Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 5

Activity 1: VE Day!
On your blog, tell us all about your (imaginary) VE party. If it was me, I would invite all of my closest friends and family over to my house for a big barbecue. We would eat hamburgers and play basketball in the driveway. Some of us would probably walk to the local beach to play soccer on the beach and to go for a swim (if the weather was warm enough)!

If it was me,I would invite my friends and families and we would have a barbecue at the back and play games on the PS4 then we would eat some Tongan food and Cultural drinks like Otai go Beach and have a swim.

Activity 2: Making a Fashion Statement
On your blog tell us which of the two styles you prefer and why. The pictures above were taken over 65 years ago! What do you think people will be wearing 65 years from now?
I would choose to wear the hats and suit so you can look nice and people will think that you are someone nice.

Bonus Activity: Sweet Tooth
I usually have a chocolate chip cookie with my tea. I love biscuits! What is your favourite sweet treat or dessert? Use google to find a recipe for it. Type the recipe out on your blog. Make sure you also include a picture.
Triffle

• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 8 cups cubed angel food cake
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1.In a large bowl, beat the milk, sour cream, pudding mix and orange peel on low speed until thickened. Fold in whipped cream.

2.Place half of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. glass bowl. Arrange a third of the strawberries around sides of bowl and over cake; top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining berries. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.Yield: 8-10 servings.

Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 4

Activity 1: An Eventful Experience 

Choose two key events and find out some more information about what happened on those days. On your blog, write a short summary of two events, including the names of people involved and where the event happened.

3 September

Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia declare war on Germany

Activity 2: A Call to Arms

 Click on this link to find a list of VC winners. Choose one from the Second World War, and read about him. On your blog tell us about him. Who was he? What did he do to earn a Victoria Cross medal?

Charles Heaphy

Recommended for a Victoria Cross (VC) after rescuing a soldier under fire at Waiari, near Te Awamutu, in 1864, Charles Heaphy was eventually awarded the decoration in 1867.

Bonus Activity: Women at Work 

Complete the story provided above. To earn full points you must write, at least, 8-10 sentences. What happens next?

One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you run to where the bang came and there was a man on the floor bleeding and then another bang so she ran to it but no one is there and she hears a louder bang so she runs as fast as she can and she hears two more shots so screams and then runs to it and there is some men on the floor bleeding so she took them to a room and healed them.

Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 3

Activity 1: Dealing with Stress
On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book, watch a favourite television show or talk to someone special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?
I would of watch YouTube and fall asleep.

Activity 2: Offering a helping hand
Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s. What could you have done to help these families? On your blog, list three different ways that you could raise funds for families to help them buy food and clothing. Be as creative as you can with your fundraising ideas!
1.I would give some money.
2.I will give them food and water.
3.I will give them some comfortable pillows and warm blankets.

Bonus Activity: Paying it Forward
What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?

I would take chocolate,water,juice,blankets,pillows,games,gummy lollies,fruit.

Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 2

Activity 1:The roaring 20s

Watch the trailer for Gold Rush. On your blog, tell us what you think the movie is about. There are no words spoken movie so you will need to pay careful attention to what the actors are doing! Do you think you would enjoy watching a silent film? Why/Why not?
I think I will enjoy this movie because people might be loud and you just need to watch in stead hearing anything.

Activity 2:Art Deco
On your blog, give the painting a rating out of 5 stars (1 star = terrible painting, 2 stars = pretty bad painting, 3 stars = okay painting, 4 stars = good painting and 5 stars = amazing painting). After you’ve rated the painting out of 5, tell us why you gave it that rating.
I will give the painting a 3 star because there is something next to her it's floating or something.

Bonus Activity:Crossing the Tasman 
Imagine that you were a member of the flight crew. Write a poem that describes how you would have felt when you landed safely in Christchurch after such a long trip. Remember, there are lots of different types of poems, and they don’t all have to rhyme. You can read more about different types of poems by clicking here.
Finally we landed
Luckily we landed
I was very scared
Gosh,I hope that never happens again
Happy that we land safely
Thank God we got here safely.

Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 1

Activity 1:The Early Years (Late 1800s – 1919)
Use your search engine to find a picture of another famous cathedral. Post a picture of the cathedral on your blog. Underneath the picture tell us: the name of the cathedral, where the cathedral is located, when it was built, and how long it took to build.

Name of Cathedral: Chartres Cathedral
The Cathedral is located in France
Chartres Cathedral was built in 1994.
Partly built starting in 1145 and then reconstructed over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194.

Activity 2:The right to vote
On your blog tell us what you think about the fact that women were not allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia until 2015. Is it fair? Why or why not?
I think it is not fair because Men will be voting and some women might disagree with them and vote for someone else.

Bonus Activity:In Flanders field
Read the poem. On your blog, tell us what you think of the poem. Do you like it? How does it make you feel?
I really like the poem,it makes me feel sad because of how the soldiers die.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 5

Activity 1-Translating Phrases
Post the translations on your blog. Be sure to include the phrase in both the English and Māori to earn full points.

1.Nau mai ki Aotearoa-Welcome to Aotearoa.
2. is my name-ko toku ingoa
3.What is your name-He aha to ingoa
4.He pai taku ki te takaro i te whutupaoro-I like to play rugby
5.Where do you come from?-No hea koe?

Activity 2-The treaty of Waitangi
On your blog, tell us three fun things that you can do as a visitor in Waitangi. Which one would you like to do the most?
1.You can learn about the Maori Culture and the historical events associated with the signing of the treaty.
2.You can visit the the Treaty house to see the replica of the original treaty.
3. You can explore the small semi-formal garden that surrounds the Treaty House
I like the one when you can visit the treaty house and see a replica of the original treaty.

Bonus Activity- #EarnTheFern
On your blog, write four questions that you would ask Bill Kini.
1.Who inspired you to do Boxing?
2.Have you ever had a bad injury?
3.Did you want to join Boxing?
4.When did you start boxing?

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 4

Activity 1:The Waiata - A Song In Your Heart
On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it?
I really like the song Mo Maria because I like the beat and it is very relaxing.
Activity 2:Playing Games
Choose one game, and on your blog, tell us the (i) name of the game, (ii) the goal or purpose of the game, and (iii) two rules.
Koruru Taonga you need to collect all the stones.You can only use 1 hand and No one can help you.
Bonus Activity:Musical Festivals - Matatini

#1 My favourite was the Tamatea Arikinui
because they were dancing and singing at the same time.I really liked how they swang the poi.

#2 Second favourite wasTe Iti Kahurangi because their singing was very good and I like it when they played the instruments.

#3 My Least favourite was Te Puku o Te Ika because they did not do that much moving.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 3

Activity 1:It's All in the family

Imagine that you were a child in the 1800s and you had nine siblings.

On your blog, please tell us how you would feel. Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family? Why or why not?

I would enjoy being in a big family because if I am getting bullied at school they will protect me.

Activity 2: Acknowledging Ancestry
There are many different versions of pepeha but most provide people with information about who you are and where you come from (i.e. your whakapapa). Use the template provided below to prepare your own unique pepeha. If you need help please watch this short movie clip on preparing a pepeha.

Ko Mt Wellington te maunga  

Ko Tamaki River te awa 

Ko New Zealand ahau

Ko Livi rāua ko Salote ōku mātua

Ko Laki tōku ingoa

Bonus Activity:Fun Family Facts

Choose three people close to you and ask them what their two favourite things to do in summer are.On your blog, write two fun facts about each person.

Wela(Brother)

He likes to Sleep wake up and then play games.

Malakai(Cousin)

He likes to Play games and spend time with family.

Christopher(Brother)

He likes to go Beach and play games.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 2

Activity 1:A House or a Home.

On your blog, compare the wharepuni to your own home. What are two similarities and two differences between a wharepuni and your house?

1.Our house and the Wharepuni has a roof and walls.

2.People stay inside the building.

Activity 2:The rule of engagement.
What is your dream job? Draw a picture of yourself doing your dream job and post it on your blog.
I would like to be an Artist and draw Anime because I love drawing anime characters.

Bonus Activity:Special Meals
On your blog, post a picture of your favourite meal. Be sure to tell us what it is and why it is your favourite. You could also include the recipe if you have it so that we can all try it!

A Big Mac combo is my favourite meal because they put a special sauce into it and it is very delicious.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 1

Activity 1:The first settlers

On your blog, post three facts that you learned about this interesting man. What other stories have you heard about Maui?

 1. Māui took a jawbone which his ancestor Murirangawhenua had given him.

2. Maui caught a fish that his grandmother Murirangawhenua said will be gifted to them.

3. Māui's giant fish became known as the North Island of Aotearoa, and Māui's canoe the South island.

4.Another Story of Maui that I have heard about was Maui and the Sun when Maui and his brothers made flax ropes and pulled the sun down so it can slow down.

Activity 2:Setting settlers

Dear Etuale,

I will be going on a trip to New Zealand.

They have asked been if they wanted to go on a trip so I said yes.

During the trip I was very terrified because the boat nearly flipped and everyone nearly went into the ocean. When we were on the trip I saw some shark fins so then I moved to other side of the boat on time we saw a giant wave and it splashed all over us. After a while it got dark I was very terrified before we he something so asked if anyone had flashlight or something and 3 people had one.

From Laki.

Bonus Activity: Waka Ama

On your blog tell us whether you would like to be in a Waka Ama race one day. Why or why not?

I want to be in a Waka Ama because it looks fun I want to get a Trophy. 

My Basic Facts Test

Learning Goal - I am testing how quickly I can remember my Basic Facts.

Success Criteria - I need to remember my Basic Facts because they are the knowledge I need to help me with strategies to solve Maths problems.

Friday

Monday

On Monday I got 26/40.I got the Multiplication,Division,Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs, Roots & Factors block wrong.On Friday I got 32/40.I got the Multiplication,Division,Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs, Roots & Factors block wrong.

My typing test

Learning Goal - I am practising my typing so I can be
quicker and more accurate.

Success Criteria - This will help me finish my work faster.

Friday

Monday

On Monday my WPM result was 67 and today it is 65.

I have been practising so my result is higher and I can type quicker.

Silent Reading today

I read from page 133-end

So this is the Summary

Captain Underpants has now just fought Sir Stinks-A-Lot and won so Sir Stinks-A-Lot is in Jail and asks the owner of the prison to make him a Egg sandwich with dill pickle relish and when he ate the sandwich he turned into a Giant and his whole body was white,he broke out of Jail and went around town looking for Captain Underpants when he found him he saw Old George and Old Harold watching and shouting a Captain Underpants so he can win so Sir Stinks-A-Lot saw them and punched them and they went in his fist and became part of him.Then he went to Captain Underpants and plashed him with water and Captain Underpants fell to the ground but he said that he wasn't hurt so Sir Stinks-A-Lot put his finger on his head and a flash lightning hit him and he felt nothing so Sir Stinks-A-Lot put his finger on his head again and he saw that he had superpowers so he sucked out all of the super power juice into his body and he had the superpowers but since Old George and Old Harold was part of his body they got superpowers too.Old George and Old Harold thought very hard and soon a signal radiacted from their head to George and Harold's tree house miles away but George and Harold didn't get it Orlando,Tony and Dawn got it so they grabbed Diet Coke,Mentos and Pop Rocks and poured it in Sir Stinks-A-Lot's mouth and he exploded and everyone came around the explosion and sheered for the hero's.

THE END.

My typing test

Learning Goal - I am practising my typing so I can be quicker and more accurate.

Success Criteria - This will help me finish my work faster. Friday

Monday

On Monday my WPM result was 75 and today it is 66.

I have not been practising so my result is lower than Mondays.

My Basic facts test

Learning Goal - I am testing how quickly I can remember my Basic Facts.

Success Criteria - I need to remember my Basic Facts because they are the knowledge I need to help me with strategies to solve Maths problems.

Friday

Monday

On Monday I got 31/40.I got the Multiplication,Division, Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs, Roots & Factors.On Friday I got 30/40.I got the Multiplication,Division,Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs, Roots & Factors.I wasn't focusing on doing Prototec so the score is lower than Monday's.

My typing test

Learning Goal - I am practising my typing so I can be quicker and more accurate.

Success Criteria - This will help me finish my work faster.

Friday

Monday

On Monday my WPM result was 67 and today it is 66.

I have not been practising so my result is lower.

My basic facts test

Learning Goal - I am testing how quickly I can remember my Basic Facts.

Success Criteria - I need to remember my Basic Facts because they are the knowledge I need to help me with strategies to solve Maths problems.

Friday

Monday

On Monday I got 33/40.I got the Multiplication,Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs, Roots & Factors block wrong.On Friday I got 28/40.I got the Multiplication,Division,Fractions & Percentages and Sqrs Roots & Factors block wrong.I need to work on my Fractions & Percentages and I need to work on the Factors.