My Camp

My Good Highlights

• Archery

• River Games
• Movie Night
• Sing Off
• Walking to Piha beach
• Eating ice-cream at the beach
• Extreme Edge
• Looking at the Waterfall
• Sleeping with my Best Friends in bunks
• Bus trip to the camp and back to school
• The activities
• My Group leader
• My Group (2)
• Poles and Planks
• Downtime
• The Shower
• Playing Frisbee
• Breakfast,Afternoon Tea,Lunch,Dinner.
• Bush Survival

My Lowlights

• Camp Cooking (Damper)

• Tidy up on the last day
• Leaving camp

My Group

• Losaline
• Caitlyn
• Amy
• Reshma
• Darlene
• Raheal
• Joshua C
• Joshua K
• Antonio
• Keean

Total=10

Group Leader

• Hayden Kopua (Husband of our principal)

What Group was I in?

• Group 2

Camp activities:

I loved the camp activities because they were fun and it was funny plus me and my group bonded and learned new thing about each other. My favourite thing about the activities is that it brought my group closer and we got to know each other better. My favourite activity was Archery because I have never experienced how to use a bow and hot to shoot a arrow.

Movie Night and The Group Sing-off:

We had movie night and the group sing-off on the second night at camp after dinner. We watched “Tomorrowland” which was pretty cool and fascinating, then we had the sing-off when all the groups had 20 minutes to pick a song,dance or play to perform in front of all of the groups with the light off or on. Group 2 (my group) sang and danced to “Price Tag” by Jessie J with our boys and our group leader beatboxing. The winners were Group 1 with their song “All About That Bass”.

The Food:

The food at camp was amazing and delicious. The food was the best camp food i’ve ever tasted because it was all made from two girls named Isabelle and Amanda that was for lunch and dinner. For breakfast and afternoon tea our teachers served us breakfast and we ate biscuits for afternoon tea with water.

Downtime:

Their was two downtimes which were the after lunch time when you can play or shower, and the second downtime was after dinner when you would shower then go to your cabin/bunk and slip into your sleeping bag and fall asleep.

Cabins/Bunks:

All the year sevens and eights slept at the top with 6 year 6’s sleeping at the end which I was one of them. When you walk to the top there is a line where you can just walk and go to your bunk, the bottom cabin is separated so the boys on one side and the other year 5 and 6 girls are on the other side. The parents would sleep at the bottom with the kids. Only two women sleep at the top which was Katie and Engi. The six year 6’s were Me,Maranita,Faith,Tino,Maria and Caitlyn and we were all put together at the end on one side together like we were sisters.

Extreme Edge:

This was one of my top five favourites because you could climb and come down like you're a spy and it felt like I was flying while walking on a wall. Me and my best friend maranita keep singing spy songs while we sit and come down like we were spies. I did everything and completed it, also there was a lot of themes like jack and the beanstalk, the alphabet and many more that is fun and super.

Walking to The Waterfall and The Piha Beach:

The walk was long but it was fun plus we got to work off the food we ate at dinner time. We walked altogether and the view was amazing. At the beach we were allowed to draw on the sand and we ate ice cream there, and at the waterfall we were allowed to touch the water which was really really cold and take photos with everyone plus we got to sit and watch the beautiful view.

Bus Trip To Camp and Back To School:

The bus trip to camp was fun because I could talk to my best friend, plus the views were amazing because I could see the Lion Rock and the black sand at Piha beach. When we got to camp we got to get our bags and get our sleep sleeping arrangements and after that we got to play anything we want because we were told that there was sports gear at the lounge and everyone went crazy. On the way back was more fun because we had another sing-off it was the back seaters against the front seaters, and we got to see the great view again and say goodbye to piha which was pretty hurting it even made me cry a bit and my best friend. When we got to school it was sunny and hot.

Marble Table

How Fast Can Marbles Go?

How Fast Can Marbles Go?

What is the experiment?

How Fast Can Marbles Go?

Materials:  1 big marble, 1 small marble, 2 metre rulers, 4 of 3o centimetre rulers, tape, books and 2 dusters.

How did I do the experiment?

By putting two metre sticks together so one on the chair leading to the other metre sticks and one book under the ruler and added the other rulers using the tape to put it together. Then I just put the marble in the middle of the ruler and let it roll, then I just timed it on Mrs Cochrane's phone.

The Big Marble Attempts:

Attempt 1- 2.04 seconds

Attempt 2- 2.01 seconds

Attempt 3- 2.31 seconds

Attempt 4- 2.04 seconds

Attempt 5- 2.28 seconds

The Small Marble Attempts:

Attempt 1- 1.18 seconds

Attempt 2- 1.20 seconds

Attempt 3- 1.31 seconds

Attempt 4- 1.33 seconds

Attempt 5- 1.55 seconds

By: Losaline and AJ

  

Beatitudes

Beatitudes

1. ____ Blessed are the poor in spirit

2. ____ Blessed are they who mourn

3. ____ Blessed are the meek

4. ____ Blessed are they who hunger and heaven.

5. ____ Blessed are the merciful

6. ____ Blessed are the clean of heart

7. ____ Blessed are the peacemakers heaven.

8. ____ Blessed are they who are persecuted

A. for they will be called children of God-7

B. for they will be satisfied-4

C. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven-1

D. for they will be comforted-2

E. for they will inherit the land-3

F. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven-8                                                                    

G. for they will be shown mercy-5

H. for they will see God-6

Answers!

1.  Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. C

2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. D

3.  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. E

4. Blessed are they who hunger and heaven, for they will be satisfied. B

5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. G

6. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. H

7. Blessed are the peacemakers heaven, for they will be called children of God. A

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. F

By: Losaline and Patrick

My Evaluation

My Evaluation

What did I learn?

I learnt about plants, how they reproduce, planets and stars, how many stars and planet are there are in the sky. How to add in a faster way, how to divide more faster. More facts in novels and books. We learned different topics for the term-- planet's, social issues (Syrian exodus,the dark side of chocolate, child labour), science, different artwork, experiments ( marbles, bridges, water clock).

Why were you learning that?

We were learning the topics for the term and this will help us know better about our surrounding and about the world we live in.  It will help me to be good in research and inquiry and also in presenting my work differently.

What am I pleased about?

I am pleased about my Maths learning decimals, percent  and fractions.  I learned many strategies to work out word problems. I have made a good improvement in my word problems. I came to know about planets,stars, plants, endangered animals, to be a good friend, how to have good self-esteem, social issues, hands on experiments and different ways of writing and presenting work.

Who helped me in my learning?

Maranita, my parents, and my teacher Mrs Cochrane.

What do I need help with?

I think I need to be more focused on my work and get into my work quickly.  I need to do more of my homework and learn more facts.

What do I want to learn next year?

Music and Instruments, more on research and projects, learning languages, more experiments, more of visual art.

By: Losaline

Jesse Tree

  We are learning about the events and prophecies of the Jesse tree.  We looked it up in a website and in groups we are understanding and knowing the meaning of the prophecy and its connection to the coming of Jesus.


http://www.loyolapress.com/the-jesse-tree-for-the-second-week-of-advent.htm

Sunday: The Burning Bush

God answers Moses, “I am who I am” (Yahweh). Other meanings of God's answer can be “I come to be all that exists” and “I cause to be all that happens.” God seems to be saying that God will come in his own time and will not be controlled by Moses. God will be who he will be. He came to save the people because it is his choice. “And he said, ‘I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you the name, “The Lord”; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy'”

Monday: Lamb

Moses gathers the people. He orders that a lamb be sacrificed and the blood of the lamb be put on the doorframes of the houses. This will be a sign to God to “pass over” the houses of the Hebrews. That night the Hebrews eat roasted lamb and unleavened bread, preparing for the journey. Egyptian houses are filled with mourning, “for there was not a house without someone dead” (Exodus 12:30). Pharaoh, finally convinced that he cannot defeat God, lets the people go.

Tuesday: Tablets of the Torah

When Moses and Aaron go up on Mount Sinai, God first reminds them of what he has done for them: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Exodus 20:2). He then tells them what they need to do in order to live in relationship with God and one another. We call these instructions the Ten Commandments.

Wednesday: Ram’s horn Trumpet

Joshua led the Hebrew people from success to success in conquering the land of Canaan. The biblical writer attributes this to his obedience and faithfulness to God. The Canaanite people were defeated, their cities were destroyed, and the spoils of war were offered to God. Like Moses, Joshua was successful until his death, at the age of 110, the same age of Joseph at his death.

Thursday: Clay Water Pitcher

Gideon, a farmer, is threshing his wheat in a winepress so that he can hide it from the Midianites. When God tells him that he will lead the Hebrew people against their enemies, Gideon ridicules the idea. He tells God that God abandoned the people and does not seem prepared to keep his promises. God is not put off; he gives the task to Gideon and promises that he will be with him. Gideon does not think much of God's choice, as his tribe is among the smallest. God, of course, realizes this. God wants to emphasize that when victory comes, it comes from God. The Hebrew people will never win if they depend on themselves.

Friday: Crown

Saul is a member of the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest of the tribes. He is described as handsome and tall, a man of substance. His father, a wealthy man, loses a number of donkeys. Saul goes in search of them but cannot find them. Told of a holy man in a nearby town, Saul goes to see him to ask if he can help Saul find the donkeys. Samuel is in the shrine of the town, conducting the sacrifices. When Samuel sees Saul, he realizes that Saul is the man God has told him about in a dream. God told Samuel that Saul is the man who will help free the people from the Philistines.

Saturday: Shepherd's Crook or Harp

David was a great poet and a person of deep, yet flawed, spirituality. He is credited with a heartfelt song of faith in God for his continued protection (2 Samuel 22). In this song, David describes God as a rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn, stronghold, and refuge. God's actions in David's life are like the mighty forces of nature aiding him: breakers surge and floods overwhelm; the earth sways and shakes, trembles and quakes. David's enemies flee and are destroyed, ground into the dust and trampled. God's commitment to David will not end, though David is unfaithful in many ways. God's covenant love is steadfast and enduring.

30 Things That Make Me HAPPY!!!!!

My Badge

Fact & Opinion 2

Fact Or Opinion 2

Q1. Basketball is a much more exciting sport than golf?

A1. Opinion, because I researched it and it said “ I recommended it is better than it”.                          

http://www.answers.com/Q/Is_basketball_a_much_more_exciting_sport_than_golf

Q2. Tiger woods is still the top earning athlete in the world, despite the issues he’s had with his marriage?

A2. Fact, because he is an amazing player at golf even though he is having problems with his marriage.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=Tiger+woods+is+still+the+top+earning+athlete+in+the+world%2C+despite+the+issues+he%E2%80%99s+had+with+his+marriage+fact+or+opinion%3F

Q3. In general, professional athletes are overpaid?

A3.  Fact, because if they are successful people and their games pay a lot.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=In+general%2C+professional+athletes+are+overpaid+fact+or+opinion%3F

Q4. There are more head and spinal injuries each year from cheerleading than all others sports combined?

A4. Fact, because cheerleading is one of the most hardest one to get fit and try to trust each other.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=There+are+more+head+and+spinal+injuries+each+year+from+cheer-leading+than+all+others+sports+combined+fact+or+opinion%3F

Q5. Athletes are role models and should conduct themselves accordingly in the public eye?

A5. Opinion, because when I researched it said “they should” when I researched it and it said in a paragraph.

http://www.answers.com/Q/Should_all_professional_athletes_be_role_models

Q6. According to the MLB rule book, there are nine innings in a game of baseball?

A6. Fact, because when I searched it up it said “there is nine”.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=According+to+the+MLB+rule+book%2C+there+are+nine+innings+in+a+game+of+basketball+fact+or+opinion%3F

Q7. The Dallas Cowboys have a terrible defensive line?

A7. Fact, because they have not won the championship bowl.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=The+Dallas+Cowboys+have+a+terrible+defensive+line%3F

Q8. Statistically speaking, the 1976 Buccaneers have the worst record in the NFL having gone 0-14?

A8. Opinion, because when I researched it, it didn’t say the as the question said.

http://www.answers.com/search?q=Statistically+speaking%2C+the+1976+Buccaneers+have+the+worst+record+in+the+NFL+having+gone+0-14+fact+or+opinion

Q9. With dark blue mesh and bright orange text, the Chicago Bears have the ugliest uniform in the NFL?

A9. Opinion, because some people like it and some people don’t.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_the_Chicago_Bears_have_the_worst_uniform&action=view&isLookUp=1#Q=is%20the%20Chicago%20Bears%20have%20the%20worst%20uniform%3F

Q10. Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch recorded in a major league game at 105 MPH?

A10. Fact, because when I researched him it said that in 2014 he threw the fastest.

http://www.efastball.com/baseball/stats/fastest-pitch-speed-in-major-leagues/

Q11. Spitting in your hand before you pick up a baseball bat gives you good luck?

A11. This is an opinion because this only happens at certain times.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-it-good-luck-to-spit-on-new-baseball-bat.htm

By: Losaline

  

  

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Q1: What is the meaning of apartheid?

A1: Apartheid means a system of government, used to keep people of different races apart.

Q2: Which parts of the text provide clues that the information is factual, rather than the author’s opinion?

A2: That Nelson Mandela was a civil rights leader, Vo thi Sau was a Vietnamese Heroine, Kalkadoons were an australian Aboriginal clan, Gandhi was non-violent, and the australian shearers union strike

Q3: Why would there be less work for shearers during times of drought?

A3: Shearers would have less work because the wool has only grown a bit. Because when it’s summer there should be a lot of wool on the sheep. It would also be uncomfortable for the sheep in spring time.

By: Losaline