Sound Inquiry Reflection

In the afternoon Class 5 had to work on some Sound activity's. The aim of the game that I played was that you have to match the sound waves together to make the same pitch. Here is what I learnt:

A high wave is called         A low wave is called

       “Crests”                             “Troughs”

For example: The bigger the gap the lower the pitch. The smaller the gap the higher it is. When sound waves travel it produces vibration which produces sound. The vibrations in the air arę invisible another words you can't see them. After we learnt about Sound waves and Sound we had to stand up in front of the class and explain what you learnt. The following day we have to write a reflection about it so that is what I am doing now. I hope that you learnt alot from this reflection and if you want to know more you can just click on this sight you will learn alot from this activity hope you enjoy Sound game

Week 1 Badminton Lesson

At Pt England School most of the classes should experience the feeling of playing badminton. That is why Pt England school children have the privilege to have free badminton lessons for four weeks. As soon as I heard that we would be able to be taught the game of Badminton I was very excited I thaught wow we can actually learn the game ,because most of the children at Pt England school just think that Badminton is all about hitting a shuttle and playing it like tennis. No No No there's actually and art to Badminton. Badminton is graceful and delicate but sometimes their arę some really hard hits in the nature of Badminton.

As we walked into the hall for Badminton we were greeted by some professional badminton players who have played Badminton for their whole life. First the two tutors introduced themselves to us. The mans name was Ronnie. We were all discussing some good rules for not only our safety but for the safety of others. I suggested to others around me not to be silly with the Badminton bat and to not hit people with.

We then were taught how to hold a Badminton bat. We learnt two way for starters. The first way was called a “Four Hander”. Basically you hold your hand spread out in front of you. Then you place the bat in the creases of your fingers and grip. You will see a V shape from your thumb and index finger.

So we just spent ten minutes hitting the shuttle with the four hand way. My highest  amount to hit the shuttles was 18. One of the boys in our class (Levi) got up to 32. Wow he must have been working hard and focusing alot to get that high.

We then learnt how to hit the shuttle in a different way. That technique was  called the backhand hit. We then spent ten minutes to work on that technique. My highest score for that technique is 15. I was really trying my hardest. After that we were hitting the shuttle back and forth from the Four Hand teq technique to the Backhand technique.

That way is the easiest and my  high score was 23. After that we all found a partner and had a few matches. My partner  was Taamai we didn't really have a good game because she had a broken arm. I was there for her support though.

At the end of our one hour session we all said “ Thankyou” to our tutors and we headed back to class. I cant wait till we have another session of Badminton next week.

My Highlights of that session were:

• Learning two new techniques
• We all had fun
• The match games

Anameis Term 2 immersion assembly

Our theme for term 2 “We like to Move it Move it” is here!!! Welcoming all of the students back to school the Team leaders of each year level. Every time we start a new Term I get really excited because we get to learn lots of new things.

Team 1: As soon as Team one came onto the stage they explained what they were doing for this terms immersion assembly. The Team leaders of each year level. Their four classes were learning to compare mechanical things which protect us from wild animals in the Zoo and to keep the animals enclosed and safe with things we have at home. The Teachers showed us a video they took in the holidays at the Zoo. The video showed us some of the equipment that they use at the Zoo

Team 2: Straight after Team one finished Mr Burt Announced “ It is time for team 2”!!! Mr jacobson the Technical Technician  played the movie. Team 2 was learning all about Flight. We all saw the up song. We saw some magnificent men in their flying machines loop the loop in the air and do really cool tricks in the air. Once the movie was finished the Teachers of Team 2 came onto the stage. Mrs Eddie comes on with a plane costume on and same as another Teacher. Mrs Glaze was a pilot and she introduced the planes to us. She told us the 3 main parts of the planes bodys. Those main parts arę the Engine, Thrust and the Wings.

Team 3: After they performed it was time for Team 3 yeah!!! As they came onto the stage with a song. All of the Teachers were dressed up in a specific colour all of the colours added up into a rainbow. The main image of this was to get children to think all about lots of different colours. They showed us how to make different colours by mixing colors together.

Team 4: Yeah team 4. As soon as team four introduced themselves they showed us a movie. The move was all about buoyancy and flotation. We also learnt how a device can float. For instance when a boat floats on the water water is moving it back and forward making little ripples making the boat to float. Then we had a quiz. If you get the answer correct you win a chocolate fish.

Team 5: “ Yeah how was that Pt England school. Now the moment we have all been waiting for Team 5 yeah.” As the teachers tell everyone what Team 5 will be learning about us senior look at the instruments the teachers have. The instruments looked like they were home made. Mr Barks was holding a pipe with a mouthpiece made out of a hose and what he did with the instrument was he blew it and a n awesome sound came out it sounded like a Tuba. Ms Paget was holding a can with a balloon covering the top and she was just plucking at the top to create a popping noise wow. The rest of the teachers had the same instruments. We then watched a cool creative movie. All the teachers was in a band and were playing music. It was pretty funny.

Well our Immersion assembly for Term 2 is at its end but it won't be too long until we have another. As things were starting to wind down ( finish ) we were all singing along to the songs the teachers were playing it was an awesome Term one Immersion assembly see you next time.

Anamei goals for the Term

During Term 1 it was a magnificent term for the start of the year. I got to make new friends and be a house captain for 2014. That is very exciting. 
Here are my highlights for the Term:

• I got to make new friends
• I got to meet a new teacher
• We had lots of fun as a class
• I have improved lots in my learning

As a class we co,operate together as one. We participate together as one whole class. And we all help each other with our work and we get our work well most of it finished and done on time. We are Mature students and we can take care of ourself and are capable of learning by ourselves and if needed for help we can ask for help and get it correct. Term one was an awesome Term!!!

Anameis FiaFia

Pt England Schools Amazing

       FIAFIA!!!

Weeks and weeks of hard work dancing, preparing for the Amazing Fiafia.

All of the children participating in a culture performance or another group in front of a 6000 audience wow!

Imagine as you walk through the gates of Pt England School just breathing in the essences of beautiful food. Seeing all of the young children gathering together as one and collecting lots of food. People selling food from there food stalls. “ Beep Beep Beep All students please head to their changing rooms please” goes the intercom.

As I head to the my changing room I hear my Mum and Dad shout out “Good luck Mei”. I felt as if I would make them proud. I am in the band as well as the cook island group. The cook island group were performing last. I think that they saved the best for close to the last. The band was performing halfway the through FIaFia.

I then got prepared into my band costume. Our Band was called “Red Remix” isn't that a cool name. Our costumes were everything black and a red bow tie. The intercom beeped again saying “ Everyone please line up and head to the Markee”.

We all lined up in the hallway bunched up with lots of other children in their beautiful costumes. After waiting 10 minutes or so we finally see movement happening at the top of the hallway. “ Keep on moving keep on moving” shouting the Teachers.

All of the groups finally made it outside and were sitting in their lines. “ FiaFia Night WooHoo” Mr Burt Said on the microphone. The performances were starting. Kapa Haka started First. Just seeing the senior girls and boys ns stage made the parents feel happy.

Starting off with a calm performance then came on another group and then another group and so on and so on. Then Tyla one of the prefects came and got the Band we were all very nervous. In the Band is Me , Lisia and Henry arę the singers. Korubuea (Drummer), Howard (Keyboard), Isara , Neo, Ben and Sticks. Gloria introduces us and we start singing. I had butterflies in my stomach but I knew I had to be strong.

After our performances there was another group on and another till cook island dancing I hurried to the bathroom and got into my costume, put on my make up and headed to my group line. Then Wyatt introduced the Cook Island group to the stage. As the beat was echoing through the bays of Pt England School we were dancing to the beat. I felt my culture beating in my heart within me.Finally FiaFia came to an End I was happy and Proud of myself.

Anameis Into the Book DLO week 10

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To me making connections are all about understanding your story, tale or book. Understanding your story is very important because if you dont understand then what is the point of reading. You wont get the story that is why you make connections.

Anameis Writing DLO Yellow group week 9

WALT:
I am learning to organise my writing for an explanation and to use time order words to show the sequence of a process. 

During Week 9 we had to write an explanation all about pyramids. I think that I have improved in my writing. I cant wait until my next tasks for writing.