Tongan Language Week

So far our class has been learning about the Tongan language. Our school has also been celebrating in the office. In Tonga there is a counting system very similar to the Maori. I myself know the numbers off by heart and have no difficulty at all. In my school a majority of the stdents are Tongan.

Simple Machines Everywhere!!! 🔨🔧🔨

Today Glen Innes School held a Simple Machine Expo. Room 8’s topic was to use the Wheel and Axle and the Pulley to create a Simple Toy. Just after Lunchtime we all headed to the hall to observe the toys created. In my opinion, my favourite one was Room 7’s Ferris Wheel. It was very easy to identify the fact that they used the Wheel and Axle and it moved like a dream. I really enjoyed the Expo and I wonder if they will have another one but on a different topic.

I've stood on my brakes!😖😖

Maths e asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.S Y7
	4B	3P	3A	4B-4P

Maths:

For maths I went up and down like so many steep hills. In term two and three I had stepped up the pace. I feel like I have been going up and down because I don't  have enough understanding in certain areas. Since Maths is my absolute weakness I will need to learn more of algebra. By the end of this year I would like to achieve a 4A like my friend.

Reading e asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.S Y7
	4B	4P	4A	4B - 4P

Reading:

For reading I went up each stage. I think that I have gone up because I have a stronger understanding in the areas provided and I focus on paying attention to my teacher. I am happy with my scores and hope to get a 5 by the end of the year. To do this i will pay more attention to my teacher and complete the activities given to improve my understanding of the text. One aspect that I want to learn about is Irony.  

Writing e asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.S Y7
	4B	4P	3P	4B-4P

Writing:

For Writing I am not eager writing about this.  Last term and the term before I was happy for achieving fours but this term flipped. I suddenly got a 3P. I think this was caused by the poor ideas I used. I also don't think I have accelerated because I don't edit my work fully. By the end of this year I want to achieve a 4A. To upgrade my writing I really need to focus more on writing a variety of sentences and I need to stick to the topic as my teacher says I ended up on the main road.

My Opinion:

To be honest I have a big problem in my learning. My idea is to make my parents proud but i haven’t shown it yet. I really need to work harder to be successful in life.

🎉Sweet Victory🎉

                                                           The taste of success!

Writing - Should Grandparents get paid to look after Grandchildren?

Should Grandparents get paid to look after Grandchildren?

Is it necessary to pay your parents to look after your own children?  First of all people may think it is a good way to make money instead of having to go for job interviews e.t.c. Personally I think Grandparents should look after their Grandchildren out of generosity, not for a few extra bucks. To me it almost sounds like they could be doing it for the sake of getting money like, if I could simplify it I would say that they are just using the children for money.

On the other hand why would you even think of paying your parents to look after your children? I think Grandparents mainly should not get paid to look after their Grandchildren because they are family. If parents are unable to look after their children then that would be different. For example if your parents were sick or had a strong connection to bad influences then it would be a different because they would have no other person or people to care for them. However, if your parents are more than capable to look after you then there is no reason for them to be paid.

From a Grandparent’s point of view love may not be enough to support their financial issues. It would obviously mean that they somewhat need financial help. Even though they would need financial help, babysitting their Grandchildren should not be an option. Instead they can try finding a part time job. If your parents are willing to pay your Grandparents then I can not do anything because that is their choice but from my point of view I don't think I would pay my parents to look after my children.

Learning about Puns

Yesterday my class studied puns. Puns are a play of words or to make it simple it is a joke that has made up words. My pun was “ What do you call an Alligator in a vest? An Investigator. My teacher also literally brought a pun to life. “Brainwashing”.

   

I have stepped up the pace!

Today I sat a stage 7 timed test for basic facts. The percentage I achieved was 90%. I am glad that I achieved 90% because last time I sat this stage I got less than 70%. I feel that I have stepped up the pace and that I could be capable of doing stage 8 if I pay attention to my teacher.