Tamara @ Pt England School

Asteroid

2011-11-16T09:30:00.000+13:00

This term we are learning about space related to our topic Outta This World for this term. We have been studying on a word that Mrs Nua had given us to do research on and put all our results into a presentation. This presentation was presented in front of our class. The first Asteroid that was discovered was Ceres, it is the largest in the main Asteroid belt and is considered a dwarf planet. So I hope all of those who don't know what it means read this you will know stuff you didn't know before.

Tennis Writing Sample

2011-11-15T10:01:00.001+13:00

We started off the day talking and laughing at each other, but we didn’t know what we were going to do on that day. The sun was out and we were out.

We were heading towards the courts that’s when I knew we were playing a game or having a run. We were just going to play Tennis, very surprising when none of us can play except for some people.

We walked as quickly as we could to reach the courts. The first word that Marcel (the coach) said was “can you please sit down”. As I sat down near my friend (Bobbi Grace) we started talking. I was really eager to learn tennis cecause I haven’t played it before but I knew i still had to try. I walked towards where all the rackets were in place and we were surprise to see lots of colourful rackets lying there. I picked up a bright blue racket and walked over to the white wall.

Our first skill was how to hold our racket, I kind of struggled to hold it. Our next skill that we learnt was how to balance the ball on to the racket and then slightly bounce the ball on top of it. I was really trying not to let the ball bounce off my racket so I could be the best at doing it but I wasn’t the best, at least I could actually bounce the ball on it.

We got in to partners and we had to learn how to hit the ball so it didn’t go over the persons head or go out and try not to hit someone. We were all trying our best not to hit it out but I just coudn’t help but hit that ball as hard as I could. We had to stop and and swap turns and I had to be the server and my partner (Bobbi Grace) was the hitter. We tried and tried to not hit the ball out but we just couldn’t kept on going in different directions.

It was time for a challenge for who was the king of the Tennis courts. Tui and his friend were the first ones up. Tui won that challenge but it wasn’t over yet as he still had 4 more people to win against. No one could beat him, he was still the king and we had nothing else to do but watch and laugh. He looked like the evil person that was going to take over the world or just the courts.
It was nearly time for us to come back to class but we were having so much fun we didn’t even want to came back, but we had to. Our time was up and we were off to class.

As I walked into class still cracking up laughing and still wanting to go back to play. I thought back to when I watched tennis and it was boring watching people hitting a ball to the other side of the courts. However, when I played tennis it was a whole new level, it was fun and cool. My highlight in playing tennis was the challenge that we got to play. If I got the chance to play Tennis I would take it but I’m not a Tennis player, I’m a Rugby player and rugby is fun.

Maths Whizz

2011-09-27T12:54:00.002+13:00

The picture that is showed on the top of the page is my Maths Whizz Assessment. If you don't know what Maths Whizz is, it is a Maths programme to help you with your maths so you can improve. The inventors of Maths Whizz said if you spend 90min on Maths Whizz then you might improve with your maths. I think I have been improving in my maths because since I have been working on this programme I have moved up a level in my maths and I am very happy. From now on I will continue working on Maths Whizz so I can move up another level.

Presentation on New Zealand

2011-09-23T11:05:00.000+12:00

During this term we had a task to make a presentation to show people the people that visit my blog what our country New Zealand like. So enjoy my groups presentation. Made by Tamara, Bobbi Grace and Seini-Mino

Romania Flag meaning

2011-09-16T14:33:00.001+12:00

Last term we got a chance to pick one countrie that was in the world cup I choose Romania this is what the flag looks like. Yellow is a symbol of generosity, Red is a symbol of hardiness, bravery, strength, and valour, Blue is a symbol of vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice. These are the meaning of the romania flag.

MTV

2011-07-15T11:20:00.002+12:00

My Tessellation

2011-06-24T10:23:00.003+12:00

In the last few week we were learning how to make a Tessellation. We all thought that it will be hard but it turns out that it was really easy. We all made one and some was colourful and some was plain. After all the hard work this is my finish product.

My Personal Goal

2011-06-23T13:32:00.002+12:00

Last week we had a task to make a movie with our Personal goals. I thought about what I am going to do then I made a decision to make to of my personal goals. I am telling you that I have made a Inside goal and a Outside goal too. So sit back and enjoy my fabulous movie.

Pick in the Sevens

2011-06-10T14:10:00.003+12:00

In the last few weeks there was announcement that the rugby girls team had a trials sevens . As lunchtime was passing by I made a decision that I wound go with my friends to see and find out when will trials begin. Then our coach told us that there will be trials on our training days that was Thursday and Tuesday. They said that they are not looking for what the best they are looking for skills,attitude, and personality and maybe the best.

It was Tuesday and it was one of our training at lunch time. I felt like I had butterfly’s in my stomach. We got in a huddle and our coach told us to round around the fields I , we got back from rounding then we done our stretches. Got split up it to 2 group the forwards and the backs, I was in the forwards. We train with Mrs Lagitupu and the backs were training with Bobbi Walker. We learnt new skills and train for 1 hour.

One week later we had training on Thursday and our coaches said they will tell us who is in the sevens and who’s not. I stood there nervous and shaking I felt like I had butterfly’s flying around in my stomach. She called out who was in the the seven,names were called then my name was called and my best friend Bobbi-Grace. YaY I shouted I was relived that I got pick in the sevens. The next day I coud’nt stop thinking about how I made into the team.

My Name

2011-06-10T10:18:00.002+12:00

During the last few weeks we got to go to different class and do different activities in room 22 we had to make a creation of our name with out writing letters so this is my finish project.

Interior Triangles

2011-05-24T12:20:00.005+12:00

During maths we learn about interior Triangles. I found out that the 3 interior angles add up to 180 degrees. Even though my triangle is different to other peoples it all still add up to 180 degrees. It was cool learning about interior triangles.

Term 2

2011-05-18T09:57:00.006+12:00

I cant believe that it is the Fourth week of school,time has gone really fast and the days are going quick. When school didn't start I was dying to see my friends and now i am at school and don't want to see or come school anymore. During the last few weeks our whole team 5's are learning about Discovery, Imagination, Creation, Innovation and practicality, It relates to our Topic this term and it is Bigger, Better, Faster and Stronger. So keep visiting my blog and visit the rest of our Room 20 blogs to.

Caring

2011-05-05T14:39:00.002+12:00

During last term we got told to make a movie by using one of our school values, I Tamara and my patner Shaniah pick caring. We thought it will be a good example for the kids that dose'nt know what caring means. So sit back and relax and enjoy our fabulous movie, during life always remember that caring for one another is the right thing to!!!!
Made By I Tamara and Shaniah

Geometry Translation

2011-05-05T13:03:00.003+12:00

In room 20 we are learning all about what Translation is in Geometry. Meaning that we were having to rotate or flip the shape on a grid without changing sizes. First of all we had to add a grid on Google drawing choose a shape. After that we had to move the shape 2 down and 2 across. After doing all of that, we had to take a screen shot of it and upload it on our blogs. This is what the final product looks like. I look forward to learning more about Geometry!

Thank you letters

2011-04-06T10:25:00.000+12:00

Dear Helpers,Caregivers and Teachers

I would like to say a big thank you to all the parents and helpers that made camp TC happen. Thank you for all the great activities and the food most of all the tasty Hangi. It was the first time going camping and it was the Best!!!!. Thank you again for helping the teachers and for protecting us at night thank you. God Bless

From Tamara

Camp TC Reflection

2011-03-21T11:59:00.001+13:00

My highlight of camp TC was the Dunker because we got to dunk people into the tub with water. When you hit the Target that's when they get dunked. It was fun because all of my team mates were wet except for me.
The thing I learnt from Camp TC was working together with people who you haven’t work before with and to not to annoy people when there tired.

How to put up a Tent?

2011-03-09T10:41:00.006+13:00

Equipment
Pegs
Hammer( Mullet )
Poles
Fly
Base
Interior
Secure
45 angle
Eye lit

Instructions
1.Firstly Unpack the tent and check that all the necessary equipment is in the bag.ie.tent,fly,18 pegs,3 poles,inner tent, base and eyelit.

2. secondly you will need to take out the inner tent and the fly (the fly is wrapped up inside the tent) and then lay it out on the grass.

3.Then take out the 4 pegs that you are using and the poles that are unconnected . Next put any equipment you are not using aside by the bag

4. Grab four of the pegs from the bag. After that grab the hammer and hammer in the pegs into the eyelit, make sure the pegs are on a about a 45 degree angle(so they wont come out). When you are hammering insure that you pull the corners tightly and then hammer them in.
Then repeat this on every corner.

5. Connect the poles then see which two are longer . When you find the two long poles put it over the tent and clip it in on the eyelit. After the poles are over ,tie it to a little string on the apex of the tent.

6. You then put the fly(cover on the outside of the tent)on top of it and make sure you put the door in the right place. When that is finish you insert the last pole in to the front of the tent.

7.When you are finished inserting the pole you have to repeat the way you put it in before and remember to put it back the on a 45 degree angle.

8.Then your tent will be done and ready to sleep in!

Statistics Graph

2011-03-07T12:22:00.003+13:00

Christchurch Earthquake

2011-03-04T10:31:00.002+13:00

People in Christchurch are terrified because of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake which devastated this large South Island City at 12:51pm on Tuesday 22 of February 2011. It was a shocking event with falling rubble on cars and buses. There are still missing loved ones and they are still searching for people. For the families that lost there love ones Rest in Peace and stay safe.

Holiday highlight

2011-03-01T12:42:00.001+13:00

8:00am In the morning I was so excited that I went and told every body to get up. While I was getting ready my sisters were annoyed because I was making to much noise.

It was Monday 3 Jan 2011 and we were on our way to the movies to watch Legacy Tron. I went with my sisters at Sylvia . On the Train I could only can think about was the movie that we were going to watch then the train stop it was’t a long ride it was just 2 stages. WE went up to the host and check what time was the movies so we pick Tron. It was about a young boy that his father got missing when he was 9 years old and found him when he was 26. He didn’t see him for 17 that is a long time. His father got missing because he got trap in a video game that he invented.

During the movie I was falling a sleep but my sisters didn’t even move it was weird. As I was eating I could taste the salty,crunching popcorn. While I was eating the tasty popcorn the movie was up to when the boy was fighting it was like Star Wars but this movie was better. I could fill tears coming down my face cause the dad didn't come out. While the movie was finish I was just like nothing happen. The movie was finish I didn't even stop talking about it my sisters were annoyed.

The next morning I was still thinking about the movie was stuck in my head.
I had a great time at the movie and cant wait to go again.

Tech at tamaki

2011-02-24T13:16:00.001+13:00

“Yes”
I said to my friends while I was walking to school. Today was tech at Tamaki day I was excited cause there were 2 new groups and they were Sience and Electronic that was why I was so excited.

It was Monday our first day of Tech and the first time the year sevens went tech.
As we were walking down to Tamaki I could fill the air of excitement. We finally got there and there was no teachers there except Mrs fergurson.

My group was Electronic and the teacher was Mr Marthon. We learnt how to make a fan on with a hat because was something I had never seen before. As our time was up I was so excited to finally go back to school.

Our First Day using Our Netbooks

2011-02-17T10:23:00.000+13:00

Our school has been really lucky because we are the first school that have our own New Netbooks. On Monday the first day of school our class was the first class to have our Netbooks we were pretty lucky. This has been a long journey but it was worth the wait. Thank you very
much to Mrs and Mr Burt,Mr Jacobsen and the helpers because this day will never have with out you guys.

Market day Reflection

2010-12-09T13:03:00.001+13:00

What did you enjoy most about Market Day?
That everyone was enjoying them self and people laughing

How well prepared was your group?
we didn't finished our product but it done it the last min

How popular do you think your product was?
our product wasn't so popular but at least we sell some

What was your role in the group and how well did you fulfill your role?
My role was to tell people to buy our product

Under each of the following headings write anything that you would do differently or improvements you would make if you did it again.
to finished our product early

your Product?
Our product was pop out cards and normall cards

Your Advertisement?
We didn't do one because we didn't finished on time

Your stall set up?
In the breeze

Would you like to do this again, and why or why not?
i will do this again but I have to just

Our New Netbooks

2010-11-17T12:26:00.005+13:00

Room 20 and Room 19 at Pt England School are trying out our new Netbook. We are the first school in the Manaiakalani schools. This is a dream come true for our first year sevens at Pt England school. Both of our classes get to use them now.
I would like to say a big Thank you to, Mrs Burt, Mr Burt and everyone that helped us to make this dream actually happen.

We tried out this new application called 'Cheese' that my best friend and I took this photo in.
So thank you everybody and the technician that helped this day come.

Fia Fia Night

2010-10-19T10:38:00.012+13:00

Fia Fia night was wonderful it was

full of colourful school. If you d

on’t know what fia fia night is it like culture day but we did just have culture we had all kind of dances like Hip Hop, Tectonic and Glee. During the days we had to practice was really not fun because we had to do one move over and over again but it was worth it because on the night of it was fantastic

It was going to begin 5 more min and it was going to start and I was in Kapa Haka so we were first group to perform I was like freaking out but I just got over myself and show myself that I can perform in front of people that I don’t know. After we perform we had to get change. While I was sitting and waiting for my next group and that was tectonic I was thinking that I might wake a mistake or something. Then the Samoa group was nearly finish and my checks were were turning red l felt like I was going to to explode. As the Samoa group came off our group had to get ready to go on, then I heard my friend said go Tamara that when I could do this and perform it just like kapa haka but there are more movement in Tectonic then kapa Haka.

It was nearly finish and I was tired and hungry, I’ll kapa haka group was the last group to perform and it was’nt so long we only done

a haka so that was’nt so long. After the Fia Fia night my family and I went to Mac’s. While we were going there I was still thinking about Fia Fia night that was like the Best Night!!!!!!!!!

Smoking make a better choice

2010-08-27T10:42:00.008+12:00

In the Life Education caravan we learn a lot of different

things about your body and how some things can effect your body like smoking and drinking.

Smoking can give you cancer and will effect your body and your life. These are some ingredients in it like cleaning product, nicotine and rocket fuel. Lynn our teacher said"that 4000 chemicals inside a smoke and 200 chemicals can cause cancer. So when we finish we thought that we would make a movie so we can show all kids and adult that it is not OK!! to smoke. So enjoy our fantastic movie. Made by Racheal, Bobbi-grace, kezia and me.

Five Fabulous Facts

2010-06-25T14:51:00.003+12:00

Here's a little movie I made for the term' s topic. Sit back and relax and enjoy my Five Fabulous Facts about volcanoes movie.

Rapanzel lost her hair

2010-04-29T12:08:00.005+12:00

Last term we had to make any movie by using a fairytale with imovie 09, because it is really easy to make. This Movie was made by Tamara, Feki, Jordan and Vaha. I hope you can relax and enjoy our fantastic movie.

ACROSTIC POEM

2010-03-15T13:42:00.006+13:00

To make sure everyone safe

Here at Pt England we play in the right place

Every teacher here is cool

People at Pt England don't act like fools

The children are always great

Everyone laughing and playing with there mate

Naughty people don't play

going out of school grounds is not okay

Lose or win will still cheer

Anyone around the world comes to see us here

Nothing goes wrong

Do anything we were told

Whatever happens we are still cool

All ways rule

Yes we are the champions

Tech at Tamaki

2010-03-02T11:47:00.007+13:00

Mrs Nua harangued us as we walked slowly down the road.

As we were walking an air of excitement was blowing very slow.

As we were sitting on the ground waiting for our teacher's I was thinking about what was in store for us.

I was looking forward to a brand new experience.

Team Building Activity

2010-02-23T12:33:00.005+13:00

Everyone charged around the hall like a herd of elephants.

We must have looked like clowns running up and down the hall.

I saw people running like charging elephants.

These were my best sentences!