Fakebook DLO

For the past week in Te Ngahere, we have been doing novel studies. We got to choose a book of our choice, Boombe and I chose Arohanui. We got to create a DLO and we had a lot of choices on what we could create but Boombe and I chose to make a ‘Fakebook’ for one of the main characters from the book. I enjoyed making the ‘Fakebook’ profile because it helped me understand the book and the character a little bit better.

Dry Land Swim Safe

On Tuesday, Whaea Tracy came to our school to talk to us about water safety. We talked about rips and stuff that you should always take to the beach or on the boat. She also talked about what you need to do when someone is drowning or if you are drowning. I learnt that if someone is drowning don’t go in yourself, instead go and get a lifeguard or some help.

Waka Ama

Yesterday the year 7 and 8’s went to Waitangi to do Waka Ama. Rob and Ropata taught us how to paddle, how to hold a hoe properly and some things we should keep in mind while we are on the waka. I was in seat one on the 12 man waka, so was Boombe. We had to make sure we were paddling at the same time and that we were doing long strokes. We paddled along the waterfront and past the treaty grounds. I had heaps of fun and I can’t wait till next week!

Energise

Yesterday, Whaea Gina came into Te Ngahere to teach us about takeaways and how they affect our health. She showed us how much fat that was in the different types of food. Whaea Gina showed us different takeout foods and we decided where they would go, below the healthy or unhealthy heart. Below the unhealthy heart there were foods like McDonalds and KFC. Below the healthy heart there were foods like sushi and Subway. The purpose of this was to teach us what we’re putting in our bodies.

Technology

This term in Te Ngahere we’ve been doing Technology. Our WALT was to create something useful for our class or school. Missy, Boombe and myself made three spice racks. We used timber to make our projects, everyone in our class made something different. We had to do things like measuring the timber, cutting it, drilling and staining. My favourite part was staining our wood. I think our projects came out pretty good and we’re really impressed with the finished projects.

Te Reo Maori Week

For the past few days at Paihia School we have been doing a Te Reo Maori rotation. We did the rotation to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. There were two leaders per house group and there were some groups that were combined. Payton and I were leaders of Rimu/Kowhai. We did different activities such as whare whare and reading activities. It was really fun and I hope to do it again!

Beeswax Wrap

Yesterday Te Ngahere got to make beeswax wraps. We got a piece of fabric, we were allowed to draw on them since they were just blank. After we drew on them we waited to go to dip them in beeswax. Boombe, Vanya and myself got to go first. We had to go to the whare kai so Anouk could dip them in the wax. After our beeswax wraps dried, they were still sticky. The purpose of making these is so that we could use less plastic in our lunches. I enjoyed making the wraps, I hope to do it again!