2016 Reflection

This year we have been in tons of activities and loads of fun.  This collage reflects on the whole year of what LS2 have been doing like for example Rhythm Interactive, Soccer, Quick writes and many more. I enjoyed the multi-modal learning that we have completed this year this particular task was based on pigeons.   To make it more interesting and more of a challenge we decided not to use a collage maker and instead make our pictures layered and with different shapes.  This year has been really great I had a great journey throughout this year I can't wait to see what's in store for us next year. 

Graduation 2016

This is a Google Presentation that I have created based on the Year 8 Graduation for 2016. It consists of photos of our class, certificate photos, dance photos and also dinner photos. We all had a great time for the whole of 2016, especially last night. Thank you to Ms.K for organizing everything for last night.  

The Labyrinth

Yesterday, we watched a movie called 'The Labyrinth.' This is a DLO that I have created today. It consists of pictures of the movie, what character introductions are, the narrative structure used in the film and also a paragraph where I have explained my favourite part of the movie. 

Tahuna Torea Reflection

Mia & Sajiha - Tahuna Torea Reflection

Yesterday afternoon we went to Tahuna Torea Reserve. This related to our topic flight because it was linked to the learning that we have done about the Bar-tailed Godwit or also known as the Kuaka. We explored the wetlands we observed the land. We were seeking the Bar-tailed Godwit but we sadly didn't see the bird. I also saw many different birds as well such as the Pukeko and the Grey Heron Bird. I had fun at exploring the reserve I hope to visit next time.

Rockets At Tamaki College - Collage

This is a collage that I have created based on photos we took at our Rocket session at Tamaki College. The photos show us creating 'Straw rockets' and also normal paper rockets. 

Multimodel Reading

This morning, we were focusing on the Kuaka Bird. We were put into groups and filled out a page where we added information about 'ways humans travel overseas' today, 30 years ago and 100 years ago. This made us make connections and focus on our prior knowledge. (Our own knowledge) It also challenged us since we were not allowed to use the internet to search up our questions or use books. The screenshot above shows the 'Kuaka Migration' site that we used. The site has many activities based on the bird that you can try out. Click here to access the site. 

Rockets At Tamaki College

On Friday, year 7 and 8's  went down to Tamaki College to create rockets. The presentation above shows and explains all the information we gathered up together. There is also a video included for you to create your own straw rocket. I have also added my results followed with an average distance. 

How to make a Straw Rocket

This is a google drawing that I have created collaboratively with Mia. It explains 'How to make a Straw Rocket.' I have added what you need and the steps in order. There are also images to show the utensils needed. 

Dear Term Four Me

Dear Term Four Sajiha,

By the time, you read this, you will have had a successful year 8 journey and enrolled in a new school for your start to college. Did your tests for Selwyn go well? Are you now officially on level 6 for writing? You must have checked out the writing rubric from 2015 when writing your tests. Have you shown excellent leadership by helping younger students with their work or even in the playground? Hopefully, you have received all 8 of your CARE Awards. In order to achieve both your silver and gold, you must have prepared your appointments and showed up on time.

Good luck for 2017 in College!

See you in three months time.

Sincerely, Term One Sajiha

Photo From Term One

Dear Term One Sajiha,

Your year 8 journey is nearly over, which means that you will be in year 9 next year! You have 2 tests in 2 days at Selwyn, good luck! You didn’t seem to achieve level 6 for Writing, but you did reach level 5A which is okay. You did try to show excellent leadership with the younger students in class and in the playground which is great. Congratulations for receiving all 8 badges for your CARE Awards. You now officially have 10 badges in total! Prizegiving and Graduation is in 3 weeks! Good luck for 2017, have fun!

Sincerely,  Term Four, Sajiha

Hundertwasser Artwork

    Hundertwasser

Birth/Childhood	December 15, 1928, Vienna, Austria His father died when he was 7 He joined the Hitler Youth in 1941 to misl ead Nazi authorities about his Jewish heritage.
From	Vienna, Austria
Education	Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Art	Blue Vortex with Teeth
Art	583 Two Envelopes on a Long Voyage
Art	557 Houses in the Snow in a Silver Shower
Connection to NZ	Died in NZ New Zealand has Hundertwasser Public Toilets in Kawakawa
Died	February 19, 2000 Buried in Hundertwasser Estate, Kawakawa

We had a full day of art on Wedneday where we focused on 'Hundertwasser' artworks. To help us learn about Hundertwasser, we created the google doc above where we included his birth, nationality, education, three pictures of his artworks, his connection to New Zealand and the date of his death. We focused on one of his artworks and used some of his features in our own artworks. We practiced our shading with oil pastels and learned the proper way of using cool and warm colors to make our colors effective and eye-catchuing. 

  

PBS Athletics Day

Today we had our Panmure Bridge School Athletics Day. We were lucky to have a few Tamaki College Students to help us with playing the activities. Each year group was split into three different teams, where we learn't to collaborate and encourage each other. The year 8's first started at a game called 'Capture the flag,' we then moved onto, Sponge relay, Long Jump, Shot putt and Hoola Hoop Throw. I think my team worked very well together, since we won many games. The weather was not the best, since we all got wet but we did enjoy our day very much. 

Hockey - Session #2

This week, we had our second session of Hockey. We only had Carly as our instructor as our other instructor was away. We decided to play the juggling game where our task was to focus on the ball and keep it continuously moving. We also played another game, where we learn't to defend our balls. I enjoyed this session and am looking forward for next week's session. 

Kuaka/Godwit Storyboard That

Father Karihi and Mother Kauitara are the parents o...

Click on the link above to access a 'Storyboard that' created by Zeba and I based on the connection between the Godwit/Kuaka Bird and Maori People. We researched many different sites to help us gather information for our main story prompt. We found the story about their connection and retold the story in our own words. It was really fun to recreate their story in our own way. 

Kuaka/Godwit Sketchnote

I have created a Google Drawing to show my learning of Godwits. I added a map of their habitat as well as a photo of the location, their appearance, their pull and push factors and interesting facts about migration. I also wrote a paragraph about Tahuna Torea which is the name of their main habitat in Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand. 

First session of Hockey

For the next few weeks, our Kiwisport is Hockey. Today for our first session, we played small activities first to get us warmed up. For example, we played Bull Rush. We then learn't how to hold the hockey stick and how to hit it. We also played a juggling game where we juggled the ball on our stick as many times as we could. After learning many skills, we were split into two teams and decided to play a game of hockey. Everyone enjoyed themselves and I am looking forward to next week's session. 

Speech Marks

Today for Writing, my group had to create a presentation on Speech Marks. 
I decided to create my individual presentation on Google Presentations. In this presentation, it consists of 'What are speech marks, an example of a speech mark used in a sentence, different words for said and also an instructional video from Youtube that explains how to use Speech Marks. 

5 Minutes of

This week, Zeba and I worked collaboratively to write a story about the picture prompt above. We used personification, interesting words and dialogue. I enjoyed writing this story because it helped me work on all sorts of different language features. 

Bar Tailed Godwit/Kuaka Popplet

For Inquiry this week our topic was with the Bar Tailed Godwit/Kuaka. We explored the Godwit's appearance, diet, habitat and appearance through finding useful information with our smart searching skills. I then worked collaboratively with Zeba to create this Popplet. We also added images of the Godwit, it's predators and their natural habitat. 

Hyperbole

 

 For writing this week, we have been looking at Hyberbole. We wrote down examples of Hyberbole yesterday and created a Google Drawing explaining what a Hyber Bole is, examples of Hyberboles and also an image. The Google Drawing has been created collaboratively with Zeba, Zahra, Nazella and I.

Paper Planes Challenge

This week for Maths, we have been working collaboratively on a maths challenge where we were challenging ourselves to create and design a paper plane that will fly the furtherest. Last week, Mrs. Anderson set up a silent challenge and in our groups of 5-6, we trialled many different designs of paper planes. Today, we created the ultimate and final design for our team. We flew all the planes off the balcony, on the top field, in the playground and in LS2. Then today, we accurately measured our distances in class. We had different designs so each plane landed in different places. I think everyone in LS2 enjoyed this activity and at the same time, learned a lot since we had to think about our designs, how we found them and collaborated with our team at the same time. 

Recount Quiz

Recounts - Answers

You scored 10 out of 10

1.

What tense are recounts written in?

You said: Past

Correct.

Well done.

2.

Which suffix would you put at the end of the word 'shout' to put it in the past tense?

You said: -ed

Correct.

Well done.

3.

In which paragraph would you sum up your recount?

You said: Final

Correct.

Well done.

4.

Which of these verbs is written in the past tense?

You said: Ran

Correct.

Well done.

5.

Which of these sequences is written in chronological order?

You said: Breakfast, lunch, tea, supper

Correct.

Well done.

6.

In which person would you write a recount in?

You said: First

Correct.

Well done.

7.

Which of these phrases would you expect to find at the beginning of a recount?

You said: It all started when

Correct.

Well done.

8.

Which person is the following phrase written in: 'I couldn't believe my luck!'

You said: First person

Correct.

Well done.

9.

What do recounts do?

You said: Retell important events from people's lives.

Correct.

Well done.

10.

If you were writing a recount about your first day at school, which of the following would you include?

You said: Adjectives to describe your feelings.

Correct.

Well done.

Today for Writing, my group has been focusing on recounts. We explored blogs from the tamaki cluster and found interesting recounts that were written by children our age. I then took a recount quiz on a site called 'Bitesize.' I found the quiz easy and scored 10 out of 10. If you would like to take the quiz as well and check your knowledge on recounts, click here. 

Paper Planes Collage

This week for Maths, LS2 has been learning to design and make a paper plane that will fly the furtherest. Mrs. Anderson set up a silent challenge, where we did not speak and learn't to communicate through our actions. We were put into groups of 5-6 and trialled many different designs to make the ultimate and final design. We did this by searching the internet for step to step designs and watching Youtube Videos that showed us how to make the paper plane as well. After each person in our group had made a paper plane, we decided to fly them off the balcony, in class, on the field and on the playground. We had different designs so each plane landed in different places. I think everyone in LS2 enjoyed this activity and at the same time, learned a lot since we had to think about our designs, how we found them and collaborated with our team at the same time. 

Jean Batten Infographic

This week for inquiry, I have been focusing on Jean Batten. My task today was to create a DLO of my choice based on interesting facts about Jean. I have used Pikto Chart to create this infographic. If you would like to try out the site, click here. 

Amy Johnson

This week for Inquiry, we have been focusing on Aviators. We created a timeline based on a Aviator of our choice. Amy Johnson is the aviator that I chose. I created this timeline on a site called Popplet. I also added images on my timeline to link with the information I had. 

500 Blog Posts

For the past 3 years, I have been posting blog posts on my blog. This week, I have finally reached 500 blog posts. I am really proud to achieve this since I am one of the first people in the school to reach 500, but most people are well on the way to reaching 500 too. I am glad that I have posted all my completed work on my blog as it has helped me a lot with achieving this goal. 

Jean Batten Timeline

This term our topic is 'Flight'. I have created this timeline based on Jean Batten's life story. I have added the major points in her life with detail. As well as an image of Jean Batten. 

The Shake Out

The Shake Out from The Outlook for Someday on Vimeo.

Congratulations to Latham, Reon, Daniel, Jasmine and Sylis for making this movie and having it entered into the competition. 

Here is the link to watch it: 

https://vimeo.com/189095082

Jean Batten Timeline

Our topic this term is Flight. Our task today was to create a timeline on a website of our choice, showcasing Jean Batten's life. I have added the main points in her life in detail with each year. As well as an image of Jean.  

Wright Brothers Facts

This week for Reading, we have been focusing on Scaffold Texts. The google drawing above is a DLO which consists of facts based on the Wright Brothers. I have worked with Zahra to create this. We have added images of the Wright Brothers and have also attributed them.

Wright Brothers - Main Idea

Today for Reading, we read a Scaffold text based on the Wright Brothers. We first read a website with facts about the Wright Brothers. We then created a Google Drawing with 3 detailed answers to back up our main idea. Our main Idea was that the Wright Brothers were the first people to achieve controlled flight.

Switzerland

This week, we have been working on a small Inquiry activity. We first used a 'Name Generator' site which helped us choose a letter for our topic. We then decided a topic starting with that letter. I got the letter S and decided to create a Google Presentation based on Switzerland. I came up with three open questions and searched for my answers online. I also added a slide for fascinating facts and another slide with interesting photos of Switzerland. 

Touch Rugby

We had our second session of Touch Rugby today. Our coach is Trevor. We learn't to pass, move quickly with the ball and also practiced some fun skills throughout games. I had a lot of fun and am looking forward for next week's session. 

Bank Notes - Provacation

This is a Google Drawing that I have created based on Provacation. My main topic is if 'Compared to currency adaptions in other countries, is New Zealand doing enough to support the visually impaired people?' I have added my opinion with supporting data and two other paragraphs that support 'Yes' and 'No'. 

Cybersmart Session with Mrs. Ogilvie

Today, Mrs.Ogilvie visited Panmure Bridge School from the National library to show us some useful sites and tips to help us with our smart searching skills. We explored 2 sites from a page called Epic. One of the sites is called Britannica School which helps us with finding useful information to almost any subject. The information is also sorted into 3 different sections; Primary, Intermediate and Secondary. This helps you choose simple or complex information. We also explored another site called Kids Infobits. The site helps find lots of useful information and even has links to pictures and videos. A huge thank you to Mrs. Ogilvie who helped us all with sharing sites and tips. 

Maths - Word Problems

This week, we have been practicing maths problems to get us warmed up for our tests next week. The maths problems we practiced were word problem questions. Since most of our maths equations are word problems and we needed to learn how to identify the numbers in the word problems. We answered about 7 questions and I got 6 out of 7 correct. Next week, I hope to get all of the questions correct. 

Rhythm Interactive

Today, we had 2 special visitors, Lucy and Johnny who ran a programme for the school called 'Rhythm Interactive.' They tour all over New Zealand and overseas (if they are lucky) to teach children from ages 5 to adults any change about how 'actions speak louder than words.' Since they did not speak during their show and only used actions to explain what they wanted us to know. We learn't how to play different rhythms and beats on the Djembe as well as some lyrics to go with our drum beats.

Rockets Lucid Chart

This term, our topic is Flight. Recently, we had been learning about how Rockets work. This is a Lucid Chart that I have created collaboratively with a partner. We have added Newton's three laws and facts about the world's biggest rocket as well as an image of the rocket.

Tech at Tamaki College

This term, my group's topic for Technology at Tamaki College is Carving. We have been planning our designs to create Maori Dream Catchers. The Google Presentation above shows my designs, who I am wanting to create the dream catcher for and what my designs look like. I am looking forward to seeing how my final outcome will turn out like. 

Read Theory

Recently, I have been focusing on my reading. This is a screenshot of a passage that I have read on a site called 'Read Theory'. The site challenges you with passages based on your level and gives you multiple questions with each passage. If you would like to check out the site, click here.

Hydration

This is a Google Drawing created by Zeba and I based on Hydration. We have written down why it is important for Panmure Bridge School students to drink water, what hydration is, what dehydration is and a 25 word challenge about why water is important for you. 

Current Events

For this current events DLO, I have created it based on Faith who was the last hippo in Auckland Zoo. I have included what happened to her, where it was, when it was, why it happened, a short description of it and what I think the author wanted me to learn from reading the article. I have also added a picture of Faith while she was still in Auckland Zoo.

Anna Grimaldi

Since our topic this week is the Olympics, I have created this Google Presentation based on Anna Grimaldi who is a Paralympic Olympian. I have added a description of Anna, her disability and a 2 pictures of her, including a picture of Anna participating in one of the Long Jump activities.

Forces of Flights

Today we had our first inquiry rotation. This term our topic is flight. We discussed the forces of flight which are Lift, Thrust, weight and drag. This google drawing that I have created collaboratively with a partner explains the forces of flight and Isaac Newtons first rule.

Smart - Word Cline

This is a word cline that I have created based on the word 'Smart'. I have listed synonyms from least interesting to very interesting. These words can help you make your writing more interesting and efficient.  

Read Theory

 This is a screenshot of a passage that I have read on a site called 'Read Theory'. The site challenges you with passages based on your level and gives you multiple questions with each passage. If you would like to check out the site, click here.

Year 8 Dance Session with Sonja

Today, the year 8's had their first ever dance session. Our main dance teacher was away today so we had a substitute named by Sonja. We learn't how to do the Cha Cha dance as well as the Rock and Roll dance. 

Quizzez

This is a screenshot of Quizzez. This is an educational game where anyone can participate. Our whole class has a couple of games of quizzez as a warm up, this makes everyone exciting and everybody looks forward to maths time. Today when we played, Zeba and I decided to partner up and we came first place. We played four games of quizzez, three games of times tables and 1 of basic facts.
Here is a link to quizzez, if you would like to have a try:
http://quizizz.com/

Quick Writes

I have worked collaboratively with my partner, Zeba to create a 6 sentence story using a picture prompt. We wrote a 6 sentences story based on pictures that we chose. I found this task very interesting and a creative way of writing narratives since next term we have our narrative essays.

Quizizz

This week, we have been playing an online quiz on a site called Quizizz. This helps us practice, our multiplication and basic facts. We worked with a partner and answered all the equations together. I worked with Zeba and we found the quiz a bit easy. We came 1st out of the class in 2 games and played  4 games altogether. 

Panmure Library - Meeting Stig

On Friday, seniors from Panmure Bridge School went down to the Panmure Library to meet Stig Wemyss who is an audio book narrator/voice artist. He is the voice of the Andy Griffith books. He hooked us in with his humor and the special prizes for people who took part in his quizzes. 

Word Cline - Angry

This is a word Cline, I have created based on the word: Angry. I have listed 5 synonyms for 'Angry' from least interesting to very interesting. 

Ancient & Modern Olympics Comparison

For the past 2 weeks, I have been in Mrs.Naickers group learning about the Ancient and Modern Olympics. This is one of the tasks I have created with my partner, Zahra. We have listed facts about both the Ancient Olympics and the Modern Olympics. And also facts about both of them that are the same.

Stan Walker - The Climb

This is a collaborative DLO created by Nesi and I. It is one of our  Care Awards. We have researched Stan Walker's song 'The Climb' and wrote down what the meaning is, how Stan Walker became a singer and some extra facts about him. 

NZ Respected Leader

This is a collaborative DLO that I have created with Nesi. It is part of my Care Awards. I have created the DLO to explain why we think Richie MCcaw is a Respected Leader in New Zealand. We have also added extra and interesting facts about him. 

Duffy Role Model Assembly

Today, we had our Duffy Role Model Assembly. Henry Tuipe'a who was our Role Model had a very inspirational message to the school. Everyone was given Duffy books which was kindly sponsored by Mainfrieght.