Ki te aha ?

WALT : to explain the reason for doing something  

TASK DESCRIPTION :

Kia ora everyone and welcome back to my blog ! Today is thursday which means year 8's have our Te Reo google meet with Ms Tipene. In today's Te Reo Lesson our topic/question was ' Ke te aha ? ' , which means ' What for ? ' .

This is a question used in our everyday lives when someone is doing something or going somewhere you can ask them this. We always learnt responses to this question here is an example .

Kei te haere au ki ... I'm going to ...

Ke te aha ? What for ?

Ke te ... To ..

Read more to learn more Te Reo and feel free to leave a comment :))

Adding Rational Numbers !

ADDING RATIONAL NUMBERS !

TASK DESCRIPTION :

Heyy Guys , here's another Maths task that I've completed ... 

' Adding Rational Numbers ' . If you are not familiar with rational numbers , they are numbers that can be expressed as a quotient or fraction. In this task I had to add some decimal numbers, fractions some were whole numbers and some were negative .

(that was the challenging part ! )

Prime and Composite

 WALT : Know what Factors, Multiples, Prime and Composite numbers are

Task Description :

This is the Maths Task for Prime and Composite work. In this task we have to work out what factors and multiples are, also prime and composite numbers. This was fun task to do !

Task 1 Maths - Tuvalu

 Tuvaluan Maths ( Task 1 ) - Tuvalu Flag, Titi, Island

WALT : I am able to use multiplication to find area of shapes

Task Description :

Talofa and nice to see you back again ! I completed another maths Tuvalu task as it is Tuvalu Language week if you havent noticed. We had to use our multiplication skills to find the area of the gives pictures/shapes. 

Task 3 Maths - Tuvalu

 Tuvaluan Maths ( Task 3 ) - Birth rate on Tuvalu

Task Description :

Talofa everyone, this lovely morning I have finished Task 3 on our Tuvalu work slides. We have to be able to interpret data and answer the questions that ask us about the graph shown to us. Luckily I'm very familiar with graphs as we practise a lot in my maths's class. Manuia te aso everyone !

Se ko pati ako faiga !

 

Task Description :

Talofa and welcome back to my blog ! Today I completed another Tuvalu Literacy Task !! In this task we had to choose a phrases thats used in Tuvalu Language and incooperate out thoughts and understanding of our chosen phrase and make it into a poster. The phrase that I chose as you can see is ' Se ko pati ako faiga! ' in English : ' Actions speaks louder than words! '. I defintely hear this phrase around my house especially coming from my Nana. Here is my understanding of this quote, also here is the other phrases so you can have a better understanding of them  as well..... 

*** Challenge : Can you figure out what these phrases are about 

(comment down below) :)) !

Phrases/Introduction in Tuvalu

 

Task description:

Talofa everyone ! This is the 1st task for our literacy this week. I had to translate the english phrases that we would say in our everyday life into Tuvaluan as it is Tuvalu Language Week. I've learnt so much new words that I could start practising around the house to my family members. You can say easy lines like this : 'Talofa, Toku igoa ko Hannah. Ea mai koe ?' I just said 'Hi, My name is Hannah. How are you? Here are some more extra phrases so you can also learn to say... Tofa and Manuia te aso !

Graphics - House Design

Graphics w Ms Ferguson - Designing a House on Tinkercard

Task Description :

Talofa everyone, today we had a tech google meet with a Tamaki graphics teacher Ms Ferguson. Our task was to design a house on this site we use which is called : Tinkcard. This is where we get to create 3D designs to share with everyone so that they can see. By making this design we had to incopperate some skills Ms Ferguson showed us such as Alining, Grouping, Resing, and adding Workplanes into the design. This may all sound diffucult but once you get use to it everything becomes familair. Enjoy my design I made, ( used some inspiration from google & youtube ).

Tuvalu Language Week 2021 !!

Vaiaso te Gana Tuvalu

Introduction

Talofa everyone, this week is Tuvalu Language Week ! As we are still in Level 3 lockdown we can still do online learning, and our focus this week is Tuvalu Language. So to celebrate Tuvalu Language Week I'll be posting about the amazing tasks focusing on Tuvalu that our Team 5 teachers set for us. 

 This year's theme for Vaiaso te Gana Tuvalu ( Tuvalu Language Week ) is 'Fakaakoigina tou iloga kae tukeli ke magoi mote ataeao'. In English this translates 'Embracing our culture and a more secure, vibrant future'. The theme highlights the importance role language and cultures has when securing a vibrant future for Tuvaluans across Aotearoa. It enourages language and culture to be embraced to build strong foundations of perseverance, success, and healthy equilty.      

Tuvalu is a small Pasific island nation that lies midway between Australia and Hawaii. Tuvalu means eight islands standing together. The total land area is around 26 square kilometers. The nine islands are: Funafuti, Nanumaga, Nanumea, Niutao, Nui, Niulakita, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Vaitupu. These are all the Nine small islands that make up Tuvalu

 

Falefitu Laulu Surprise Visit !

Falefitu Laulu Surprise Visit !

Today we got surprised by Falefitu Tony Laulu, an author who writes relatable and more real books about our islander culture. He came to deliver us some books that our teacher ordered. He showed us his amazing books about Pasifika culture in particular Samoan. It shows what it really is like in the world now. His amazing books included the English and Samoan versions. The book that I like the most is ' O au o le Samoa ' which is about this boy who thinks he doesn't know much about his culture. The story goes on to expalin that culture is not just about the way you speak - the language, it's the way you represent yourself to others.

He chose the characters to be his own sons which is neat! He thinks that most books now aren’t  about Pasifika Culture and so he wants to show what it's really like for some of us. He had this incredible idea to add in his own family and friends to the story. Some in the names, labels on t-shirts, signs on buildings etc. He also shared what his point of view about what ‘ REPRESENTING ‘ is.

We would like to say a big thank you to Falefitu for coming out all the way to drop of your amazing books that tell some of our Pasifika culture. Pt England School can't wait to read heaps of your books, and we’re all going to enjoy it. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Malo aupito!

Go here to see his books!

Term 2 Highlights @PES

HIGHLIGHTS FOR TERM 2

Malo e lelei and welcome back to my blog ! It is coming back to that time of the term when school holidays are coming up. This is the last week of Term 2 and we halfway through the Year. To show and look back on what we accomplished through term 2 we had to create a poster filled with photos from special events, sports or important assemblies. Here is how Term 2 at Pt England School went .... 

Term 2 : Fiafia 2021, Jenny Salesa visit, PES Got Talent Show, Sport Events, Disco, House Captain Assemblies, Te Kapua ( The Cloud ) Opening Ceremony, Watch This Space .

 

Saturn Fact Page !

Task Description : For our studies in Inquiry ( Watch this Space ) , I had to choose a planet in our Solar System to write Interesting and Fun facts about. The planet I chose as you can see is ' Saturn '. Saturn is the 6th planet thats far from the Sun . Read my poster to find out more Interesting facts.....

 

Speech Writing: Leadership !

 Title : Leadership !

How can I become a better leader ? First is knowing what a leader is, leadership is an important role in life and school. A leader steps up, and take that role of leadership. So now you know what a leader is, what are the key points to become one ?

Confident leader . Having the courage to talk in front of a big crowd or an audience is key on being confident. You can also be confident by, leading the right way with clear instructions.

Listening and including others . What’s a leader that doesn't listen or include other peer’s ideas. While people are sharing their ideas, a Leader must listen. They must include others, and make sure everyone has a point of view.

My Speech Scores !

A patient leader. Keeping your levels down and taking it easy on others is key. Waiting while others may take time to adjust, and by keeping your temper cool if people don't do the right thing. You can be patient by, just waiting while other people catch up.

So now you know, the few key points on becoming a leader. It takes confidence, patience, listening and including skills.

Thats all it takes to become a great leader.

Cyclone in Papatoetoe

 Cyclones in Papatoetoe !

Kia ora and welcome back to my blog ! In recent news, there have been reports that cyclones have occured in Papatoetoe, South Auckland and created devastating wrecks in some streets. By the wrecks of the cyclone it has damaged houses, buildings and left houses unavailable for the families that lived near the disaster. I pray that the familes stay safe, find food and shelter as soon as possible and the parents stay strong if they have any children that were in the disaster.

For those who may not be familiar with cyclones, a cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, counterclockkwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere as viewed from above .

So now that you're familiar with cyclones and what happened to a street in Papatoetoe, we should keep the familes and houses that were disturbed in our prayers and that they wont struggle anymore. We hope you guys keep pushing, staying safe and find new equiment for your wellbeing as soon as possible.

Climate Change !

 

WALT: Identify a world problem and come up with solutions !

Fractions

Kia ora and welcome back to my blog ! Today's Maths lesson is focusing on fractions and decimals . In this task I had to add, convert all fractions . Enjoy my Maths Task !

WALT : Understand different units of measure and the context in which they are used 

Mighty Maroons !

 

State of Origin 2021

Live Wednesday, 9th June 10:00 pm sharp was kickoff for the first match for 

 ‘ State of Origin 2021 ‘ which was held in Townsville Stadium . The stadium was packed with crowds of Qld supporters cheering for their team, on the other side of the stadium was also packed with Nsw supporters roaring with cheers . This is what everyone has been
waiting for, 

3, 2, 1 ( whistle blows ) kickoff has started !

The 2021  State of Origin series is the 40th annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams . Before this series, Queensland has taken the cup and won 22 times, and New South Wales has won 15 times . Last year the mighty maroons took on the win so lets hope they do it again .

Yesterday in the 1st match of Origin 2021, NSW won the first match 50 - 6 . In my opinion I really liked the lineout for Nsw, they had some amazing players that were from my favourite team Panthers , although I go for the MIGHTY MAROONS ! The captain for Qld is Daly Cherry-Evans and captain for Nsw is Boyd Cordner. Man of the match for each team was Daly Cherry-Evans ( QLD ) and Tom Trobejevic ( NSW ) .

Overall I think all teams did well, even though Nsw won the first match I’m confident that Qld can have a come-back. Nsw get ready for the next match cause THE MIGHTY MAROONS are coming for ya ! (cough, cough we’re gnr win)

What team are you supporting this year ? 

The Mighty Maroons or the Blitzing Blues !

 

A Mouthful by Paul Jennings

Task Description: Kia ora and welcome back to my blog. Today's Literacy task was about this book called, 'A mouthful by Paul Jennings'. This book was about this Girl and her Dad who would always pull silly jokes around everyone, she found this were embarrassing and annoying. All her friends wished she had a Dad like her but she wished she had a normal one. Her Dad would mainly pull his practical jokes whenever the girl's friends would come over for a Sleep-over, so she had to find a way to get revenge on her Dad's pranks.

Ready for Learning

 Hello viewer, as you know Auckland is back to Level 3 Lock-down and you know what Pt England school do during these times. We do class google meets that require students from each Team or class to go into. Some people are always onto it but some might be still learning to use google meets and enter class calls, so here are a few tips on what you must know whenever u enter a google meet. There are also some links to useful tabs that I'll be using a lot to prepare myself for the school year. Hope this helps! 

 (also thank-you to Mr Goodwin for creating this challenge)

Alan Duff

Kia ora and welcome back to my blog. This week in our Literacy lesson we are learning and introducing the author of our reading groups. In my literacy class there are Grace, Gee, Riley and Duff, a.k.a my group. As you know the author that I've researched is Alan Duff, so sit back and relax as I share you the interesting facts that I've found about Alan Duff!