Do you want see a waka with me?

Do you want to go to Powhiri with me?

One Wednesday, all of the Manaiakalani schools went to Pt. England Reserve near the shore to welcome our visitors from Hawaii. Our school sat next to Pt.England School. After sitting down, we all waited for the waka (boat) to come in. The waka was a little bit bigger than I imagined and it was white and brown.

When the Hawaiian visitors came onto the shore, all the leaders sand the Haka with threw dance movements. Then we sang He honore but that was a little bit awkward  because it was echoed. After the awkward moment we all all sang Nga Waka and it was perfect!

Then all the Hawaiian people responded by singing a song in language. Since I was not born Hawaii, I couldn't understand it. After the song the leader of the visitors talked to us. We were on T.V! Wooho! It was like dream come true.

After the speech a man told us that we were all going to high give the Hawaiian visitors. There were around 2,000 student there. After that, we went to our bus (Murphy) and other school walked back to school. When we got back to school, we had our morning-tea.

I thought the waka (boat) would be small but it was actually quite big! I didn't understand the responses, so next time I might ask someone that might may be able to help me understand it better!

WALT use language features in my recount.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write verbs and adjectives in my recount about my trip.

Philip, why weren't you listening?

 WALT Explain how God made himself to be known throughout history.
Success Criteria : I know I can do this when I explain God's presence around us. 

Do you know what adjectives are?

WALT understand about verbs, adverbs and adjectives.
I know I can do this when I do this when I locate 5 verbs, 2 adverbs and 5 adjectives from the story.

Come on donkey, you can reach Jerusalem!

WALT understand today's mass reflection.
I know I can do this when I use the red thinking hat to describe 2 emotions about Jesus going to Jerusalem.

Want to know the secret code?

WALT Investigating odd and even number.
Success criteria : I know I can do this when I find the pattern to a mathematical code.

Bring a chew toy with you just in case!

WALT identify risks and problems for different ways to earn money.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write at least 3 ways to prevent the risk and the problems of earning money.

Want to know the secrets of getting pocket money?

WALT understand different ways of earning money.
Success Criteria : I know I can do this when I use verbs to describe ways of earning money.

We are all different!

WALT reflect on the scripture from the Mass.
I know I can do this when I write 3 things what I would do if someone was different.

I'm scared, someone dial 911!

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's red thinking hat.
 I know I can do this when I use adjectives to describe emotions and feelings about the story.

Watch out, there is a Stampede!

Welcome to Jurassic Park starring the Stegosaurus. He is a herbivore. He is a dinosaur! He is also known as roof lizard!

Did you know  that a Stegosaurus is 9 metres wide and 4 metres high. It also lived during the Late Jurassic Period. Do you know how they became extinct?

They have been extinct for 65 million years now. The reason they became extinct because of meteors. The other reason is because natural disasters and diseases. Some also believe they extinct because of dust blocking the sunlight from shining through.

Their diet is vegetarian, for example fern, moss, short grass and many more. The fossils were found in Western North America and some were found in Portugal and Europe.

If a stegosaurus lived today, I suggest you to stay home and avoid the stampede!

WALT understand and use the correct structure of a report.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write the topic, followed by the details and then the conclusion.

Saint Patrick, I want to meet you!

WALT develop critical thinking skills.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use the white thinking hat to find out the facts, asking 3 questions and search for the answers online.

Mmm, Let me pick a store...

WALT compare total costs to make the best buying decision.
Success criteria: I know I can this this when I calculate the total cost per shop in order to choose the best option.

Oh no, someone has died!!

WALT skim and scan information and use De Bono's thinking hat to develop critical thinking skills.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I summarise a current event in my own words.

Ahhh, A lighting strike!

WALT: use De Bono's thinking hats to develop critical thinking skills.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I summarise a current event in my own words and apply the green and red thinking hat to the current event.

What did you learn from today's Mass?

WALT reflect on scriptures from Mass.
I know I can do this When I write at least 2 sentence about today's scripture.

Oh no, Pak n Save and Count down is at war!

WALT understand how to compare costs.
 I know I can do this when I compare the same items against 2 different supermarkets.

Be faithful to one another!

WALT understand how people can show faithful to one another.
I know I can do this when I list 3 ways of being faithful.

I want my own cub now!!

WALT create an inquiry about cubs.
I know I can do this when I ask 3 questions and find the information using Google search.

Is there a third covenant?

WALT understand the covenant made between God and Moses.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain why God made the covenant with Moses and list the ten commandments that people are to follow.

Hey, I want my TMX Super-Speed Bike!

WALT evaluate situations to make the best choice.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I choose the best option for the buyers.

Why do people call it soft ball when the ball is hard?

Have you ever played softball before?

On Wednesday, some of the years 6s including me, went to Dunkirk reserve to play softball. When we reached Dunkirk, we practise for the tournament. We only practised for a little bit and then the first game started.  I didn’t know how to play the game so I kept missing the ball. After two games, we had lunch. I only had chicken and rice so I did not eat. it. I was hungry and thirsty, Because my mum did not prepare any water for me.

My friend had some ‘Shapes’ but I wasn’t hungry at that time. My friend also shared some water with me so I wasn't thirsty for long. Then our game started and I hit some good swings. After all our games had finished we came 4th place. That was good. After our last game we had finished and waited for the year 7 and 8’s final game to end.

After they had finished, we waited for the final announcement but there was none. After we got back to school, we all headed in a different directions home. I went directly to the library and I ate 2 pieces of bread and drink lots of water.

It was a really fun day! I wish I had more practise so we could have made into the top three.

WALT understand and use the correct structure for a recount.

I know I can do this when I write my orientation, events and conclusion in order.

I will ignore other Gods!

WALT understand the covenant between God and his people.

I know I can do this when I write what people promised to God and God promise to people.

Do you know a special waiata for your waka?

WALT sing a waiata and learn about the Maori culture.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I understand the translation of a Maori waiata.

I need my Ferrari!

WALT understand needs and wants.
I know I can do this when I list 5 needs and 5 wants.

I want the rarest card!

WALT understand and use De Bono's green thinking hat.

I know I can do this when I come up with 4 solutions to reach my goal.

I need food so bad!

WALT understand about Economic world.

I know I can do this when I write the meaning of needs and wants and give some examples.

Do you need my service?

WALT understand about Economic world.

I know I can do this when I write the meaning of goods and services and give some examples.

Eww, it's a dirty school!

WALT to use the yellow hat, black hat and green hat.
I know I can do this when I write 3 positive things and negative things about rubbish bins.