadly, store workers must miss out on these activities and return to work at
1pm, being absent for parades, services and family grieving time for old family members who
died in the war.


Other Countries
In Victoria, Australia, retailers cannot trade between the hours of 12am to 1pm on ANZAC Day,
unless they fall under the category of “Exempt Shops”. Exempt shops include - chemist, gas
stations, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and a variety of different stores.
In the United States of America, on 11th November it is their Veterans Day. It's, for them,
is a day to remember past veterans that represented their country.


Conclusion
Its saddens me, knowing that on a day like this people are thinking of money. However, I do
understand people have needs such as feeding their families. Still, this excuse can not be
used by all but for the people who truly mean it. Everybody has different situations and
opinions, this is mine.

Friday, June 1, 2018

What we should share and not share online By Havana

This is Havana's presentation on keeping ourselves safe online. She has given defined what public information and private information looks like.