Netbook Reflection 2013

 This year, the special thing I have learnt from my teacher is new ways of writing from templates on my netbook, they had shared this year. Netbooks also improved my reading and maths on Sunshine Online, and Maths Whizz.
The significant thing I have learnt myself, is going online to post up my work on my personal blog.
This year I learnt from my friends, different kinds of learning sites like Maths Magician, and Maths 101.
I have paired up with a partner to finish up our presentations by sharing it to each other.
Using my netbook helps me to think, relate to others, using signs, and symbols, managing myself, and participating, and contributing.
Having a netbook that is connected to the internet, has helped my learning in so many ways. Everyday, I get new words, and new description words from my netbook on different websites. Netbooks are also very helpful with our researches.

Our Fijian Visitors comes to Thank New Zealnd

Wow!, just Wow!, I am speechless. I am just amazed of what I just saw in our school hall. Their presentation, singing, EVERYTHING, was just a BLAST. First, their haka, then singing, and greeting. Wow!. Visitors from Fiji came to thank New Zealand, for supporting them in Fiji. They were students from Gospel High School (GHS), Fiji. There were more than 20 of them. The year 8 boy from Glenbrae School, performed a haka while Mrs Raj welcomes them in.

First of all, the Gospel High boys performed a Fijian haka to the school. The language, moves was all about confidence, and show how proud they were. The girls introduced themselves, and sang a greeting song. When they played the songs, the Gospel High students came, and greet everyone in the school. It was amazing, how we met them.

Second, the GHS students, performed us a dance. The boys forming a line in the front sitting, and two lines of girls behind them. They were well organized. They danced beautifully, especially the girls. The boys on the other hand was perfect. After that, they did an ice breaker, by sing the Fruit Song. It was fun for everyone, and we really enjoyed it.

When the song finished, the GHS students sang a song to us. Their voices was melodic, and their song was very harmonic. Especially 'Api's solo. His voice was really great. Amazing gift from God.

At the end, they sang a beautiful song, while we leave. Waving goodbye, and shaking hands. I wish they could come again. Thank you Gospel High School Students for coming over. Farewell.

Dance Fever Recount

This morning was very cool. First thing was Dance Fever. Christina, and Captain came a bit late. We got started straight away. Everyone got in their partners they were with last Tuesday. My partner was late, so I had to be partners with Gemima.

We started with the Foxtrot Dance. I knew the moves, but I kept doing them wrong. First, we had to introduce our partners to the hall. It kind of felt weird, because I had never done this kind of thing before. So it was my first time. Gemima got mixed up sometimes. It's all right because we did our best.

Secondly, we did our Cha cha Dance. The song was pretty fast, but we managed to do our move correctly. The second song was faster, so everyone danced fast. It was so fast nearly the whole class got mixed up.

Lastly, we did our Hip Hop routine. Everyone in the class cheered, "Yeah!". Every got into there canon lines. The song was the same, and everyone danced very well. At the end, we did a little dance time. We danced to Gangnam Style. I can't wait for next week. YES!!

My Long Weekend Recount

Waking up was very hard. Trying to open your eyes when you can’t because, it feels lazy from that long sleep. Trying to sit up, when you can’t because, you feel very lazy. Well, I managed the laziness like the Allies managing the Nazis. I got up just in time for breakfast. Breakfast was scrumptious. I had a shower, and packed up my togs for swimming in the pools. We drove to the supermarket, to buy some snacks for my brother, and I to have while we were at the pools.

When we got to the pools, my Dad went to the gym while, my brother, and I ran to the changing rooms, and got changed. We hopped in, and the pools was warm as baked cookies straight out of the oven. My brother, and I met this boy straight away as we got in the pool. ‘Yes, a new friend’ I thought in my head. My brother, and I was playing for hours, it was very hot as the sun in the water, until it was 1:00pm. My brother, and I got out, and ate half of our snacks. We jumped back in the pool, and relaxed until it was 3:00pm. My brother, and I got out of the pools, and changed into dry clothes.

While, my Dad, brother, and I was waiting for my Mum. My brother, and I ate the rest of our snacks. We waited, and waited for an hour, and a half. It was as boring as hell. After two hours, my sister showed up. “Lisiate, let’s go!” she called out to me. We were relieved, and when we got home, we were so exhausted. My friends came over, and we played until, it got dark. I got home, had a shower, and had dinner. Bedtime, finally, I fell into a very DEEP sleep. Sweet Dreams.

Dance Fever Recount

Today Room 10 had the other lesson today. I lost count of how many lessons we had. Way to many lessons. First, we started of our Foxtrot Dance. It was very simple, easy, and short. The boys had to choose a girl to be partners with.

Secondly, we did our Cha Cha dance. It was very difficult because my brain wouldn't let me remember the moves, and then I got it right. I was partners with Katalina. She was good at dancing. She taught me  during the lesson.

Lastly, we did Hip Hop it was very cool that we all know the moves. We ended by bogeying to Gangnam Style. It was very tiring, and cracking. We all felt tired, and went back to class, and wrote a recount about our lesson. Here I am writing them. I can't wait for next week, and I'll come earlier for the lesson.

Orienteering Recount

Today, Room 10 had their second lesson in Orienteering. We got into it straight away. It was raining, but still we kept on going, I thought to myself to 'Never Give Up'. We were wet, and our backs was very damp. We still had fun. Hopefully, next week is a good day. Thank you Leon and Irene.

New Zealand National Anthem

Ihowā Atua, O ngā iwi mātou rā Āta whakarangona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.

House Sports Recount

On Monday 18 November, we had House Sports. It was nerve wrecking for some people. My house group did Discuss with Mr Nath, up on the field. We were versing Kauri 2. We split up into two lines of girls and boys. From year 4 to year 8. First, the girls threw first. Every throw counts as one point. If it goes out of the cones, they lose a point. Secondly, the boys threw. Every threw was counted, but one went out of the cones. At the end, they add up all the points. The score was 19-16. Kauri won the discuss. It was a good game, and everyone was happy. Can't wait for the next House Sports.

Film Festival Recount

Yesterday, Wednesday 14 November 2013, the Manaiakalani Schools, went to the movies, to see there films. There were 4 schools there, Pt England, Stonefield, St Pius, and Glenbrae. We watched all our movies that we made. My favourites was St Pius's Success, Panmure Bridge, and our Great Barrier Island Camp movie. I am looking forward for next year's movie festival.

House Sport Recount

On Monday 21 October, our school had House Sports. My group, Kowhai 2 versed Kauri 2. We did relays. It was amazing , and very furious. People running their hardest, and fastest. Even though Kauri 2 won, we had an AWESOME time. At the end, we were all tired, our legs aching. We all can't wait for the week after next week, for the next activity were are doing. I'm sure, my group will win the next.

Dance Fever Recount

Today Room 10 had their second dance lesson with Dance Fever. We continued on with our Hip Hop dance. We also started with our second dance, 'The Cha char'. It a dance were you have partners, one boy, and one girl. We also had a competition, the boys had to dance the hip hop dance in the best way. We were awesome. It was the girl's turn, but they did it very sloppy. Some girls didn't even do the pose. We had a great time. Next week, we are going to learn more Cha char moves. WOHOO!

Our 'Intense' Softball Competition

Today Room 10 had their second softball lesson. It was fascinating and we learned to catch with the gloves on. We had to get into pairs and face opposite each other. First, we roll the ball and try to catch it. Second, we threw the ball high so we can learn to catch a high ball. Lastly, we had a competition. We had to throw the ball to my partner. Every time you we catch the ball, we can take one step back. We had to keep on doing that until we reach the furthest. The time was up and the people that had the least distance loses. There was another three groups that won, so we had to throw and catch the ball as many times as the other team or they will be out. Nathaniel and I was tied with Christian and Siupeli. Christian threw the ball and Siupeli missed it. Siupeli threw his hardest and Christian ran and catches it. Nathaniel and I had to catch both of the balls to win. The competition got so intense that Nathaniel and I was about to fail but, we didn't we actually won. Not to mention it was our first time. But we were happy. I can’t wait until next week because we are learning to use the bat. WOOHOO!!

Maths Whizz

Today I went on Maths Whizz to practice my Decimals. It was a bit difficult for me. I need to learn hard on my Decimals. I think Mrs Raj is going to help me with my decimals.

Zombie Apocalypse on Earth

WALT:Write a Narrative

It was a dark scary night in a place called Zombieville. Zombieville was the place which had 1 million zombies. Earth was deserted, it was not people... it was ZOMBIES. There was only one survivor that lived there. His name was Richard. He had black hair, brown skin and was a very brave man. Richard was a very quiet person with no morals left to cross. He lived in a town called Metropolis. Metropolis was a big town which had robots and futuristic objects like flying cars. Metropolis use to look clean and shiny, but when the zombie apocalypse started, it looked like a dying city with metal bits flying, cars crashing down and automatic system not working. The whole place was orange and smog was ruling.

As Richard walked down to his car, he heard a noise. EEEERRRR!! Richard was alerted and pulled out a ray gun. He sees two small blue lights moving toward him. The small light started to look like eyes and there was a body which was rotting. CHICK! CHICK! BOOM! Richard shoots his double barrel shotgun. The lights flashed off and fell to the ground. As Richard walks towards the thing that fell he was wondering what it is. He couldn’t believe it. His eyes were frightened and hands shaking. “Zombie” whispered Richard to himself.

He jumps in his car and drove so fast into the air he automatically teleported to  Metropolis System Base. The place looked wrecked. Richard walks inside. He sees lots of blue lights looking at him hiding in the dark shadows. RRAAHHH!!! Zombies jumps towards Richard. BANG!!BOOM!!CRASH!!SMASH!! Richard kills the zombies as fast as lightning. He feels tired of all that hard work. Walking towards the ‘ON’ button. He pressed the button and then suddenly.... CLICK!CRACK!DING!DONG! The machine starts up and.... TICK!TICK!TICK! The lights turn on and all the automatic system are on at Metropolis. “Automatic System ON, System Base ON and Metropolis ON” said the computer.

CLICK!CLACK!CLICK!CLACK! A zombie walks towards Richard...SWING! He hits the zombie with a baseball bat. SPLAT! Bits of the zombie’s come off and hits the wall. Richard runs to his car and ... SMASH!CRACK! His car’s window cracked because the zombies have smashed it, one of the zombies hands came off. They run towards him, the zombies ran as fast as a Cheetah. Richard shoots his pistol BOOM!BOOM!SPLAT!SPLAT!! The zombies falls hard to the floor. Richard, then gets in his car and... SWOOSH!! He teleports to some place where he didn’t know. He wanders around looking and he sees a big sign with glowing lights saying ‘Welcome to ZOMBIEVILLE’.

He hears something and feels like someone was watching him. SCATTER!SCATTER! Something or someone ran behind him. He looks at the back and sees nothing. SCATTER!SCATTER! He looks to the front and sees nothing. Richard continues to walk and at the back of him was a black figure with sharp fingers and red glowing eyes. Richard looks back and the figure disappeared in the air.Richard walks, then joggs and the runs. The black shadow pushed him and Richard fell to the ground. He got back up and was alerted.

The black shadow stands in front of him and Richard holding his shotgun facing the shadow. Behind the black shadow was 1 million red eyes looking at him with teeths showing and dripping with blood. The black shadow screams RRAAHHH!! The red eyes jumped out of the shadows and running to Richard. BOOM!! He shoots the zombies, but only two dies. He ran out of the shotgun and shoots his pistol. BOOM!BOOM!CLICK! His pistols ran out and the only thing left was the bat. SWING!SWING!SPLAT!SMASH!WHIP! He hits so many time and only killed 10 of them. RRHH!! A zombie jumps behind Richard covering his eyes. AAAHHH!! Richard screams, “HELP ME SOMEBODY”. BOOM!!BOOM!!BOOM!!KABOOM!! A helicopter hovers on top of Richard protecting him. People in the helicopter shoot the zombies with their machine guns and RPGs. All 1 million zombies died and that was the last of them. The black shadow runs away and one of the guys in the heli sniped the shadow down. The helicopter landed and took Richard inside. The flew away and one of the shooters said, “Richard, is that you?” Richard looks around and sees his little brother. “YES, it is me. Bro” answered Richard. The helicopter flew all the way to Metropolis.

The ground opened up and the helicopter landed. Doors opened and all the people in the world was underground. There was an underground world. We told everyone, “There are no more zombies on Earth. We can go back out and fix our planet.!” The doors opened with ramps to the way out. Everyone rushes outside for fresh air. The took Richard to the hospital and fixed him. He was all fixed up and looked like he wasn’t injured any more.

200 years late, Earth look the way it was, all clean and green. Richard, his brother and the helicopter crew was in the Heavens looking down at Earth. If there was another zombie apocalypse, the team in Heaven watching will protect Earth in all cost, just like what they did in Zombieville and Metropolis.

10 years later,It was a dark scary night in a place called Zombieville.....RAAHH!!

Maths Whizz

Today I went on Maths Whizz to practice my Numbers and Number Sequences. The activity was easy. You have to know your times table to answer this easily.I can't wait for another maths activity.