A CATastrophe

For this task we were able to create characters for a descriptive narrative. The narrative that I have created is about a mischievous cat. Click on this site to have a go at making your own character and probably making your own narrative to go with your characters.

Brainstorm Recount

Walt: recount key points and facts from a film or a trailer with detailed reflections:
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Today the year eights departed to their camp while the year sevens remained at school leading the rest of the school. This morning we were lucky enough to watch half of the movie Boys 2 Men for a recount.

Expeience Of Bees With Rose

Intro

Have you ever seen a beehive before? Well luckily for us year 5 & 6 extensioners 0 got to see one and learn about bees with a lady called Rose.

Information From Rose

Rose told us many different things about bees and their hive. Here are some information of what she said or what we learnt from her. Bees can fly three miles but if there is food ahead they would fly even further. Worker bees can make up half of a teaspoon of honey in their lifetime.

The Enemies Of Bees

The German Wasp and the Varroa Mite are like enemies or a threat to bees. Paper Wasps and German Wasps are similar but the Paper Wasps don’t kill bees. German Wasps can damage our fruit and kill bees so the beekeepers try their best to protect the bees from them especially from Varroa Mites that suck the bees blood or juice from its neck.

Conclusion

We had tons of fun with Rose and the bees, so remember when you around bees do not push on it. Have fun with bees!

Kawau Journey Poster

It was a long trip to Camp Bentzon. We had to travel there by two transport's, two buses and a ferry. When we got there it was nearly 12:00 so it took us nearly 4 hours to get there.

Fixing Up My Animal's Habitat

Seini - Animal Habitat Fix Up from Team 4 Pes on Vimeo.
This terms topic was about surviving and it is called Pes Survivors. As part of our topic we had to create an animation about an animal in the wrong habitat then fixing it up. Here is my short animation of my animal habitat fixing up.

Jonah Lomu's Death

Have you heard about a man called Jonah Lomu? Well if you don’t know him at all here is what I know about him.

When I heard the news I was shocked and I couldn’t believe it. Jonah Lomu was the youngest All Black player ever and he set the record in this world for rugby. His family sobbed in tears as he no longer lives any further.

He died on the 28th of November and his memorial was held at eden park. There was a really special performance for Jonah and his family on that day. His funeral started on the 1st of December and it’s still running till today.

Now you know about this special man and can tell others about him too. We will remember this special New Zealander and treasure him in our hearts.

Trip To Camp Bentzon

A few weeks ago year 6’s at Pt England School visited Camp Bentzon for 3 nights and 4 days. It was the best time of our lives and we had tons fun. We especially enjoyed eating heaps of nice food.  

It was a long trip, first we took the bus to Sandspit and then we took the ferry from then on to Camp Bentzon. Once we got there we took all big bags to the shade and set off for our hike. During our hike we came to a place with a big pile of stones.

At camp there were many different activities that we did and my three favourites were; Abseiling, Confidence Course and Sailing. There were also night activities; Movie night, Spotlight and Concert night.

We were split into four teams; Katz, Kawau, Mansion and Bentzon but there were A’s and B’s for each team. On the concert night we all the teams got a turn at performing their items fortunately Mansion won, Katz and Bentzon came second and Kawau came last. I was in Katz we were named after the ferry that we went on.

Now you can experience how fun Camp Bentzon is if you could ever go there. Have Fun!

                                                                                                                                                                                

  

Experiencing The Google Cardboard

Have you experienced the new google cardboard? Well I have but if you haven’t I’ll tell you a bit about it. It’s a really cool device that you could use to view places and it feels like you are actually there.

At school in our maths classes we were lucky enough to have experienced this device. What it is, is a cardboard with magnifying glass on it and a smart phone in the inside. On the screen of the smartphone there is a line between it and it’s like two screens but in one phone.

We got to explore many different places but mostly underwater looking at different sea creatures. One of the other places we got to see was Cambodia. Buildings in Cambodia are made of a kind of stone called sandstone.

Now you know what google cardboard is and what it does. It’s a really cool device used for exploring places but in just one place. Try it out!

Problem Solving

Walt: work with ratios and proportions

This week we have been learning about ratios. In ratios we have to find the highest common factor to find the answer.

8 Bit Art Adaptation Animal

We had to create an adapting animal and I made an Eagle.  

The Chocolate Game

Today in literacy class we played the chocolate game. It was Mr S’s first day back and it was amazing. Our class was really small so most of us got a turn at having some chocolate and heaps of it! A few people had more than the rest of the class.

To play this game we had to have a dice, costumes, knife, fork, and chocolate. The dice was used to roll and whenever somebody rolled a six they had to put on the costume and cut the chocolate with the knife and fork to eat with. We got one turn rolling the dice at a time. Before we got to eat the chocolate we had to wear the costume.

Firstly we were really slow and bad at the game but when we were in the middle we got faster at playing and rolling sixes. Some of us had really short turns because whenever it was their turn to eat the chocolate, somebody would roll a six straight away and they had to sit back down. Some of us rolled a six more than once and got a little bit of chocolate and others rolled a six only once or twice but they had a ton of chocolate because of how fast they ate.

My favourite part of this game was eating the chocolate and dressing up. Now that you know how to play the game you can play it with your family and friends in any special occasion you have.

P.E.S Survivors

PES Survivors!!!

This terms new topic is PES Survivors. As part of our topic team four are learning about animals, their habitats and how they can adapt. We are also learning about endangered animals and how to keep them safe.

One of the reasons why animals are becoming endangered or extinct is because people are littering and cutting down too many trees from forests just for paper. As they cut these trees they leave tree stumps and animals who were in those forests have no food or home anymore. Fish also are becoming endangered because of us humans who are getting to many fish from the sea to make money out of, and some of the fish they don’t even need. Who could be next, humans?

About 65 million years ago before me and you were born,dinosaurs became extinct. At that time a gigantic asteroid crashed into earth and caused terrible changes to the earth and also killed all the dinosaurs. Scientists are still studying dinosaur bones that are found in the ground.

Adaptation is important for whenever you go camping. So next time you go on any camp make sure to adapt by, drink heaps of water, hunt for food to stay strong.

Problem Solving

Walt: find a fraction of a number

This week again we've been learning to find a fraction of a number.

Problem Solving

Walt: find equivalent fractions
Walt: find a fraction of a number

This week there were two Walt's but there were only one of them that we used in the presentation, that Walt was find a fraction of a number.

Production Writings

Reflection Cindy In Da House!!

22nd, 23rd, and 24th Cindy In DA House was performed by Pt England school to all those who attended to one of these three night in the school hall. The theme was Cindy In DA House because it was Cinderella but G.I styles.   

What I liked about the production was that they made their own really cool version about Cinderella. My favourite part was when Mr. Jacobsen rapped in the production he was going so fast I couldn’t understand what he was saying. The funny thing to me was that they used slippers as their glass slipper.

This year's production was the best production so far for me. Even though I wasn’t in the production I thought it was really cool. I’m looking forward for the next production that we have and hoping to be in it that time.  

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Review Cindy In DA House!!

Cindy In Da House was our theme for the 2015 Pt England school production. It was held in our very own school hall from the 22nd of September to the 24th from 7.pm to 8.30.pm. The production included singing, dancing and acting, it was our own version of Cinderella.

On Monday before the production we had a matinee, the matinee is the production but instead of the night show it was at 12 o’clock. For the matinee we invited other schools and kinder gardeners. Luckily for all those in school who didn’t see the production it was performed in assembly.

In the production there were mostly acting and dancing. The whole thing was pretty much the same as Cinderella but instead of a glass slipper they used slippers. Ana Va'afusuaga was Cindy and the prince was Semi Aho Masters and his name in the production was Josh.

Holiday Highlight

Friday of the holidays I had a great time with all the kids from my church at ‘Paradise Ice Skating’ in Pakuranga. At first I tripped a few times but then I was getting the hang of it. It was the first time I've ever been ice skating but I was already a pro at ice skating.

Everyday you normally wear your normal shoes but for some occasions we wear different kinds such as ice skates. Ice skates are similar to roller skates but instead of wheels it's a thin knife-like blade that you use only for skating on ice. Using ice skates were new for me especially when I was skating on the ice with it.

Learning to skate is easier than you think it is. To start off you put your feet shaped as a V then you push with whichever foot you feel comfortable with then you do the other leg and after that all over again and there you go you’ve learnt to skate. When you are about to fall don’t hold on to anyone because it just makes it worse, try your best to be steady and calm.

During the holidays there were many other fun things that I did but I wrote about my favourite part witch was ice skating. Next holidays I’m hoping to go somewhere I’ve never been to like rainbow’s end.

Production Reflection

Cindy In DA House!!

Cindy In DA House was our theme for the 2015 Pt England school production. It was held in our very own school hall from the 22nd of September to the 24th. On Monday before the production we had a matinee, the matinee is the production but instead of the night show it was at 12 o’clock. For the matinee we invited other schools and kinder gardeners. Luckily for those in school who didn’t see the production it was performed in assembly again for the school.

What I liked about the production was that they made their own really cool version about Cinderella. My favorite part was when Mr. Jacobsen rapped in the production he was going so fast I couldn’t understand what he was saying. The funny thing to me was that they used slippers as their glass slipper.

This year's production was the best production so far for me. Even though I wasn’t in the production I thought it was really cool. I’m looking forward for the next production that we have and hoping to be in it that time.  

Cross Country

Thirsty and tired everyone felt the same because of one really hard activity. Pt England School has had their cross country a few weeks ago and after it happened everyone was exhausted. Some people had a really hard time running so they either stopped and walked some of them even cried and slipped over too.

To school we normally where our uniforms but in cross country we wore our house colors. At Pt England we have house colors that we use for groups. In special days like cross country or athletics we wear our house colors.  

During cross country I kept encouraging myself to keep on going. There were only a few people that I passed in the cross country. While I was running I couldn’t breath and I could taste blood. Luckily after the run we got to have a drink of water and that saved my life!

In cross country there wasn’t a time I ever stopped moving my feet. Some people fell over, stopped for a break and most just wanted to get over with it. It was only a few times that I had to walk in cross country because I had to catch my breath.

One of my favorite parts of the cross country was when it was over, I also liked watching and encouraging the other students who were running. Next time I am hoping not to ever stop to walk and just keep on going. I am really looking forward for the next cross country and I’m hoping to be in the top 3.  

An Interview With Craig

Walt: find information and use this in an empathetic way


An Interview With Craig from Team 4 Pes on Vimeo.
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In the past few weeks I have been editing and fixing up this amazing movie. I have really enjoyed this fun activity.

A Special Market Day

Walt: write an interesting and detailed recount

This term our topic is Trade & Enterprise. Trade & Enterprise is about creating and selling products. Most of the children in team four have become rich because of our market day.

We had a market day at school so that we could have a fun activity selling and buying products. In the market I was in a business called custom stationery. Me and my business partners, Rosalina & Venetia were selling maths book covers because at school all our maths books look the same.

Before we got started in the market some of the business groups decided to decorate their classes. Room six, seven and eight decorated their classes with a string that has colorful triangles on them. My business, custom stationery were set up in room six because our teacher was Mr Goodwin.

In the market not just team four was there were visitors from Christchurch who came with pt’s and pcs. They got the chance to buy product from us with the money they got. Unfortunately they came in the second half and all the product were nearly gone.

The market was really fun even when we got to buy from other business groups. I liked buying from all the groups but I liked kitchen the most. I could tell that most of the other students liked kitchen best because it was almost sold out.

The market was really fun! I am really looking forward to the surprise our teachers are planning for us. We are all hoping to be able to spend all our money on really cool things.