Dictation Practise

Once again, Pig and Wolf came face to face and things aren't looking too good for the pigs. Who will protect the Emperor? Is there anyone who will answer his high-pitched squeal for help? Anyone at all? Better bang that Gong, Ping Pong!

I am Oinky No-Ho, adviser to the great Emperor Ping Pong, and priest of the Monastery of Wu-dah-ling. I am here to tell you of the Kung-fu pigs, and of how they fought to defend our lands against that most evil traitor, the Crimson Trotter (He who keeps the company of wolves). In this tale you will learn of bandits and of fowl play. Of magic swords and evil spells. And so, honourable stranger, let us begin...

Video Conference with Schools from Hawaii

Today is the 11th of March and this morning was quite new to us. We have never done this before in extension and it was different but a good kind of different. We did a video conference with two schools in Hawaii. How cool is that? That is pretty awesome.

At first we introduced each other and then we showed them a presentation about Pt England School and a little bit about Auckland. For instance we showed them what kind of native birds we have here in New Zealand and special places like the whole in the rock and Rotorua's Hot pools and many more. After we finished introducing our school, it was their turn. They made a movie which surprised but not that much. Their movie was really impressive and showed a lot of their school.

The two schools that we conferenced with was, Kea'au Elementary school and Nanakulli. Both schools and their teachers had a funny sense of humour. One of the teachers was full of questions and luckily we knew what answers to give them.

Did you know that their school holds at least 870 students. So most of them are mostly Hawaiian and the rest are different cultures. And we hold around about 640 students. That's like.... 230 more than what we have here at Pt England.
We didn't have much questions but we did ask them a certain question which was, "What is the Tsunami Museum all about." And their answer was, "It was all about the big Tsunamis that hit a certain village during the past years and that is the place where you can find out more."

Did you know that the Hokule'a waka is coming to the shores of Pt England Beach on the 24th of March. The are here while on their journey, The Malama Honua journey and decided to stop by. That was half the reason why we were having a video conference with the 2 schools and Marybeth from Hawaii. We are really lucky here at Pt England School getting to Video Conference with schools in Hawaii and having a waka sail from Hawaii come and visit.
The most interesting thing that I found out about over in Hawaii was that students had to move houses du to the volcanic eruption in Hawaii. Ashes were in the backyard and sometimes it was unable to et into the house! That was the most interesting thing that I found out.

Diary Entry

Day one:

At first I couldn’t believe that the day had come to voyage to Rapanui (Easter Island.) It was unbelievable seeing all the food being packed on board the waka. A lot of things were swirling around in my head like, if we were going to make it or not, or if we were going to have enough food for us to survive. But I knew that we would be fine. Because if our ancestors could sail there surely we could do the same. We were then repeating history.

While tears were pouring out of my eyes, I slowly said goodbye to my family. As the waka sailed out to sea I was thinking if we were going to have some good time or bad times? It didn’t really matter because we were going to have them both. I was also looking forward to seeing how good our surviving skills were.

Day thirty:

It is day thirty and we are halfway to our destination, Rapanui (Easter Island.) We are a couple of hours away from a little break on another island. I am feeling surprised that I handled it to this very moment. I wasn’t expecting that. We still had quite a while to go to get to we we want to but it has been an astonishing journey.

A couple of hours have passed and we are taking a break on a island. As the waka Te Aurere was sailing into shore there were people doing hakas and everything. I was quite glad that we had another pit stop again because I kind of missed land. I am missing my family because I was around peoples families, and it made me homesick.

Recount

Have you ever had a happy day with your family or spent some quality time with your family recently? Well I did and I will be writing a recount about everything.

It was on January the 18th 2015 when the day actually happened. We had been preparing and doing make-up and everything that day. My Mum, Dad, 3 sisters, Aunty’s, Uncle and nan were excited to be invited to my older Brother’s wedding. That’s right my 23 year old brother was getting married to a beautiful women named Emma. They had been together for quite some time now and finally he popped the question. But it all happened at Mission Bay beach. They were out just having time together with my nephew Tyreece. Suddenly my brother asks Tyreece if he would give the ring to Emma. When he gave it to Emma, she opened it and then just poured out with tears.

But we had to go so we left.

Getting into the car was quite hard because there was three in the back seat and obviously two in the front. I went with my sister in our, Aunty and Uncle’s car followed by my Nan. My other two sisters went with my, Mum, Dad, and another Aunty of mine.

“Remember when we were getting our nails done yesterday, and I said, “When it comes to the wedding day tomorrow we would think back to today and say, “It was just recent we were here.” Didn't I say that Bre.” I exclaimed to my sister. She replied with a sigh and said, “Yes.” It didn’t really matter to me because I was so pumped to be at my brothers wedding. As we pulled into the Vineyard, my heart was pumping so fast, I was losing my breath there for a moment, but I got it back. We jumped out of the car and walked towards the bar.

I asked, “Does anyone want juice or water.” No one replied so I just got myself a juice. My uncle Rob took pictures of the place and one of me and my family. It was heart warming see us together like that. I just.... Couldn’t believe how close we had come.

Anyway, the venue was at this place called a Vineyard and it was absolutely STUNNING! Flowers everywhere, and chandeliers dangling down from the rooftop, plant that looks like a tree, a walkway that looked like the aisle which it wasn’t and people. I just couldn’t believe what the bride and bridesmaid would’ve looked like!

It was 3:30pm which was the time the wedding had started. Which meant we had to go and sit down. The song started to play and my heart was now starting to really and I mean really pump. My other sister Roseanne started it off my taking the lead by walking down the aisle first. Yeah! She was one of the bridesmaid. LUCKY! Followed by the two other bridesmaid and the maid of honour. Could you believe who else was walking down the aisle. My nephew Tyreece my sister Roseanne’s son. Yes, he was walking down the aisle with his grandma, and when we was coming down I just broke down and started to cry. Not in a horrible way but joyful. That part really touched my heart. Tyreece was looking so handsome and cute with his little tie. Lastly Emma. She looked incredible, beautiful, stunning, gorgeous. All of the above. Her dress was pure white, and dangled down towards her feet. Her hair was done nicely into a bun with braids going around and her shoes were extraordinary. Me and my family just hugged and stood there silently and then sat down. My brother and which is now my official sister-in-law exchanged vows, and we just clapped and cheered! That was the day that changed their lives including ours!

We went inside and man!!!! I am telling you. You could not believe what inside looked like. No offence but it looked better than it was outside. It was blooming and the was flowers and the lighting was just spectacular. We ate and everything and said speeches but what I was really waiting for was the first dance.

Mokai and Emma danced to the song ‘Thinking out Loud’ by Ed Sheeran. Me and Breanna were saying, “Oh, they look so cute together.” As my Mum was drinking was her Champagne my brother came in and grabbed my mum to dance. It was funny because she wasn’t expecting it at all, and Emma grabbed her dad.

I enjoyed dancing with my family and seeing my dad next to the speaker really made me realise that it was hard for him, because he deaf so he can’t hear, but seeing that made it look like he was happy. Which I knew he was.

The day/night had to end sometime and that time had come. Sadly everyone started to leave and meaning we had to too, but I was glad that my brother and sister-in-law got married, because it brought my family together again. That was the happiest time with my family and I will never forget it!

Holiday Highlights

• Brothers Wedding - On Sunday the 18th my brother Mokai and his fiancee Emma got married. As we were driving into the vineyard my heart was pounding. Didn’t know what to think or what to feel except happy for them. It was time! Emma was walking down the aisle and she looked beautiful as ever. THey exchanged vows and they were officially married. I didn’t want the day to end!

• Going Taupo -  2 days after my brothers wedding we left for Taupo. It was so fun. I hated the long travel because I get car sick. But I we stopped for lunches and little snacks on the way. The reason why we were going Taupo because we were dropping of our nan, plus my older sister was going to stay there anyway. I just went down for the trip. I ended up going for a swim in the lake and it was refreshing. Did you know that the lake in Taupo is the biggest lake in New Zealand. And a plane also crashed in there last year or this year. My uncle Barry own a motel so we stayed there and we didn’t have to pay! I ended up having a great time. But I miss my nan!

Christmas Day - Christmas Day was the best I had yet! We got presents and we went to my sisters Breanna’s house. We had a swim then we talked and chatted about stuff. Our Christmas was a bit ruined but then when I thought about it we were actually helping someone. See my aunty went into hospital and we had to pick her up but we didn't want to leave the pool but we ended up going. Then I felt like we did a good thing cause we helped someone... My Aunty!

Introduction Letter

Kia Ora my name is Mary and I am at the age of 11 turning 12 this year. I come from a family of seven and I am one of the youngest followed by my sister. My culture is Maori and European. My mum is Maori and my dad is European . Wonder what the would make me? I was born in New Zealand at Auckland City Hospital. I first lived in Panmure then we moved to G.I (Glen Innes.) Ever since then I have loved being here.

I have two brothers and four sisters but only one is married and that is my oldest brother. Most of my sisters live around here, however  two live out south. I live with my mum, dad, my sister Maria, and little sister Stacey. They can be annoying at times.

My first school that I attended was Panmure Bridge. I didn’t spend much time there only about two years then I transferred to Pt England. During my time here I’ve experienced so much good things, and thats what I love about Pt England. I am now in year 8 but started at year 3. So I’ve been here for the majority of my schooling.

This year I have been chosen to be a role model at Pt England for 2015, in other words I have been selected to be Prefect. Also, it being my last year I am choosing to make the most of it and achieve most things such as Maths because it is not my best subject (If you know what I mean). I am considering attending Selwyn College as it is a good school (From what I’ve heard). Can’t wait!! (But that is if I get accepted.)

I do have a religion and that is Mormon. Mormon does believe in God and Jesus and the different prophets there were during the past time. Also us Mormons believe that the second coming is soon. The second coming is what we think when Jesus will come again. There is a song about, “When Jesus will come again.” I was thinking of being a Missionary but then I don’t want to. So I will wait.

Who likes cheesecake and other sweet stuff? Well if you don’t know I have a sweet tooth. I do! I can eat any sweets. I love cheesecake, chocolate, Russian Fudge and etc. I couldn’t live off it but I could eat an amount of it.  

In my spare time I like to chill with my friends or play on my phone. My hobbies are Netball, Volleyball, cooking, singing and dancing. Singing is just for fun and dancing is to show how much passion I have and that is a lot. I love to cook and bake. Baking is so much fun and delicious.

Hmmm for school I like.... Well I like to talk a lot but this year I am trying to cut down on that. I love Writing and a bit of reading and Maths. But I wonder why maths is my less best subject.

I have never really thought about what I wanted to be when I grow up and I am not planning on it soon. But I am excited for what the future brings to me.

Mary Henry.

Maths Vocabulary

First Day back at school

Today is now the 3rd of February and we started school on the 2nd. Yesterday was our first day back at school and I was so excited. Making my way into the gate the first person I saw was Mr Burt. Finally my friend Nikki had arrived.

When my named got called out to go to my class which is Room 2 I was so happy because I am in the same class as my best friend Nikki. It is also my first year of being a year 8 followed by being a prefect for the school.

I am honoured being a prefect because it shows that I can be trusted and be a good role model. I am looking forward to this year not only cause its my last year but because I am happy that I have good friends and to end the year with achievement.

My Book Review

Book Title: Dicey's Song	Author: Cynthia Voigt
Reviewer: Mary Class 4 Room 20	Grand total of books read this year: 1
Book Genre: Fiction Science fiction Drama Romance Mystery Horror Comedy Series Fantasy Other (state) Non-Fiction Biographies/Autobiographies Historical Instructional Other (state)
Reading Level: Easy Medium Advanced	Rating: ✩✩✩
Review: It is about a little girl who lives with her grandmother because her mother is sick. Then when her mother gets worse so she ran away. Dicey and her family goes and looks for her mother.	Excerpt:

Maths D.L.O

Educreation D.L.O

Show not Tell Setting

Kicking off the blanket Sarah could feel her T-Shirt wet with sweat and was craving for water. Sarah walked into the kitchen and turned on the light so she could see where the tap was. While she was at it she put her head into the freezer because her head was so dripping with sweat. No matter how many she would wipe her head with a towel it would just keep dripping. She walked back up the stairs and back into her bed. She didn't bother putting her blanket back on otherwise she would of fainted. She had soaked the bed with all her sweat, you could swim in it.

Sarah opened her window and waited impatiently for the breeze to go into her room. She was so tired and wanted to get back to sleep, but she couldn't. She would toss and turn this and that. The sun was finally rising and Sarah still couldn't get to sleep. When it was freezing cold in the morning Sarah could finally get to sleep because the breeze finally went into her room.

When walking to school Sharon was wearing 2 T-Shirts and 1 thick jacket. When she arrived at school she was still wearing that clothing because she was shivering. Her face was pale and her eyes looked red rimmed, and she was wheezing.

No matter how much sweat shirts she would out on she would still be wheezing and having red rimmed eye. When she went back home she quickly out on a fire made her a hot chocolate and put on a blanket. The next day Sharon got sick because she was walking to school in the cold.

Empathy

Mary's Empathy from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

This is my Empathy movie. My class have been studying empathy this term. Here are the key points of Empathy. This is my way of showing empathy.

Fiafia Night

Introduction

During assembly I heard Mr Burt say something about Fiafia, I quickly turned my head. “On April the 9th at Pt England School we are going to be having another Fiafia.” I was like, “What. Didn’t you guys have one last year.” I was a bit confused because we normally have one every 2 years, but this one was different. “Yeah, so the practises will be every Thursday starting next week.” I was very much excited.

“Mary, Quasia, Nikki, Lesieli, you guys are going to class 10 to Miss Ouano for Hawaiian,” exclaimed Miss Squires. The day had finally come for the practice's. I didn’t know what we were going to do for Hawaiian but I had a fair idea. I walked over to Miss Ouano’s class. We all sat down and watched a video called Manuelo, then Ahulili. We practised for weeks and some of our lunchtime.

Just 2 days before Fiafia we had a rehearsal. That meant we got to see the other groups performances before the actual night. The Senior Kapa Haka group went up first, since they were opening. Then the others one by one, in order. Then the actual night had eventually come from all the practice's, lunchtimes, and participation. It finally made it’s way here.

As I walked through the school gates I could smell the delicious foods that the stores were selling!! I couldn’t believe it. There were a lot of chattering and people running around. Kids talking to there friends. It was like a huge carnival. The clouds grew darker and the sky was going really dark blue.

Mr Burt had said something and as soon as he said “Good evening,” kids started running to their changing rooms. But Mr Burt was gonna say, “ Go to your Changing rooms anyway so...” But I still ran to the Library because that was were the Senior Kapa Haka group was held. I put my costume on and then went out to the stage. The stage was held on our school field. The were lots of chairs lined up just for our parents. As I was about to go on stage I felt butterflies in my stomach and I felt like spewing. But I knew that I had to do it because I was representing my culture.
Kapa Haka Fia Fia from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

Then as soon as I finished I had to quickly get changed because I was in 2 groups. Kapa Haka and Hawaiian. So I got changed and then lined up in my group. We waited patiently until it was our turn. “Come on girls lets go it’s our turn after the Tongan Girls.” Said Miss Eadie. We all stood up immediately. I could hear some girls squealing like nothing. “The Hawaiian Hula Girls.”
Hawaiian fia fia from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

We walked onto the stage. It was silent. I could hear a few cheers and claps here and there. We started our dance. As soon as we finished our dance, I quickly ran off the stage.

I really had a lot of fun on that night. I wish we could do it every year. Sadly I won’t be here in the next 2 years. My highlight of that night was seeing others happy. Ad performing.

Thank you to all the tutors and Mr Burt and the Teachers for helping us make this Fiafia happen.

Queen Bee Story Web Template

2014 Visual Mihi

The year 7 & 8 extension group have been working on their visual mihi. It is about our family and what you do in life and who you are.

We had to go on hyperstudio and draw all our symbols . Then we took a picture of ourselves on photo booth. Then we all put it together in Comic Life. And that is how we came up with this.

As you can see my fist symbol is my culture. I am Maori and Pakeha. My second symbol is what nationality I am. I am Mormon. My third symbol represents what sports I love. I mostly love Netball because it is fun and it makes you use up all your energy. And for my lucky last symbol I have a heart. That heart represent something and that is my family. I love my family very much.

My Holiday Animation

Thanks....
Mary's Animation from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

For our first animation of the term we did our holiday. Well my holiday is all put into a movie. Just above is a movie that was first drawn, animated and put imovie. Then turned into a movie then uploaded to vimeo. My holiday is about..... Uh..... You have to watch it first. I hope you enjoy.1

Mary's Bio Poem

THIS IS MY OWN BIO POEM

Hello my name is Mary

I am the daughter of Mary and Brett

I love netball, singing, and really scary movies

I hate being sad, I hate being angry, I hate hating anybody

I want to travel to, Hawaii, Vanuatu, Paris, and America

I wish I could meet, Beyonce, Jessica Mauboy, and Jordin Sparks

I am Scared of poisonous spiders, (That’s it)

I dream that I could be rich, that I could be a singer.

I am proud of me doing well in school, being good at what I do, and being a good netball player.

I live in Glen Innes Auckland, New Zealand

And my name is Mary

Kia Ora my name is Mary

I am dreamer, I am always singing anywhere, everywhere, 
I am noisy, I am happy

I am a sister and a daughter, I am also a mokopuna, (Grandchild)

I am a lover of, netball, and going to places like Rainbows End,

I am tired when I wake up in the morning for school, am always walking slow in the mornings but am always enthusiastic by the middle of the day,

I always go to special birthdays, and engagement parties,  

I always need new shoes like every 2 months, I always need my hair trimmed because I get split ends, I need new books because I love reading,

I fear, spiders (Poisonous spiders) That’s it

I would like to be a millionaire, I would like to finish school, I would like to be a singer and a netball player.

I am a resident of Auckland

My middle name is Shelly

The Flower Show

Did you know that the Flower show was previously held here in the city of Auckland. Then the showed moves to Christchurch. Approximately 10 thousand people attend the flower show. The flower show has been going since 1994. Except 1997 and 2011, (Because of the Christchurch Earthquake.)

The first show was held in the Auckland suburb of Ellersilie at the Ellersilie Racecourse in 1994.

The Treaty Of Waitangi Movie

The Treaty Of Waitangi Mary Ana Lizara Javana from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.


This is our movie about the niece of Hone Heke, In other words the Treaty Of Waitangi. Made by, Mary, Ana, Lizara, and Javana. We hope you ENJOY!!!! (pLease leave some Feedback) KA KITE!!!