Athletics Comparison

This is a comparison of me and an athlete doing high jump. I have wrote down a blurb underneath to explain what I am doing, what the athlete is doing and what are the similarities between us. I have attributed the image and circled our similarities on our photos. 

Olympians Diet

For the past two weeks, I have been in Mr. Wong's Inquiry group. Our main focus was the ancient Olympians diet. I have worked collaboratively with Zahra to create this presentation. We learn't the meaning of Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat and Vitamins/Minerals. This was a really fun challenge and I have learn't a lot.

Magic Box Poem

I will put into the box …  

The love that a mother has for her child,

A precious diamond ring that is longing for me in the store of ‘Pascoes’

The first snowflakes in Winter that are white as clear crystal

I will put into the box …

A slice of fresh watermelon that was once grown in a country farm,

A white bed that is soft as the marshmallow clouds in the baby blue sky,

A pinch of the rough sand from Kabul

I will put into the box …

The greet of the elegant birds that chirp in the bright sunrise,

The heart-touching lyrics of my favourite song,

And the jumps of a gentle dolphin in the seas of Hawaii

My box is fashioned with happiness, loyalty and contentment with a diamond lock on the lid to keep all my valuable memories together.

Its hinges are made out of rare and special gold.

I shall share my valuable memories in my box to the next and the next and the next generation, for they are worth sharing.  

This is my Magic Box version of Kin Nisbett's original Magic Box poem. We had to paint a picture in our audience's mind by using special language features. 

Warriors Visit - DTR Sponsorship

Today, Ryan Hoffman and John Palavi from the 'Warriors Team' visited our school today to discuss the importance of Hydration, Belonging and Sleep. Alice, who sponsored for the VIP tickets to the Warriors game a few weeks ago, also came to visit The whole school took part in fun activities and even prizes (Bags and drink bottles) were given out to students who answered their questions correctly. We learn't about some very valuable lessons. For example, the amount of time we are mean't to sleep each night, why it is important to be hydrated and when we should be drinking water. I could connect to what the warriors were saying, because their words were related to the 4 walls of Hauora; Taha Tinana, Taha Whanau, Taha Hinengaro and Taha Wairua. Everyone had a very fun time and enjoyed the time with the Warriors.  

Run, Jump Throw

This week for Run, Jump, Throw we have been learning about Long Jump. We were shown the right way to do long jump by Andy. We did fun activities to test what we learn't about Long Jump. For example, an activity we had where we were into groups of 4 and were checking to see who can jump the furtherest. In my group, Mia jumped the longest. At the end, Zahn came first. I really enjoyed our session and can't wait until next time!

Current Events

This is Google Drawing about a very important event that has happened recently. Nikki, a New Zealand Olympian helped Abbey who tripped over in a 5,000 meter race in Rio. This event shows what true sportsmanship is and inspires me to help others when they need the help. 

Netball Interschool

On Wednesday, the Interschool Netball was held in the AMI Netball Center. Panmure Bridge had two teams; Revs and Avengers. We won 3 games and lost 3 games.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a great day. A huge Thank you to Miss Naiker, Mr Ogillvie, Miss Emma and the Otahuhu College girls that came over to help us. 

Hauora

For the past 2 weeks, I have been in Mrs. Anderson's group for Inquiry. This is a Google Presentation that showcases the fun activities we have completed in our sessions. 

Provocation on Olympic Venue

We have been learning to look at both sides of a provocation and state our own opinion on whether host countries should spend so much money on building the Olympic venues. My Google Drawing shows 2 pictures of the Official Stadium of Beijing in 2008, and a picture of it 4 years later in 2012. I have added a paragraph about my opinion and another paragraph about my partner's opinion. We both had different opinions and used supporting information to backup our opinions. I have also attributed both of my images. 

Run, Jump, Throw

This term, our Kiwi sport is 'Run, Jump, Throw'. We had our second session with Andy today. Andy has taught us the basic rules of sprinting, which are:

• Standing Tall
• Looking Straight Ahead
• Running in a straight line
• Light Feet
• High Knees
• Cheek to cheek with arm movements

 Andy also mentioned to us to never look at the starter as this slows us down. 

We also learn't to step one meter away from the start line. I am looking forward to next weeks session.  

Run Jump Throw

Today, we had our fourth session for 'Run Jump Throw.' This week, our focus was on High Jump. We learnt all the skills and how to do them properly. The skills we learnt are: 

• Toes pointing up
• Arms bent at the same time with legs
• Legs bent

We also learn't that there are two types of high jump. Frosbury or Scissors. We all had a try to do the scissor kicks only. I am looking forward to learning a new discipline next week. 

Violet Waldron/Ancient Olympics

This is a Google Drawing that I have created based on Violet Walrond and the Ancient Olympics. Violet Walrond was the youngest and the first ever female to compete in the Olympics. The Ancient Olympics are very different to the Modern Olympics. I have explained some of the differences as well as added an image of Violet Walrond with some of the other competitors.

Hover Bike Poster

This is a poster that I have created advertising a 'Hover Bike.' My task was to use my language features/techniques to hook in my audience if they were to buy a hoverbike. 

Olympic Logo

This is a logo that I have created using design mantic. My task was to create a logo if the 2016 Olympics was in New Zealand. I have added 3 images that show running, cycling and swimming. 

Training

This week, I have been learning the training of Olympians. I have created my own sport, explained how to play it, the rules and a short description. I have also added an area of development for experts to work on. 

Winter Learning Journey

In the two weeks of Holiday, our school has been completing tasks based on the Olympics. This is called the 'Winter Learning Journey'. A huge thank you to Rachel Williamson from Woolf Fisher as she set up the tasks. The tasks were on going for a week. Points were counted for the amount of blogposts made as well as points for commenting. The task that I enjoyed the most, is the task where I created my own logo of the Olympic 2016 in Rio.