SLJ - Week 1 - Day 4 - Activity 2 - 2019

Task: For this activity, imagine that you were allowed to change your name to anything that you wanted.
On your blog, tell us what you would change your name to and why you would choose that name.

Work:

My name is Francesca. To be honest, I wouldn't wanna change my name because it's a very special name in our family. I am named after my great-grandma who has passed away. This name is special to me because I'm the only person in our family who is named after my great-grandma. So I'll be sticking with this forever ...

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 4 - Activity 1 - 2019

Task: For this activity, watch these videos about Serena and Venus Williams.

On your blog, tell us three things that you learned from watching these videos, as well as one thing you would still like to know.

Work:

* Serena Williams made $84 Million less than Roger Federer
* Venus Williams is credited with helping pull off this Milestone Achievement
* The Williams sisters continue to break Barriers in sports and beyond

There's not anything else I want to know.

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 3 - Activity 3 - 2019

Task: For this activity, choose a friend or family member and ask them what their dream job would be. Please then brainstorm six ways in which you could support them in achieving their dream job.

On your blog, present your ideas as a poster or infographic.

Work:

My older sister wants to become an accountant. Maths is her area and she's really good with her maths. In this infographic, there are a few things that I can help my sister with.

{click on the photo to get a clearer view (: }

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 3 - Activity 2 - 2019

Task: For this activity, we would like you to imagine that you had the chance to interview LeBron James, Steven Adams or another basketball player of your choice.

On your blog, tell us who you would interview and then provide a list of five questions that you would like to ask your chosen player.

Work:

I would like to interview Lebron James.

1. What's the inspiration that made you a basketball player?
2. How many points per game did you average in your senior year at high school?
3. What do you like doing in your spare time?
4. What's your biggest pet peeve?
5. If you weren't famous, what would you be up to right now?

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 3 - Activity 1 - 2019

Task: For this activity, let’s imagine that you could be a superhero for a day. What three superpowers would you most like to have?

On your blog, please list the three superpowers, tell us why you have chosen each one, and tell us what you are going to do with them.

Work:

1 - Mind Reading. 

I'd want this superpower because I want to know what people think of me.

2 - Invisible.

I think it'll be cool knowing you can go to places without people knowing you're physically there.

3 - Fly

I want to be able to fly because I know its one of the most impossible things in life.

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 2 - Activity 3 - 2019

Task: For this activity, we would like to hear about a time when you, or someone you know, were brave like Sully.
On your blog, recount a time when you (or someone else you know) did something brave.

Work:

Someone who was brave that I know was my cousin. She wasn't expecting to get a cesarean section. This is the surgical delivery of a baby by an incision through the mother's belly and womb. She was hoping for normal birth, but she got unexpected news. She was heartbroken. She cried a lot which made us cry as well.

She went to the theatre crying and praying that everything will go accordingly to how it was planned. She had her baby girl and she was very emotional. She was so brave because this is one of the major surgeries and she took it quite well.

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 2 - Activity 2 - 2019

Task: For this activity, let’s imagine that you were Neil Armstrong.
On your blog, write a short poem describing how you felt when you first set foot on the moon. Here is a link to some different poetry forms.

Work: 


Walking on the moon
Every step so light
This is worth a fortune
After all this at night

Keeps earth bright.

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 2 - Activity 1 - 2019

Task: For this activity, compare and contrast these two aviators. You could use this Venn diagram.

On your blog, share your comparison between the two women and be sure to include at least three similarities and three differences between these two aviators.

Work:

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 1 - Activity 3 - 2019

Task: For this activity, please select a charity that you are interested in. You may choose your own or use one from our list (below). Read about the charity.
On your blog, write a short explanation of what the charity does.

Work: 

I am choosing the charity Auckland City Mission. This charity is offering services they have developed over time to reflect social changes. Their purpose remains to help people in desperate need. No two clients’ stories are the same and the people who go to the mission to help go for different reasons; some are isolated elderly, others are rough sleepers or people living in cars and inappropriate housing. Others are battling addictions, living with mental health issues, or struggling to feed their families.

(image from google)

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 1 - Activity 2 - 2019

Task: For this activity, we would like you to think about your own experiences and your own cultural background. Where does your family come from? Do they come from Europe like Abel Tasman, Polynesia like Kupe, or somewhere else?
On your blog, please tell us about your cultural background. Where do you and your family come from?

Work:

I and my family is from Tonga. In Tonga, there are different villages that Tongan people come from. I and my family is from the village, Ha'asini and Te'ekiu. We're from more villages than this but these two are our main villages. When we go to Tonga we stay hotel but visit these two villages to see our families.

Thank you :)

SLJ - Week 1 - Day 1 - Activity 1 - 2019

Activity 1: Explorers

For this activity, make a list of ten food items that you could take with you. Please think carefully about what you will take as you won’t have access to a refrigerator or freezer while at sea. Please explain why you would select each item.

10 items I need -

1. Water: You can live a few weeks without food, but only a few days without water.

2. Peanut butter: A great source of energy, peanut butter is chock-full of healthful fats and protein

3. Wheat crackers: Consider vacuum-packing your crackers to prolong their freshness.

4. Dried Fruit: The reason why I have these healthy snacks offer potassium.

5. Caned Meat, Fish, Beans: They're available in cans or foil pouches. 

6. Caned Vegetables: To mix with dinner. 

7. Bars and Cereal: For breakfast or bars for snack. 

8. Beef jerky: For dinner . It's fulfilling 

9. Nut and Seed: Nut and seed should be include in your emergency food pantry with Almonds, Walnuts, Cash and pecans that have protein.

10. Flask: I'd take a flask because it can warm up water. We could use the warm water when it's cold. 

The Block Project Task 1

Project

SLJ - Day 5 - Teaser week - Activity 3

Activity 3: Choose your own

Here is your chance to choose your own scientist, technologist or inventor who you think has changed the world. Be creative - there are no right or wrong choices!

The name of the person
A description of the work they do/have done
An explanation of how they/their work has had an impact on the lives of others
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SLJ - Day 5 - Teaser Week - Activity 2

Activity 2: Impossible Burgers

Task: For this activity, it is your job to read the nutritional facts about these burgers and to work out the difference between the two burgers in the following areas:

Calories

% Daily Value of Saturated Fat

% Daily Value of Sodium (salt)

On your blog, share your results. 

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Impossible Burger & New original impossible burger

Calories: 240

The new Impossible burger has 30% more of the daily value of saturated fat than the original Impossible Burger.

The new Impossible burger has 9% more of the daily value of sodium than the original Impossible Burger.

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SLJ - Day 5 - Activity 1: Science, Technology & Invention

Task: For this activity, please think about what you have learned in class about being cyber smart.
On your blog provide five rules that people should follow when sharing pictures and/or streaming videos online.
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In class, the five that have caught my eyes, first and foremost never ever use your full name or give your identity. Secondly, never ever share your address or personal details. Thirdly, never ever talk to strangers. Another point is to make sure they tell a parent or an adult if they are a victim of online abuse. Over-sharing is a common mistake that many people of all ages make on social media. Be selective and smart about what you share.

SLJ - Day 4 - Teaser Week - Activity 3

SLJ - Day 4 -  Activity 3: Mass Migration

Task: For this activity, let’s imagine that Donald Trump called you up and asked for your opinion on this controversial issue.
On your blog, please tell us what you think about his plan to build a wall between the USA and Mexico. Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why do you think so?

From my perspective I strongly disagree with this wall being built between the United States of America and Mexico. I just think this is awfully rude and racist. It's a waste of time building the wall because he can use that money for those who are in need. Mexican people are walking thousands and thousands of miles just to reach the American border. Mexicans are looking for a life. At their place there are no jobs and that can not support their kids. "We're going to fight. We're going to keep going. We're not going to stop" one of the men that's apart of the group said. They're seeking ways to help out provide for their family. To wrap up my point, it's a bad idea that the president of America is considering this wall to be built because innocent people are involved too.

SLJ - Day 4 - Teaser Week - Activity 2

SLJ - Day 4 - Activity 2: Fighting for freedom

For this activity, please think about an issue you would protest over (non-violently, of course!). On your blog, explain the issue clearly and tell us why it is so important to you.

I would like to protest for the Nicaragua. The Nicaragua protest began on the 18th of April 2018. The protest is located in Nicaragua, Nicaragua is located in North America. In several cities in Nicaragua the protesting began over the social security reforms ordered by president Daniel Ortega that increased taxes and decreased benefits. The people involved with the conflict are the citizens of Nicaragua, politicians and police. This is similar to the Bastion point because the Bastion point had 222 people arrested and in the Nicaragua protest it had 600+ people arrested so both had hundreds of people arrested.

SLJ - Day 4 - Teaser week - Activity 1

SLJ Day 3 - Teaser Week - Activity 3

SLJ Day 3 - Activity 3: Positive Impact!!

For this activity, please think of someone who has had a positive impact on your life. Who is this person? What did they do that was positive? On your blog, please tell us about this person.

Someone who has had a positive impact in my life is my mother. She has been there through my ups and downs up until now. She has never given up on me even when I'm naughty, I'm thankful for her. My mother impacts on me because I look up to her. She strives to help us improve in our learning. Learning is a big thing for my mum. Every night and morning we have to read a book and summarise about what we've read. This helps us better ourselves in our learning. "Reading is the backbone to everything" she'd always say. These words are true, because you could be good at Math but when it comes to word problems you wouldn't understand.

{Please feel free to drop down in the comments some feedback on what I did good on and what I did bad on}

Thank you!

SLJ Day 3 - Teaser Week - Activity 2

SLJ - Day 3 - Activity 3: Question

Asking my peers what they are most proud of!!

Candice - "I am proud of my family and teacher because without them, I wouldn't be here at this very moment learning"
Bianca - "I am proud of my family and friends for there hard work"
Mathew - "I am proud of my mum and teacher because if it hadn't been for them I wouldn't be as smart as I am now"

SLJ - Day 3 - Teaser Week - Activity 1

SLJ - Day 3 - Activity 1: ENVIRONMENT & EXPLORATION

SLJ - Day 2 - Teaser Week - Activity 2

SLJ - Day 2 - Activity 2: Equal Pay for Equal Work?

I think that the Black Ferns deserve to get paid the same amount as the All Blacks because we are all one. Females should have the equal ease of access to resources and opportunities as All Blacks. This is where gender quality kicks in, meaning that regardless what gender you are we should all be treated the same and fairly. Another point is that Blacks Ferns have courage to play rugby. As we all know rugby is just for boys which is a type of stereotype. But the girls playing for Black Ferns have determination in rugby.

I also think that its understandable how All Blacks are paid more because not only they are more well known, they do more work than the Black Ferns. What I mean by this is that the All Blacks go around the world and they're part of the Rugby World cup. As for Black Ferns they don't do as much. All Blacks is one of our fundamental teams.

Thank you

{yes this is how I feel}

SLJ - Day 2 - Teaser Week - Activity 1

SLJ - Day 2 - Activity 1: Sports & Leisure

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce is as fast as a lightning bolt.

Usain Bolt is as tall as Sky Tower.

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce hand is as small as my hand.

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce is beautiful like the flower.

SLJ - Day 2 - Teaser Week - Activity 3

SLJ - Day 2 - Activity 3: The Greatest of All Time

SLJ - Day 1 - Teaser Week - Activity 3

SLJ - Day 1 - Activity 3

Task 3: On your blog, write a character description of the Big Friendly Giant that includes at least 10 descriptive words and a picture that you have drawn of the BFG. You could describe what he looks, smells, and sounds like, and tell your readers all about his personality. 

The BFG has a very fun and curious personality but still has a very serious tint to it. He acts as a father-like figure towards Sophie, and is quite nervous around the nine other Giants and is often bullied by them. He is a tremendously big giant , although he doesn't look friendly but hes cool about everything. He also has humongous ears. I'm pretty sure his intestines are big too so it can provide for how big his body is and let everything flow smoothly.

10 descriptive words about him ~

muscular, big, lanky, soaring, white, calm, friendly, bubbly, soft, fluffy.

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additional work ~

To summarise this movie, it is about a 10-year-old girl, Sophie, who is an in adventure of a lifetime when she meets the 'Big Friendly Giant'. At the beginning, naturally she was scared, she soon realises that the 24-foot {7.3 meters} Behemoth is charming and gentle. As they're bond starts thriving, Sophie's presence interest the other giants unwanted attention. After travelling to London, Sophie and the BFG (big friendly giant) must convince the queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

SLJ - Day 1 - Teaser Week - Activity 2

SLJ - Day 1 - Activity 2: Pepeha

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SLJ - Day 1 - Activity 1: Poster of Lorde

Maths - Week 6

Day 2

Today the weather was rather not fine enough for us to do our given activity's. In the morning group 1 went to kayaking, group 2 went bush crafting and group 3 went team building. Team building was fun because our activity was Team knot, getting to the other end without not falling in to the lava and solving puzzles. Then we swapped activity and went to bush crafting while we were at bush crafting we went and learnt how to set up the tents and grab branches to do our fire to make hot chocolate. When it came to our turn to go kayaking we couldn't go because the weather was bad so we went swimming in the pools. When finished we got changed and watched lorax and then we had chick pea curry with Maori bread and then we went to sleep.

Day 1

Today was especial for room 7 because we had camp. When we got to school we had packed our bags and said our farewells and hopped on the bus. On our way we were playing music and dancing on the bus, our first stop was at Whangarei to have a quick munch. Then we arrived at Teiteiri of Waitangi, we were then introduced to Chris and Magness and then we were welcomed into the marae when we were in the marae we were showed the dances and games from back in the days. When they had finished we had done a Maori performer and then took some photos and learnt about the three flags and to see the longest waka in New Zealand. We then we on the fairy to Russell to where we were staying, when we got to our camp we were told our groups for our cabins so we all quickly went and took our bags into our cabins, and then we came back out and did an activity with our groups. After that, we done our reflection and then had Fish and chips for dinner and then we had a good night sleep.

Technology Wood

I have chosen to make a Jewelry Tree for my mum. I think this is the best choice, because she has to many Jewelry's and at home. I think this is the best choice because this would be really useful for her. It would be used in the bed room. She will be using earrings and necklaces. For this project I will have to consider sandpaper before varnishing to have a beautiful glossy look.

The Amazing Life of Circle

The Amazing Life of Circle

Life first started in the ocean about three and a
half billion years ago. About 425 million years ago
life began to move to the land, vegetation had
covered the earth. The amazing circle of life is basically
about how earth had so many animals
that loved their habitats. 

Over millions of years there was an amazing variety
of habitats and physical environments. This enabled the
diversity of life forms to grow rapidly fast.
We use a microscope to see things that we can’t see.
When we walk around we can’t see those little creatures. 

Fraction Test

Today in Room 7 we had a maths. We were doing a test in maths about fractions and today we had done our test on a Google forms to test how much we have learnt in fractions.

The link for the video is on our class site.
Click Here

Maths Measurement

Measurement

One point for each correct answer

Measurement

1 km = 1000 m

3 metres = 3000 mm

1.5 tonnes = 1500 kg

13 hours = 46800  seconds

2 years = 730  days

1.25 litres = 1250 ML

1 leap year = 366  days

2 fortnights = 28 days

1 week = 168  hours

Numeracy

How many hundredths in 3.5? - 00.35

How many tenths in 89? - 0.89

How many thousandths in 2.4? - 000.89

7.33 + 0.98 = 8.31

.89 - .7 = 0.19

3.23 - 1.65 = 1.58

8.54 - 2.79 = 5.75

.5 X 6 = 3

.8 X 3 = 2.4

¾ of 120 = 90

5/7 of 350 = 250

⅔ of 180 = 120

Geometry

What is this shape? - Pentagon

What is this shape? - Hexagon

Draw an octagon:

Draw a hexagon:

Maths problem

1. Tim’s trip

It’s 7km from Tim’s house to where his Grandma lives.

It’s uphill on the way there so he can only cycle at 14 kph

but he can do 21 kph on the way back.

Tim leaves his house at 6pm.

How long can he stop at his Grandma’s house if

he wants to be back home for his favourite

TV programme at 7pm?

So Tim has an hour to travel back and forth to

his grandma’s house with in an hour as well as his

spending time with nana.

30 mins on his way their = 14kph

20 mins on his way back = 21 kph

10 mins with Nana

It took Tim longer to get to his Nena’s house because

he was travelling uphill on a slower speed.

Term 1 Writing - Poetry/Recounts and Speeches

What is poetry?

Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions.

Where do you read poems?

Google, Library, school & home

List down two famous poets from around the world.

William Shakespeare & Emily Dickinson

List down two famous poets from New Zealand.

Janet Frame & Selina Tusitala Marsh

Recounts are awesome. Your experiences can be told in words to capture your readers and take them on a journey with you.

Task - Write a recount about the worst birthday you have ever had

To be honest, I’ve never experienced having a bad birthday. Each year, on my birthday I get to celebrate it with my family which I’m grateful for.  I wouldn’t recall a time having a boring birthday.

Speech writing is a very valuable skill. When you have the ability to write speeches you can argue your way through your words. Lawyers do that all the time.

Task - Write a one minute speech about one of these topics

• Teachers should be paid more money

Teachers should be paid more because teachers do a lot of hard work. It even gets up to a stage where they stress because it’s to much, but they are willing to help us kids succeed in life and for our future. Adding on to that, teachers don’t get enough money for what they’re dealing with. Becoming a teacher is a handful because without the teachers there will be no future for us.

• We should have a Mcdonalds restaurant at every school

I don’t think there should be a Mcdonalds because it’s unhealthy for the kids. Mcdonalds have a lot of fat food, this can cause kids to be obese. Kids should stick to eating healthy and it will help us focus at school. Eating the right food will help us learn even better.

• Driving skills should be taught at primary school

No I go against this. I go against this because I think primary kids are to young to be driving around. Driving should start at a certain age because by then you’ll be much mature. Right now, primary kids should just be focusing on their school life before jumping into wanting to drive.

• Glenbrae School should have no uniform

In my opinion I think this shouldn’t occur. This is because having our uniform makes us look smarter. And we can be a smart school. Not wearing uniform makes us not look tidy and how all schools should be. To conclude this wearing your uniform shows pride to your school.

• Every student should have a free day off school each week

This event shouldn’t happen because kids need to come to school everyday and learn, not unless they have a valid reason to come off school. But I highly recommend coming to school as it would benefit us and our future.

Term 2 Inquiry ~ Our Community

Below are some iconic places in our local community. Take some time to find out more information about these places. This will help you develop a deeper understanding of the history of our local community.

3 points for each local icon

Local icon	History
	Tamaki College logo. This logo is on every students uniform at Tamaki College.
	This is Selwyn College. This college is named after George Augustus Selwyn the first shop in New Zealand. It is owned by Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.
	This is foursquare near the meat shop. But recently it’s name was changed into a toiletry & plastic place.
	This is the gas station in front of McDonalds. There is also a subway inside of this gas station.
	Mad Butcher is in Glen Innes right next to the Great Tongs Takeaway shop.

Maths Warm up

3 points for basic facts. All answers must be correct

22 X 5 = 110 91 X 7 = 637 18 X 8 = 144 21 X 12 = 252 32 X 29 = 928 12 X 63 = 756 5 X 72 = 360 18 X 7 = 126 12 X 36 = 432

582 = 29 27 9 = 3 2412 = 2 564 = 14 808 = 10 10912 = 9.83 459 = 5 525 + 29 = 554 823 + 7 = 830 323 + 92 = 415 3214 + 422 = 3636 621 +9218 = 9839

Guess who

Picture of person	Who it is	What they are famous for
	Julie Andrewsa	She’s an oscar - winning actress and singer famous for her roles in ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music’.
	Edorado Windsor who is known as Prince Edward	Prince Edward is famous for being the Queen’s son which made him third in the line for the throne when he was born.
	John F. Kennedy	John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United states. He was later on assasinated.
	Jim Bolger	Jim Bolger is a Former Prime Minister and New Zealand’s politician of the National Party who was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand.
	Helen Clark	She was a politician and university teacher.
	Arnold Schwarzenegger	He is  a American actor, filmmaker, businessman and  former professional bodybuilder.
	Paula Bennett	Paula Bennett served as the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand between December 2016 and October 2017
	Neil Finn	He is a New Zealand songwriter and a musician.
	Nelson Mandela	Nelson Mandela is the former president of South Africa. He served from 1994 to 1999.
	Melania Trump	She was president Trump’s wife, which meant she was also the first lady. Not only that, but she is in the modelling industry.
	Richie McCaw	He use to be a New Zealand rugby player who competed in a world-record 148 Test international matches and led his country’s national team, the All Blacks.
	Whina Cooper	Whina Cooper ONZ DBE was a respected kuia, who worked for many years for the rights of her people.
	Alan Gratz	Alan Gratz is a famous book writer.
	Peter Jackson	Peter Jackson is a Famous New Zealand Film Director.
	Jannie Van Hees	She’s an New Zealand author who works for Auckland UniServices Ltd, University of Auckland.