End of year Poem

End of the year now feeling blue
Just past Halloween all night saying boo
My friend and I are stuck together like glue

For the next few weeks my heart will be filled with sadness
But moving onto college with great friends brings me gladness
I know on the last day it will be filled with madness

Just remember we'll always be friends
No matter what happen they'll always lend me some pens
What great friends I have I know I'd rate them all 10s.

Emotions

Emotions. With sad, happy, scared and frustrated all the emotions were matched with a song chosen my Yvonne and I. We both looked at different options and we chose which songs most suit our emotions.

Letter to RLWC Tongan Team

A few weeks ago, I heard alot of people talking about this big game of Tonga v Nz. I wasn’t sure of what to expect from these two teams. Of course I was ready to watch the intense game. From the first 10 minutes I had figured out who the winners were and from there I was hoping they’d take out the RLWC 2017. Unfortunately on last Saturday one team got in the way.

Malo e lelei,

My name is Cameo. I have really enjoyed watching your games the past few weeks. With excitement and thrill you doubtlessly brought the best entertainment any other team could of. I thank your team with much gratitude. I’ve learned from you all that one's love for their culture will never change.

For me you've really changed my perspective on the reasons you played. Your hearts are rich in your culture. Everyone aware of the RLWC would have seen that throughout the whole competition you showed dedication, Inspiration and Motivation. You've really made all of tonga proud on how far you've come.

Thank you so much,
Cameo.

Math's Problems

Walt: solve measurement, algebra and fraction.

 This task took me a while to finish. At first the equations were really easy but as I got more into the presentation, I started to struggle with the last few topics.

Child Tooth Decay in Nz

Walt: distinguish between fact and opinion by identifying relevant language features the author has subtly used.
 
 In this task I found more information about the tooth decay for children in Nz. I learned how bad it is. The impact and turnout of this condition is unimaginable. I definitely think I've learned valuable information.

Water Cycle

Cameo - Water cycle from Team 4 Pes on Vimeo.
This is an animation explaining the Water Cycle and the Changing States Of Matter.

Maths Problems

Walt: solve maths problems.


In this task I solved simple maths problems. I found the first activity very easy. I found it got slightly harder each activity.

Word Problems

Walt: use different strategies to solve problems.

In this task I solved word problems. I struggled with some but most questions were easy.

Guy Fawkes

Walt: relate information and ideas from texts to my own experience to form and opinion.

In this task I found out who Guy Fawkes is and the story about him. I found a lot of interesting facts about this man. Find my learning in my slides above!

PB

Walt: Take care of little things in our writing.

P.1:
I guess you're wondering what PB stands for, no not peanut butter this PB stands for ‘Personal Best’. Last Friday we had our final annual School Athletics Day (for the yr 8s). All the seniors had their mind on only one thing. To achieve their personal best in each activity. I have just 3 simple steps so you can achieve your personal best no matter what!

P.2:
First, make sure you practise practise practise. Without practising before the big day your body will be unfamiliar with the amount of movement so fast. It’s better to prepare your body for some certain activities as well like, sprints, high jump, javelin, shot put etc. These things will require more movement so it’s best to practise them more.

P.3:
Another very important step is to make sure you make the most out of your day. Being my last year I know that these are very important Last memories of our (yr 8s) year. Make sure to dress up and have fun with your costume. Getting there is the hard part, am I right? Your dreading one activity the most. Try to have as much fun as you can because before you know it the day will be over.

P.4:
My last step for you all, Focus on yourself and Participate. It doesn't matter whether your racing the fastest person in the school or playing tug-o-war against the strongest girl. Focus on yourself and try your hardest to achieve a new personal best in every activity. Participate even if you know you won't make it, try your best. Do everything with a smile!!

Conclusion:
I hope you've learned a little bit about how to achieve your PB (Personal Best). Following these three simple steps you should be able to have the best Athletics Day, well at least for you personally. From experience you'll have massive fun!

Our Game and Mission:
You are to complete an explanation of how you can achieve your 'Personal Best' during school athletics day! Each of you will start on 100 points. For every silly mistake I find in your finished writing will cost you 5 points. Every person with a score 75 or higher will receive a prize from me at the end of the week!

Wish Me Luck!

Coming to you.. Streaming for more than 10 years!

It's streamed for over 10 years. This year almost 100 films made. It's the Manaiakalani Film Festival!!! This is an annual Manaiakalani cluster event. 12 schools from around our community. Each class creating their own movies. Last Wednesday teams 4 and 5  travelled to the sylvia park movie theatre to attend the Manaiakalani Film Festival. My favourite movie streamed was called 'Ask Your Aunty' it is about a group of aunties on a tv show giving advice to children with simple problems. I'm very happy to be attending Tamaki College next year as I will still have the chance to make more manaiakalani movies. Although I have 5 more years this was my last PES Film Fest movie, I'm sad but happy. I'm also ready for the next movies!!

Reading Evidence

Walt: find evidence in a text.



In this task I read a story about a primate name Koko. I found evidence about the story and used it to prove in my presentation.

Ext Research on RnB

Task:

We needed to research the history on Rhythm and Blues music (R&B). Find out where it originates. What RnB music is for.  Instruments used for R&B music. Some of the R&B music artists. Some popular and recent R&B songs. Also maybe try to find out how old R&B music may be.

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Rhythm and Blues, often referred to as RnB or R&B, is a popular African-American genre of music. RnB was originated in the 1940s, thinking about that means it's been around for 67 years and almost 68! RnB music is often written to express African -Americans experiences of pain and their adventure or quest for freedom and happiness.

Some very popular Rhythm and Blues artists are, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Usher, Rihanna, Drake, J Cole, Alicia Keys ect. From around the 1950s to 1970s piano was a main instrument in RnB bands. Also used commonly were one or two guitars, bass, drums, saxophone and sometimes background vocalists(singers).

R&B music originated from America in the 1940s. Producer and writer Robert Palmer defined Rhythm and Blues as “A catchall term referring to any music that was made by and for black americans.” Some very Popular R&B songs from this year are Young, Dumb and Broke, Wild Thoughts, Questions and Havana has also recently become popular.

This term in extension we are writing orginal songs. Our chosen genre is RnB and we had to research the history behind it. The task above ^ shows what I researched.

Makey Makey and Scratch - 2017 Term 3 Ext Reflection

Makey makey Term 3 - 2017 Reflection/Plan

Last term for extension our focus was on Makey Makey and Scratch. Yvonne Venetia and I created a tune using both Scratch and Makey Makey. Zoey (worker from omg tech) came to extension to teach us how makey makey and scratch works together and separately. Once we knew how to use them both we started with our task.

We had a choice of three tasks. The first task was making a band. Using Scratch and makey makey we had to make instruments out of cardboard, decorate them hook them up to a makey makey and finally create a tune to play for every instrument. We also had the choices of a ‘Game Show’ or a ‘Controller for people with disabilities’ . We chose to do the instruments.

In conclusion I felt that this task was a personal challenge as I haven’t got much experience with using both scratch or makey makey.  Although I was nervous throughout the task I felt it was a great experience having Zoey come in and teach us so much. I also enjoyed working with the girls and finding out what they might know and what they’re interests are with this whole task.