Math DLO

This week Te Ngahere has been working hard to finish off their math DLO showing the new strategies that we have learnt. Me and a few other students have been learning how to convert fractions into decimals and then order them. This strategy was taught to us by Mr Lindsay. At the beginning when we first attended the workshop it was kinda hard because we had none or little knowledge about this strategy. Then once Mr Lindsay explained it more in depth we were all starting to get the hang of it. After that we were sent off to complete some worksheets. Now I fully understand this strategy and have I am confident that I could teach it to someone else. If you are struggling with this strategy here is my DLO which will show you the steps on how to convert fractions into decimals:

Kaikohe Cultural Festival

This week the Kapa Haka Roopu have been performing at the Kaikohe Cultural Festival. It has been an exciting experience and this is the first time in 18 years that Paihia School has been there. As soon as we got there our Kapa Haka tutors told us what was going to happen as it was different from our dress rehearsal. Once we knew what we were doing, we went into a room to wait to be called on stage. After a while we were called on stage and our Kaia called commands. We then walked on and the crowd was cheering. It was really scary but after a while we got the hang of it and we did very well. I think I did well with my facials (pukana and smiling). But I think I could work on my actions and keeping in time with my group.

Reusing images DLO

This week we have been learning how to reuse pictures that are labeled for personal use. I found these tips really helpful because using photos from the internet, doesn’t mean we are free to use it for personal use. You could get in big trouble if the owners of the photo saw that you were using it, for whatever purpose, and didn’t give attribution to the owner. Attributions are acknowledging the person who took the image or created the image. Some sites require you to give proper attribution/credit. Others you can use for any purpose you desire without giving attribution. Of course, if it is your own work, you don’t need to give attribution. This was a big learning curve for us and we had to get used to giving proper attributions. An attribution should have where you got the image from (the link of the website), who took the photo (if the site provides that information). My reflection on this activity is that what we have learnt is a really important topic to learn about. The knowledge that we learnt from this topic can now be applied the next time we make a presentation and need a photo. Here is my DLO:

Paihia School Cross Country

On Friday the whole school participated in our annual cross country. This event was held at the Bledisloe Domain in Haruru. It was a great day with everyone supporting one another and trying their best. Our race was a very long and hard track. It was 1.5 km long. We had to run from the field into paddocks. Then from there we had to run up this big hill. It was quite steep. I found it a bit challenging running up the hill but I felt really proud when I finished. I came 6th. I think next time I need to push myself a bit more but what I think I did well was challenging my self and setting a new goal for my next cross country. Here of some photos of the event:

Far North Science and Technology fair

On Friday Jack, Imogen and I went to the Turner Center to receive our prizes for  winning the Far North Science and Technology fair. Imogen and I won the bronze award for our board titled ‘Water Quality’ and Jack won the special award for his board which is titled ‘Sea water salt ice vs Homemade salt ice’. Imogen and I got 25 dollars each and Jack gets to be skipper for the day. I think what was really cool was that kids who were homeschooled got to have the same opportunity that public school students get. I have taken a lot of notes from the science fair and if I do it next year I know what is coming. Here are some photos  from the event:

Far North Science and Technology fair

In week 5, 14 students went to the Turner Center in Kerikeri to compete in the Far North Science and Technology Fair. I was one of the 14 people. This was our first year attending the science fair and I think it's great that we got to have this opportunity. There were a lot of boards there. We knew we would be up against tough competition. Before we were judged we went to a show that was hosted by nanogirl (Dr Michelle Dickinson). It was a super cool show. Afterwards it was time for the scariest (in my opinion) part of the science fair. The judges asked very different questions from when Danielle and Mrs Lindsay asked us questions at our science fair. . But after it was over we had morning tea and made our way back to school. If I do this next year in high school I think I should maybe rehearse what I should say and know what I should do next time. What I think I did well was getting over my fear and answering the judges questions. Here are some photos from the science fair: