Netbook reflection

How has having a netbook connected to the internet helped my learning this year.

Our teachers are helping us by using our class sites to share, create and teach us.
Our teachers also use other sites to help us like Maths Whizz, study ladder and much more.

I have learnt to do khan academy, maths whizz and a lot of other stuffs. Its good to learn things independently, Make the discovery yourself and never forget it.

I have learnt how to use strategies to help me in maths, reading and writing. The strategies have helped to use my netbook as well. I have helped a friend by helping his to use his netbook and helped them in maths and in reading. I have grown my key competencies by using my netbook to think, relate to others, manage my self and participate in school activities.

3 Days Long

On Friday After school around 6:00 PM my friend invited me to come over and play games. I went over and played until around 12:00 PM. We played Black Ops 1 and ate Nachos. When I got back home I looked in the Microwave, and found 2 boxes of pizza. YAY!! I was so hungry. When I got home everyone was asleep I climbed through one of the open windows.

The next day I put out the Ps3 and started playing Black Ops 2. I was trying to unlock the Golden Camo for my Dsr 50. I realize that not many people play Black Ops 2, a lot play Black Ops 1 or Call Of Duty Ghost. In the afternoon It was so boring at was hot as well.

On Sunday it was really boring. All I did was go church then go to my Nanas house and play on his Xbox. I played Hitman 1 and Hitman 2. Then we played guitar and rode on the bikes. We also ate heaps and heaps of chips and junk.

On Monday (Teachers only day) I played on the Ps3 again I played for like 9 Hours. All I did was play and wait for my mum to bring some food for my brothers and I. My mum brang us fish ‘n’ chips in the morning and in the afternoon. In the afternoon about 12:00 My dad and I fixed the lawn mower and mowed the lawn. We had to replace the bolt on the handle, so I could push it around. My neighbours also came to help us. One of our neighbours wanted to borrow the Lawn Mower but, NEK MINNIT, we finished the petrol. My Neighbours came over to my house and we played on the Ps3 (the kids of course). Afterwards we all went home and thats what we called a day.

National Anthem

God of Nations! at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand. E Ihowä Atua, O ngä iwi mätouä Äta whakarongona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tö atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa

Delta Force 6

“Alright men, you know what the plan is,  get in there, secure the town, create the perimeter, and hold position till Task Force clear the coast and the rigs. You will be dropped off 600 metres away from the town, Task Force will land 400 metres away from the rig and then take the coastal area, then make it back to the extraction zone. The codename for this mission is ‘Aftermath’ UNDERSTOOD?” LT addressed. “YES SIR.” Task Force 141 will be here at zero 200”LT replied. So soap went off and told his men Harper,Mason,Jack and Soap. Time passed and Task Force arrived in two Black Hawks and two little birds protecting the special cargo.“Alright Soap, this is Woods leader of Task Force, Woods this is Soap Leader of Delta Force”Lt explained to them. “This is Jake, Everstone and Browns, three of my best men.”said Woods We called in SOAR to provide covering sniper fire till we reach the village.” “okay we set trip at sunset” Soap replied. “Ohh, also we called in the 4th parachute Brigade which they will land on the east,west and north to provide watch out on the ground while the SOARs take care in the sky.” Woods exclaimed. Soap replied “okay Woods, Soap if you take too many casualties on the field we are pulling you out, if mission is success we will send in the convoys to pick you up and it a free ride home”.

Time passed quickly, and all the men geared up,then Delta and Task Force all boarded the Blackhawks with 4 Little Birds protecting the convoy down below.” Alright you all know the plan,secure the the town at set the perimeter and hold of the town until Task Force reach our position,got that”said Soap. Alright you know what our jobs to clear out the rig and the coastal areas” said Woods. “Alright night vision on,this all about stealth boys go go go!!”Soap said in a serious voice. “No man left behind got that” Soap added meanwhile Task Force was 4 feet of the ground to keep watch out then travel by air to their position and complete their objectives. Half of every squad was equipped with SCAR-H with supressor and ACOG sight or M16 and one of the other soldiers would have a Ballista with Iron sight and the other with a QBB LSW with target finder or millimeter scanner. “Alright Mason Take point” Soap commanded. “Ahhh crap my guns jammed on safety mode, this really hard to pull back ahhh” Jack cut a huge cut in his palm “Fix  him up Mason” Soap commanded.  “Harper move up with me we’ll take the right ,Mason you and jack  take the left” Soap ordered . As the men move quiet as a mouse into their position, Task Force just landed 400 metres. As  Both of the team looked confident they all knew what was inside everyone's heart fear and no one likes fear . Task force advanced 200 metres up to the overloaded rig, Delta Force advanced  400 metres the movement and the weight has a really negative feeling on the soliders.  

Hours passed and Task Force finally reached the rig, finally  Delta Force  reached their destination,”Mason are you in  position”, Negative sir we are 50 metres out, Delta Force  this is SOAR team we have a visual on your position and we’ll observe,Roge that overlord how did you get visual, UAV is up and running, we have a clear visual of all enemy in the zone Mason there are two enemy moving in from the left we’ll take them out our heat sensors show there are two on the right,no that's us on the right and Mason on the left”. “Roger that Mason can you hear me you have six enemy  jeeps on the street and patrols down the streets to the gate,roger that”Mason replied. “Jack we are going to take down the patrol on the main road then destroy the alarms”roger that Jack said in pain. “Are you alright”Mason asked his wounded comrade “negative” Jack replied in a shallow voice. “This is 4th brigade preparing  to parachute down do you copy....Roger that”Mason jagged back at them. “There they are Price the UAV has detected a pack of enemy moving straight to your location,Roger thanks for the brief. “Mason get over here we’ll take out the  snipers and create a distraction for the Brigade so they can land and secure the Perimeter” Soap ordered. “I can’t I’m pinned down if I move I’ll be spotted and they’ll send out men to the rigs,duhh it’ll make it so obvious they’re there.” “curshh Soap this is overlord, We’ve spotted enemy convoy heading to the rig and there is a huge camp between you and the rig,I guess Task Force can’t make it too your position .” “There is a huge hidden camp? Soap replied You got that right.” The overlord replied. “ Mason you have too many casualties time to pull you out there” Overlord commanded. “No we have come to far to give up.” “Sorry you have to wounded at no medical assistance around so we can’t lose anymore men” Overlord commanded. “Roger that boys we have failed, but tomorrow is another day.”

Chris Pither reading activity

"Chris Pither - Racing Driver" by Jane Buxton

SJ Part 4 Number 1 2002

1. Recall

How did Chris finally get started into race car driving? His dad built him a Go-Kart so he started of at Go-Karting. His dad took him to a motor store. His Father let him sit on a motor bike then at the age of 5 he kick started a motor bike but he failed so he started Go-Karting.

2. Recall

Why do some people think that New Zealand will soon lead the world in motor sports?

They think New Zealand is going to lead Motor sports because or drivers start at young ages.

3. Infer/ Make a Judgement

What kind of a person is Chris? What details in the story lead you to believe this?

Hes a hard worker because the story said that “all the training paid of” so he must of trained really hard to make his victory happen.

4. What is a sponsor, and why is it important to have one in motor racing?

A sponsor is people who really like your talent and would like you to go further in life. Sponsors help you with gear give you money and do a lot more. Its good to have sponsors because they can help you get better things to upgrade your career.

5. What precautions are taken to to protect the drivers when they are racing?

In your opinion, do these precautions go far enough to make the sport safe?

Precautions are things to be aware about. To take precaution is like to be aware of something. Yes it will make the sport safe because if you are aware that there is a big hill you will know what to do.

6. Use details from the text to tell why the sport is dangerous.

It is dangerous because you could drift of the track or if you don’t check you oil or water your car could blow up. Also you could crash and crush your self or brake your bones.

7. What is your opinion of motor sport? Could you see yourself being a formula 1 driver? Why or why not would you want to do this sport? I am not interested in racing cars I think I’m better at something else. I don’t see myself in any racing career.

Chevy Its really kinda heavy.

Ultra Dance Fever

Today Room 10 and I went down to the hall to learn a dance routine from two sweet as instructors from dance fever, Captain and Christine. They are really solid dancers.

Our first lesson was today and it was a hip-hop routine. It was hard in the begging but we picked it up really well. Personally I always doubt my abilities.

But I really enjoyed the lessons. I loved the humor and enjoyment everyone had. I cant wait to see how it turns out in ten weeks.

Heroes

Heroes is a book about a Korean kid Donnie who wants to prove that his father is a war hero. His friends bully him and call him names and force him to be the bad guy. Donnie's father doesn't like to talk about war, neither does his uncle Josh.

Basket Boats

Term 3 - Week 2

Groups 1 & 2, Reading an Article

Resource: SJ Part 2, Number 1, 2009

"Baskets Boats," by Jill MacGregor

1. Where is the story set?

Qui Nhon, Vietnam.

2. Who is the main character in the story?

A young boy named Thanh

3. What is the story about?

Its about basket boats how people can use it.

4. What is a basket boat? What is its' proper name?

Thung chai.

5. What is a basket boat useful?

Fishing, sailing and much more.

6. How is a thung chai made?

The villagers cut bamboo, soak it and weave it.

7. What is a thing chai handy? What are some of its' uses?

Fishing,

8. How many seats are in a thung chai?

There are no seats in the Thung chai, they use the edges of the basket to sit on.

9. Explain how safe a thung chai is?

It doesn’t sink or tip over it’ll bounce and spin between the waves

Education

Your dumb!!!Have you ever felt so disappointed and embarrassed in yourself when someone lends you a book to read but you can’t read it? Today in the society heaps of people still don’t know how to read and write. We believe that education is the key to achieve education goals and successfulness in life, because if you don’t complete our education your family will struggle in life with money, food and raising a family, that's why you need to find a good job by completing your education, get good money, get good food and good clothes. When you have all these things, good education, and a good job you will be  able to pay your own house bills and keep your family in shape. Also you can be able to get better education for your children and generations to come. 

School is very important! Go to school learn as much as you can and don’t leave an energy working. Now lets look at what happens when you don’t have a good education or you drop out of school. The possibilities of a good life when you drop out of school and you don’t have a job is you’ll be on the run from the police rob stores and houses or end up in the streets starving to death with a criminal record.

First of all, to achieve in school, we need to participate in class even if its boring or not interesting. For example, get information from your teachers and others as much as you can. You don’t know, after 5 or 6 more years you can get an University degree and study any of your favourite subjects in the future.

Furthermore,  to “Working Hard” why? Because you can get a good job. In addition, you'll work hard to accomplish goals and always make your name and family name proud when you reach the level of master degree in anything you do. Family is also important in education. If you don't have a good family e.g

Equally important,  get a good job. For example, get money and buy resources for your family when they need it. Furthermore, raise your family in a positive way, always, and I mean always provide healthy good food on the table and most importantly a shelter above their heads.

In fact, if you accomplish your education goals you will have a successful life in future, you can be anything you want if you put your mind to it. If you work hard you won’t have to struggle in life and raising a family wouldn't be such a pain. Listen to what your parents and teachers say about school because their education wasn't as good as ours, your parents goals are to achieve the best for you. Your parents are only concerned for education and . Just imagine if everyone in the world had a successful great education, we would have a great world with people being able to afford the good things in life instead of being poor, we would have jobs not guns, knifes and trying to rob a bank.

Quotes: “Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”  ~Will Durant.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

~Nelson Mandela.

Quotes from great leaders can put a lot of impact in your life, not bad impact but it could be a great impact. The message is, anyone can be anything if you set your mind, heart and all your effort into it. So take care and go hard in your learning and everything you do.

Super Finn

Over the past few weeks I've read this wonderful book about a young boy who dreamed about being a "SUPERHERO". Join Finn Marsh and his side kick Brain as they get into trouble and save a life of a young boy who is starving.

Maths whizz

Today I went on to Maths whizz and it was great. I was working on recognizing fractions and I got 100% out of 100 it was a good exercise.

Goverment

Today I went onto sunshine online and I read a book named the government. It is about Captain Arthur Phillip.To be honest I hate the Government. This link can lead you to the site.

Maths whizz

Today I went on to Maths whizz and I practiced Decimals place value. It was very easy and I had 100%. I think that Maths whizz is a great Program.

Perimeter of 2D shapes

WALT find the Perimeter of 2D shapes

Formulae:

Perimeter of a Square = side + side + side + side or 4 x side

Example: The perimeter of a square of side  5cm = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 cm or 4 x 5 = 20 cm

Find the perimeter of the following squares:

The perimeter of a square of side  10cm = 40cm

The perimeter of a square of side  25cm =100cm

The perimeter of a square of side  5m =20cm

The perimeter of a square of side  50m =200

The perimeter of a square of side  1km =4km

Perimeter of a Rectangle = length + width + length + width or 2 x l + 2 x w

Example: The perimeter of a rectangle whose length is 6cm and width is 4cm = 6 + 4 + 6 + 4 = 20 cm or 2 x 6 + 2 x 4= 12 + 8 = 20 cm

Find the perimeter of the following rectangles whose lengths and widths are given below:

Rectangle 1 - length is 8cm and width is 5cm

Perimeter = ? 26cm

Rectangle 2 - length is 10cm and width is 7cm

Perimeter = ?32cm

Rectangle 3 - length is 8m and width is 6m

Perimeter = ?26m

Rectangle 4 - length is 16m and width is 10m

Perimeter = ?52m

Rectangle 5 - length is 4km and width is 2km

Perimeter = ?12m

Evaluation: Today I learnt to work out the perimeter of 2D shapes

Pakuranga Rotary club

Nathaniel

Room 10

Glenbrae School

Glen Innes

17 June 2013

The Rotarians

Pakuranga

Auckland

Dear President

Thank You for sponsoring us so we can have Duffy books every Term.

Its good to see that you support us in reading. We have improved a lot in reading.

Reading helps us with writing and enables us to use better vocabulary.

Please continue to support us. We appreciate the support.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely

Nathaniel

Milo

WALT:write a set of instructions

Success Criteria

My procedure will have...

1. A Title
2. A list of materials needed
3. A set of  instructions

- short, simple and to the point

- start with action verbs

- written in the present tense

- direct / indirect

     4.   Conclusion / Final Comment (Optional): A short statement that may offer some tips to make the task easier or more effective

Title:How to make Milo

Materials:Milo,250 ml of milk, tablespoon,class cup

Steps / Instructions: Put 3/4 Tablespoon of Milo into the glass cup. Add 250 of milk stir your Milo.

Conclusion: Enjoy

How to make toast.

WALT: write a set of instructions

Success Criteria

My procedure will have...

1. A Title
2. A list of materials needed
3. A set of  instructions
   

   

- short, simple and to the point

- start with action verbs

- written in the present tense

- direct / indirect

     4.   Conclusion / Final Comment (Optional): A short statement that may offer some tips to make the task easier or more effective

How to make tea

Today I made a procedural doc.
WALT: To write a procedural writing.

Magda the Mammoth Hunter.

Today I went onto sunshine on-line and read a book named Magda the Mammoth hunter. The story is based back just before the ice age. Magda was sepperated from her village when the ice age happened. It is an awesome spine shivering,adventuring story.

Maths Whizz

Today on Maths whizz I did an activity on rapid recall. I didn't do well in so I tried it again. I scored 100% but before I had 80%. So I think I did well.

My Quiz for you to answer!!

. What new item on McDonalds menu made
the news headlines last week?
• a. a pie
• b. a hotdog
• c. a pizza
2. What was the name of the equestrian
event that kiwi rider Jock Paget won
recently?
• a. The Kentucky Derby
• b. Badminton Three Day Event
• c. Burghley Horse Trials
3. Why did astronauts on the International
Space Station have to perform an
emergency space walk over the weekend?
• a. They released toxic spray for kills
insect pests and had to remain
outside
• b. NASA was conducting surprise
emergency drill
• c. they had to fix a gas leak
4. Which city did John Key describe as being
a “dying city” last week?
• a. Christchurch
• b. Palmerston North
• c. Wellington
5. Approximately how many people are there
in the world?
• a. 4 billion
• b. 7 billion
• c. 13 billion
• d. 19 billion
6. True or false, the Government has decided
to dump the Novopay system?
7. How many women were found alive and
well in a house in Ohio, U.S.A. after being
kidnapped?
8. What happened to ocean kayaker Scott
Donaldson during his second attempt to
cross the Tasman Sea?
• a. his kayak got hit by a fishing boat
• b. he sprang a leak and had to abandon
the attempt
• c. he had to abandon the attempt
because he got a stomach bug
9. The city of Damascus has been in our
news a lot. What country is it the capital
of?
10.What crashed into the water near Auckland
early last week?
11.What is the name of the largest town on
Lake Wakatipu?
12.What is Parklands and why was it in the
news last week?
• a. it is a wildlife park that has 2 new
baby rhinoceros
• b. it is a building company that has just
gone bust
• c. it is a care facility that the owners
have been accused of mistreating
their intellectually disabled residents
13.True or false, a baby has been found alive
in the rubble of the factory which collapsed
17 days ago in Bangladesh?
14.True or false, Kim Dotcom's new website
has been used to download the
controversial 3D-printed gun released this
week?
15.Which popstar is being sued over
allegations that they stole the song
Somebody to Love?
• a. Justin Bieber
• b. Katy Perry
• c. Stan Walker

Maths Whizz

Today I went onto Maths whizz and completed two more activities and scored the first one 9/10 and the second one I also got 9/10 (probably not smart). It is a good site

Maths whizz

Today I was on Maths Whizz and did a paper and pencil activity. It was a 100%

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The Goverment

Today I completed an activity from sunshine on-line. The activity I did was word sorter. Take a look at my work.
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A very cranky bear

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet rainy day were four friends looking for somewhere to play. They find a cave with a cranky bear and try so much to make him cheer.

Transport vs Saftey

Today room 10 had a rich experience. We had someone from Auckland Transport teaching us scooter skills. The skills we learnt were to do the emergency brake, right of way on footpaths and pedestrian crossings, to look left and right at pedestrian crossings and much more. We didn’t have a lot of time so we couldn’t practice much. The lesson I learnt for the future is to always wear a helmet and/for protection.  

My wish for the holidays

In the holiday I wish I could go to Australia and hang out with my cousins and old friends.I had some fun on my holiday in NZ but I wish it could've went better. The most exciting thing I did in the holidays was my first pre season game against the champs Marist. We didn't win but we had a lot of fun and did well in our team strengths.When I walked onto that field I felt the strength and adrenalin zap through my bones and every vein in me,It was like wild horses running around in my blood.But to kick start off my Holiday was playing on my PS3. I stayed on Facebook and did a lot of training. I wished that instead of all this I could go to dream-world and movie world and every single theme park in the gold coast. Finally to end my holiday was my rugby game against Marist. I want to go on a splendid holiday in Hawaii next time.

Super Finn Summary

Super Finn is a book about what you could want to be in the future. It a story about a young kid named Finn his teacher Mr Patel gives all his students a "Careers project" and basically Finn chooses to be a superhero. Mr Patel thinks he crazy but maybe it isn't with the help of Super Brain. Read it to find out more!!!

Kiwi Sport

Today at Glenbrae Courtyard Room 10 was late for our Netball session. We had 15 min to practice our skills. When I went for my light jog i felt the adrenalin shock through my bones, I was pumped and ready. The only skill we learnt was chest pass. Next we had a race, it was a chest race upto 30. Finally we had a activity it was about speed and memory and catching skills. Our instructor Gina gave us a NO. we had to run and grab the ball and chess pass to everyone in our team and run back and put the ball back, The first team back gets a point. I had a lot of fun and wish I could practice longer.

My Transport Poem

Hi guys here is my transport poem its short hope you enjoy

Plane, Car, Boat
One stays afloat, obviosly its a boat
One can fly and rule the sky,
The other will drive and take you home,
They were all used in war, and could be bought
But best of all they are all made for transport.


By Nathaniel

Another Rich Experience

We went to MOTAT to learn more about simple machines. Simple machine are Pulleys, Gears, Levers, Bolts and Wheels. This is the second time I went to MOTAT.

When we arrived we walked to our assembly point where we had morning tea. Soon the entire lot of children had to be organised to head to their first activity. My group first headed to the pump house and had to study it and our caregiver Mrs Pau'uvale asked us questions on the pump house. Next  we advanced  to the Sir Edmund Hillary information house. I found out that Sir Edmund Hillary equipped himself with three Harley Davidsons to travel on, on the ice. Then we walked off to the fire station and wrote more information about the history of fire engines. In The twentieth century a new model of fire engines was created. It was made with more horsepower and equipped with more storage space.

In my opinion the fire engines from the 18th to 19th century are real modern.

After that we advanced to the arcade room, at the arcade we went into the movie theatre, where we watched an asian man create a shoe that makes sure that your feet won’t stink. I felt relieved that an intelligent man has created a unique type of shoes, but unfortunately they're only sold in America and I can do with one of those.

Later on we headed down the stairs to the technology room. We had to run up the stairs and back down. Next we clip-clopped our way to the tram stop. The tram ride was very bumpy. The most exciting moment for me on the tram was when I was chosen to ring the tram bell, and wear the driver's hat. I felt special that I was chosen.

This month is Military month, that's why I saw new artefacts

outside the assembly point. There were displays of Armoured personnel carriers, (APC) Anti-aircraft guns,(AA guns) and many more fascinating military displays. The reason why they put these Military displays was because of Anzac day.

My day at MOTAT was a great experience I enjoyed the spectacularly rich experience. I wish I could go again to learn and have another rich experience. By Nathaniel

Bio poems

Nathaniel
Truthful,helpful,happy
lover of rap technology and things that make me really crazy
Who wonders why people go to be so negative to each other
Who fears NOTHING while I only live once
Who feel happy calm and a little angry when there is a person who is   a little negative
Who is able to stay focus when I put my mind to it.
I would like to see things in my way in my time
Who dreams that racism and poverty could be stop be
stopped

Alex
Happy,grateful and calm
Relative of Brandon Eliu and 3 other siblings
Who feels happy when it is the weekend
who fears gorillas snakes and scorpion
who needs respect when earned
who gives a respect back to you   
who would like to see the Eiffel Tower









Lisiate
Kind,truthful and tall
relative of Mrs Pauvale and Alisi also Salele
who feels sad when he is accused and blamed for things he was innocent.
who fears spiders zombies and ghost also aliens
who needs an education and a good priority
who gives respect when it is earned
Who would like to see better and brighter future





Christian
Tall,enthusiastic and exciting
Relative of Fineasi.F Mele.F
who feels like he needs help and a dose of fun everyday
who fears things that are beyond this world
who needs a happy place to rest in peace even if he is a G
who gives respect and advice to good friends
who would like to be an All Black player

Dr Shared Paul

On Friday the 30th of November Shared Paul visited our school to talk to us about writing stories. He bought and donated free books to our library.
He does plastic surgery for a living. He came with his crew from NZ Radio.
He read us Novel on a elevator and kids not following rules of the museum. The woman that was following Doctor Shared Paul was called a radio commentator.

The first thing that the Doc asked what was the last movie we watched. The next thing he talked about was the 3 Cs Characters,conflict and context. He told us that don’t let go of your dreams, also he told the class that 10% of the people will hate you and the other 90% of people will like you. D.R Shared Paul was quite tall he was brown like milk chocolate, His hair was black as coal. He is sharp as a needle and a bright smart man.