MATH SHAPE MAKING

 Kia Ora,

Today I will be sharing and as well be showing you the things that my group and I have done in maths. 

Our maths teacher Miss B gave us a piece of string that were tied together in both ends which enabled us to create any shape we would like to make. Because our task were to make a shape of our choice using that string, for instance my group and I decided to make a pyramid using that piece of string. The piece of string was kinda big so we had to have 4 people or more in a group. 

Here is a photo of the pyramid we've made during period 5 in Math class.

9 ESOL

 Kamusta,

Today I will talk to you about a new strategy that my class and I have learned in ESOL to help us reflect on our learning and share it on our blog. The new strategy we have learned is called 321 RIQ and it stands for 3 recalls 2 insights and 1 question. 3 recalls are basically the same as the 3 things that I've remembered during our last lessons. 2 insights are 2 new things that I've learned during our last lessons. Finally, the 1 question is about a thing that I didn't understand or want to know more about.

During our last few lessons in ESOL. My class and I have done quite a few stuff such as a name game where we had to introduce ourselves with an adjective with the same starting letter as our name and the thing we like, we also had to introduce the people who introduced themselves before us. So we basically had to memorize everyone before us and introduce them It is also very unfortunate if your the last to introduce yourself in this game because you will have to introduce everyone with their adjective and the things they like. We also had to write the benefits of blogging and the advantages of our teachers reading our blogs.

I don't really have a question from out last few lessons.

HEROES AND VILLAINS STORYYYY

 Kia Ora,

Today I will share with you the story that I have made about an old man getting kidnapped and a little boy saving him.

SLAM! Mark slammed the door shut as he wrapped the dog leash handle around his hand, his dog barked as the wind whispered into its ears. They walked from his house to the park across the road. The trees that are scattered around the park waved and welcomed them. They walked around the enormous park in circles. Mark pulled up his sleeves unaware that he had his diamond watch on, as they continued on walking people started staring at his wrist, concerned he looked at his wrist then he realized that his watch was exposed and that was the reason everybody was staring. 

A man with the sight of an eagle saw the watch just as soon as Mark was pulling down his sleeves. It was Houma, a leader of a group of thieves and kidnappers but no one knows that, he is mostly known as a leader of thugs in the neighborhood. 

Houma and his group of thugs ignorantly and slowly walked up to Mark bumping off people as they walked towards him. They circled around Mark with their hands in their pocket.” Ah, isn’t this a rare find” Houma exclaimed with a terrifying grin. 2 of Houmas’s underlings grabbed both of Mark's arms and they dragged him as they walked out of the park. Mark couldn’t do a single thing since there were over 10 people gathered around him, the people in the park were also afraid of Houma’s gang. 

After a few minutes of walking, they’ve arrived in an alleyway. Houma ordered his younger brother Hamidullah to put an end to Mark and steal his watch. Hamidullah pushed Mark against the wall while holding a knife against Mark's throat at the same time. Hamdullah tried to snatch the watch from Mark but the watch was hugging tightly onto Mark's wrist. Finally Hamidullah managed to successfully steal the watch from Mark.

After the watch was stolen Houma ordered Hamidullah to execute Mark on the spot. Out of nowhere a young kid who is about 14 years old appeared and punched Hamidullah right in the face knocking him out. It appears that Daniel came from the other side of the alleyway and sneaked his way to a rubbish bin close to Mark and Hamidullah and sneakily made his way into Hamidullah.” And what might a young kid be doing in a place like this, and interfering with my plans!” Houma yelled at Daniel. 

“I-um, I ac-I actually don’t know, I saw you take the old man at the park and my body instinctively moved and followed you all th-the way down here” Daniel answered back with fear in his eyes. “Quite the hero I see”, “Kill him”. Houmas gang charged at him with all kinds of weapons. Daniel took Mark's arm and tried to run at the other end of the alleyway. Daniel stopped. “You go on ahead sir, they are catching up with us” Daniel told Mark, Mark without hesitation ran with all his might, Daniel smiled at Mark and turned around to try and stop Houma from chasing Mark. 

Mark had asked for help and police were on their way in the alleyway with Daniel’s parents. While driving in the police car they’ve come upon 4 men and a young kid lying down on the road. The young kid was Daniel and 4 of Houmas men. Daniel’s parents hopped off the car and rushed their way to Daniel. Daniel was lying on the ground unconscious with all kinds of wounds and bruises all over his body but he was still breathing.

Daniel’s dad carried Daniel inside the police car. They drove to the nearest hospital but unfortunately for him he was announced dead on arrival. A few weeks have passed in Daniel’s death ceremony there was Mark. Mark walked up to Daniel’s parents and gave his diamond watch and said “ I’m sorry for your loss, but thank you” then he walked away.

Margaret Mahy THE NEW ZEALAND FAMOUS AUTHOR

 Kia Ora,

Today I will share you the things that I've learnt about Margaret Mahy when her first book was published and some of the achieve she has made.

Margaret Mahy was born in Whakatane in 1963 and was the eldest of five children. Her mother was a teacher and she was considered a slow learner and hated maths in every way. Margaret Mahy’s first published book was called “ Harry is Bad” she had this published when she was only a seven year old child. Margaret was brave enough to show it to her classmates to tell them that they could also write stories at such a young age.

Margaret went to a local high school where she was also acknowledged as a very talented swimmer. When she had completed her B.A ( Bachelor of Arts) in college and graduated in 1955. She went to train at the New Zealand library school as a librarian in 1956. Then one of her first books made her become known internationally.

Margaret Mahy was now known as a famous New Zealander known as an author of children’s and young adult books. She is also one of the world’s and most famous children’s authors. She had written more than 100 picture books, 40 novels and 20 collections of short stories which was pretty impressive. Unfortunately for her she was diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away at the age of 76 years old in 2012. But her books will stay forever and will be a remembrance of her works and all of the amazing  stuff she had done and made, and hope that she will not be forgotten.

GUT PUNCHER

 Kia Ora,

Today I will show you a game that me and my friends made. It is a very fun and easy game all you need is 2 person or more and a pillow. The game is called Gut Puncher, so how the game work is you need one person to have a pillow under their shirt and place it against their chest or stomach, and people will punch his stomach or the pillow on his stomach for fun and it is also a good stress reliever. But you can only do 3 punches per person so the person with the pillow won't get hurt as much... You can go on and try ITS FUN but also make sure you take turns on punching so they won't get hurt as much...

MY HOBBIES

 Kia Ora,

Today I will share and show you one of my hobbies and what I do when I am at home. My favourite sport is basketball here is a shot video of me getting a hoop. I first missed my shot but got it in on the second shot.

The other 2 things that I do when I am at home is either play video games or watch anime. 

MY ACHIEVABLE GOAL FOR SETTING TERM 4

 Kia Ora today I will be showing you what my goal settings are for this term. On my goal setting will be my goals of course and they are the goals I will try to achieve by the end of this term. My goal setting also includes what my greatest achievement I was proud of last term. 

HERE IS MY GOAL SETTING:

 Year 8 Wānanga Goal Setting

Name: Miguel		Class:  Tz	Term: 4	Year:2020
Greatest achievement from last term:
My greatest achievement from last term would be playing on a basketball team and playing basketball with other schools.
Subjects taken this term:
Hurumanu:
1	Hurumanu 4 - Art and writing
2	Hurumanu 3 - Science and writing
3	Hurumanu 6 - Maths and health
Technology: Sewing
Language: Maori
Other:
Academic Goals
Short term (this term):
1	Trying my best at every subjects by studying more at school and at home
2	Speaking English a little bit better by speaking English at home and speaking in class more
Non-academic goal (can be out of school):
I am going to spend 15 minutes everyday after school practicing shooting and dribbling with my basketball to improve my skills
What are my learning strengths (Refer to Year 8 Graduate Profile)		What are my learning work ons (Refer to Year 8 Graduate Profile)
I am a curious learner I take responsibility for my own actions		Sharing my ideas I can reflect on my learning
How will I achieve this?
Speaking up more
End of term reflection

What do you think? What about you, what is one goal you have for this term?