Te Reo, Term 4 2016

 This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….

• The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
• The Marea is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
• The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
• There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
• Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.

We have focussed on some key concepts when doing this learning.

These are listed and explained in the table below.

Concept	Definition - give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
Tikanga	The correct way to do something.
Pōwhiri	A welcoming ceremony.
Tangata whenua	People of the Marae.
Manuhiri	The vistors to the Marae.
Tūrangawaewae	Your rights and obligations.
Whanaungatanga	Family.
Manaakitanga	Respecting your peers.
Aroha	Love and care.

See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.

Treaty of Waitangi

Anzac Day

Parliment

This term we have been learning about Parliament. We have looked at the difference between government and parliament, NZ parliament, who is in government, how our government works and we compared democracy to dictatorship.

Three things that I learned are NZ parliament are:

• The Speaker of the house is called David Carter
• The Sergeant-of-arms carries the mass
• The Deputy Prime Minister sits in the 3rd seat

Here is the link to my compare and contrast map explaining the difference between democracy and dictatorship.

Taylor and Kyla´s WW1 Slide

Maths Measurement

WALT deduce and use formulae to find the perimeters and areas of polygon and the volumes of prisms.
WALT find the perimeters and areas of circles and composite shapes and volumes of prisms, and cylinders.

Student Led Conference Reflection

The things I enjoyed most about my S.L.C. were:

Getting to share my learning to my mum because she doesn't know much about what I do at school. 

What went well and why?:

The whole thing because when I was sharing my learning, everything went perfect and I didn't mess anything up or miss out on sharing any part of it.

What were the challenges you faced when preparing and presenting your S.L.C.?:

When I was sharing the strategy for the Pythagoras Theorem because it was tough when I didn't want to get the question wrong when my mum was watching.

What changes would you make for next time and why?:
No changes because it was perfect and I got to share everything. 

Visual Art

Visual Art: WALT: Apply knowledge about shapes and patterns derived from nature into an original artwork

For Visual Art the SOLO level I achieved was: Extended Abstract because I applied a range of different patterns in my art. The techniques I used in my artwork to achieve this level were: Moving colours, glazing and shading

Here is a photo of my art work:

My next step in visual art is:
To add techniques to my final one and add different details.

Apply Striking and Fielding activities in a range of sports andactivities.

WALT: Apply Striking and Fielding activities in a range of sports and activities.

Link to modelling book on online zone.

My Strengths

The striking strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were, swing the the bat and follow through, stand on my side and keep my eye on the ball.

The throwing and catching strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were, watch the ball so I wouldn't get hit and I would know where it was at all times.

My Next Steps

To improve my striking of a ball I need to have more control over the bat and keep my eye on the ball because I need to make sure I hit it not it hit me.

To Improve my catching and fielding I need to jump if it's a high ball and use two hands because if I jump I have a better chance at catching it and two hands so I do get it.

The game that I enjoyed the most was all of them because we played a range of games because I learnt lots and had fun.

Flag Referendum

Flag Referendum


We learnt about the Flag Referendum. We did an activity which got us thinking about both of the opinions on both sides of the flags. We weighed up the pros and cons then came up with a final decision.

I think I did well because I could say what flag I wanted and give a valid reason why I wanted that flag.

Women in WW1 ( NZ Identity )

My Student Led Conference

 This is the slideshow of my student led conference.