Hour of Code

On Wednesday we did hour of code. Coding is the language for computers. We had buddies with room 10 and we had to teach them how to code. Me and my Buddy did the  moana coding. We watched a video where we saw people who made cool apps saying that it's important to learn how to code, because when we grown up there will be computers doing our jobs like shopping you can use the self checkout and more. We would rather program computers rather then be replaced by them. At the end we all got certificates for coding for an hour. 

Angry diamante Poem

Healthy Living Day

On Friday we did healthy living day. We made pasta and fruit salad with our buddy class room 10. We had so much fun cooking it together and it was really yummy. 
We made passports for the whole school so when we go to a station the people who run the stations can stamp our passports and we had to write something we learnt. My favourite station was the skipping one because I really like skipping. I also won a competition in the skipping one for having the most skips in 30 seconds. I had 56 skips. We all had so much fun.😃🙂 

Ports of Auckland trip

On Tuesday we went to the ports of Auckland.We had two trips first the maritime museum and then we had a boat trip.   We first had to listen to the rules and we had something to eat for morning tea. We put our bags away and went to our groups.

We started with the maritime museum. Rooms 15 and 14 had to first looked at the things that were on the bottom floor. We saw lot of things, like wakas and boats. We weren’t allowed to touch most things because they were unique and one of a kind and some of them were really old. We saw a little movie what people did when they woke up in the olden days. We saw what the bedrooms looked like in a boat. The were very narrow and small in width.

After we saw everything in the first floor we swapped with rooms 12 and 13 and went to the top floor. There was a game where there had to be lots of people to control the boat and complete the mission. There was a captain and a person who looked at the compass to see where we were headed and lost of other rolls. We saw the trophy that New Zealand won from England on a boat race. We learnt a lot about boats and famous people who  rode boats.

It was finally time to go to the boat trip. The instructor Emma explained that we were going on a ferry. I was so excited. We climbed on, we had options to go on the top of the boat or the bottom, so me, Masiha and Honey went to the top. We were having so much fun. The boat kept on going up and down and we had to hold on to the railing to keep our balance. Me, Masiha and Honey kept going on all the floors to see it from different angles. It was very windy so we had to hold on to our hats. Everyone kept on waving to people who passed by and some people waved but no all of them.  

New World

On Tuesday we went to new world to learn how to read labels, so we can buy better things when we go shopping.We had papers to fill in the information that was on the back of the box of the food.

My group first went to the Bread section.We had to pick something good and something that’s not so healthy. We filled out the paper and moved on to the next one. We had lots of parts to go in the supermarket like the breakfast cereals, muesli bar, snack foods, milk and dairy products and we also had to do the fruits and vegetables.

For the fruits and vegetables we had to find fruits and vegetables that were different colours like blue, red, green,orange and yellow.

High Jump

For high jump you need to do a scissor kick to get over the pole. A scissor kick is when you put your inner leg first to jump then the other leg.You can use your right leg or your left leg first. You have to point your toes up so your leg goes up and over the pole. You need your knees to be bend so you can have more of an explosive jump.When you are doing a high jump you need to be in a angel. You need to approach the pole at a 45 degree angle.  

Athletics

On Tuesday we did athletics. We learned lots of skills. One of the most important ones were knowing when to start. For example, not everyone says "ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO" some people say "ON YOUR MARK, GET SET" and instead of saying "GO" they clap with their hands or use two wood and bang it together. So the main point of that was to know when you had to start running. 

The other skill was to get a good start. We had to start as soon as the coach clapped. If we were too slow we would have to catch up with the others, and if we started running a bit too early you will get disqualified. 

But if we started running as soon as the coach clapped we would get a good start. 

The coach said we had to get a good start because, so we can run the race well, and if we started at the right time we would get a head start in the race and maybe win the race. 

Mmmm that's tasty reflection

For reading on Wednesday we did the jelly bean challenge. But before we did the challenge we had to read the text called Mmmm that's tasty.It was telling us about what kind of  senses you use to taste, and they are your taste, your smell, eyes and ears and touch. In the book it said that if you don't breathe you won't be able to taste properly.

So we did the jelly bean challenge to find out if that was true. We had to find a buddy, so me and my friend Masiha went together. First Masiha held three jelly beans, i had to take a good look at it first. Then I closed my eyes and pinched my nose, then Masiha gave me a jelly bean. I didn't know what colour it was. I had to try and guess which colour it was, but I couldn't taste a thing. Then we swapped.

 At the end of the experiment we learned that we use just more then one sense to taste. Like, we use our taste buds to taste the texture of the food and we use our eye sight to check the colour and appearance of the food.

Did you know that kids are picky eaters because our taste buds are more sensitive, and also because when our old taste buds go away our new taste buds come back more quickly then adults. Old peoples taste buds take a long time to come back, so that's why they can't taste that well. Did you know that in one papillae there is 10,000 taste buds. There are five main types of receptors, which are sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savoury.

When you put food in your mouth some of the food dissolves in saliva and is washed down so the taste buds can taste. The watery saliva is important, because without it dry food will be more tasteless then usual. Other chemicals in the food are carried through the air up to the back of your nose, where you recognise the smell.

Tongan Heros

Sun Smart

This is a poster about being sun smart. It tells you what you should wear and why you should wear it. Being sun smart is really important. Hope you guys enjoy.

Peace child Reflection

This is a peace child reflection. It's a reflection about the peace child. Hope you enjoy :)

The Peace Child presentation

This is a peace child presentation. Hope you enjoy.

Production

I can't wait for Tuesday and Wednesday. Why? Because it is the production this week. I am really excited. It is going to be a day full of , singing and dancing. On Tuesday it is the matinee. What is that you may ask? It is when we do a performance in the day time and when we make any mistakes, we can fix it before the real performance, which is on Wednesday.  The production is called the Peace Child. It's when two tribes, who live on either side of the river, are rivals. Then there comes a reporter, Melissa Moore. She is planning on building a bridge, so she can be famous. The tribes are getting ready for war. When the bridge is built the Wanakeke chief gives is first born son to the Sotongi chief. I am one of the characters in the production, I am the mum of the Sotongi camp. We have to wear black clothes and we are wearing head pieces that have two feathers on the side and three fluffy pomp pomp.  Each tribe has their own colour. The Sotongi  is green and the Wankeke is orange.  We are also wearing these belts, and it is in our tribe colours. We have these streaks on our checks. It is really cool. I am really looking forward to the production. 

Manners

This is quote is my favourite manners quote.

ThingLink

Here is a link to thinglink that me and my friend, Masiha made. Thinglink

Cross Country

I was so excited, I couldn't wait till it was the year 6's turn. It was finally our turn. We lined up. I went through my plan again, sprint as soon as they say go and when nobody is behind me I would stop and have a rest, and then when someone is behind me I start running again. When the horn went off I followed my  plan. My goal was to beat Vika one of the fastest girls in my year. I was a bit behind, I thought I would lose this race. But then I thought never give up and I was running with the girls in the front. I tried to go in front of the girls which were Dinah and Vika. I beat them and I was coming third. My mouth felt dry and my heart was beating faster and faster every second. I sprinted again and then it was between me, Fifita who was coming 2nd and Ambalika who was coming 1st. 
I was doing really well, I was following my plan. I was nearly at the finishing line. My mouth was really dry. I really wished I drank water. Vika was catching up I sped up she went in front of me I sprinted even faster and I was once again in front of her. I was so happy. I ran till I was about to finish. I was coming third I was going to complete my goal, but then Vika went in front of me. I was so tied I had to give up, I was dizzy I needed a drink. I had to give up. I didn't complete my goal I came 4th. But I was very happy that I was close to winning. So I am still proud of my self. 

Jack And The Beanstalk

Jack And The Beanstalk

Hi I'm the big giant and I have an big and very pretty lady, my wife.  Anyway, so you think that that’s how the story of Jack and the beanstalk goes, well it doesn't!.

I will tell you how the real story goes, so get comfy and listen up.

Once upon a time there lived a boy his name was JACK sorry I just get cranky when I say his name.

Anyway, let me start this all over again.

Once upon a time there lived a boy called huh mm jack.

He lived in a cottage with his mom, they weren't rich at all, I'm telling ya, they weren't rich at all.

One day Jack and his mother didn't have anything to eat, so Jack’s mother said “Jack go sell Milky White”, so you may be wondering who Milky White is, it was their cow.

So before I tell you the rest of the story I just want to say that they are selling their cow!, I mean it’s just crazy they could keep the cow and maybe Jack’s mother could go get a job, so now that I let my thoughts about how crazy they are, now I can tell you the rest of the story.

So Jack did what his mother said, Jack went to the town to sell the cow.

While Jack was on his way he saw a guy and said “where are you going”?.

And the man replied “I'm going to the town.”

“Me too” said Jack

“And what may you be selling young lad”.

“I'm selling a cow” said Jack.

“Maybe you should give me that cow and in return I will give you 5 magical beans” said the man”.

“OK” said Jack.

And they swapped.

Jack came running home and said “MOM, MOM guess what I got”.

And his mother guessed, “is it gold”.

“Nope”said Jack, It’s something even better”.

“ There’s nothing better than gold, I give up” said Jack’s mother.

“It’s 5 MAGICAL BEANS, ISN'T IT GREAT?

“NO IT”S NOT GREAT LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE, YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO GET MONEY IN RETURNS.

So jack’s mother said “go to bed without having supper”! she was really angry, really really angry.

So Jack just threw the beans out the window.

Ok really I feel sorry for this kid, but not for long.

When it was early in the morning, Jack got up and looked out the window and guess what he saw, never mind don’t guess,  I wanna tell you what he saw, he saw the way to get in to my castle, let me guess, you don’t know what that means, well it means the beanstalk!.

So he went outside and climbed the beanstalk, remember how I said I feel sorry for that kid WELL I DON'T ANY MORE.

So he climbed up MY BEANSTALK and he saw my castle, he was walking  toward it and he entered it and asked my pretty lady for some food and I wasn't there.

So my wife gave him some food and I forgive her for that.

So he ate and I came and he hid in the oven and when I entered my house I said fi fie fo, I smell blood of an Englishman.

My wife said “Oh it’s just the delicious soup I made for you”.

And I forgive her for lying, what, what could I do.

So I ate and I fell asleep and you know what that creep did he stole my gold!.

He went and he showed his mum the gold he stole which was mine.

And his mother was happy, she didn't care if he stole it, and he came again he stole my chicken and then he came again and this time he stole my harp and my amazing harp called me saying “master master”.

And I ran after Jack and you know what he did, he called his mum and said “MOM MOM BRING THE AXE” and he cut it and and I died of course and Jack and his mother were living happily ever after, with all my stuff.

You must be wondering where I'm telling you the story from, well you should have guessed I was telling you my perspective from heaven I could have be in hell but I'm not because I obviously didn't do anything bad.  

So Thank you for listening.

From the big giant.      

THE END                       

           

  

   

Basketball Session 2

This week Tuesday was the second day for basketball. The tricks we learned was to dribble and to control the ball. We had to warm up first, obviously. Then we had to got a buddy, me and Masiha were buddies. 
Masiha was first with the ball and she had to dribble the ball with one hand and she had to look up straight ahead. I was holding my fingers and showing Masiha some numbers. She had to say the number and dribbling the ball the same time. Next it was my turn. I was really excited to do it. The ball went wondering off at times, which was really annoying. Do you have any basketball skills? 

I can't wait to go to the next session so check out my blog next week to find out more. 

Basketball Session 1

Here is some tips on basketball. 

On every Tuesday we do basketball. Before we start doing something we have to warm up and when we are warming up we have to jog around. We also practise some of the skills. In basketball I really enjoy doing the games, it's really fun. My next step is to try really hard and try to achieve the skill we are learning. Here are some tips  you might need for basketball. When you are running you need high knees, but kicking, rolling the ball around your head and when you are doing that you need to use your finger tips and rolling it around my tummy. I learnt new skills on how to play basketball.   Do you enjoy basketball? What skills do you `have?

Going to the movies

GOING TO THE MOVIES

 I was so excited, it was the second day of my birthday and my dad was letting us go to the movies. Since it was my birthday, well second day of my birthday, I got to chose the movie ,not. So here’s how it went.

 As we entered the cinema, just instantly the smell of popcorn filled my nostrils. The buttery scent was everywhere. They had installed new things where you could pay and everything for your movie, so pretty much they copied McDonald's. We went to the counter since the machine needed a member card.

 I wanted to watch finding Dory but my sister wanted to watch Ice Age 5. My mum and sister made a good point on not watching finding Dory because they said finding Dory would be on the TV soon.So we watched Ice Age, bummer. My mum bought popcorn and drinks. I was so excited but I didn't think the movie would be good, or is it?. Keep reading and you will find out soon.

 Oh no how could I forget the 15 minutes of commercials. Finally it finished after a million hours, okay probably not a million hours but it seemed like that. The lights were turned off . I was so excited to see what happened in the movie. I was so excited that I nearly forgot that I didn't want to watch the movie. I guess I was wrong, the movie was pretty interesting. Manny and his friends and family made this amazing plan to stop the asteroids.

At the end they had saved the day. It was better than I thought and it was really good movie. I loved it. THE END.