Powhiri for the Waka From Hawaii

Walt: write a recount.

On Wednesday 25th of March everyone except rooms 1 and 2 walked down to Point England beach for the waka. We left at about 8:45. We all had to pair up someone, I was paired up with Lauren.

First we crossed the road to get to Point England beach. There were many schools that came. There was Point England School, Ruapotaka School, Panmure Bridge School, St Pius School and much more from the Manaiakalani cluster.

We all had to sit where the name of our school was. The waka started, the people from hawaii came sailing on a boat.The head man named “Kaihautu” was talking about the importance of learning and education. Then we all had to stand up and sing E Oho Ra for a few minutes.

After a while The man was talking about the hook that was on the manaiakalani logo. He talked about how it was linked to Maui. He explained the hook that Maui use was the hook of heaven. He explained the importance of taking care for the planet. We all then stood up again and sang He Honore. After that we sang the last song which was Nga Waka.

After the whole ceremony we all got up and had to hi fived the people that were from the waka. It was really fun. There were many different faces that I hi fived. They were all so kind and generous.

It was a really fun for but at the same time exhausting but overall I had a great day besides being hungry and thirsty.

Convert Fractions to Decimals

In this game all I had to do was convert fractions into decimals. This game is like fruit ninja except there is decimals on the fruit. It was very easy to play and very fun to play. I found it easy because I know my decimals and fractions. There are levels from 1-5. I want to learn more about decimals.

Mosaic Art

Mosaic Art

Fractions On The Number Line

Walt: Position fractions on the number line.

These games were really fun to play because all I had to do was drag the fractions to the number line. It was easy to play because I already have a good understanding of fractions. I want to learn more about HCF and LCM because I need to understand them properly.

St Patrick's Day

17 March 2015

Walt: Explain the legends of St Patricks

Did you know that there is a story behind St Patrick’s Day. It all started with a man who was called St Patrick. He was born in Britain in 387 A.D. His real name was Maewyn Succat. The name St. Patrick was given by Pope Celestine. Patrick’s parents were in a high Roman family.

When St Patrick was sixteen, he got captured by the Pagan Irish Raiders. Patrick was sold as a slave to the chief in Ireland. Patrick spent his teen years as a shepherd. In those teen years Patrick’s belief in god became stronger. He prayed many times. He saw god in his dreams and he finally decided to escape.

He returned home. He also considered himself as an Irish because thats where he found out about god. He wanted to become a priest. He wanted to spread the word to everybody in Ireland about christianity.

In 432 A.D he discovered bishop from Pope Celestine. He was named “Patritius” or “Patricius”  which means father of the people.

There are many legends linked to St Patricks. There is Demon- lake, Snakes and Druids.

As time went by the people discovered the shamrock which is also called the three leaf clover. People in Ireland always wear the shamrock on St Patricks day. If you don’t wear green on St Patricks day you will get pinched.

St Patricks died on the 17th of March 461 A.D  at the age of seventy six. He was buried at Downpatrick, County Down.

Mass on Studyladder

This video was about mass. This lady helps us to learn about to convert kilograms to grams and grams to kilograms and also tonnes to kg. It was easy to learn because she explained it very well. I want to learn more about mass next time.

My Best Holiday

Walt: Write a recount with focus on expensive words.

On a burning hot summer day in January I was very dull and wanted to do something. I thought of an idea and wanted to go to the Water Park in the City. I asked my dad about it and he replied with a “Yes.” It was only 11:30 when we left.

It was only a half an hour drive to the City. Sooner or later we appeared at the Water Park. I got so excited that I ran to the reception as fast as a cheetah. Once My dad came he paid for me and my brother to go in. I was already in my togs.  I walked up the dreadful stairs to get to the top of the slide. I reached the top but I was a bit scared because it was high. I closed my eyes and carefully slid down the slide, it was astonishing. I was amazed.

Then I had a little swim because I was bored. I then went back up on the top of the slide and this time I pushed myself to go faster, It was so cool. I went on the slide a few times. Then I stopped because I was tired.

After that my brother and I did a challenge to see who can do more tricks in the pool. So we had some fun. We got so tired that we wanted to go home. My brother and I got changed and got back into the car and my dad drove us back home.

Once we got home my brother and I got very hungry and tired. So we had some food. I really had fun at the Water Park. I wish I can go back next time.

Kane Williamson Scored an Incredible 6

Kane Williamson, you are a legend.

You made New Zealand very proud.

Keep it up.