Steampunk Art / Queen Victoria

Last week our class was focusing on Steampunk art. I found this interesting, Why? because the steampunk art is when you combine organisms with machinery! this is also hand drawn which make everything a lot easier when adding more details. I got the idea of drawing a reindeer and a christmas tree because it is very close to christmas day! The complicated thing was that the reindeer had loads of detail so what made it easier was copying every part of the body. 

Armistice Day - Drawings

Today I collaborated very well with Fui to create this google drawing of Armistice Day. We both tried our best to create each drawing of a soldier. I had fun drawing the soldiers using polyline and curve. I found it very easy to draw. 

Our Own Armistice Commemoration Day 2018

Today the whole school had our own armistice commemoration for all those who participated in the WW1. One of the members of the army came in to talk to us about what it's like to be in the army and to be away from family for a very long time. I felt very curious on what it would be like for me if I were a soldier. I found everything about the army interesting. I learnt many things about the WW1 (first world war) like how 135 countries took part in the first world war in 1914 - 1918, how over 16 million people lost their lives fighting in the war and how the war began. 

The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

 
Today I collaborated very well with Hajera. She and I read the story and used important information to created our DLO. I have learnt many new things about the unknown soldier, like how he was selected by Brigadier LJ Wyatte and was reburied on March the 4th 1920. Many people were reminded of their loved ones who fought in the world war. 

WW1 Armistice Day - Collage

Today I used my smart searching skills to complete my WW1 collage. I had fun learning about why WW1 took place in 1914. I have also learnt all about why there is armistice day on the 11 of november on the 11 year and on the 11 hour. Many people say that if Archduke Franz Ferdinand wasn't assassinated there wouldn't have been WW1 or 2. Around 135 countries took part the war the main countries  were the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Austria Hungary, Russia and France. Did you know that over 15, 000 soldiers lost their lives because of the conflict? Are you aware that there were 53 nations in WW1? As strange as it may seem many people used 'Bayonets'?  

Sadly any people lied about their ages to fight for their country and their kings and shockingly, 12 year old Sidney Lewis lied about his age and was sadly assassinated during the war. Before having to fight they were living in trenches and ate very hard biscuits that eventually helped them live!

The Highwayman

On Wednesday, I collaborated with Jeremaiah to create this short summary of 'The Highwayman'. I have learnt many words that were used in the past to define many of the modern words. 

Tech - Graphics

Today I have finally completed my charity box for caring for the land. I have enjoyed colouring and getting as creative as I could with my imagination. Our teacher was Mr. Mackenzie Brown. In graphics I learnt how to shade, colour, sketch and draw our fonts.

Maths - Revision challenges - Tables master

Your Results

8 x 12 = 96	39.292 seconds
12 x 12 = 144	1.975 seconds
9 x 12 = 108	10.465 seconds
6 x 12 = 72	5.603 seconds
10 x 12 = 120	2.76 seconds
8 x 12 = 96	15.613 seconds
9 x 12 = 108	2.344 seconds
2 x 12 = 24	1.737 seconds
5 x 12 = 60	2.245 seconds
3 x 12 = 36	4.023 seconds
2 x 12 = 24	2.014 seconds
5 x 12 = 60	9.764 seconds
4 x 12 = 48	5.258 seconds
11 x 12 = 132	17.545 seconds
7 x 12 = 84	2.298 seconds
4 x 12 = 48	3.041 seconds
7 x 12 = 84	2.677 seconds
3 x 12 = 36	2.433 seconds
1 x 12 = 12	1.95 seconds
6 x 12 = 72	6.29 seconds

Today I have tried my best to complete the revision activity for maths. I have enjoyed challenging myself with my times tables using tables master. Whilst using the tables master game I found that I began to recall my times tables very fast. At first I thought I was going to do bad in the game but, it turns out I didn't! thanks to my good memory.

How The Camel Adapted To The Desert

Are you aware that a camel can survive in a desert in 45° c temperatures?


Camels live in the deserts where it is very dry and has an unforgiving climate. 


 You might be asking yourself how a camel can survive in the desert? Well, in order for a camel to survive in the desert for a very long time it has extra thick layered pads on each foot and chest, double layered eyelashes, nostrils that can close up to avoid the sand, thin layers of fur on body for shade and webbed feet to prevent it from sinking into the hot sand...

Camels have thick lips so they can eat thorny foods such as twigs, cactus, and many others

Using webbed feet, double layered eyelashes, pads on each foot and chest, thick lips and thin layers of fur will help the camel survive in the desert.

Camels live in the deserts where it is very dry and has an unforgiving climate. 

 You might be asking yourself how a camel can survive in the desert? Well, in order for a camel to survive in the desert for a very long time it has extra thick layered pads on each foot and chest, double layered eyelashes, nostrils that can close up to avoid the sand, thin layers of fur on body for shade and webbed feet to prevent a camel from sinking into the hot sand..

\Using webbed feet, double layered eyelashes, pads on each foot and chest, thick lips and thin layers of fur will help the camel survive in the desert. 

Yesterday I have been working hard on completing an explanation about camels and how they adapted into the desert. I have learnt many interesting things about camels like why they have thick lips, thin layers of fur, two layered eyelashes, pads on their feet and webbed feet. These are all the parts of the camel's body that helped it adapt to the desert. The one thing I found very interesting was that the camel can drink up to 46 litres of water in just one go! that is the same as 46 1 litre coke bottles. I had fun learning about the camel and what adaptation defines/means.

Shake Out!

Today is 'Shake Out Day', our class learnt many things about this special and vital event. I have enjoyed collaborating with Fui and strategizing how we are going to keep safe when an earthquake happens/takes place.  

Nelson Mandela / Peace

Today and yesterday Hajera and I have been working extra hard on this presentation to define the word Peace and to inform you about the people that have brought peace to the world. I have enjoyed researching about Nelson Mandela and to find out what peace means to me. 

Basic Facts Boxes

Today for maths I picked up my basic facts very fast because I have been using Mr Wong's 'Basic Facts Boxes' spreadsheet. I enjoyed learning how to solve maths problems using my tidy numbers. Many of my answers were correct which I was pleased with very much.

Basic Facts Boxes

Today I have practiced my basic facts using Mr Wong's Basic Facts Boxes. I am starting to find the basic facts easy. I got everything right so far. This is kind of like a game to me because I get something wrong then sometimes I'd get something right. But most of my answers are right.

Bridges - Testing

The last previous weeks and a day ago we tested our bridges. But way before making the bridges, we planned out how we were going to make the bridges and what bridge type it was going to be. 

Willow Opening Sequence

Willow -

Opening Sequence

L. I. - To understand how narrative elements are used in film

Watch the opening sequence…

Answer these questions:

What is a prologue?

A prologue is an introduction to the world building and the main characters (basically mini story before the main movie begins) sets up the Moses story from the bible.

Who are the characters introduced in the prologue? (who are the main characters in the story)

Elora Danan (who is basically going to replace the evil queen) and Queen Bavmorda

What is the setting of the main story?

Farm

Forest

Castle

Snowy Mountains

How is humour used to stop the scene from being too over the top?

“Don’t touch it, you never know where it’s been” the father Elf said… this was because it was a human baby.

Yesterday my class had a film study while the others traveled to the AMI Netball Courts for their tournament. The film we watched was Willow. We learnt many things about the shot types, the introduction, the prologue, the lettering/fonts and George Lucas. I have found this film/movie interesting and fascinating because it had mythical creatures such as elves, dogs that didn't actually look like dogs, The Godwyn and Bavmorda (who has powers). We have also learnt about the types of musics that were used to make the characters stand out more, there was Ominous music used as queen Bavmorda enters the dungeon and Peaceful/Soft music as the Godwyn appears in the light. The clothing also made the characters stand out, why? because the people/creatures wearing white/lightly colored clothing were the goodies or Protagonists and the people/creatures wearing dark colored clothing/ or just black were the baddies or Antagonists. The group of people at my table also enjoyed themselves when watching the movie. Many thanks to Mrs Kirkpatrick for organizing this fun activity for us and many of us enjoyed the film. 

Venn Diagram - First Panmure Bridge

Today I collaborated with Joel to create this Venn Diagram. We both worked very hard during this session. We used our smart searching skills to find more information about the first Panmure Bridge. I have learnt many things about this Panmure Bridge. 

Basic Facts Boxes

Today for maths I have been practicing my additions and subtractions using Mr Wong's Basic Facts Boxes Spread Sheet. I have got everything right so far and I am looking forward to completing this mathematical activity/task. I am happy about getting everything right because it shows that I can use a strategy used for solving any maths problem. To solve all of these questions I have used place value HTO (Hundreds, Tens and Ones). 

Apostrophes

Today I worked with Joshua V to create this DLO, informing you about when and how to use apostrophe marks. Above in the DLO there are 2 examples that you can read. From what I have watched on the video I can conclude that replacing apostrophes can make the sentence look and sound different but not only that, the sentence will define something else other then the idea you're trying to tell them. 

Graphics Reflection - Tamaki College

Today for graphics we all were finishing off our names using pictures and block letters. I used lots of color to make my art work pop, I also used many images from google to draw my name. I tried my best to make my art work look good. Art inspired me to keep up drawing and sketching. Learning how to shade in, color in between the lines and to out line my drawings light with pencil and dark outlining with a black colored pencil to make the picture stand out.

Playing Basketball Against Glen Taylor

Yesterday at Tamaki College Panmure Bridge School team green (my team) competed against Glen Taylor. We all were participating in the hard game and passing to every person that wasn't being defended (free) and learning from each of our mistakes. I learnt to always seek the people that are free. Although our team lost, we all showed good sportsmanship.