SLJ 2017 W4:D20

Activity 1:

If I could eat anything when I came back from England I would ask for

- butter chicken with some naan bread

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=butter+chicken&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9tLuavd_RAhWEtpQKHcByBKcQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=butter+chicken+with+naan+bread&imgrc=iqhYcM7iIk8_dM%3A

- steak and mushroom sauce with some potatoes and beans

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=steak+mushroom+sauce&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjM5_qVv9_RAhUIFJQKHQ1JDl8Q_AUIBigB#imgrc=zUWISno-Cu003M%3A

For dessert I would ask for:
- strawberry pavlova

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=pavlova+-+vanilla+ice+cream+-+rich+chocolate+cake&safe=strict&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfmPrUvd_RAhWMJ5QKHUMSCi4Q_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=pavlova+cake&imgrc=4bQycMkuOichzM%3A

- vanilla ice cream

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=pavlova+-+vanilla+ice+cream+-+rich+chocolate+cake&safe=strict&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfmPrUvd_RAhWMJ5QKHUMSCi4Q_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=vanilla+ice+cream+tub+nz&imgrc=BSANcKv5AzqhkM%3A
- rich chocolate cake

Activity 2:

I learnt that the UK doesn’t have a national day, only public holidays . They are usually called “bank holidays” because all banks close on these days. This is the time where British love to connect with family and friends. British people often go out to watch horse or greyhound racing, maybe watch a game of football (soccer) or rugby.

Another thing I learnt about England was in 2011 there population was 53.2 million and increasing. So now they should have about 60 million people in their country.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=england+population&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwib0pbPvt_RAhVGGJQKHaygCTEQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=oL-sxmyvVmk3vM%3A

Bonus Activity:

Hello my name is Stevenson!

I've recently come back from my trip to England and I had an amazing experience. Some amazing buildings I saw were the Big Ben Tower (largest clock tower in UK), Buckingham Palace (home of the royal family) and the ancient circles (stonehenge). I even got to meet Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Williams! The kind of food there was delicious. For breakfast we had like a fry up. It's a mix of eggs, bacon, toast, baked beans and some other ingredients. For lunch we had pies and for dinner we had fish & chips. (totally different taste and texture to our local fish and chips).  I even got to visit the national zoo, which had all sorts of exotic animals such as the asian elephants and sunda garhial (mean looking crocodile).  My advice to all of you will be go to England its awesome.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=pavlova+-+vanilla+ice+cream+-+rich+chocolate+cake&safe=strict&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfmPrUvd_RAhWMJ5QKHUMSCi4Q_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=england+flag&imgrc=y_b4VF3CRmwpDM%3A

SLJ 2017 W4:D19

Activity 1:
I would take a trip on the bus as it’s not too long but not too short. At least we’ll have two stops to take photos at the villages. Also I think it might be a bit safer than travelling on a scooter.  If I had gone on a train I would of seen no tourist spots. Also it only costs $8 which is not that much money.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=bus&safe=strict&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjdw_L8vN7RAhUJj5QKHfZJC9EQ_AUICCgB&biw=1266&bih=589#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=bus+england&imgrc=ejgWKysr3h6YJM%3A

Activity 2:
My favourite vehicle would be the suitcase scooter. I like it because it kills two birds with one stone. You can transport your luggage in your suitcase and transport yourself with the amazing scooter.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=suitcase&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1267&bih=589&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz2cf6wd7RAhWIQpQKHaCTDzkQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=suitcase+scooter&imgrc=-mRn4zz7Sy7rUM%3A

Bonus Activity:

SLJ 2017 W4:D18

Activity 1:
Day 1...I had just entered the zoo when, all of a sudden, I saw a whole lot of weird looking animals. Humming and harring... actually some looked familiar like the mountain hare (similar to what we kiwis call a rabbit) also the European hedgehog.

Suddenly I hear a loud roar and follow the sound.  Up ahead I see  a big cuddly Sun bear from Malaysia looking lonely or hungry.  I take some snaps and carry on through the 125 acre zoo.  I see some Asian elephants and wonder what other exotics animals they have.

I come across a weird looking crocodile and am told that it is a Sunda Gharial. The worlds largest and most impressive crocodile species, ekk I wouldn’t want to be caught be that.

So much more to see and do but I will have to return another day as I am quiet tried and would like to recharge my batteries...Day 2 to be continued

Activity 2:
Mountain hare and European Hedgehog

The Mountain Hare lives in polar and mountainous habitats. When snowing it grazes on twigs and bark. In areas where it is not snowing they feed on the grass.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=mountain+hare&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvr4W1vN_RAhVCtJQKHU2KBdgQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=CWhRYMcwSuvU0M%3A

The European Hedgehog lives in wide range of habitat types. It is omnivorous, feeding mainly on invertebrates. Invertebrates are animals who don’t have backbones. The hedgehog's diet includes slugs, earthworms, beetles, caterpillars and other insects. Some fruits and mushrooms may supplement their diet.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=mountain+hare&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvr4W1vN_RAhVCtJQKHU2KBdgQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=european+hedgehog&imgrc=ZnKHQoQIRFUgbM%3A

Bonus Activity:
To protect our endangered species they should put the animals on their own island. So they can reproduce also to protect them from predators. There would be strictly no visitors allowed! As rats or other species could get into their bags and take the endangered animals eggs.

SLJ 2017 W4:D17

Activity 1:

I would most like to visit the buckingham palace. The reasons why is because I’d love to explore the royal family's house and meet some of the royal family members especially Prince William's and Queen Elizabeth II.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=cadbury+chocolate&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiXj73dudrRAhXNQpQKHaq0DTcQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=buckingham+palace&imgrc=Er-84SYOrnonKM%3A

Activity 2:
If I hosted a visitor from another country I would take them to:

1. The Sky Tower

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=cadbury+chocolate&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiXj73dudrRAhXNQpQKHaq0DTcQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=sky+tower&imgrc=j-_p4SswoFDsbM%3A

2. Rainbows End

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=cadbury+chocolate&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiXj73dudrRAhXNQpQKHaq0DTcQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=rainbows+end&imgrc=lbNrhxPG_roSSM%3A

Click on the link to find out more information about Rainbows end.  Auckland’s famous theme park for people of all ages.

3. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=cadbury+chocolate&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1093&bih=510&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiXj73dudrRAhXNQpQKHaq0DTcQ_AUIBigB#safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=museum+of+new+zealand+te+papa+tongarewa.&imgrc=KcJSdbDxjpdE0M%3A

Te Papa is New Zealand's innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country – its unique natural environment, Maori culture, art heritage, and fascinating history. Click on the link to find out more amazing facts about Te Papa.

Bonus Activity: Church

This is an image of me sitting outside one of our S.D.A (Seventh Day Adventist) community churches. People gather here to worship the lord every Saturday. It is only a few blocks away from my house so it usually takes me two minutes to walk there. This is where my family go to church.

Simplifying Linear Expressions W3-4T4

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Add/Sub Stage 7 And 8: T3W4

Hey readers if you need help with addition or subtraction have a look at my work to get a better understanding or leave me a comment and I will try help you as best I can.

Diggity W4-5T1

WALT:
a.  Predicting: I make, confirm and refine predictions before, during and after reading b. Summarising - I draw conclusions, and make generalisations

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Writing Test: Ariana's 5th Birthday

On a rainy chilled Saturday afternoon I went to Kids Crafty Club in Pakuranga to celebrate my cousin's 5th Birthday (Ariana). I went with my mum and nana then met other family members at the party.

When we arrived I greeted the birthday girl first. “Happy Birthday Ari!” She replied with, “Thank You!” I then wondered off exploring the building and entered a deserted room where I spotted an iCade Machine. It had all the old classic games like Centipede, Donkey Kong, Pacman and many others. One of my favourite classic games has definitely got to be Pacman. In this game you have to eat all the small dots to pass the level and also avoid the four ghosts Inky, Pinky, Blinky and Clyde which kill you instantly. After a few challenging rounds it was now time to cut the cake.

When I had entered the gloomy dim hall my two eyes bulged out and glistened in the candlelights. I heard a jittery and uneven voice beside me, “Mmmm… delicious yummy cake!” It was my four year old cousin who absolutely loves cake. Ariana was so lucky as her mum had made her a cake symbolising her favourite My Little Pony character Rainbow Dash. My mouth was dripping with anticipation when Ariana cut the cake it had all the colours of the rainbow topped off with some sky blue icing. It looked scrumptious… and it was because when Ariana gave me a piece I gobbled it up and had a second and a third! After everyone had a piece it was game time.

First game was musical statues. Unfortunately for me I couldn’t join any of the games as I’m too old for them now so I sat back and watched. It was funny when Ariana got out as she was not happy and exited the room flicking her hair at her dad. The winner of that game was my little cousin Atunaisa who was supposed be out in the first round as he kept moving around. Second game was pass the parcel which was probably the funniest. One of my cousins David wanted the music to stop on him but it didn’t… and even though it didn’t he still opened the parcel. All the parents were cracking up… but he won in the end since he was patient the rest of the game. It was relaxing time now. I showed my cousins the iCade machine and they hogged it until they left. But luckily I spotted a PS3 with Fifa 15 which I played the rest of the day.

Celebrating my cousin's birthday was awesome especially the part where I munched some of the cake and got to hang out with the family as I don’t oftenly. I can’t wait for the upcoming birthdays but mainly mine which is on the 16th of December (the last day of school!).

Add/Sub Yr 8-2 WALT Solve Subtraction Problems With Hundredths By Changing The Second Number Into A Whole Number

Decimal Addition Triangle 1&2 W6

In Miss Clark's numeracy class WALT - Use our problem solving skills and knowledge of addition to make the given number at the top of the triangle. Here is a copy of my work. Comment below if I have answers that are wrong.

Spend, Share, Save Inquiry W3-4

In Miss Tele'a's inquiry class we are listing things that we would spend our money on, who we would share it with and what we would save it for. Questions we were to consider was...

What is a spending goal?
Why is it important to set spending goals for yourself?
Where is a good place to store the money you are saving until your reach your goal?

Here is a copy of the presentation to show my understanding.

Kauri Island W4

In Mrs Tele'a's literacy class we are learning to make inferences. The text we are using is Kauri Island by Amy Head. Here is a copy of the presentation to show my understanding.