Six Sentence Story

Once upon a time there was a young ugly wolf. He lived in the shadows of the gloomy woods. The wolf was a professional master of disguise. One day, he was mistaken as a criminal due to his appearance and choice of disguise. He wanted people to think good of him though. So he finally gave up disguise’s and decided to not care about what others thought.

Speed Writing

This morning we completed a Speed Writing Challenge. In just 10 minutes we were expected to write about Tiaki Taonga. Then we were given 5 minutes to pair share and proof read. 

Tiaki Taonga basically means caring. Caring for our people, our school, our successes and our most treasured. And since Tiaki Taonga is our big idea for the year, we decided to dedicate one week to kindness. Because to be kind is great! We called it R.A.K. Week or Random Acts Of Kindness Week.

During the week quite a few kids complimented each other and introduced themselves to one another. But it wasn’t just the kids that showed that they cared. Teachers participated too.

To finish the week off a few kids stood at the entrance gates and welcomed kids to school.

They also handed out lollies, complimented people and wished them a great day.

Visual Mihi 2014

In extension, our task was to create a visual mihi and explain what they mean. These are the few graphics I drew representing me. 

The first one, in the top left, shows the Maori Flag. I drew this as I am Maori. 

The second one, in the top right, is the New Zealand Flag. Again I drew this because I am a New Zealander. 

The third picture, in the bottom left, shows a few music notes/symbols. These were drawn because I love basically everything to do with music! 

The last symbol shows a cross and the bible. This is because I believe in God. Anyway these are what my symbols mean. 

Here is a link to my classmates visual mihi's.

My Avatar

Here is my Avatar.

ANZAC

Here are just a few things Gloria and I knew before we started researching and learning more about it.

Boer War Diary

For the last few weeks we have been learning about the Boer Wars. We have created a graphic and written a Diary that a soldier in the war might have written. This is only the draft.

Bio Poem 2014

Kaycee

Child of Maata and Clinton, sister of Zane.

Who loves lightning and thunderstorms, festivals and events as well as music and laughing.

Who feels happy when she hears laughter and tired when people talk alot.

Who dislikes crying kids, mushrooms and tight spaces.  

Who wants to go back to London and someday visit Greece, Hawaii, Maldives and Japan.

Who wishes she could’ve met her great grandmother.

Who is scared of losing loved ones, falling, sharks but mostly snakes.

Who dreams of someday changing the world.

Who is determined to travel the world.

Who values friends, family and gifts.

Who is proud of where she comes from, herself and her achievements.

Who graduated from year seven to year eight.

Who lives in Bora Bora, French Polynesia but really....Auckland, New Zealand..

Kaycee