Since it is Tokelau language week we were challenged to find 10 facts about Tokelau. We used a variety of different websites to find facts about the island, people, and language. Something I found interesting is that Tokelau is only accessable by boats. This is because they have no airport so there would be now way to get onto the island by plane.
I found this interesting because I got to learn about a culture that I do not connect to.
Our task was to create a DLO about the passing of Kingi Tuheitia and how he brought unity during his reign as the Maori King. Kingi Tuheitias movement was about unity and bringing people together, he wanted to do this because he wanted to preserve the Maori culture and bring peace, friendship, unity and respety between the iwi’s and tribes apart of the Maori culture. Since his passing the heir to the throne Nga Wai Horo I Te Po will become the Maori Kuini. We believe Kuini Nga Wai Horo I Te Po will continue her fathers legacy and persue her fathers wish by building a marae on the land of Aitutaki.
I found this activity interesting because I got to learn about the new Maori Kuini.
We were challenged to research about why sleep is so important for our bodies. We had questions to answer like: Do people get enough and healthy sleep, How much sleep do humans need, Does technology affect our sleep and etc. Something I found interesting was that women get more sleep compared to men.
I found this activity fun because I was able to realize how much sleep my body needs and what could happen if I don’t get enough sleep.
For tech we were challenged to make sweet corn fritters in pairs. Before we started we read the instructions and grabbed our equipment we needed, like: Bowl, Teaspoon, Measuring cups, fork, soup ladle, frying pan and a spatula. We started by measuring 3/4 of flour into our metal bowl while our partners cracked and beat the egg. Once that was done we added 1 tsp of salt and baking powder into our flour and mixed our beatend egg. Then we mixed in our sweet corn and added oil to the frying pan so we could turn our mixture into Sweet corn fritters.
I found this activity fun because I got to learn how to use a stone and not I have a yummy meal I can cook for myself if I ever get hungry at home!
To celebrate 30 years of Duffy books in homes Panmure Bridge hosted a celebration. I helped by bringing a giant Duffy to life with the help of some others. We started by using a projector to trace Duffy and carefully painted each section seperatly. When we finally cut him out we placed him on a stand for everyone to see. To celebrate Duffy books in homes we were given the opportunity to create our own book library’s to store all of our Duffy books. Every other class created their own books aswell and we set them out in the hall for decoration.
We had special guests from the Duffy books in home programe and they talked about their experience with Duffy books and their favourite books. Some of the teachers also shared their favourite books. We sang Happy birthday is English as well as Maori, and also sung the Duffy sign with actions.
I found this fun because Duffy books in homes is a program that helps many schools who don’t have the oppourtunity to read books.
To celebrate 30 years of Duffy books in homes we all were given a Duffy library box to store all of our Duffy books. we started off by looking up some zentangle or cultural designs that we could use as inspiration for our box. I started off by drawing everything using pencil then I went over it with a fine black vivid. I drew turtles, flowers, a stingray and a Tui bird. We set them out on the hall so that everybody could see them during the duffy celebration. Once it finished we were given a Duffy book to store in our library’s, I chose Mulan.
I found this activity fun because I enjoy doing art and got to use my creativity to come up with designs.
For tech we were challenged to create a paper mache mask. First we blew up a ballon and put at least 3 layers of paper to it would stay together, once it dried the next week we added facial features by building up the paper. Finally we were able to design, I started by butting a white base then painted the eyes. once that dried I watered down some paint so it would drip down and flicked some of it to make a sprayed effect.
I enjoyed this task because I got to use my imagination to come up with my own mask design.
In maths we learnt how to subtract decimal numbers using the algorithm strategy. Something I found helpful was remembering to borrow from the next number if the number you are subtracting is higher than what you are subtracting it from. Another helpful tip is putting the bigger number on top.
I found this interesting because now I can subtract decimals using the algorithm strategy easily.
We learned how to add decimals using writen algorithm. Some things I find that help me is when doing decimal Addition always have the numbers aligned and add place holder 0’s so you dont get confused. always start from right to left and don’t forget to add remainders to the next number.
I found this fun because now I know how to add decimals
A group of 6 leaders created a LS2 learning showcase to present our work to a group of principals looking to join manaiakalani. I chose to present the Matariki starts, I talked about the paper mache stars of tupuanuku and tupuarangi, and then showed them around. Me and Taya took 2 people and started by showing them the LS blocks, then the juniors and finally Room 6&7.
I enjoyed this because they complimented our work and asked many questions.