For this task we got into groups and got a random leader to sketch out then color. so we all got to sketch and color in. The main thing about this task is that itr brought all of us to make something cool to put up on our class wall to show the visitors that come to our school. What I liked about this task is that we all got to collaborate with each other while we made this project, The leader that we got was Malala Yousafzai.
Today, we had a task to make a DLO, the task was to show two different sides of an event, give a summary of what happened, and also share our own opinion about it. Our group talked mainly about Johnny Pohe, a Maori man who became a pilot during World War II. We debated whether the risks he took were worth it or if they were reasonable. We found it interesting that Johnny Pohe was actually the first Maori person to be a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). In my opinion he was the first official Maori pilot because he was the first to go through training and become officially recognized as a pilot under the new RNZAF during the war. Overall, our work involved explaining what he did, looking at different viewpoints about his actions, summarising his story, and sharing what we thought about it.
Today we were challenged to make something called a vision board to help me reach my big goals for the year 2026. Basically, it’s a board or a poster that I put pictures, words, and symbols on. These images and words represent what I want to accomplish by that time. The idea is that seeing these things every day keeps me focused and inspired, reminding me of what I’m working toward. It’s like a visual map of my dreams and plans, so I don’t forget or lose track of them as time goes on.
LI: To evaluate peer pressure, digital interactions and social influences
Today we got to do a DLO about social influence, social influence is when the people around us affect what we think, what we like, and what we do. Basically, the way we act and the choices we make can be influenced by other people. For example, we might do things just because we see others doing them or because society expects us to. This includes following rules that everyone else follows, listening to people in charge like teachers or bosses, and trying to fit in with friends or groups. Our opinions and habits can change because of what others say or do. So, social influence is all about how our environment and the people around us push us to behave and think in certain ways, often without us even realising it.
Mrs Anderson read us the book ‘First Flight’ by June Crebbin. We talked about the narrators point of view and used a Gemini Gem to prompt us to think more deeply about what the story might look like when told in the first person.
The sun had phased through the mountain and the moon began to take its place. In this beautiful evening, I was going to soar through the sky as a newborn child. My heart was racing. A gust of chilly and crisp air blew past, gazing at my majestic feathers. But against all odds, my sharp talons were clenched into the branch. The trees were dancing side to side like it was a human embracing the wind. My large globe-like eyes scanned the night sky while my heart dropped; my first flight could be my last, or that’s what I thought. My heart was slamming against my chest as the wind was doing the same.
Just as I spread my wings, a huge, unexpected gust of wind slammed into me, pushing me backward and spinning me around like a leaf. My wings were stuck to me like they were glued to my back; the fear inside of me was glued into me as I feared to jump. I wondered to myself, “Why can’t I fly like the others?”
As I remembered the times I sought to soar throughout the sky, I built the confidence to spread my wings. I was ready to fight the gusts of wind and the freezing temperature to finally succeed in my task of soaring through the night sky.
With all the courage, faith, and trust I had in myself, I got in position and leaped. I spread my wings, and when I opened my eyes, I could see clearly and straight. But most importantly, I was airbound. Becoming aware with max focus, there was a scent of cheer. I noticed my family and friends calling to me to explore the wonders of the sky with them as the breeze shook the leaves of the giant trees.
For maths this week our main focus was Short division. So far we have been revising and answering questions that revolve around division using the short method. We put together a Google slide to help/explaing to people how to do short/long division. Have a Look! I hope this helps you.
For maths this week our main focus was long division. So far we have been revising and answering questions that revolve around division using the long method. We put together a Google slide to help/explaing to people how to do short/long division. Have a Look! I hope this helps you.
Our task was to make a DLO about how to refine prompts for AI,one of the main things you can not do is ask the Ai that your’re usign to write you somthing so you can cope and paste it into your work that is just being lazy the best way to use AI is, if the words that the AI gives you is to hard to understand you can change the words to eg: I am a 10-year-old sutuent that wants to know about the text Jonhnny Pohe and the great escape so the words could be understand able.
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LI: To make a DLO about the treaty of Waitangi and how we honor the treaty.
We explored the ways we still honour the Treaty of Waitangi today. The Treaty of Waitangi is important because in 1840 it create a agreement and partnership between Maori and British. The British signed the Treaty of Waitangi with Māori chiefs. The British promised to protect Māori rights to their lands and treasures, while in return gaining the right to buy land. Today it is important because it is the treaty of New Zealand representing the releation ship between the Maori’s and British.
Something I found interesting was that the Henry Williams and his son Edward translated was able to write the English draft of the treaty into Māori overnight on 4 February.
Dame Naida Glavish is a woman who decided to greet people with “Kia Ora,” a Māori phrase meaning “hello,” instead of the usual English “hello.” By making that simple choice, she sparked a big shift in how New Zealand sees and celebrates its different cultures, especially Māori culture. We think Dame Naida Glavish was someone who started a big change because her small act showed the importance of respecting and using the Māori language, which helped more people recognize and value the country’s indigenous roots. Her action encouraged others to do the same, leading to a stronger awareness and pride in Māori traditions, ultimately changing how New Zealand views and embraces its cultural identity.