The Branches Of The NZ Government

Recently in Social Sciences with Ms. Pugh and Ms. Robinson, we have been learning about the New Zealand Government and its different branches such as Legislative, Executive & Judiciary. Each of these branches has something to do with the government and they split the parliament into those three parties. The meanings of these words are :  

• Legislative - Is having the power to make laws and making sure that they get followed by the people of the community. 
• Executive - Is the branch in the government that makes sure people NZ know the laws of the government.  
• Judiciary - Judiciary has the power to fine you in court for not standing by the obligated laws and guidelines that we were given by the Government. 

Introduction to Science

For this term, we have had an Introduction to Science and in this introduction, we learned about things such as :

•  Layers of the Earth - which was about the inside of the Earth, I learned different types of facts such as the inner core is the hottest layer out of the rest of the layers. We also learned about the three other layers of the Earth. 
• Plate Tectonics - in plate tectonics we learned about how tectonic plates move, they move in three different boundaries such as Transform Boundary, Convergent Boundary & Divergent Boundary.    
• Volcanoes - we learned about how the different layers under the volcanic crust of the Volcanoes and how it erupts. 

History Of Te Reo Maori

The History of New Zealand 

In New Zealand, the indigenous language is Te Reo Maori spoken by the indigenous people of Aotearoa but during the 1900s the langue was starting to dying out.
In schools, Te Reo Maori was banned as a language taught in classes because New Zealanders had gotten a mistaken idea by thinking that European history was more important then Maori history. This was because of the most the indigenous people moved to the countrysides and cities which made people forget their original roots. Now attitudes have changed and now people are fond of the culture and history and now Te Reo Maori is proudly taught in New Zealand schools.

This summary is about the history of Te Reo Maori and how it was about to die out because of the Maori people remembering how they are and where they come from. I learned so much about culture and history.

New Zealand Prime Minister Shows Empathy

New Zealand Prime Minister Shows Empathy 

This article is about how New Zealand's responded to the mass mosque shootings. As a sign of respect, she went to visit members of the refugee and Muslim Community, dressed in all black and wearing a Muslim headscarf called a hijab. All around the world, there is a news story on Jacinda Arden and how she helped the people of Christchurch cope with the tragedy that took place. She proposed to pay for the families to pay for the funerals of their lost loved ones.  In an interview, she was asked what felt like personally and she said: " I'm deeply sad ". 

What does Empathy mean to me ?

What does Empathy mean to me? 

To me, Empathy is to have the ability or the skill to understand and share the feelings of others. When showing Empathy you use encouraging words such as Good Job, Well done, I'll help you, Your the best and You'll get it right next time. When using Empathy you use it everywhere, in the playgrounds, community and at home. This is a great way to use Empathy because having Empathy is one of the best skills to have. There are people all around the world who have felt unhappy because they have been bullied and hurt in a way so that is why having Empathy for everyone is great. 

Kiribati Climate Change Literacy Reading

Martina and her family migrated from their country because of the climate changing and now it is becoming threatening to the people of Kiribati. One of the reasons Maritina migrate from Kiribati was because of a Push Reason. ( A push reason are a negative reason why people leave their country of origin ).  In the news story is has been predicted that this island will be underwater in the next decade. This is caused by the Greenhouse gases that circulate the Earth and keeps it warm. The rising temperature is cause climate change and that is also causing the fish and the all food source to leave the waters which is causing hunger. 

Storyboard about Goeff Barnett

This week LS2 have been completing the city of sales challenges. The completed tasks that were set to complete were 5. For one of the activities, we were to research a kiwi who invented something. Today Mele, Sky, Hajera, Fui, and, I collaboratively worked together to find information about our kiwi inventor. As a group, we all agreed to create a storyboard about a kiwi called Geoff Barnett who invented a ride called the cycling monorail. It was called the cycling monorail because it was exactly like the skyline, but with someone who cycles a bike throughout the whole ride. We decided to create a storyboard about this invention by using storyboard that. Our story was about Geoff Barnett who went to a circus and tried out new rides, but then he thought about creating his own ride so that kids could be more active, besides sitting on a seat. Above shows the storyboard that we created and an image of Geoff Barnett's invention.

Steampunk Art Challenges

Last week LS2 was been busy learning about the art for steampunk. Before doing the art we could to create a DLO different types that happened in the Victorian times. We needed to work in pairs so I decided to work with Hajera and we created a DLO about the way the Victorian Washerwoman washed there clothing,this was an interesting process because they did not just a washing machine as we do in the modern times,they used tools such as dolly-stick, cast iron, and laundry soap. In the learning of this activity, we learned the art started. It started in the early 19 century Queen Victoria reigned over England. In this DLO I explain what the art of steampunk actually is and I also showed the image an image that I drew that had living based product that is added with parts machinery. 

Maori Pioneer Battalion -Timeline

Maori Pioneer Battalion - Timeline 
Today for Inquiry we have been learning about the Maori Pioneer Battalion. During the time we have been learning about this historic topic NZ history, we decided to create a timeline on the events that happened during that time and the date that they happened on. This activity was a time to be respectful and remember those who have lost their lives  for us to be here today. I worked collaboratively with Sky, Hajera and Brooklyn. This is the site were I got my information from. 

Read Theory - Progress

Read Theory Progress 

Today for Reading LS2 has been looking at our Read Theory Progress. I this task I created a graph where I showed the progress that I made from the beginning of the year and up to now. My highest grade that I have gotten was 7 and it was in November and the lowest was 3 and that was in May. I really enjoyed this activity because I got to look back and I could see the progress I have made. 

The Question We Had About WW1

The Question We Had About WW1 

Today for Inquiry we have been reminding ourselves about the facts we could remember. We had a task, where we thought of the questions to ask during the time of WW1. I worked with Hajera & we created this slide with questions and the answers we found after using our smart searching skills to find information. I really enjoyed this activity because I got to learn about different things that happened during that time. 

Book Week- My time line through reading

My time line through Reading

Today PBS is having their very own book week. For this special event, we had a task to remember the books that we have liked during the time of our lives and make a DLO showing the history of books that we have liked and way we liked them. In this task, I remembered six books that I have read from the time I was 5 years old to the now where I am 13 years old. I really enjoyed this activity because I got to go through memories and all these books that I have read have helped with learning new words and help with using my imagination.

PBS - Armistice Commemoration

PBS - Armistice Day Commemoration

Today Panmure Bridge School had our own Armistice Day Commemoration. The reason for armistice day is to remember the people who lost their lives Each class had large poppie that person in the class wrote on the back of the poppie and they will on them of the wall next to the three olive trees that are being planted as a symbol of peace and friendship. We had a member the NZ army force joined us on this special event and he came up to each classroom to speak to us about how he got transferred to different countries, how he did his training and how hard it was for him to leave his family but he was doing it help people. This an amazing experience because we got to remember those who lost their lives and be respectful.  

Care Awards- Aretha Franklin

Care Awards- Aretha Franklin 

Today I was busy with my RESPECT badge for my Care Awards. For my second task, I created a DLO explaining what Aretha Franklin respect song and facts about her and a link to one of her on you-tube. I really enjoyed this activity because I got to learn about an amazing person who was a role model for everyone in the world. This is the link to the original version of the song. 

Armistice Day 11. 11. 11. 1918

Armistice Day

On Friday PBS will be having a commemoration Armistice Day which was on the 11 hours, 11 month of the 11 day 1918. The reason we have Armistice day all around the world is so that we can remember all the soldier who lost their lives in WW1. The images that I used I told the story of family and friends were excited about the soldier finally coming home. This activity has been a great experience to see the smiles on peoples faces after several months of sadness. 

Did I miss anything ?

Did I miss anything ? 

Today for Reading we were busy reading a poem by Tom Wayman. At the end of this poem, our task was to create an illustration about one of the verses in the poem. We were allowed to work in groups so I worked with Hajera & Magenta. We collaboratively with them to create this presentation.  

PE / Boxing

Today we had our first Boxing session for PE with Pax Patel. This was my first time boxing so every really new to me. For this session, we learned how to stand in the position that we called the " Rock " because if somebody pushes you from the front you will stay balanced and stand your ground to defend yourself. When also learned to Jab and Cross with our partners and the pads and we learned to put of gloves on your cheeks to protect the face. I really enjoyed this session and I can't wait for next weeks.  

Explanation about Camels

Explanation about Camels 

How would you feel if you had to live in the unforgiving climate such as the desert with almost no water and vegetation, so that is why camels have made physical changes  their bodies. Did you know that a camel can drink up to 46 litres of water.

In the desert the sun beats down on the sand with makes it very hot so that is why camels have grown pads on their feet and chest that help with walking on the hot sand. When walking on the sand it feels like your sinking into the sand, so that is why these animals have webbing between their toes that allows them to walk across the terrain.

These animals have a way to have water without needing to drink it. They have humps that store fat that carries the all the nutrition and water that it needs to survive. Due to not having much vegetation for camels to eat, they cactus, bones and twigs. They have thick lips that protect their mouths from the thorns on cactus plants.

The desert there are harsh sand storms that can blind you but camels have a way to help with by growing thick eyelashes that help with keeping the sand out of their eyes. They also have nostrils that can open and close so that sand doesn't get into their nose.

Today for Writing we were learning about how camels have adapted ( made changes )  to their body to survive in the desert. For this activity, each person created an explanation about what parts of their bodies they made changes to, what they eat and who much water they can drink. I really enjoyed doing this activity because these animals have made great changes. 

Kiwi Can Reflection

Kiwi Can Reflection

Today for Kiwi Can we had a new topic and it was Respect in our school. We learned about where you will use it, how you can use it and why you use it. We also had a debate about if we should have fizzy drinks and we also had a debate about having rules at school. You will use respect for everything in your life. 

Basic Facts Challenge

Addition Basic Facts Challenge 
Today for Maths we did a revision on all the things that we did last term. For today we did Mr. Wong's basic facts challenge. In this challenge, I focused on my addition question because I usually get confused but know I am getting better at it. I really enjoyed doing this activity because it refreshed my mind.