ASB Getwise

 LI: To make wise choices with your money.

Today part of LS2 took part in a financial advice task, The activity was being held by an ASB worker whos name was Marlon. The activity was a game about travelling to Fiji for a week. We started off with $1800 and we had to make smart financial decisions throughout the trip. We had to consider paying for things like the passport, accomodation, insurance, activities, and food. We also had the option to use a credit card which is basically getting a loan from the bank. 

This getwise session was very interesting because we had to really think about the financial decision we made along the way.

Key Competencies

LI: To compare the Key Competencies we think we will use on camp and the Key Competencies we actually used.

Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges.  When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them. I found this activity fun because it gave me a chance to think about my experience at camp.

Brochure

LI: To a collaborative brochure that tells others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

Over the last week everyone challenged themselves during the sessions at archery, high ropes, kayaking, raft building, camp cooking, pancake race and team building/orienteering. Our group collaborated to create a brochure that shows others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

I found this activity fun because I had the opportunity to explain to others about my experience.

Inside of brochure:

Outside of brochure:

Camp Collage

 LI: To create a collage of your camp highlights.

This week LS2 have been celebrating our camp. I created this collage to show my time at camp and the activities I enjoyed. To make my collage effective I thought about the size of the images, the angle of the images and I tried hard not to leave any gaps between the photos.

5 Minutes of Camp

“Boom, thump, Boom” We traveled along the rocky and sandy path. As we walked closer and closer to the thundering sounds of the falls excitement grew in our hearts. When we arrived we admired the sheer beauty of it. It was quite the breath-taker. Mist blew around the falls like it was out of a fairytale.

We first were taught how to be cautious and how to start using it. When we were asked to get into our kayaks my head was so excited, but on the outside my body was shaking. I knew this was coming sooner or later so why was I nervous? I decided to take a leap of faith and just go for it, and I got in with flying colours. 

We started to get a feel for our environment, I was so excited yet so nervous. I decided to just forget about the bad stuff and I just went for it. I was swooshing the water so that I could have a hard turn. It was quite fun experimenting with all the different techniques and speeds that the kayak could go. 

As I went into the water I felt the water splash on my face while the wind blew throughout my hair. The splashing noises coming from the waterfall started to feel very calming.

 

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LI: To recount a 5 minute snapshot of one experience you had at camp

Last week we went to camp at Kokako Lodge. My 5 minute snapshot shows my personal voice and I have tried hard to paint a picture with my words to describe what I was doing and how I felt.

I enjoyed this activity because it really let me think about what fun things I did at camp.

Maori weapons

 This week I watched a kapa haka group perform. 

First, the kapa haka group performed their entrance ceremony by using various tools. They also informed me about the weapons, tools, and their purposes. The first training item was the Poi which works on the flexibility and dexterity of the wrists and arms. The second training item was the ti rakau which was also for the dexterity in the arms. The last item, which was an actual weapon, was called a taiaha. The taiaha is meant to represent the human body, and it can be used for offense and defense

Next, I watched the second part of their performance. At the end of their performance they performed a haka. The haka is traditionally used to scare opponents before certain events. Our school's kapa haka group also responded with a haka.

Lastly, I played Matau & Maui. Matau & Maui worked on my reaction and listening skills. Our objective was to not drop the rakau on the floor. 

I found their performance fun and educational because I gained a deeper understanding of Maori culture. 

LI: To learn and experience kapa haka performance

About Me 2020

Talofa. 

My name is Oscar. I am one third Samoan, one third Niuean and i'm one third british/english. I am a year 6 student in LS1 at Panmure Bridge School. At home I enjoy reading, playing with my sister and playing outside in the backyard. When I'm in school I like maths, playing with my friends and reading.

Netball Interschool

LI: To play netball.
In the Year 5 team we versed 6 different schools. The schools were Stonefields, Pt England, Ruapotaka, Panama, Glen Taylor & Sylvia Park. We won 2, lost 2 and tied 1. We lost to Panama Badly but we beat two other teams 5-0. Mr ogilvie had made a movie/video about the netball game if you want to watch then click the link below.
Link

MOTAT | Mind Lab

LI: To learn about technolgy and transportation.
Part of PBS had a great opportunity to go the Mind Lab in MOTAT ( Museum of Transportation And Technolgy ). The first thing we did was have a trip around MOTAT to shave some time for the other groups.

Making the Electric Car
( Also parental guidence is needed for kids making this project ) The materials needed were 4 skewers, 1 battery pack with a red and blue wire, a piece of cardboard for the model of the car, two batteries, a motor, a mini ( preferably plastic ) fan, tape, scissors and wheels ( tiny plastic circle with a hole in the middle ). My partner was Spelman and we split our jobs so that I would make the motor and the fan and Spelman would make the car. After we finished we taped everything together and our car was working and it was very fast.

Making the flashlight 
The matierals needed were building blocks, 1 LED Light ( Light Emitting Diode ), 1 Motor, Cogs that connect to the motor and spin it and axles. We had to get into groups of three and in my group there was Farzana and Bella. We struggled a bit on getting the light to turn on but after we did we started building the base of the flashlight. After that I came up with a triple cog system idea that was hard to build but we tried it. In the end we didn't complete the flashlight.

Zoo Trip

LI: To learn about animals.

This week on Thursday Learning Space 1 ( LS1 ) went to the Auckland Zoo to learn about animals. The year 5’s ( And some year 6’s ) went with one of the guides called Patrick who showed us most of the African animals. First we saw the Giraffes, they have tall necks, brown patched fur, a long blue tongue that prevents their tongue from being sunburnt and giraffes are herbivores ( Plant eating animals ). Next we saw the Zebras which have black and white stripes all across their body, Fast running legs and they are herbivores. Also if in case they come across a predator ( things that will eat them ) they will group up and run away to inform other prey that danger is coming. Next we saw the Ostriches, They are the largest living bird in the world, but they do not fly. A male adult Ostrich can reach heights up to 2.1 - 2.8 and a female adult can reach up to 1.7 to 2m, they can reach up to speeds of 70km/h.

Next we saw the Meerkats. They are small animals that have white fur and sharp claws to dig for food. They usually eat worms, bugs, scorpions and snakes. After that we saw the Great White Rhino. Actually it’s name is a mistranslation between languages and would’ve been called the Great Wide Rhino because of is wide mouth. These animals are also herbivores and mostly eat grass and their vision isn’t that good. They are very fast runners for their size. The next animal we saw was a Lion, they are fierce predators and live in prides which have one male leader. All lions eat other animals like Zebras, bulls, young elephants, giraffes and rhinos. Then we went to see the flamingos, Flamingos have long thin legs and it looks like there knees are backwards but those are actually there ankles. Flamingos have there own dance to attract other flamingos. The last animal we saw was the Asian Elephant. There were two elephants name Burma and Anjilee. Elephants are herbivores and usually eat leaves.

Stardome

LI: To learn about our solar system.
Today some people from LS1 went to stardome to learn about our solar system. Stardome is a place that you can learn about space and other space related things. The first place we got to take a look at is the space room. In the spaceroom they taught us about the different things, stars and planets in our solar system. Our next task was to complete a quiz. We had ipads that had a photo and a question on them. To find out the question we had to find the photo and read what it says on it. While doing the quiz we were split up into teams and had different planet or moon names. Lastly we went to the planetarium to watch a movie about weather in space. The thing I found intresting is that there is a constellation called Betelgeuse and in another language it translates to armpit. 

Sailing

LI: To learn how to sail.
This week 18 kids went out to have a go at sailing with the volvo sailing club. Huge thanks to Rotary and Yaughting New Zealand for letting us have a chance at sailing because I loved what happened down there and it wouldn't of been posible without them letting us come down and have an amazing time sailing. Our instuctors were called Justin, Steven and J.R. The first step we learnt to become sailers was to assemble your boat with your partner. Me and Spelman had to try and not be hit by the boom because that nearly happened to me last year. Next we put on some sunblock and had some morning tea before we started sailing because we were out there for 2 hours. We had a toilet break and then we started our sailing. We sailed 3 and a half to nearly 4km ( kilometers ) but we sailed around about 3.37km. Once we got back we had some food, more sunblock and another toilet break. for the last sail we got wet and wild. The instuctors threw little balls and squirt guns out into the water for us to get. One of my favourite bits was to stand on the front of other people's boats including Mr Wong's. then we were allowed to cap size our boats in order to earn our certifacate. Then we all sailed back got changed filled out a form and left. We learnt this skill by being taught by the intsructors ( Justin, Steven and J.R ).