Refugee tracking map

 This term we have been reading a book called Refugees. We have been tracking their journeys all the way to the end of the book.  Here are their journeys.

 

Maths

MATHS

This week's maths we started learning about symmetry, reflection, rotation, translation, and enlargement. Our teacher gave us this task to do from scratch, this activity was stressful but alright. I did all the things below. have fun looking at my work :)

Link :)

Blacke VR-NZ

 Today our school had two people named Sarah and Alice from  Blacke VR-NZ  come in and show us around the oceans protected and unprotected. My favourite part was looking in the VR and seeing the sea life.

My name is Rez

 This week for reading we read about a girl named Rez, who was a refugee who moved to New Zealand but didn't know how to speak English. Her teacher and some students helped her learn english. My favourite part was that the book was a comic and when Rez meet new friends.

Get into gaming nz

 Today we have been learning about esports, meeting people that own companies and esports teams.

Learning about some coding and where a gaming office is (base of the sky tower).

I learned that there are Maori making games using the Maori culture.

My favorite part was watching the live stream.

End of term PARTY!!!!

We had an end of the term celebration. At the end of term, we had a shared lunch and a dance party. It was really fun, it was a good time.

                                                                                          

S.T.E.M with our buddy class (Rm 8)

 Last week on Friday rm 8 came to rm 3 for S.T.E.M. We got put into groups my group was Shelby, Caley, Kalais, Jade, and me. This was fun to work in groups and work with a younger age level.

Water park

 A few weeks ago rooms 3,4,5 went to a water park down in Whangarei. We left at 9:00 arrived at 12:00. We had a safety talk and then got in the water. Overall the day was good. My favourite part was falling in the water.

Slides W9 T4

W.A.L.T: understand division strategies. 

 This week's maths task was to complete the slides given which was a mix of division and times tables. I found it easy to complete the first slide which was times tables warm up. I found it hard to show my understanding. I really enjoyed finishing the slides with my friends. Next time I need to try to complete the slides earlier.

 

Math word problems

WALT: Create maths word problems 

 

This week's maths task was to create our own maths word problems, to solve them, and add a picture. I found it easy to create maths word problems. I found it hard to think of the problem I wanted to do. I really enjoyed solving the problems. Next time I need to try to use my brain to think of word problems.

Managing self

W.A.L.T: Create a DLO about Managing self. 

 This week's writing task was to create a DLO about Managing self. I found it easy to copy what the whiteboard said. I found it hard to complete the task in the time given. I really enjoyed making this slide with Toya. Next time I need to do better to finish my task in the time given.

 

Kyvana's maths word problems

W.A.L.T: Create our own maths problems. 

This week for our maths task I created 2 maths word problems. I learned that it is not easy to make maths word problems. I enjoyed decorating my slides. I found it challenging to write word problems. Next time I will improve on my word problems by writing more.

 

Kapa Haka

 W.A.L.T: Perform a Poi.

This week's Kapa Haka lesson was on learning our Poi and singing the song at the same time. I found it easy to watch Olivia do the poi. I found it hard to do some of the actions with the poi. I really enjoyed learning new actions. Next time I need to keep on track with learning the poi.

Readworks

 W.A.L.T: Understand to find key ideas.

This week's reading task was to finish the articles given. I found it easy to read all the articles given. I found it hard to get over my percentage given. I really enjoyed reading the articles with my friends. Next time I need to try to get a higher percentage.

Multi choice

W.A.L.T: Solve Multi choice word problems. 

 This week's maths was Multi choice problems. I found it easy to write down my working out in my book. I found it hard to work out some of the decimal equations. I really enjoyed trying out these slides for the first time. Next time I need to try get these done faster.

   

Niue language week 2020

W.A.L.T: Understand Niue language week 2020

This week was Niue language. I found it easy to say some words that we were learning in class. I found it hard to say sentences without forgetting them. I really enjoyed learning about this language and culture. Next time I need to try really hard to get this task done faster.

What is Niue language week about?

Niue Language Week is an opportunity for students to learn, speak, and celebrate the language of Niue, through language, songs, dance, cultural displays, and events.

Why is it important?

It teaches kids and adults about Niuean and more about their culture.

Here are some words I learned Fakaalofa atu/hi, taha/1  

Multi step word problems

W.A.L.T: Create our own Maths word problems. 

This week's maths task was multi-step word problems. I found it easy to work out the first slide. I found it hard to figure out the end slides. I really enjoyed being done with the slides. Next time I need to try to get my slides done and over with. 

Environmental problem

W.A.L.T: Investigate an Environmental problem.

This week's writing task was to investigate your environmental problem. I found it easy to choose my environmental problem which is Ocean changes. I found it hard to find the information the slides were asking for. I really enjoyed having the relief of finishing the slide of the day. Next time I need to get the slide of the day done faster.

multi-step word problems

W.A.L.T: Solve multi-step word problems. 

 This week's maths task was to work out multi-step math word problems. I found it easy to take in all the information given about the task. I found it hard to work out some of the problems. I really enjoyed getting to do these slides with my teacher and friends. Next time I need to be quicker at finishing this task.

Shake out

 W.A.L.T: Drop, Cover and Hold

This morning we had to learn about what to do in an earthquake and how to keep your head and neck safe by holding onto the legs of the table. If you are not close to a table go to the nearest corner and Drop, Cover and Hold. I found it easy to listen to the instructions given. I found it hard to remember somethings that the teacher told us like "You can go into a door frame and Drop, Cover and Hold". I really enjoyed getting to learn this at school with my teacher and friends. Next time I need to remember to hold onto the legs of my desk.