Summer Learning Journey Day #4 Activity #3

If I were to build a hotel anywhere and with anything, I would choose to make it from bricks in the wonderful city of Orlando, Florida. Why? Well, first of all, Tourists from all over the world come to Disneyland! This means that if they need a place to stay, they can come to my hotel!

Here is a view of what my hotel would look like in Florida -

Summer Learning Journey Day #4 Activity #2

Ingredients for pancakes - 

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour.
• 2 tablespoons sugar.
• 2 teaspoons baking powder.
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda.
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt.
• 1 ¹⁄₄-1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk.
• 2 eggs.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Method - 

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, egg and oil. Mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.

Summer Learning Journey Day #4 Activity #1

Today I will write down 5 questions that I would ask Sir Edmund Hillary.

1.) How did you feel as soon as  you reached the top of that mountain?

2.) If you could, would you climb the second tallest mountain?

3.) How did it feel when you were named Sir Edmund Hillary?

4.) Did your health take part in your success?

5.) If you could go back in time, would you change anything about yourself?

Summer Learning Journey Day #3 Activity #2

Today I will be listing down three advantages and three disadvantages being a DOC Ranger. I will then share whether I would or would not like to be one when I grow up.

Advantages of being a DOC Ranger

1.) You will get respect, recognition and opportunities

2.) You will get a good pay check

3.) You actually get to live where you work

Disadvantages of being a DOC Ranger

1.) Wild animals may hurt you in a bad way

2.) A storm could happen where you are

3.) It could be very hard working as one overall

In my opinion I do not really gravitate towards being a DOC Ranger. My reason to this is because I have another dream ahead of me - a Flight Attendant! I really want to become one so I can entertain people with me being entertained myself by getting to travel around the world! I hope everyone understands my opinion and also, being a DOC Ranger could be someone elses dream, you never know!

Summer Learning Journey Day #3 Activity #3

The WWF - World Wildlife Fund

1.) According to one of the WWF videos, they are trying to save the Saimaa Ringed Seals. If the Seals give birth on open ice, there are higher chances that predators will hunt them down making the numbers of this endangered specie decrease.

2.) What the WWF is doing to protect these animals is making snow banks for the Seals to give birth in. This way the little ones will be protected from the nasty predators.

3.) Because they are making snow banks, it is giving the Seals the opportunity to deliver their pupps without worrying about being hunted as prey by predators.

Summer Learning Journey Day #3 Activity #1

Today I will be describing my scary yet strange beast. Make sure to be as prepared as you can be!

Hoptomus is a beast who lives in one of the abandoned cities of Lithinielar. His fur is a dark shade of grey with dirt coated on top. His teeth look as if all he has ever eaten were dead animals. A gooey and slimy substance drools out of his mouth leading a revolting smell. Yuck! Hoptomus' eyebrows are bushy bricks and his stomach hangs out of his body. His eyes are filled with rage and anyone who dares to pass his land becomes dead meat. Are you willing to take on the challenge??

Summer Learning Journey Day #2 Activity #3

Today I will show you how to work out a Maths problem on this SLJ blog post!


To work this out you simply have to multiply 365 x 3.

300 x 3 = 900
60 x 3 = 180
5 x 3 = 15

900 + 180 = 1080
1080 + 15 = 1095

Therefore the answer is 1095ml.

Summer Learning Journey Day #2 Activity #2

Here are three NZ teams that have 'fern' in their name.     

1. Silverferns - Netball Team               

2. Blackferns - Womens Rugby Team

3. Whiteferns - Womens Cricket Team

(1)       Out of all I would have to say that the silverferns uniform is              best because it just looks nice in a way. However I am no                    netballer but I have many friends who play!  All of these                      uniforms do show amazing representation to NZ!!!


                     







(2)








(3)

Summer Learning Journey Day #2 Activity #1

Accodring to the SLJ, this is the largest Kauri tree. It is actually called Tane Mahuta which means lord of the forest. Today I will tell you why I do not wish to visit this tree.

One of the reasons as to why I don't want to visit Tane Mahuta is because I have seen many trees in my lifetime. I know this sounds immature in a way but I have seen more than a dozen trees. This tree may be a wonder to talk about and to look at which is why I have picures online and experiences from other people that I know. I strongly believe that this tree does hold a ton of  importance but not enough to gravitate me towards.

Summer Learning Journey Day #1 Activity #3

Today I used google drawings to explain how I like to keep cybersmart. I strongly believe that these steps are effective so I definitely recommend parents telling their children about this.

Summer Learning Journey Day #1 Activity #2

In New Zealand, there's a place in which I like to call home - Auckland. According to some thorough reasearch Auckland is one of the most popular cities in New Zealand. Today I am going to describe my hometown and hopefully share with you how special it really is to me.

In Auckland it is very busy. However it is still so beautiful in many ways. The friendliness that is shown around makes our city wonderful. In Auckland there are many tourist attractions such as the amazing Rainbows End, The Skytower and many more. My hometown is very good and fresh, and it is as if I live in a paradise. One of the highlights of visiting Auckland are some of the beaches. There is one beach called Maraetai Beach and it is out south I believe. The waters are crystal clear and the wharf is big enough to fit your whole family + extended! According to my exprience it was amazing and I would definitely reccomend going there.

Overall Auckland really is a place you would want to be. It is full of opportunities and fun activities. But lets not forget about the others!

Summer Learning Journey Day #1 Activity #1

Today I discovered some unique and amazing facts about the country I proudly come from - Aotearoa. However, since I had to pick only three, these are my chosen facts.

1.  The Auckland City Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 meters high.

2. 30% of the country is forest.

3.  The most popular films in the country include ‘Once were Warriors’, ‘The Whale Rider’, ‘The Piano’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.

I believe that these facts are pretty cool considering it involves our small country.

Composting - T3W10

My Speech about Peer Pressure

Fractions DLO - Vedel, Ferri and Alicia

My Letter to Laura Tupou

To Laura Tupou,

Today I was very inspired by your replacing talk over Marc Duffy.

One thing that really encouraged me to do the best I can possibly

be was the fact that you said you actually enjoy your work.

I understood that being a news reporter can be hard at times,

especially depending on the place or the weather.

You have strongly convinced me that while reading books,

you are on a fantastic journey with friends.

Thank you for sharing with us your very fun experiences and good luck on your trip to Tonga!

Regards, Alicia.

Our Own Game - Fetch the ball

PLAN A

Game: Fetch the ball

Skills: Listening Ears, Teamwork, Effort and Speed

Equipment: Any balls

How to play: The first player must stand in the middle with the other first players.

The ref will give a certain name of a sport, then the person in the middle

must reenact it out. The first team who gets it right will take the ball,

run to the rugby post and back. As soon as all people have finished,

the winning prize will be something.

Minimum Players: 5 a -side    

Maximum Players: 10 a - side

The purpose is to try and have as much balls as you can.

The group with the most balls are the winners.

PLAN B

Game: Frisbee Golf

Skills: Flicking your wrist

Equipment: Frisbees and a goal

How to play: You must flick the frisbee so that it will fly smoothly across the air,

closer to the goal. The player who takes the fewest throws to make the goal, wins.

Minimum Players: 1 a - side

Maximum Players: 3 to 4 a - side

Persuasive Writing

F - Facts

O - Opinions

R - Rhetorical Question

R - Repetition

E - Emotive

S - Statistics

T - Three (groups of)

Finding the Area of Circles - Maths T3W3

Infographic - Earthworms

Today I completed my infographic on earthworms. My infographic contains facts and information about how earthworms help protect the environment. I really believe that this has actually helped expand my knowledge on earthworms because I did research. Hopefully our class is able to communicate more in order for all of us to have a better understanding.

Maths DLO - Triangles/Angles

Our first rugby competition!

Last night was very special to a group of girls because we got the opportunity to represent our school while playing for Marist in a girls rugby competition. Although we lost we never gave an attitude towards the other team. It was very challenging but we managed to make the other team try harder. For a rugby team who has trained for way less than a month, I can say that we did exceptionaly well and I am proud of all of them. Hopefully in the next five days we are able to show an even powerful team. Way to go girls!

Reading Comprehension - Composting

This afternoon I had completed a reading task relating to our term3 topic - composting. We were given a text followed by questions to answer. These questions made me realise that there are more ways we are able to save money while creating less trouble in our city. I hope that we could be given a different set of questions in the future in order to expand my knowledge in this topic.

My Term 3 goals for 2018

Finding the area - Maths T3W1

This week my group and I were working on finding the area of a triangle, rectangle and a circle. At first I was very confused with find the area of a circle but after Mrs.Tuakoi explained more I started to figure it out. I strongly believe that this has expanded my learning in maths but I still have a ton to catch up with.

Name Art - T3W1

Today I have completed my art which was basically drawing my name followed by something that could represent what my personality is and where I am from. I really enjoyed doing this art because I think this strongly represents who I am and I am proud of it. I hope that next weeks art will connect to something I have heard of or know plenty about of.

Writing (Simple, Compound and Complex)

Read each sentence carefully and decide whether it is a simple, compound or complex sentence. Explain the reason for your choice.

We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock. Complex

This is a complex sentence because there is one independent and dependent clause.

Jennifer liked William’s friend, and she also liked his cousin. Compound

This is a compound sentence because there is two independent clauses.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball. Simple

This is a simple sentence because there is one independent clauses.

James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch. Complex

The reason why this is a complex sentence is because there is one dependent and one independent clause.

The teacher and the principal met in the hall near a library. Simple

This is a Simple sentence because it also only has one clause.

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals. Compound

This is a compound sentence because there is two independent clauses.

The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early. Compound

This is a compound sentence because there is two independent clauses.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech. Complex

The reason why this is a complex sentence is because there is one dependent and one independent clause.

After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic. Simple

This is a simple sentence because there is one independent clauses.

PAT Reading Comprehension

Solving Maths problems using strategies we know

10 Tourist Attractions in New Zealand

Solving Algebraic Equations

Solving Algebraic Equations - Maths T2W6

Algebraic Equations - Maths T2W6

Matariki Returns - Reading Comprehension

My Presentation for Maniakalani

Prototec

Today I sat a stage 7 sheet prototec. My results were good as I received the whopping percentage of 95%. Everything was 10 out of 10 except for my Fractions and Percentages. I really do think that my weak area is Fractions and Percentages so to get rid of it I will practice consistently until I have got the hang of it. I really enjoyed doing this and next time my goal is to reach 100% or at least 99%.

My Pepeha - Alicia

DOGO NEWS! Reading Comprehension

Article Comprehension:

1) How many plastic straws are used in the US daily?

500 million

2) Why are plastic straws bad for the environment?

Because they end up killing the sea creatures.

3) What has helped create the urgency to ban plastic straws?

Many people have spoken up all over the world to stop using straws in fast food restaurants.

4) What did Queen Elizabeth II announce in February?

She announced that she will be banning plastic straws in royal cafes and restaurants in England.

6) What did Vancouver announce in May?

They announced that they will be banning plastic straws in all fast food restaurants all over Canada.

7) What other cities/countries are taking up the initiative to reduce plastic waste?

Miami, Seattle, Davis, San Louis Obispo, and Malibu.

8) What is McDonald's doing to make a difference?

They are reducing the amount of plastic things they use.

9) What inspired Pizza Express to replace plastic straws?

A letter from a young girl named Ava.

Tourism - Term 1 and 2 Inquiry

Algebraic Equations

Click the Switch!

Algebra DLO

       

Cinquain Poem

Yesterday I was given a task of writing a cinquain poem. I decided to write about Music because it is what I tend to usually listen to when I'm bored. While I was writing it I was struggling a bit trying to find expensive words but I believe I did a decent job. I really enjoyed creating this poem and I will definitely be looking forward to writing different styles of poetry.

Silhouette Art

Today I completed my art called " Silhouette art". I really enjoyed doing this but one downside to it was that it looked really messy in the end. Yes I believe Mr.Ramkolowan that it was supposed to look like this but I wasn't exactly into it. I hope that for our next art, it includes more vibrant and light colours.

Culture Festival Day

Brrrriiiiinnnnggg! My alarm went. It was the day!
I jumped out of bed with enthusiasm and showered. It was culture festival!
I quickly put my clothes on and rushed out the door.
We had to make a quick stop so I hurriedly purchased
a few bags of my favourite assortment of lollies.

When I arrived at school, I waved my mother goodbye and headed towards my teacher
because she needed help with the Tongan costumes. I danced my way towards room
seven and started to eat my lollies. Not long after my arrival, the bell went.
Literally the whole block of the morning was dedicated to the Tongan Group polishing their
dance moves. If you were wondering, I was in the Tongan group! It was such a fun experience getting
to learn a new tau'olunga. Approximately an hour later, my mum had arrived to help me get dressed
into my costume. After all my complaining about the clips pinching me, we managed to make my
costume look close to perfect. Then it was time. Time to show the school what we worked hard on
over the past eight and a half weeks. Just a few finishing touches with some cherry red lipstick and I
was all set to go.

As the other groups were performing we cheered them on to boost their confidence.
Personally my favourite group was the Cook Island groups item. The moves were so
beautiful and refreshing and their outfits were outstanding! After that it was our turn. I was more nervous than anything  but my mum and friends helped me believe in myself. I truly believe that this was the reason why I think the whole group did outstandingly well. We all helped each other out and that was the main thing that day. Surprisingly my mum came to the stage and gave me a generous amount of money! I was so grateful because she did not have to do such thing but she went out of her way to do so.

Overall I think that last thursday was the best day of 2018 so far.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and I strongly believe that if I can accomplish dancing on a stage in
front of the whole school and parents, I can do anything in life.