Seahorse story

Seahorse toy

It was the most magical day of my life.  Her candy like swirls, her pink silky fluff... my future best friend. I saw her out of the corner of my eye. LIZZY THE SEAHORSE. This creature was one of my first friends.

When I was about 3 years old I got my best friend. I went to the supermarket and that is when I saw her... my future companion. I hugged her, all the people around stared at me and some the other kids laughed but I didn't care. I begged my mum to buy it but she refused. When we walked out of the shop through the glass I saw a girl with wavy, blonde hair buy the second to last one when I saw that I was almost in tears. The next day I shooed my dad out of bed. I was ready and waiting

There’s a seahorse at the supermarket and I need!!! It”.“

“Alright alright I will have a look but I am not going to the supermarket in my pyjamas” my dad said in an irritated voice. A few minutes later my dad was finally able to get going.

“There it is, there it is, there it is” I said repetitively

“ It looks hideous!!” my dad announced

I again went and hugged the pink toy. “Fine then” he sighed”. My eyes bulged, I thought it was all a dream but then in a few minutes I was in the car next to best friend.

“What name should I give you?” Cora or Ella Or Sophie maybe Lucy? All these different names where zooming through my mind. I couldn't decide so I chose to ask my mum. My mum suggested to use the name of her old panda ,which is still in a box in her wardrobe,.The panda is called Lizzy. “ Okay” I said.

 

crown on her pink flamingo coloured like fur. She had a two eyes as dark as the pitch black sky. “ What are we going to do now?” I ask her curiously. Then an idea popped into my head.  Chairs squeaked on the lino as I hauled them into my living room. “Camping time” I exclaimed. I arranged all the chair into a big circle and chucked a sheet over the top. Lizzy an I hopped into the tent soon a loud rumbling noise came from outside the tent I took a peek there was nothing there. I was getting suspicious I walked around the tent then Ahhhhhhhhhhh !!! bears bears I rushed back into  my tent. “What are we going to do?.

Then “Caroline” A familiar voice echoed through the passage. Mum was calling  me for dinner. Pizza was lying on the table ready for me to eat.

I am now 9 years old I don’t play with Lizzy so much now but I still have her lying at the end of my bed with all my other toys.

volcano and titanic diorama

Where am I describing ?

The artificial lights shine down on the rough, dirty carpet.
Pieces of beautiful artwork hang from walls and ceilings.
Posters are carefully read by the people inside.
Different voices can be heard inside this place.
“Hey don’t touch that!”
“Stop that's mine”
“Can you get one for me?”
These are all conversations you would here in this place .
Sounds of heavy footsteps and yells can be heard.
Devices are used.
Hands shoot up like rockets here.
Children swarm to areas of excitement like bees around a hive.
There are tables and chairs set around the place.
Books are read and silence is expected at some times.
An adult starts to count down 10, 9, 8,7
 The sound of chairs squeaking surrounds the place
Where am I describing ?

Coral reef image

coral reef image

The tropical school of fish glide elegantly through the water like eagles swooping through the air. They are as yellow as a rubber duck floating in a bathtub. The fish swim gently while they scan their surroundings for both food and predators. Their vivid, beady eyes stare through the vast coral reef and their gills are as scaly as a crocodile skin.  The bright and fragile fins push the small fish through the sea.These fish are long,yellow and sleek. They glide majestically through the wide coral reef. The bright blue lines of the blue lined snapper look like the lines of a candy cane. Their vibrant blue stripes stand out on their pineapple coloured body.

The water glistens while Rays of sun beam down on to it.  The water is lukewarm. But as you go further and further deeper and deeper down into the reef it gets much colder. The water is as cold as an iceberg where  blue lined snapper are swimming.

The long witch fingers point up to the blue lined snapper. The staghorn coral is as rough as sandpaper. It is in the shape of a slingshot waiting to fire out.

Book Review

Book: Midnight for Charlie Bone

Author: Jenny Nimmo

Setting: Bloor's Academy, Benjamin and Charlie’s house ( 12 and 9 Filbert street )

One day Charlie ordered a photo while looking at this photo he heard unfamiliar voices. His evil Yewbeam aunts and his horrible grandma Bone were delighted with his new endowed talent. Charlie was sent to Bloor’s Academy, an Academy for endowed or very talented children. He meets nice, evil, magical people on his Journey.

My two favourite characters are Charlie and the mysterious bookshop owner Miss Ingledew. I enjoyed reading about Miss Ingledew because she was a mysterious character and she made me want to read about her more and more. Charlie was also a mysterious character in this story he was also humourous, kind and happy.   

My favourite part of the book is when Charlie’s friend Emma Tolly found out she could fly. I liked this part because that is when Emma after 10 years finally found her only relative.

This book could actually be my most favourite book in the world. I could just read this book over and over and never get bored of this fabulous book. I like this book because there are questions, answers, mysteries and a whole lot more that make this book the best in the WORLD!!

I would recommend this book to children between 8 and 12 years old. I would give this book a five out of five star rating. If only there were more illustrations to show all the exciting events.

Animal poem

Animal Poem

Snake slither

And cats creep

Spiders spin

And leopards leap

Bunnies bounce

And hares hop

Tigers pounce

And fish flop

Birds glide

And turtles trudge

Penguins slide

And pigs sludge

Animals all move in different ways

Maybe you will see them today.

Yellow Colour Poem

Yellow poem

Yellow looks like the sour lemon dangling from 
lush lemon tree
Yellow tastes like sweet flesh of mango yum and
 juicy
Yellow smells like daffodils gently swaying
Yellow is warm, creamy custard
Yellow sounds like small little buzzing bees
Yellow is scrambled eggs in the mornings
Yellow reminds me of quaking ducklings
Yellow feels like grains of sand rowling
down  my hands carefully
Yellow is the beautiful sunset bursting with colours
Yellow is gannet swooping through the air
Yellow is a happy emoji
Yellow can be happy, mysterious and exciting 
colour

my speech judging sheet

Speech Judging Sheet

Name:   Caroline        Topic: Uniforms should be banned             

Category	Main Points	Self Assessment
		Low                                         High
		1           2 3      4 5
Structure	My speech was organised logically into paragraphs, with an effective introduction and a conclusion.	4
Delivery	I used some gestures, stood still and made eye contact with my audience. My voice was clear and loud.  I didn’t speak too quickly or too slowly.	4
Content	My speech had a message and was original, interesting and relevant to the audience.	3
Language	I used ‘powerful’ words in my speech.  I also included some language features (eg repetition, alliteration, similes etc)	3
Time	My speech was between 2 ½ and 3 ½ minutes long.	2

Next time I need to

Slow down a bit so I get a longer time. Use some more hand gestures.

Teacher Comment

Well done Caroline, you wrote and delivered an outstanding speech.  Your introduction hooked in your audience and you used persuasive language throughout.  You were organised and knew a lot of your speech without needing to rely on your cue cards.

sequence of money

Money Matters                                 WALT: Sequence the development of money in NZ

References:

https://teara.govt.nz/en/te-maori-i-te-ohanga-maori-in-the-economy/page-2

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2016/04/a-history-of-nz-money.html

https://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/new-zealand-money/

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/1080

https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/notes-and-coins/notes/the-history-of-banknotes-in-new-zealand

https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/research-and-publications/videos/mr-dollar

Use a variety of the websites mentioned above to find information.  Summarise the information in your own words. Make sure you understand the ideas you are writing down.  

Time	The development of money in NZ
Europeans first began arriving in NZ 1769 to 1820s	Money wasn’t used - instead goods were traded - Record what items were traded between Maori and Europeans Pigs, flax, potato, guns, flour milk and fish
First half of the 1800s	Lots of foreign coins and notes are used around Aotearoa before before british money became legal tender in 1858
1858	British notes and coins in New Zealand. It was legal money and all the other currency from other countries wasn't allowed to be used
1870	Maori features on bank note of New Zealand.
1933	The first official New Zealand coins (based on Britain's pounds, shillings & pence) are issued.Images of native birds or Maori icons feature on the 'tails',.
1934	The Reserve Bank is established and becomes the sole supplier of banknotes. Designs are based on the Bank of New Zealand's notes. Designs include image of a kiwi, the Coat of Arms, Maori King Tawhiao and Fiordland Mitre Peak. Captain Cook later replaced King Tawhiao.
1967	New Zealand replaces pounds, shillings and pence with dollars and cents. Twenty-seven million new banknotes and 165 million new coins are mad
1985	NZ is first country to introduce EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale) debit cards
1991	New coins are issued featuring Captain Cook's ship, The Endeavour, on the 50c.
1992	Image of Queen Elizabeth replaced on all banknotes by pictures of prominent New Zealanders Edmund Hillary, Kate Sheppard, Apirana Ngata and Ernest Rutherford.
1999	Banknotes change from paper to plastic.
2006	5c coin withdrawn. 10, 20, and 50c coins resized.
2016	New banknotes are released with brighter colours, larger font, more Te Reo Maori and more sophisticated security features

Students should not have to wear uniforms

Students should not have to wear uniforms

“ Mum do I have to wear my uniform? ”Says Gracie.  

“Yes you have to, ” replies mum.

“But why?” Gracie asks.

“Because you just have to” Mum says.

“Well I don't think I should have to!” says Gracie.

If you haven’t realised yet, Gracie and her mum are having an argument about uniforms. Now, I think uniforms are just plain awful!

My first main idea is that uniforms don’t allow individuality.  Uniforms do not

allow individuality at all! Uniforms don’t let us show who we are. We have all

learnt since kindergarten that we are all different and clothes are a way of

presenting that. Individuality is very important for kids. Children should be

allowed to show their individuality at school. I think it is boring to wear the
same thing everyday and it’s bad enough that we are wearing the exact

same as everyone else. I think that some of you will agree that wearing the

same as everyone else is boring. Dressing the same as everyone around

us also doesn’t show who you are.

Now my second main idea is about school uniforms being expensive. When

kids have to wear uniforms it is not only a disappointment to the kids but to

parents as well because of having to pay for such expensive uniforms.

Uniform tops cost around about $36 and girls culottes are $65. Jackets and

jumpers are about $55. Bucket hats are $14.50. All together that is about

$170 and you will need about 2 of each item which is $346 and that is only a

girls uniform. A boys uniform is about $200. Another bad thing is that

uniforms are never on  sale for any cheaper prize. Also, we will all eventually

grow out of our uniforms and need to buy the next size up. Lastly, there is a

high risk of it getting mixed up with all the other uniforms if it isn't named,

meaning our parents will have to hand over more money to purchase

replacement items if they’re not found.

My third and last idea is that uniforms have nothing to do with your learning

and are therefore an unnecessary part of school life.  A uniform doesn't help

you to think, imagine or ask questions. Neither do they help you create new

ideas, work with others or work well in a team. I bet you could learn just as

well while wearing clothes of YOUR choice!  Uniforms don’t have super

powers, they don’t make you smarter. They can’t help you solve equations,

write imaginative stories or understand tricky and sophisticated words.

Don’t you think it would be awesome to wear your own clothes to school?

 As Billy Butler the american baseball er said, “When the game starts you

don’t really look at the uniforms.” So in conclusion, I strongly believe that

school uniforms should be banned from schools.

References

http://www.halseydrive.school.nz/

https://www.argyleonline.co.nz/shop/auckland/halsey-drive-school

http://learningin21.edublogs.org/2014/03/28/students-shouldnt-have-to-wear-school-uniforms

My 60 $ note

I put Captain Cook on my note because from 1728 - 1776 he sailed

the pacific ocean and was one of the first explorers to sail to New

Zealand. I put the tui on my note because it is native to New

Zealand. I drew on a holographic window to show it is real.

This is my note

Roald Dahl's Bongboogling biography

Twit's trick menu

Bears

True or False animal quiz

Caroline's marvellous medicine

tongue poetry

The tongue

Matariki poetry

Matariki vs Pleiades

Matariki Vs Pleiades

Introduction - Arina

Friday the 15th of June marks the day of the Maori New Year also known as Matariki. Matariki is a

time to honour those who have passed away and think about our future. Matariki is also the name

for a cluster of stars seen in the sky over Aotearoa in late May or early June. The star cluster

Matariki is also known by another name, Pleiades. Matariki and Pleiades share many similarities

and differences  

Cultural Myths - Georgia

One similarity is that both Matariki and Pleiades are important cultural events. Matariki comes from

the Maori people of Aotearoa, where as Pleiades comes from Greece in Southern Europe.

English Meaning - Isaac

Both Pleiades and Matariki have English names. Matariki is translated in English as the eyes of god

or little eyes. However Pleiades is known in English as the seven sisters.

Sisters - Caroline

Both Matariki and Pleiades feature stories including sisters. For many Maori Matariki is the mother of

six daughters. However in Greece there are only six sisters as one was punished for marrying a

mortal.

Many Myths - Jack

Both Pleiades and Matariki have very different and special myths about why and how it happens.

One myth in Maori has Tane Mahuta jealous of a bright star hurling the star and causing it to a

splinter into seven pieces. One Greek myth has Zeus turning the daughters of Atlas into stars and

placing them in the sky.

Overall we believe learning about Matariki helps us to understand and connect with Maori culture of

the past in an interesting way. Some ways you could celebrate Matariki this year are learning about

the myths, making kites and sharing kai during a hangi.