Scratch

Today we tried a website called Scratch. I like using this website because it is very creative. I made something and it was fun.

Word of the day- Vocabulary

Vocabulary- Word of the day- Prioritise

Vocabulary- Word of the day- Logical.

Elephant Toothpaste: Chemical Change

Today we did our experiment on elephant toothpaste. The things we needed was Hydrogen Peroxide, Warm water, Food colouring and also yeast. It was so much fun doing this experiment because we observed a chemical change. This chemical change is irreversible.

Vocabulary- Clarity

Explanation Aspect.

Prototec- 31 October 2017

Pace      Acceleration      Consolidation

Today I did a basic facts test on stage 7. I have have accelerated and improved in my results and also in fractions and percentages. In my last basic facts test I got 75%. Next I would like to learn how to work two step equations. By the end of this year I would like to be at a stage 8 because I would like to move to the next level to learn even more harder questions.

Scientific Method

    Chemical Change Fire:

Ask a question: What's gonna happen when the fire touches paper?

Construct a hypothesis( make a guess) The paper is gonna burn into ashes.

Conduct the experiment:

Record your observations and data colour change: Temperature change Release of Gas Colour change New Substance Irreversible

Analyse information : Smell of smoke

Report results: A new substance was made- Paper to ash.

Vocabulary: Prefix

Prefix	Meaning	3 words	Images
non	from, down, away reverse, opposite.	Decode, decrease, deduce	decrease
mis	Wrong, incorrect, false.	Mistrust, Mistaken, Mislead.	Mistaken
in	Individual	Incorrect, Independent, Inside.	Independent.
pre	Gift.	Present, Prefix	Present
pro	Profess, Publish, Declare	Proclaim, Pronoun, Protest.	Proclaim
il	Sickness, Disease	Illegal, illegible, illness.	illness
non	Rubbish, Gibberish	nonfiction, nonstop,nonsense	Nonsense
ex	Greater, Quantity, Number	Exit, Exceed, Exhale	Exceed
re	Play Back, Repeat.	Rewrite, Reword, Replay	Replay

Henna Designs.

Yesterday for art we used henna liquid to do henna designs on peoples hands and arms. It was so much fun doing. We did it because we have been learning about diwali. Some of us did simple and challenging designs. I was on my own so I did my own. It was so much fun doing. I hope we get to do it again.

Comparison between: Diwali and Chinese New years.

Word of the day: Compassion

Hindu Celebration: Diwali

Hindu Celebration: Diwali

Diwali is the biggest Hindu celebration in the world. It is a five day celebration. The Diwali celebration starts on the 18 October and ends on the 22  October. It is a celebration of lights.

To celebrate Diwali, families give each other gifts, eat sweets and they also light firecrackers. They also make rangoli patterns near their front door to welcome guests into their homes. The Hindus believe that when they clean their house the gods come into their homes.

Today our class made Rangoli patterns with chalk. I worked with Siunipa. It was so much fun doing because it was our first time. Traditionally, rangoli patterns are made with coloured powder or coloured broken rice. Mr Ramkolowan made a rangoli pattern using broken rice.

Throughout the past few days, I have learned that Diwali is an important celebration. I have also learned that not just Hindus celebrate it, everyone across the country celebrates it too. Lastly, I learned that it can be celebrated in so many ways. I had so much fun learning about the Diwali Celebration.

Time: Vocabulary

Word of the day: Consolidation

Reading T3W10.

All That Glitters Reading:

1. C
2. C
3. A
4. D

Drawing Conclusions Reading:

   1.  C

   2.  A

   3.  D

   4.  C

Adjective and Preposition Quiz:

Q1: To

Q2: With

Q3: To

Q4: In

Q5: For

Q6: Of

Q7: Of

Q8: Of

Q9: Of

Q10: Of

Sports Camp: Girls Final- Volleyball

Sports Camp: Final- Volleyball

As our team walked onto the court, my heart was beating loudly. Minutes later, we started our game. The ball came flying my way and I hit the ball over the net. I looked at everyone’s face and their mouth was so long it touched their ears. Minutes later we lost the first set and everyone's face dropped.

As we were playing the second set my heart started beating loudly again but faster. I thought that we were going to lose but we

Won the round. My face flew up.

As we were playing the third set most of us were trying our hardest but we kept on hitting it out. The other team hit it out alot of times which gave us some points. It was so tough but we won.

As the ref called us to be the winner everyone ran up to us with joy and jumped on us. We did our cheer and everyone went around thanking them for the game. It was so much fun.

Word of the day: Livid

Circle Vocabulary Puzzle- Maths T3W10

Today for maths we were learning about Radius, Diameter, Circumference Chord and Tangent. I learned what all of this means. After we did a little practice on drawing it using a compass we had the chance to make a puzzle based on it. It was so much fun making it because at the end I got to complete it.

Round Robin Writing.

Reflections on Round Robin Writing:

In my group, it was lakai and me. We wrote a story about roosters and man named Jeff. I thought it was a very good idea because it was so much fun. It was fun because everyone’s ideas was combined with ours . I enjoyed this writing so much. I think that we should do this again because everyone learns more and also they get more ideas to use in their writing.

Maths- Perpendicular.

This morning we learned about how to draw a Perpendicular. It was my first time drawing one. It was hard at first because I used a compass and I dont use compasses that often. I learned so much about Perpendicular and it was so much fun.

The Hurricane.

The Hurricane.

The wind howled menacingly like a wolf at the full moon. Lightning licked across the evil sky: a serpent’s tongue tormenting the clouds. The Earth began to shatter.

As we hopped into the police car, we rushed to go and close the roads before more accidents happen. As we stood near the News Reporter a lot of trees fell. Minutes I heard a loud noise. The type of noise when hot water is poured on top of ice cubes.

After one hour a building collapsed and fell on a lot of cars that were outside. A Lot of people got injured and some died. I quickly rushed and helped others get out of there car. The wind blew us back. Bang Bang! Lightning stroke the tree and fell on one of the policeman. Everyone was terrified.

As I ran to help the others and rush of wind flew past me. I tried my hardest to lift the big branch up and I couldn’t because it was to heavy.

I then went and got machete and tried to chop the branch but it took for ages. I didn’t have that much power to keep chopping it.

I then decided to run to the other side of the building and run for some help. When I got help I told them to help me lift the tree to get the police officer out but, a big wave an size of a building came our we tried our best to take him out and get him to a high building. Luckily we got on top and survived.

How Maui brought fire to the world.

Warriors

 Yesterday members of the Warriors team came to our school to talk about things like hydration, sleep and belonging. We played many games on them. Most people got prizes and some didn't. The people that came was Junior and Zach. I enjoyed them coming because i learned alot of things from it.

Tongan Language Week.

This week is Tongan Language week and we are celebrating it. Our school decorated the foyer with Tongan things like Tau'vala, Kie Kie, Kava, Tongan Oil, Tongan Fan and so much more. When I saw those things it made me think about how proud I am to be a Tongan. To live harmoniously in a NZ multicultural society I would try and make people not judge each other.

Science Expo.

Today we had science expo in the hall. Room8 and Room7 were that last classes to look at the things that were made in the hall because we had dance practice. When we went there I saw alot of interesting simple machines like the pulley and the wheel and axle. I enjoyed looking at them and also knowing how to work them.

Pace Acceleration Consolidation

Maths     e-asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.std
	3P	N-3A     S-3A	4B	Below

I have accelerated in Maths because I have been more focused during class lessons and also because I play lots of activities to practise. I also have accelerated because I now understand more about decimals, Percentages and fractions. By the end of the year I would like to achieve more by getting a 5B or 5P. To get a 5B or 5P I will Keep focusing during maths lessons and also by playing more math activities.

Reading     e-asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.std
	4B	3P	4P	At

I have accelerated in Reading because I have done more independent reading and because I have better understanding for Making greater connections and also by knowing the author's purpose. By the end of the year I would like to achieve more by getting a 5B or 5P. To get an 5B or a 5B I would focus more while independent reading.

Writing    e-asttle	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	N.std
	3B  3B	3A	3P	Below

I have not accelerated in writing because I struggle with explanation writing. I also haven't accelerated in writing because I don't proofread my writing to make sure it makes sense. By the end of the year I want to achieve more by getting an 4B or 4P. To get a 4B or an 4P I need to focus during writing lessons. In writing I need to make sure I  use more precise verbs and words.

In maths I think I have done good because i’m on my way to getting an 4P and 4A. In Reading I think I did well because i’m also on my way to getting a 4A and an 5B. In writing I think I did bad because I will below.