Planting a seed:

Planting a seed:

Step one:

Before 

First you will need a yogurt cup or a kind of cup to plant your seed.

Step two:

Grab a pin or compass to poke a numerous number of holes on the bottom of the cup.

Step three:

Test your cup and examine it through some water to discover the draining process.

Step four:

Grab some pebbles or small rocks to put inside your cup, then repeat to drain water inside.  

After 

Step four:

Add some fertilized soil a centimeter below the tip of the cup,  then insert finger to make a space for the seed.

Step five:

Insert seed and then cover with remaining soil. Water once a day under the sunlight and observe as it grows.

Creating a chemical reaction!

Creating a chemical reaction  (Chemical = Permanent changes)

• Measuring beaker

• Zip - locked bag
• 2.5 mls of soda
• 20mls of vinegar
• The chemicals prevent an exothermic reaction which means the carbon dioxide is expanding in the zip - locked bag.

The following class extended on with science tasks. Objects around tables grabbed everyone’s attention. Baking soda and vinegar were set on each of the tables.  The purpose of the two following chemicals being so that it would be tested. A Zip - locked bag was provided as well as a measuring beaker. A small amount of baking soda was placed in the corner of the bag, twisting the corner from the protection of the vinegar. Combining 20mls of vinegar leaving the chemicals to fizz and rise up, preventing gas to fill up the bag. The temperature of the solution remained cold against the kinetic energy to prevent an Exothermic reaction.

Katie Glynn!

Plan:

Katie Glynn : 28 years old

Represents  Black sticks hockey team

Retired from severe injuries.

Born March 14 1989

Inspired by her brother and mum. She was pushed by the power of her brother being better than her at sports.

This morning St.Patrick’s school received  a special guest. Her name was Katie Glynn. She represented New Zealand in the Black Stick hockey team.  Now she is 28 years of age and is retired, due to the severe injuries that she retained in the 2012 olympics.  

She is a very committed and determined person. Katie Glynn has earned 2 medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze from the commonwealth games. She was inspired by the help of her mother and brother.Throughout her career she has achieved to play in 134 games and has scored 77 goals. Her goal in life is to dream big and inspire others to do the same.

WALHT: Write an explanation.

Shoes!

Shoes

Plan:

• Shoes are used for  your feet.
• There are all kinds of shoes such as sports shoes, school, tap dancing shoes, ba
• Shoes and all kind of brands even sandals/jandals.
• Shoes are protective.
• There are all kinds of shoe sizes, colours and brands.

Shoes are used to protect feet. There are numerous numbers of shoes such as trainers, heels, sandals, boots and  etc.

Shoes come in many different colours, sizes and brands for instance, studies show Nike trainers are the most likely brand. There are many different shoes for different reasons like  football boots are used for playing rugby and pointe shoes are used for performing ballet.

Shoes are made out of all kinds of materials some are leather and rubber, while others may contain canvas, synthetic, plastic, textiles outer soles, with cushioning foam bases.

Why do we wear shoes? We wear shoes because they  protect our feet from harm.

We need shoes for our everyday purposes.

Shoes are very important.

I am learning to use the correct structure and tense when writing an explanation.

Why do we need shoes?

Shoes

Plan:

• Shoes are used for  your feet.
• There are all kinds of shoes such as sports shoes, school, tap dancing shoes, ballet shoes and all kind of brands even sandals/jandals.
• Shoes are protective.
• There are all kinds of shoe sizes, colours and brands.

Shoes are used to protect feet. There are numerous numbers of shoes such as trainers, heels, sandals, boots and  etc.

Shoes come in many different colours, sizes and brands for instance, studies show Nike trainers are the most likely brand. There are many different shoes for different reasons like  football boots are used for playing rugby and pointe shoes are used for performing ballet.

Shoes are made out of all kinds of materials some are leather and rubber, while others may contain canvas, synthetic, plastic, textiles outer soles, with cushioning foam bases.

Why do we wear shoes? We wear shoes because they  protect our feet from harm.

We need shoes for our everyday purposes.Shoes are very important.

Learn how to make banana loaf!

Today at Tech everyone was instructed to bring a container or box because we were making banana loaf. Once we arrived  at Pakuranga intermediate, the year 7’s attended science class while we attended cooking class. Here is the recipe for our banana loaf.

Dry ingredients:

2 bananas

½ cup of sugar

1 ⅓ cup of self raising flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

¼ teaspoon of salt

Liquid ingredients:

2 eggs

Butter/melted

¼ cup of milk

Materials:

Big bowl

Medium bowl

Scraper

Measuring cups

Measuring teaspoons

Egg beater

Method:

1. Sift the 1 and ⅓ cups of self raising flour, salt and add baking soda in a big bowl.
2. Crack  2 eggs add milk together and beat in another bowl.
3. Melt your butter in a pot or metal cup and wait patiently.
4. Pour all your ingredients into the big bowl and mix.
5. Scrap your mix into a tin and put in oven for 45 minutes at fan forced 180 degrees.

Enjoy!!

Gone!

No, it's my last week for guitar class!

I woke up still feeling exhausted on a windy Saturday morning. First, I got ready for my guitar class. Then, I washed my face as fast as a cheetah so I would be the first person to be at guitar class lesson.
      After I was ready, I had sausages and eggs with a cup of Milo for breakfast. After I ate my yummy breakfast, I felt as full as a gigantic hippo.
      Before long, my mum and I hopped into the car and went to guitar class. While my mum was driving, I looked at the rugby field and I couldn't  see a game playing today.
     When I got to guitar class I said, "Goodbye" to my mum and went inside. Then, I said, "Hello to my teacher Vernon.
     After that, we started off with sitting in a circle to play Ode Joy one by one.
     I started of and Vernon said that I was wonderful. Then we got into pairs to play another song called Ferolise with each other. My partner was called Maggie. We both played it at normal speed at first then we played it more faster and faster.
     When we finished , we went into a circle again to play a new song with these chords Am, E, Am, C, E and Am. After I practised the new song the clock hit 11 o'clock. I rushed outside to see if my mum was there, but she wasn't so I had to go back inside to wait for her. After a little while, I went to check for her again but she still wasn't there. Then, I checked one last time and she finally arrived.
    Once I hopped in the car, my mum told me that we were going to my auntie's house. However, we had to go back home to get ready. First, I grabbed some fun activities to play with. Then, I brought my guitar cards, a joke book, my drawing pad and some little snacks.
   Soon, my grandma, mum and I hopped straight into the car and went to my aunties house. Twenty to twenty five minutes later, we all were there. I said, "Hello" and then went back into the car because we had to drop off my grandma and her sister to someone elses house. After we dropped them off, we said, "Goodbye". Then, my cousin, mum and I headed to Pizza hut because we were all hungry. We picked Pepperoni, Hawaiian and beef and onion. After an hour we picked up my grandma and her sister. Then, we all ate the pizza altogether like a happy family.

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.
I know this when I use similes and adjectives in my recount.

Hey everybody, do you want to go to my dance performance?

On Saturday the 23rd of September I had my dance performance at Te Oro in Glenn Innes.
      First I washed my face and had my breakfast. For breakfast I had a pie from the bakery and it was delicious.
      After my breakfast, my mum and I got some materials to make a lolly necklace for my dancing teacher. Then, my mum dropped me off to my guitar lessons.
      When I got there I ran inside and said, "Hello" to everyone in my class. Then we started off to sit into a circle to play the song called Ferolise. We all played the song very slowly.
      After that, we all paired up so I went with Evelen. Evelen and I played the song Ferolise together and then we played a new song called Summertime.
      Soon, it was time to go home so I said, "Goodbye" to my teacher and rushed to the car. When I got home I had 20 minutes in the shower and then I changed into my black clothes. When everybody was ready my mum, cousin, grandma and I went to my performance. While my mum was driving, my mum stopped to buy a clip for my hair so that I could put my hair into a bun
       When we got there, I felt nervous but I had to believe in myself that I could do it.  Then, I went into a changing room where all my friends were getting ready to perform as well.
        When it was time to perform, I gave my teacher a hug and a big thank you for all the effort that she has put into training us. While I was dancing my mum had a big smile on her face. This encouraged me to dance as well as I could. After the dance, my mum gave my teacher the lolly necklace to say thank you. Next, my friends and I took photos with each other. Then we took photos with our family members to remember this awesome day.
 Today was a busy day but it was still a magical day filled with music and dancing. My favourite part of the day was when I took photos of my friends because we'll be able to look at that later on and remember what a wonderful day it was.

We are learning to use and understand descriptive language.
I know this when I use similes and adjectives in my recount.

Do you know who Tasha is?

We are learning to describe a person.
I know this when I write a short description about Tasha.

Today at Duffy Assembly, we met a lady called Tasha. She was on X Factor. She was here to promote reading everyday. The awesome part of the day was when she sang a song called Mama Knows Best. She had such a strong and flexible voice. After Tasha sang, we asked her some questions. Then we ended our assembly with another song called 'Price tag'. This song was really beautiful. Finally, we took some selfies and pictures with her. Today was awesome, because we got to meet Tasha, the wonderful beautiful singer.

Mum, can I go to the Otahuhu pools again?

On a shiny beautiful, shiny and wonderful day, I went to Otahuhu pools. First, I went to go and get changed first because my mum, grandma and I went to shop for groceries before we went to the pools. Around 9 am, we all hopped into the car and went to Sylvia park. First we went to Pak'nSave where my mum bought some toilet paper, soap fro the bathroom and some cookies for me to take as snacks for school.
        Then we all had breakfast at McDonald's. My grandma ordered the kiwi big breakfast and my mum ordered a hunger buster meal. I also ordered the kiwi big breakfast and a hot chocolate. After I started eating, I felt like I was in heaven because it was the best breakfast ever. Straight after we had breakfast, we went home to get ready for the pools, but first I had to wake up my cousin Nese up so he could pack for the pools.
        Before long, we all went in the car to go and explore Otahuhu pools. When we got there, it was like I was in a museum because it was the biggest pool I have ever seen. Next to the pools was a library and a cafe. There were different water features on the inside. Then, my cousin and I went on the slide. It was like sliding on a giraffe's neck because it was tall and long. After I went on the slide I saw this hidden spa but sadly it was taken by a lot of children. Then, I  saw another pool but I couldn't go in it either because it was too deep.
        Later on, I saw another water feature and there were buckets of water hanging and when it turns the water falls on your head. All you had to do for the buckets of water to fall on your head was to swing a handle twice and a random bucket will fall on you. After that, I went on the slide again and I saw another pool and my cousin was in it. It was called a bombing pool where you had to jump of a high surface into the water. Sadly, before long we had to go so we showered in these awesome showers that went automatically and went home.
       Today was like the best day ever because I went to Otahuhu pool and I went on terrific slides and pools, but my favourite part of the day was spending time with my family.

We are learning to use and understand descriptive language in my recount.
I know this when I use appropriate similes and adjectives in my recount.