This term’s Year 7 topic was ‘The Nutty Professor’. We had to find an experiment, test it out and present it to the school with display boards. Three adults and some secret students judged our Science Fair projects. We enjoyed carrying out the experiments and displaying our scientific research and thinking.
A group travelled to Samoa to represent our school. Before they left they showed us what they would be doing. This included a ‘Fiafia Night’ to help the fund raise money for the trip to Samoa. We also had a Mufti day where a voluntary contribution of two dollars could be donated towards the trip.
A Year 7 and Year 8 after school netball team played in a graded tournament. The Year 7 team never lost a game! They were presented with a trophy for winning the Grade D section.
We also had four rugby teams representing us. They were the over 55s and under 55s boys team. There is also an Open Grade girls rugby team and under 55s girls team. Our Open Grade girls have done well, making it to the finals. We are all as happy as larks!
Each Monday we have taken part in an exciting new dance exercise session called Zumba. The instructor’s name was Yvonne. We were all thrilled and pumped. During the session we heard some of our favourite music.
In math we have been learning about percentages, fractions, decimals, geometry, and measurement. We also have a new teacher because our teacher is with the group that has gone to Samoa. Her name is Miss Bell. We have learnt heaps more thinking strategies and ways to improve our standards with her.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Nostalgic Memories and Reflections of Term 3 2010
It’s nearly the end of the term and we start to reflect back to memories that have happened this term. A reflective feeling came over us as we thought of the science fair that recently took place in the hall.
In our Year 7 individual classes we were partnered up with a buddy to construct a science experiment. We experienced how hard it was to do this particular topic. But with a positive attitude and the help from our buddies we managed to get through. On the day of the science fair a lot parents turned up to see their child’s experiment that they worked very hard on. The next day one of the pairs got one of the individuals to present their work to the school. They left their projects in the hall ready for the two judges to judge their experiment.
Measurement, Time, Fractions, Angles, and Capacity, these are some of the topics that room 3 have been learning about in Mathematics this term. In our group we learned parts of a decimal. We also learned if the number is after the decimal that means that the number is not a whole number yet. But if it is before the decimal it is already one whole number.
Every Thursday Room 3 has P.E. At the beginning of the term we had gymnastics which was usually tiring. Even though it was hard we still managed to pull through it. In the last few weeks of the term we have been practicing our Large Ball Skills. This included the games of Volley and Dodge Ball.
Writing for Room3 has been in the format of a Procedural writing and also Narratives. Procedural Writing was connected to the “Crazy Science” unit study because when we presented our experiment we had to write out our method which includes a diagram of how you set up the equipment, and describes the steps you take to carry out the experiment.
Te Reo Maori for us was really interesting because we got to learn how to ask questions in Te Reo Maori and we also learned about the Atua’s of the Maori’s that lived long ago.
In Technology the girls in Room 3 had Art with Mrs Baker and the boys had Music with Miss Dekker. The girls in Art got to draw birds and we learned the basic shapes of a bird. We also learned how to weave and dye a background. The boys were enjoying learning to play songs on our school ukuleles.
By Vaegaau & Afu
In our Year 7 individual classes we were partnered up with a buddy to construct a science experiment. We experienced how hard it was to do this particular topic. But with a positive attitude and the help from our buddies we managed to get through. On the day of the science fair a lot parents turned up to see their child’s experiment that they worked very hard on. The next day one of the pairs got one of the individuals to present their work to the school. They left their projects in the hall ready for the two judges to judge their experiment.
Measurement, Time, Fractions, Angles, and Capacity, these are some of the topics that room 3 have been learning about in Mathematics this term. In our group we learned parts of a decimal. We also learned if the number is after the decimal that means that the number is not a whole number yet. But if it is before the decimal it is already one whole number.
Every Thursday Room 3 has P.E. At the beginning of the term we had gymnastics which was usually tiring. Even though it was hard we still managed to pull through it. In the last few weeks of the term we have been practicing our Large Ball Skills. This included the games of Volley and Dodge Ball.
Writing for Room3 has been in the format of a Procedural writing and also Narratives. Procedural Writing was connected to the “Crazy Science” unit study because when we presented our experiment we had to write out our method which includes a diagram of how you set up the equipment, and describes the steps you take to carry out the experiment.
Te Reo Maori for us was really interesting because we got to learn how to ask questions in Te Reo Maori and we also learned about the Atua’s of the Maori’s that lived long ago.
In Technology the girls in Room 3 had Art with Mrs Baker and the boys had Music with Miss Dekker. The girls in Art got to draw birds and we learned the basic shapes of a bird. We also learned how to weave and dye a background. The boys were enjoying learning to play songs on our school ukuleles.
By Vaegaau & Afu
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Talofa from Samoa
We have been very busy in Samoa. Since our arrival we have made several trips to town and today we went to the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. It was amazing to hear about the history of Samoa surrounding the famous writer who died in Samoa and is buried at the top of Mt Vaea due to his wishes. His other wish was to be buried with his boots which the Samoan people fulfilled when he died. It took a lot of work for the people of Samoa to carry Robert Louis Stevenson's coffin to the top of the mountain but they did it because they loved him.
Tomorrow which is Tuesday in Samoa we are travelling to Savaii. We are all excited to go because we have heard so many wonderful stories about Savaii. MRsTofa is escpecially excited because Savaii is where she was born.
We will keep you all posted when we have access to the internet but for now Tofa Soifua.
Tomorrow which is Tuesday in Samoa we are travelling to Savaii. We are all excited to go because we have heard so many wonderful stories about Savaii. MRsTofa is escpecially excited because Savaii is where she was born.
We will keep you all posted when we have access to the internet but for now Tofa Soifua.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The power of Mentos
Question
Will the coke react if we drop mentos into it?
Hypothesis:
We thought the mentos will make the coke fizz.
Materials:
• Coke 1.5L bottle(don’t shake)
• Mentos(mint)
• Geyser tube
Method:
1. Open the coke bottle and place the geyser tube at the top where the lid was
2. Put the little plastic key and insert it in the two holes on the geyser tube
3. Fill the geyser tube with mentos
4. When ready release the plastic key to drop the mentos into the coke
Observations:
As the mentos dropped into the coke, it started to fizz and then the fizz rose to the top causing a fizzing eruption.
Analysis:
Any foreign substance put into carbonated beverages helps release the carbonation from the beverage. Since the carbon dioxide is forced into the soda it is unstable and will fizz whenever there is something else added.
Conclusion:
Our observation proved to be right. The mentos caused a fizzy explosion from the coke because of the carbon dioxide being forced into the soda.
Will the coke react if we drop mentos into it?
Hypothesis:
We thought the mentos will make the coke fizz.
Materials:
• Coke 1.5L bottle(don’t shake)
• Mentos(mint)
• Geyser tube
Method:
1. Open the coke bottle and place the geyser tube at the top where the lid was
2. Put the little plastic key and insert it in the two holes on the geyser tube
3. Fill the geyser tube with mentos
4. When ready release the plastic key to drop the mentos into the coke
Observations:
As the mentos dropped into the coke, it started to fizz and then the fizz rose to the top causing a fizzing eruption.
Analysis:
Any foreign substance put into carbonated beverages helps release the carbonation from the beverage. Since the carbon dioxide is forced into the soda it is unstable and will fizz whenever there is something else added.
Conclusion:
Our observation proved to be right. The mentos caused a fizzy explosion from the coke because of the carbon dioxide being forced into the soda.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
My awesome dad
Dear Mrs Baker
I am going to talk about my handsome and most lovable Dad.
When I am with him it is like I am with a friend because he helps me with my homework and usually takes me fishing.
While fishing with my dad, my cousin and my brother he taught me how to fish and how to kill it. He says it is just being slow and steady, and if it wasn’t for my dad I wouldn’t have caught a fish for the first time.
He is a helpful and a trust-worthy father who cares about me and does whatever he wants to do in his life. He sometimes tells jokes and acts all silly that makes me laugh.
Ever when I was 7 years old and it’s the holidays, he takes me to the beach. Afterwards when we are finished, he takes me to the shops to buys me an ice-cream that makes me happy.
We both watch our favourite shows N.C.I.S and C.S.I which makes us happy. My dad gives me money when I have no food to eat, he usually calls me “AA” or “hungry” (because I like eating) and it makes him laugh sometimes. Sometimes he gives me lollies.
This is why I have nominated my dad, Togia Pineki because he is valuable to me and is a kind hearted father.
From: Ro-June
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
My special dad
My dad is the most supportive trustworthy person I know.
Dear Mrs Baker
My dad is the person I really love. When I think of my family and how much I love them, the picture I see in my head is my dad. The one who puts a smile on my face every time I look at him.
I love my dad because he is the most thoughtful person I care about. In my life my dad is the only person who keeps my family together.
My dad is special because he is the only man in my life who loves me with all his heart.
Every time I get up to go to school my dad is always there to tell me to go to school to learn and have a great education and don’t go to school to tease people and get smart to the teachers.
I LOVE MY DAD WITH ALL MY HEART
By Chloe
Dear Mrs Baker
My dad is the person I really love. When I think of my family and how much I love them, the picture I see in my head is my dad. The one who puts a smile on my face every time I look at him.
I love my dad because he is the most thoughtful person I care about. In my life my dad is the only person who keeps my family together.
My dad is special because he is the only man in my life who loves me with all his heart.
Every time I get up to go to school my dad is always there to tell me to go to school to learn and have a great education and don’t go to school to tease people and get smart to the teachers.
I LOVE MY DAD WITH ALL MY HEART
By Chloe
My dad
Dad I love you, I love you, I Love you. This is something many human beings say to their dad but today I will tell you how strong my love is for my dad and what he has done for me.
Ever since I was born I had been looked after by my dad. I know it’s unusual but yes that’s true. Not only for me but for my brother too.
As a child I had naughty days not eating, being an annoyance, not sleeping. I had always been an annoyance to my dad but he did not mind one little bit. When I was to eat I used to spit it out giving worries to my dad. I always had to be pushed back and forth on the bouncer or I would not sleep.
Growing up starting kindy, just crying and crying wanting my dad to stay, not letting him go home.
Turning five and starting primary for me was being very quiet and not talking. He taught me to get on with people, talk to people, be very helpful, be very kind and never disrespect anyone. All these lessons were taught to me by my dad Alvind.
I am very happy to have a loving caring dad and I hope other people do too!
by Ashley
All about my grandpa
My grandpa is like the gate way to my future. No matter what obstacle is heading my way he will always be there. My grandpa to me is like a jewel that can never be replaced at any price.
He was the one who took me in as a child and still is with me. My grandpa has always been there for me. I think my grandpa is perfect in every way.
There have been some funny times and there still are to come. I wish to become a wise man like him when I grow older. No matter how old he gets he will still and always be in my heart.
By Apelu
He was the one who took me in as a child and still is with me. My grandpa has always been there for me. I think my grandpa is perfect in every way.
There have been some funny times and there still are to come. I wish to become a wise man like him when I grow older. No matter how old he gets he will still and always be in my heart.
By Apelu
My fantastic dad
Do you have a dad who looks after you? I do. He is the best dad in the world.
My dad is the coolest dad because he takes me to the park and plays video games with me. I go to the mall with my dad and we buy video games in the shops.
My dad looks after me and my four sisters. My sisters and I love our dad but I love my dad the most. He is the best dad in the world.
By Akram
My dad is the coolest dad because he takes me to the park and plays video games with me. I go to the mall with my dad and we buy video games in the shops.
My dad looks after me and my four sisters. My sisters and I love our dad but I love my dad the most. He is the best dad in the world.
By Akram
My dad
Dear Mrs Baker
When I read my speeches my nerves take over my body. I imagine my father’s face in my head and it calms me down.
When I’m at school I expect a loving member of my family to be waiting at home. Mrs Baker I am writing this letter to let you know how hard my father works to provide things for my family.
I myself do agree that girls are better than boys but I wouldn’t doubt the power of fathers especially mine.
He is perfect to pick you up and dust you off, driving me to all the events in my life, protecting me from a broken heart and helping me stay on the right path.
My dad travels the world teaching cultural groups but mostly Tongan dancing. Sometimes I don’t get to feel that protection and I can’t witness the loving smile on my father’s face.
Sincerely
By Afu
My awesome dad
Dear Mrs Baker
Do you have a male person who has cared for you from the first day he set his eyes on you? Well I do. He is an energetic man, who is funny and warm hearted. He is my dad Naita Manu.
He and my mother raised us all since we were born. My dad used to smoke before my brothers and sisters were born. When they had my oldest sister my dad thought of quitting smoking because it would have been a bad environment for our health, so he quit smoking.He said “It was very hard to quit smoking but it was worth it”. Now my dad has no regrets about quitting smoking because he has us.
My dad sometimes takes my brother and I fishing at the Wharf at Panama. Sometimes we catch a few and sometimes we catch a lot, but now my dad is very busy in church. I sometimes go with him and sometimes I stay home. When he goes to church he will pray for my family and I.
My dad is really serious about the education of his children. That is why I try my best in school to have a good and better education. My dad Naita will be in my heart and soul forever.
Sincerely,
By Mowbray
Do you have a male person who has cared for you from the first day he set his eyes on you? Well I do. He is an energetic man, who is funny and warm hearted. He is my dad Naita Manu.
He and my mother raised us all since we were born. My dad used to smoke before my brothers and sisters were born. When they had my oldest sister my dad thought of quitting smoking because it would have been a bad environment for our health, so he quit smoking.He said “It was very hard to quit smoking but it was worth it”. Now my dad has no regrets about quitting smoking because he has us.
My dad sometimes takes my brother and I fishing at the Wharf at Panama. Sometimes we catch a few and sometimes we catch a lot, but now my dad is very busy in church. I sometimes go with him and sometimes I stay home. When he goes to church he will pray for my family and I.
My dad is really serious about the education of his children. That is why I try my best in school to have a good and better education. My dad Naita will be in my heart and soul forever.
Sincerely,
By Mowbray
My super amazing Dad
Dear Mrs Baker,
My fantastic dad’s name is Tony. He is the best dad in the entire universe because he is so supportive of me. He’s always there for me. He always works hard just to get what I need. He plays with me every day. My dad is by my side every second.
Dad you’re handsome, caring, loving, supportive and you have a kind soul.
He’s all I will ever need. Every second I’m with him I fell nice and warm inside. I will do anything for him.
He has given me the opportunity to go to a great school with great teachers and amazing friends. He wants me to get the best education he can give me.
He buys me takeaways when I want it. He bought us a X-box 360. I also got a phone for my birthday. We have heaps of movies that he bought us. This shows my dad wants us to be happy and spends his money on us.
I fell over on the road and he came and took me to the emergency hospital. My knee was bleeding a lot but the bandages stopped it. He put two pillows beneath my knees so blood wouldn’t touch the sheets.
If I didn’t have him I would not be here. If you would have my dad you would feel the same. He lets me play computer games and lets me stay up late. He keeps me safe from all the bad guys.
When we were moving to our new house it was my 10th birthday. But my dad took me out to the movies with him and my mum.
When I’m sick he takes care of me. He makes me some hot porridge and some nice cold fresh orange juice. He lets me get better and have long naps. When I’m awake he puts on the TV for me.
When I have home work he helps me. My sisters are always annoying when they are in my room so he tells them to be quiet and to get out of my room.
When I’m sad he cheers me up. When he has a hard day at work and is angry I cheer him up by making him a cup of coffee.
Yours sincerely,
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Procedural Writing on making a paper napkin rose
How to make a paper napkin2 paper napkins
Cello tape
Method:
1. Fold the napkin three centimetres from the top
2. Rip off the two little bits of the opposite side ( 2 inches )
3. From the corner of the folded side start rolling the paper tightly
4. Start to loosen the paper as you keep rolling to form a rose shape
5. When you have finished rolling the rose shape, start to twist the bottom to make a stem
6. With the second paper napkin rip a three cm wide strip to the end
7. With this piece start to twist it from the top of the stem
8. Insert the pieces you ripped off at the beginning to make leaves where you desire
9. Use a little bit of tape to seal the end of the stem
You should now have a paper napkin rose
Monday, August 16, 2010
Procedural Writing on making a paper napkin rose
How To make A Rose Out Of A Paper Napkin
Goal: To make a paper napkin rose.
Materials
2 paper napkins
PVA Glue
Method
1. Fold in a 3 cm fold on the right hand side of the napkin
2. At the bottom of the napkin rip 2 small sized pieces from the corner (These will be the petals)
3. At the top where you folded in step 1 start to roll the paper napkin tightly
4. After rolling the paper napkin 5-6 times pick up the paper napkin and keep rolling starting to loosen the paper to form a rose shape
5. At the end tuck the edge into the side of the rose
6. Start twisting the stem of your rose downwards
7. When you get to the end use PVA glue to seal the end
8. With the second paper napkin rip off a 3cm wide piece
9. With that piece of paper napkin start to twist it around the stem of the rose
10. Insert the petals previously ripped off where you wish
11. Again use PVA glue to seal at the end of the stem
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