My Final Blog Post

It's official guys, this is my last blog post for 2016! On Friday I went raft building with my class also with adventure specialist. The people were Stephen and Anna. One thing I found hard was paddling so I
had an idea - I swam at the back of the raft and pushed it! Soon many others followed. If you have any tips or ideas comment down below. Enjoy!

Novel study term 4

Hey Guys, This is my novel study. The thing I had trouble with was getting it all my work to a quality standard. The thing I did well with my Novel Study is explaining it. Do you have any tips to make my Novel study even better?

Here is my amazing Prototec graph forT term 4

Hey guys, my class and I have been working on a Prototec graph where we can store all our Prototec Data.

If you don't know what Prototec is, it is a website where you can test yourself with different math questions

with different stags. The challenges for me was to get 30 on stage

seven, so I completed it. It took me hard work to get

to my goal.

If you want to try Prototec click the link below

Prototec.

Digi awards

In Rimu class we all have been doing our digi awards. For my Digi award I and my friends made our own

video. Our video was about making more smoke free zones

and encouraging  people to stop smoking.

What I thought that was challenging was trying to get perfect angles, we could not find a very good angle so we moved the camera as we went.

How to write a Quality Blog Comment

Hello guys, I had to write a Quality blog comment Enjoy!

Why America should upgrade their security

In the last six weeks Rimu was working on how to write and create persuasive speeches, There was no specific topic to write about so I chose to write about Why the U.S.A should upgrade their security. I see a lot of CNN so I think a lot about the USA and the bad things that are happening.
I hope you like it!

Here is my speech, for why United States Of America should upgrade their Security.
What I did really well is speak clearly. What I should work on is looking at the audience and not looking at the cards. Here are the three things I was trying to work on:

Speaking at an appropriate pace.

Getting the Audience hooked in.

Eye contact with the Audience.

How do you think I went?

8 Great Olympic Questions (Maybe not)

Best 8 Questions for Rio 2016

1. Will russians get banned?

2. will Usain Bolt still be the fastest man?

3. why was Rio chosen to be the home of the

2016 olympics?

4. When was boxing added to the Olympics?

5. What is the world's fastest time to swimming 200 metre freestyle?

6. How many Russian athletes for taking out for doing illegal substances?

7. How many countries are in the olympics?

8. Have any other countries been banned for doping?

TM3 2016 Timetable

Welcome back to Term 3 here is my new timetable for TM3...
As you can see is that there are different subjects going on, on specific
times and days of the week. On the very top you can see that there are my 4 goals for this term.
On the bottom left we have my priority this week etc. On the very right corner you can see
that Green is worked my highest, orange is I didn't really work that well and red is I struggled doing my work. This term I am looking forward to Friday Sport - I play hockey!

100wc ...But how would I know...

...but how would I know…

I was at school, in science there was something strange about my science teacher. My science teacher would always make science fun and exciting but, she acted strange she would always do these strange dances. She was being really funny in class, I was laughing when she was doing the worm but still it was really strange. I asked a friend of mine about the science teacher, my classmate

Was laughing so did I when I told her that she did the worm. My classmate asked how? But I said, But how would I know I asked, though I didn’t really know.   

My Rock climbing Recount

On the 20th of June Rimu class who were year 7&8 went rock climbing for our second William Pike outdoor Challenge in the  Port Hills located in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was on  the top of Summit road and it was called Cattlestop Crag. Thanks to the parents we got to have this experience, the parents had a little race to the top.

When we reached the top, my friend Zac was so scared he would never look down at the misty clouds below us. We meet our instructors Josh and Steven.  They talked to us about the two values we were focusing on: Pride and Resilience. It was important to have go to overcome some of our fears and then we would be pride if we got to the top. Also I think if you stay in your comfort zone for too long you will never be able to move out and become more comfortable with the outdoors

Steven did the abseiling while Josh did the climbing

I went with Steven to the abseiling it was a really steep cliff. I was 1st to go up it looked like suicide,

But I trusted the rope with my life I slowly took a large breath and slowly walked down the cliff.

I could hear the people cheering my name as I came down when felt my feet touch the ground I was proud of what I did.

When we were walking back to our caregivers to take us back to school I was Proud of myself and other people who overcome their fears. So, Zac finally overcome his fear of large heights.

On the 20th of June Rimu class who were year 7&8 went rock climbing for our second William Pike outdoor Challenge in the  Port Hills located in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was on  the top of Summit road and it was called Cattlestop Crag. Thanks to the parents we got to have this experience, the parents had a little race to the top.

When we reached the top, my friend Zac was so scared he would never look down at the misty clouds below us. We meet our instructors Josh and Steven.  They talked to us about the two values we were focusing on: Pride and Resilience. It was important to have go to overcome some of our fears and then we would be pride if we got to the top. Also I think if you stay in your comfort zone for too long you will never be able to move out and become more comfortable with the outdoors

Steven did the abseiling while Josh did the climbing

I went with Steven to the abseiling it was a really steep cliff. I was 1st to go up it looked like suicide,

But I trusted the rope with my life I slowly took a large breath and slowly walked down the cliff.

I could hear the people cheering my name as I came down when felt my feet touch the ground I was proud of what I did.

When we were walking back to our caregivers to take us back to school I was Proud of myself and other people who overcome their fears. So, Zac finally overcome his fear of large heights.

My Mid Year Report

100wc My old Cell

My old Cell

After I, stole the jewels from london tower I was taken to Prison in the USA of the coast of San Francisco. I was suppose to go to a prison of the outskirts of scotland in scotland yard. But they flew me to America and took me to this island. My prison cell was in no good state, I wish I could just go and be free. So I had a plan, I’ll get on phone call to my crew that helped robbed the bank that escaped. They broke the ceiling, and the plan had worked they lowered the zip line and i got on and away, I went.

My Rock Climbing Challenge!

The William Pike Challenge

On the 20th of June Rimu class who were Year 7&8 went rock climbing for our second William Pike Outdoor Challenge in the  Port Hills which is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was on  the top of Summit road and it was called Cattlestop Crag. Thanks to the parents we got to have this experience, the parents had a little race to the top!

When we reached the top, my friend Zac was so scared he would never look down at the misty clouds below us. We met our instructors Josh and Steven.  They talked to us about the two values we were focusing on: Pride and Resilience. It was important to have go to overcome some of our fears and then we would be pride if we got to the top. Also I think if you stay in your comfort zone for too long you will never be able to move out and become more comfortable with the outdoors.

Steven did the abseiling while Josh did the climbing. I went with Steven to the abseiling - it was a really steep cliff. I was 1st to go up - it looked like suicide,

but I trusted the rope with my life. I slowly took a large breath and slowly walked down the cliff. I could hear the people cheering my name as I came down when felt my feet touch the ground and I was proud of what I did.

When we were walking back to our caregivers to take us back to school I felt proud of myself and my classmates who overcame their fears. So, Zac finally overcame his fear of large heights!

Leave a Comment below if you have any feedback. For this writing I was focusing on writing more interesting sentence starters. Thank you.

Befunky

BeFunky

On Wednesday our Cybersmart teacher Mark Madren showed as
a website called Befunky. Befunky is a website where you get to customize your self
and add border's, glasses and ect.

3rd 100wc

One day I was looking at the Bronze  man who looked like he was made of Bronze.

I said “Hey, How are you”? He Had a hat like a cowboy, He wore a leather jacket,

A brown pale shoes and had a beard, Is it a Man?

He was still, still? So I Grab my book out and put on my awesome glasses.

I check my watch it is 3:00pm he is still there I continue reading. I move my suitcase back so It does not get in the way of the people. That’s when I noticed

It was a..

Joe's Rain Stopped Play - Weka Reading Activities

Here are my reading activities in the last couple of weeks. We are learning to make meaning of text. Enjoy!

My Second 100wc

Week 4, Rimu class had a funny week last week. Most people didn't get to the 100wc. But this week 
Rimu class have all been doing there 100wc. Please give me feedback of useful comments that could 
help. Thank you.The Prompt is …as the flame flickered and then went out…

One day I was getting out of bed.. Nobody noticed the Thunder that was going on, I was the only one. I stood up ate some cereal made my Lunch and Left like everybody else. It was 8:00am the bus arrived I ran to the bus and met my friends, Zac, Isaac and Base we talked about sport. 9:00am school started i’m at my desk awaiting what my teacher wanted to do. 11:00am break time I saw a magican who was playing with fire…as the flame flickered and then went out…
Boom!

100wc Stairway to heaven

Here is my 100 Word Challenge. This is a writing competition we enter each week and get feedback from teachers and students from all over the world. I was trying to include a metaphor - can you find it? Rimu 

students have been doing the 100 Word Challenge this week we are looking forward for it next week.

I was walking home from school, My friend Isaac left home the other way near the town hall. On the way home the sun shined really bright, I was blinded by the light of the sun. I ran home as fast as I can, as the sun shines brighter then a star.

I scattered home for shelter away from the sun, Then Suddenly a large BOOM! striked my house. My mom was screaming with fear so as my sister, but then the light blew out all of the thunder in one shot. That when i saw a stairway to heaven.

My Timetable Term 2 2016

This Term Rimu class, have been working on a timetable to self manage our learning. This is important because in the future we will be doing this more and more. Some of my work this week was difficult - I got help from my friends. What do you think? Any tips for me?

True or False?

My Grandpa was in the German Nazi 107th Division, My Grandpa’s Dad was a German Genrel named Schmidt. He was in The winter War he was at the frontlines in the trenches. He looked up and saw the Russian and reported it to head of this operations. He

defended the frontlines with other Germans. The Russian were about to launch a Charge.

“The Russians Are Attacking!” one german said, Then The Germans Charged at the same time and both sides where killed by Attlirey. My grandpa was A Surivor and helped a german with no leg screaming in Pain, My granpa requested a medic. My granpa was promted to Litunent Colonel, and earned 12 medals.

After The war

 

True Or False scroll down to see

Rimu surfing at Sumner Beach!!!!!!

On Monday 25th March me and my class of year 7 and 8 went to Sumner  beach. The reason why went to the beach is because we were surfing for the William Pike challnge. We borrowed wetsuits from our coaches and went to the grass outside and practised how surfing would be in real life.

Here is a video how I surferd.
Here is a poem also.

I can taste the salty waves as they fall into my mouth like a tree drinking water.

I can feel the force of the salty waves hitting me every minute I walk.

I can see the waves falling down on to me like a tsunami,

I can smell the salty wave coming in to my nose like i'm sniffing very tasty food

The night with William Pike

On Tuesday the hole of rimu class was in the kitchen. We were playing,chatting and laughing, until man named William pike was standing in the hallway all of the boys and girls looked out the door. Then we were called to come and put your dishes on the table, so we did. My dad finally arrived, with the rest of my family. Then it was time to eat so me and Jesse stood by the table because we baked banana cake with strawberry icing. My mother and father took a piece of cake and said it was delicious, while they were coming there were other tables with tomato soup and etc.

After we had dinner we all had to go to the Wharehui and meet William pike. Once the parents and rimu got comfortable William pike started to talk about his story. He talked about him climbing Mt Ruapehu and introducing his mate he met in university. I was amazed about his story.

In conclusion William pike told me community service and his website we you would do community service work or doing a hobbie you like. He also told us about overcoming his fears and keeping confident every day.

He told us to keep healthy and proud and never be scared.

Point-of-view essay

our writing task was to write a short essay about a book called Wonder. We had to find quotes from the book or texts to back up our thoughts about this book.

Example 1: I think its first person because it said

“I have lots of classes”, when he was at his new school.

Example 2:I think it’s in first person because “I did not  say anything”, is related to the book “Wonder”.

Example 3:I think it’s in first person because in the beginning of the book wonder, he said

In conclusion, These were all of the quotes and text that backed up my theory      

My mihi

On the first 2 week of school,Rimu class students were working on a Māori mihi.The reason why we are making this mihi is a speech about ourselfs, this will also be open to the community and public.Here are 3 thing that our teacher would want to be in our blog.

1)Self portrait

2)Place of significance

3)Symbol or pictures of culture