Winter Learning Journey- United Arab Emirates

I chose United Arab Emirates because Arab is an Islamic country which means they have dress codes sent by Prophet Muhammad.  I also want to go to UAE because the UAE is a very interesting country eg they have over 200 nationalities. 

2016 Collage

This is a collage that I created showcasing 2016 at Panmure Bridge School.  I think this year was a very fun year because we moved into a new classroom and had lots of new people in our class.  

Graduation 2016

On 14 December the year 8's had their first graduation held at Pakuranga Sailing Club.  First we got the opportunity to take photos followed by dinner.  After dinner we were handed our  graduation certificates.  Lastly we had the dance.  I think that everyone really enjoyed graduation and will miss PBS.

The Labyrinth

Yesterday we watched a movie called 'The Labyrinth'. The movie was about a girl named Sarah who has to babysit his little brother.  The brother was really annoying Sarah by crying and not stopping.  Sarah wishes that the trolls would come and take his brother away.  when she leaves his room something was not feeling right.  She goes back to his room and finds that her little brother is missing.  A mysterious person enters through the window.  Sarah quickly knows that he was the one who took her brother.  She told Jareth that she wants her brother back but Jareth refused.  Then Jareth tells Sarah that he will give her 13 hours to find her brother.  Sarah had to go through a maze to get into his castle.  When she enters and she finds her brother.  This is a DLO about the movie that we watched.

Tahuna Tereo

Yesterday the seniors of PBS went to Tahuna Tereo.  The reason we went there is because it was connected to our Inquiry.  We got to look at the wetland where the birds migrate to and where they also  find their food.  During the trip we had 4 rotations.  Our first rotation was having lunch.  Second we got the opportunity to go to the beach.  After coming back from the beach we got a long time to play on the park.  Next we moved onto the hike.  I think the hike was very educational because we learnt about where the birds migrate from and their habitat.

Paper Rockets

This is a collage of the paper rocket on Friday with Mr Dunn at Tamaki College.  At Tamaki College we had to make paper rockets and record their results.  The collage is based on what we did on Friday.

Paper rocket Procedural Writing

Last week on Friday after Tech we spent the whole day at Tamaki College building rockets.  First we made a straw rocket.  We had to watch a mini YouTube clip to get an idea of how to make the rocket.  Next we moved onto making a cardboard rocket that we didn't have enough time to finish.  Today in class we had to recap our learning session at Tamaki College by creating a procedural writing on how to make a straw rocket. 

Rockets

Last week on Friday we were building rockets.  Firs we started off with building a straw rocket.  We had to test our straw rockets 3 times and find out their distances.  After testing the straw rockets we built our own rockets using hard paper.  The making of the paper rocket was easy because we just had to fold, attach and glue the pieces together.  Our teacher for the session Mr Dunn showed us a demonstration of what our rocket should fly like.  When we flew the paper rocket outside it didn't work properly.  Next we attempted to fly the 3D printed rocket.  We also added a twist in the 3D rocket.  We added fireworks to the rocket.  We flew the rocket but it went so high and never came back.  A huge thank you to Mr Dunn for organizing the session for us.

Kuaka Migration - Reading

For the next 2 weeks of school we will be working on a multi-model. The task is about the Kuaka Migration. In today's session we were using our prior knowledge ( facts we already know ). We had to find out some ways of how people might of traveled today, 30 years ago and 100 years ago. We had to use our own knowledge so that we can understand what we are doing.  We also looked back at our question matrix and changed some questions and finished in the gaps that had nothing. I think this was a good way of learning because we all worked as a group and we all understood our learning that was going on.

Mentor DLO

This is a task from my excellence and innovation page from the gold care award booklet.  For this task I had to create a DLO about someone who is a mentor to me and other students in the area.  The person that I chose was Allah.  I chose Allah because Allah is very important in every Muslims life becaus ehe looks out for us and makes sure to keep every Muslim in the correct path of life.

PBS Athletics Day

Today we had our PBS athletics day.  We were lucky to have some Tamaki College students to help us out.  Each year group were split into 3 groups, where we learnt to collaborate as a team and cheer each other off. The year 8's started off with a game called capture the flag, then sponge relay, long jump, shot putt, and lastly hula hoop throw.  I think my team worked collaboratively together because we won most of our games.  A huge thank you to Mr Ogilve for organizing the event for the students. 

Pigeon Post

For the past 2 weeks we have been working on Pigeon Post.  This was a new learning for my reading group because we used a multimodal DLO.  Our reading group was split into 4 groups R, E, A, and D.  Our group was R.  We had to work collaboratively as a group and use our smart searching skills to get our tasks done and make up our mind if pigeons are 'pests' or special birds.  My opinion was that I think that they are very special birds because they risked their lives during WW1 to deliver important messages behind the enemy lines that saved many of the soldiers lives.  Check out our pigeons reading follow up where we did all of the other tasks by clicking here.    

Hockey

Today for PE we had Hockey.  In today's session we were learning how to dribble, stop the ball, turn around the stick, ball and some other techniques.  First we started off by playing a game of octopus to get us warmed up, then we moved onto learning simple rules about Hockey.  We played a very fun game called traffic light.  There were 6 colors that all meant something.  The colors were Purple (reverse), Blue (roundabout), Red (stop), Orange (slow down), Green (go), Silver (speed up)  Everyone really enjoyed the session this morning and would really like to thank the 2 hockey coaches for teaching us more hockey techniques.

Pigeons

            

In reading for the past few weeks we were learning about pigeons and finding out if they are pests or special animals.  We were put into groups to research pigeons to find out if they are pests or special kinds of birds.  Some people think that Pigeons are pests because they carry over 60 types of diseases.  Other people think that pigeons are a special type of bird because they risked their lives in WW1 and 2 by carry messages and delivering it to other people from different cities.

Bar-Tailed Godwit Bird

This is a popplet made on the bar tailed godwit bird.  We were using our smart searching skills to find out info about the bar-tailed godwit bird.  In this popplet I have added some information about the godwit such as the appearance, habitat, diet, and predator.  Did you know that the bar tailed godwit bird can fly 7,242 miles without stopping.  

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Manaiakalani Cluster Film Festival

Today we went to the Sylvia Park Hoyts for the 9th annual Manaiakalani Film Festival.  We watched movies that the other schools made from the Manaiakalani Cluster. All the movies that the schools made we really fun to watch because the classes and the teachers had put a lot of effort into the movies.  When we were got to school we had to blog comment on other classes blogs from the Manaiakalani Cluster.

Hyperbole

This is week we are learning about Hyperbole.  We did 2 task about hyperbole that helped us find out what and how to use hyperbole in your writing.  Hyperbole is when you use exaggeration to make a small matter seem worse than it actually is. 

Cyber Smart- Keyboard Shortcuts

For Inquiry we are learning about cyber smart.  The task that I had to complete was about using shortcuts to open a new tab, close a tap, and re-open a recently closed tab.  I have written 3 keyboard shortcuts that will help people.

Cyber Smart- Seeing Something Uncomfortable On The Web

For inquiry we are learning about cyber smart.  The task that I chose to complete was about seeing something on the web that makes you uncomfortable.  I came up with 2 ideas that can could help someone who needs help with what to do when they see something on the web that might make them uncomfortable.

Paper Planes

This week in maths LS2 has been learning to design and make a paper plane. We were put into groups and made many different designs to see which one would go the furthest.  We did this by searching the internet for step to step designs and watching Youtube Videos that showed us how to make the paper plane as well.

Jean Batten Timeline

This is a timeline based on Jean Batten.  This timeline shows all the things that she had done when she was alive.  

The Shake Out Movie

The Shake Out from The Outlook for Someday on Vimeo.

This is a movie created by Latham, Reon, Sylis, Jasmine and Daniel.  The movie is about 'The Shake Out'.  A congratulation to Latham and the actors who have done a great job for creating a movie that will help other people learn what to do during a shake out.

Blue Whales

This week for our Inquiry we were focusing on our smart searching skills.  We went on a name generate app and they picked a letter for us.  My letter was 'B' so I picked the blue whale.  In this DLO I have asked 3 questions using 'could, should,  and might' to make my questions more interesting.  I also have some info on the blue whale and fun facts.

How To Research

This week we have been focusing on our smart searching skills.  This is a DLO that I created for people that might need help to look for something on the web.

Summarizing

Today in reading we were focusing on summarizing. First we read an article about how birds use their feet to fly and land.  Then we had to play a pirate game that was about summarizing.

Problems On The Way To School

In maths this week we were solving multiplication problems to get us ready for the test.  Our LI for this task was 'Solving multiplication problem in everyday context'.  The problems that we were solving were word problems.

Rhythm Interactive

Today we had Johnny and Lucy from rhythm interactive.  They were teaching us how to drum.  In the session they did not speak to us, but they used actions to tell us what to do.  Johnny told us that actions are worth more than words.  I really enjoyed the session with Johnny and Lucy.  

Hydration And Dehydration

This term Panmure Bridge School has been a water only school (we can only have water at school).  LS2 were given a task to create a DLO about what hydration and dehydration is. In this DLO I worked with Charlize, Jessie and Afu.  We have explained what hydration, dehydration is.

Cross Country

On Wednesday 7th Panmure Bridge School had our whole school cross country.  The whole school helped to cheer each other up. When it was our turn to run the ground was muddy and very slippery so it made it difficult for us to run in.  For me the first two laps went well, but then the third and fourth lap I found very difficult.  Congradulations to Zahn, Cecillia, Mia and Daniel for scoring first place.

Maths - Decimals

Today in Ms Naicker's maths group we were doing a decimal problem.  We had to turn the decimal numbers into words and turn the word decimals into numbers.  For the math today our learning intention was to "find the place value in decimals".

My Platformer Game

This term in our Tech sessions at Tamaki College my groups is learning how to make a platformer game.  This is a game that I created today.  The aim of the game is to pass the challenges and not loose in the water in level 3.  If you would like to play my game click the green flag t start the game.

Instructions
Use the right and left arrows to move the bowling ball.  When you get to level 3 you have to use the space bar to avoid touching the water.

Magic Box Poem

I will put into the box …

A rare seashell from Hawaii on a windy Autumn day

A journal that is over 50 thousand years old

The sweet taste of chocolate as it melts in my mouth

I will put into the box …

The delightful scent of daisy petals falling off the plant

A teddy bear made of human flesh

A flag of Afghanistan that I stand proud of

I will put into the box …

the lingering scent of my favourite perfume

A fairy on a broomstick

The stars in the sky that are made out of puffy marshmallows

My box is fashioned from Love and gold and diamonds, with secret ancient codes on the lid and corners. Its hinges are made space and luxury. I shall keep my box till my last days, and store all my memories from good to bad in it as time goes by.

This week in LS2 as part of writing we have been focusing on descriptive writing. We were introduced to a poem called 'Magic Box' our teacher. The author of the poem is Kit Wright. After reading the poem we had to write our own version of the 'Magic Box'. We had to use descriptive words to paint a clear photo in someones mind when they are reading our poems.

Beijing Olympic Stadium

We have been learning to consider both sides of a provocation so that we can make an informed opinion. To make an informed opinion we had to consider both sides of the perspectives into forming a opinion.  My DLO shows what the Beijing Olympic stadium looked like in before and after.

Language Feature

                                  

This week in writing Ms Naickers group was learning about Language features.  First we did some activities that would get us to know what language feature are then we created a DLO about our learning.

Run, Jump, Throw

This week we had our first session of Run, Jump, Throw with Andy.  We were learning about different techniques you could when you are sprinting.  First we had a game of "octopus" to warm us up.  Then we learnt to look ahead, stand tall, light feet, bent elbow, and cheek to cheek when running.

Olympics Logo

  

This is my Olympics logo that I created with Silivia and Nesi.  We had to imagine that the Olympics were being held in New Zealand.  Then we had to get into groups and create a logo.  

Personal Trainer

This term LS1 and 2 have been focusing on Olympics as part of our Inquiry.  This week my group was with Mr Ogillve, and we are focusing on how the athletes train.  We also learnt about Agility (Speed), Endurance (ability), and strenght.  In this DLO I have answered some questions Mr Ogillve asked, and what activities we could do every day for 60 minutes to keep our self fit.

Hover Bikes Advertisement

This week LS2 was focusing on advertisement.  First we watched a funny animation about a hover bike, then had to create a DLO about  Hover Bikes on sale.   In our DLO we had to use persuasive language features to hook people in.    

Quizziz

Today our whole class were practicing recalling our timetables at speed using Quizizz.  For each question we had 10 seconds to answer them.  After we answered every question we were ranked in order.  Quizziz shows what we need to work on.

Winter Learning Journey

During the school holidays the seniors of Panmure Bridge School had to participate in the Winter Learning Journey.  The theme this term was the Olympics.  Out goal was to try to finish 21 activities and comment on peoples blog who participated during 2 weeks.  Last Friday Rachel from Woolfisher came to our school to hand out the certificate to the people who participated.  She also handed out the prize pack for the 3 winners.  In 1st place was AJ,  2nd was Daniel, and 3rd place was Nesi.  

Buddy Reading

 
Today LS2 had buddy reading with Room 3 & 4.  The person I had to read with was Fala.  The book we both read was called Matatukana.  The book was based on a Maori tradition.  After we finished we had to ask our partners some questions based on the book.  The question I asked my buddy were

1. who were your favorite character
2. Which page was your favorite
3. If you could be one person from the book who would it be
4. Which page did you like in the book
5. Why do you think the woman was crying.

Book Character Day

 

Today at Panmure Bridge School we had a Book Character Day. We had to dress-up as a character  so we could bring the magic of books to life for the younger students.  we had some visitors that came to our school like gangsta granny, Mrs Twit, constable Cyrus, and much more.  My friends Mia, Nesi and I decided to dress-up as vampires from the book Dracula.  Mrs Anderson and Mrs Naicker both of my teachers dressed as witches and they looked awsome.  A special thank you to  Mrs Millward for organizing this event for Panmure Bridge School.  

Advertisement

 This week LS2 has been focusing on advertisements.  For one of our task we had to get into groups of four.  Our teachers stuck papers all around the room explaining what a advertisement is. Someone had to be the writer, then the other people had to go to a paper and read what it said.  Next we had to tell the writer what to write.  After we were done we had to explain in 25 words what advertisement is. 

Attributing Images

Today during Inquiry LS2 were learning how to attribute an image.  We had to find a image of the Olympic ring, the Rio 2016 logo, NZ 2016 Olympics, and a flag of the Olympics 2016.  Attributing an image is when  you say thank you the person who took the image for putting it up, by putting in their name and the license by the image.

Winter Learning Journey

For the Winter Learning Journey we had to choose a  blogging we had to imagine that we were alive 2792 years ago.  We were invited to compete in the first ever ancient Olympics Games.  We had to choose a event that we would participate in.  For this activity I chose horse racing and pentathlon.  The reason I chose this activity is because back in Afghanistan my family used to own a horse. I would be able to ride on it everyday.

Story Starter Scrambler

Today for writing the year 8's had to write a story. We got our topic from the scholastic story starters scrambler. We span the wheel and choose the best topic we wanted to talk about. My topic was that I had to write a postcard to an old astronaut who discovered a new city.

Life Education

Today at our first session of Life Education with Nicole we were learning about our body system.  Today we focused on the nerves, circulatory, muscular, and 5 senses system.  We were also learning about how the brain sends messages to the rest of the body.  We played some games to help us understand how the brain sends the messages and what happens when the body receives the messages.

Orienteering

Today for our Orienteering session our main focus what to look at our map and try to finish our clip card in and have a time.  The people that I worked with were Silivia, Charlize.  We managed to get a time of 13:10.

Orienteering

Last week on Thursday and today the year 7 and 8’s had orienteering sessions.   In last week’s lessons we learnt the different symbols that were put on the map and their meanings.  We also played  a game of orienteering.  Today the year 8’s did a real game of orienteering. Some people went in partners while others were working individually. For this activity my partner was Charlize. We were given a clip card, and maps. Once we finished the first map we went to Iryn to get our second map.

Our Global Neighbors India

This week in "Our Global neighbors" we were learning about India.  My partner for this activity was  Zahra.  In this DLO you will find famous Hindi landmarks, celebrations and what they worship.  We have also done some map challenges,  meaning of the flag, language challenges and famous foods

Decimal Game

Today in maths we were learning about decimals.  After our task we did we were sent off to go and play a decimal game.  The name of the game we played was Place Value Pirates.  The image above is my first score I scored.

Super Smog

This week in reading we were learning how to make a connection to a article we read.  

We had to read the then add comments about when you have had an experience like the text.

The article was about air pollution in China and how everything was rough, and far too dangerous.

Tamaki Primary Blogging

Every Friday after Tech we get different schools to blog on.  This week the school we were given to blog on was Tamaki Primary.   The amount of blog comments we have to do is at least 3.  I chose to comment on Room 1, Amelia, and Dupri's blogs.