Taha Tinana ~ Health ~ Inquiry

Walt: Describe the affects of


Today we worked on this task. We talked about what Taha Tinana is and how it was affected when we were in lockdown. We wrote and stated reasons to answer to every question asked.

He pene tau? ~ Maori ~ Distance Learning :)

Task Description:

Today in our bubble we joined our Te Reo Maori meeting with Miss Tapuke. We talked about the new work we have to complete this week. He pene tau? Have 'you' got a pen? We took turns asking each other  if they had a specific item. Some said paint and some said pencils. In the slides we had to complete the responses in each speech bubbles using the correct words. Our last task was the 'create task.'

Why did Rona blame the moon? ~ Writing :)

Today we were tasked to right 2 paragraphs (max) about why we support or don't support Marama's
choice of blaming the moon for her fall/spilling the water. We talked together in our call as some of us stated our reasons then.

What do you think ?

Before I forget 2.0

Task Description:

Today we did a small revision on what we've been working on for the past few months. We gave our minds a small top up of what we may or may have not forgotten. We reminded ourselves about symmetry, graphs, factors, squared and square root, fractions and more.

A Moon Myth ~ Rona's Stuck in the moon!? ~ LIteracy work :)

Walt: Make connection across a range of texts


Task Description:

In this presentation we were tasked to read two stories about Rona and the moon. And because of Covid-19 we're back and learning online :) We were also tasked to watch the video and complete a story board of the myth! We also do a lot of breaking texts into word groups and that's also what I've done.

Enjoy :/

Lockdown Disco! ~ Level 3 - Covid-19

Sir Isaac Newton :) ~ Maths week with Room 4!

 Walt: Subtract 3 digit numbers.

Task Description: This week is maths week, so we are competing in a series of math challenges in small groups. In our first challenge we learnt about famous mathematicians. 

Camp 2021 (Step up 2021)

 Camp was amazing this year! We were given the opportunity to step out of our comfort zone. Which was cool to see everyone giving it a shot.

The activities were so much fun. I would've liked to do the flying fox or even go for a swim, but obviously it's too cold. The next set of year 8's should have the amazing opportunity to do what we experienced and I feel like they should be just as greatful as we were. The Kauaeranga Site had the option of a camp fire. I feel like the year 7's moving into year 8 would have a wonderful time having amazing conversations while roasting marshmallows or even singing songs. It would also be really cool to see the future year 8's participate in some new things.

But I also feel like in 2021 year 8's should have more time at camp. Maybe a week or so? A week to do more activities with friends and to find their way around. 

Overall, the 3 days spent at camp are really important. You get to learn new things and lesson and shine through. Treasure these opportunities and try it out :)

That's all from me :) 

Year 8 Camp ~ Term 3 :)

 Last week on the 5th of August the year 8 student had the opportunity to attend the Year 8 Leadership Camp at Kauaeranga Valley Christian camp. We had 3 days away from our family and the year 7's. I was in the team Kauaeranga A. My captain in charge was Leilani! The whole point of this camp was to step up and to take charge which really shone through :)

Time Line ~ Room 4 Inquiry - Otirinui

Today we looked at different people's point of view. My person was Otirinui. We looked at what had happened on the 9th of November, 1769. The tragedy of Gore and the shooting. We looked and investigated it as a class. We talked about what each person saw and what they were doing.