My Thank you letter

  L.I..WALT...write a thank you letter                                     

                                        Tuesday 24th November
                                                 St.Patrick's School
                                                  5 Church Cresent,
                                               Panmure, Auckland
Dear Coach Liz,
Thank you for teaching me to play volley ball.
I enjoyed hitting the ball to my partner.  I liked doing the digger pass,face pass and the spike. The skills I liked best is the face pass, because I can pass it above my forehead.
                                           Your Student,

                                            Punipuao.A

Letter of Apology

                                         18th of November 2015
                                           St Patrick's School
                                       5 Church Cres.,Panmure

Dear Cousin Jayala,

I am sorry for pushing you over when we were playing games. I'm sorry for being jealous, because you keep on winning the games.
I will never do that again.                                                                             Truly yours:                                                               Punipuao.A
L.I..WALT write a letter of apology.

The Wonky Donkey

Wow! A wonky donkey! It has one eye because he bumped into a tree and a branch poked his eye,and he also has three legs, because he tripped over a rock going down the hill.

The donkey was really really smelly. Because he fell into a pile of mud. The wonky donkey like listening to country music because he wanted to be a dancing donkey. It wears sun glasses to look cool and to block the sun from his eyes.

 The donkey walked down the road and did not sleep because, he thought that sleeping was boring. He became a wonky ,blinky , broken, stinky , cranky, awesome donkey.

Lastly the wonky donkey started to relax with his friends in the farm.

Fraction Art

Instructions:

1. Fold the paper from the short end to the long end, to form a triangle.

2. Fold the extra end end to the back to make a square.
3. Cut the extra end.
4.Open the square and fold it in half, and fold it again to make 4 squares,then open.
5. Trace a circle onto the square, and measure 1.cm on each side.
6. Number 1-4 and write your initial on each square.
7. Cut the circle into quarter.
8.Draw  a design in each square.
9.Trace your drawing with pastel.
10. Colour the background when you are finished.

What do when a earthquake hits-2

                                                        Today I have learnt that another safe way when an earthquake hits you have to hide under a safe door frame. Miss Paton took some photos of Vaughan under the door frame.  

What to do when a Earthquake hits

                                                        Today we have been discussing what to do in an earthquake. The safest options are to Drop,Cover                and Hold. In a class Miss Paton took photo of us while we Dropped,Cover and hold.

My BBQ burger

I am learning to draw a picture of a burger to take to the moon. I used my Google Draw to design my picture. My burger is called The big BBQ burger. Would you like to eat it?

Ice cream-Persuasive writing

I like ice cream because it
has my favourite flavour, Goody goody gum drops.

Ice cream is good because it is delicious and has milk. Milk is good for you because it makes your bones healthy and has vitamins.

Ice cream is good for you because it is sweet and natural for your body to run fast. It is good for you for you because it comes in different yummy flavours,like vanilla,mint,chip and hokey pokey. Ice cream is good for you because it cools you down when you are hot,angry or sad.

Ice cream is bad for you because it is too sweet for your teeth. It has too much sugar. I know that ice cream is bad for me because I will get brain freeze and get cold.

The most important thing is that ice cream is bad because it has lollies and chocolate chip in it. 

L.I.WALT....write a Persuasive writing.

Living in the moon? Yes/No

I would like to live in the moon so that I could see a clear view of all planets.
We can also stay in the moon so that you can study about it.

I think we should live in the moon because we can bounce really high and float.
We should live in the moon so, we can learn about things we don't know like dangerous aliens living there.

The most important is, we should live in the moon because you can see the whole Solar System.

I think children deserves to eat chocolate when ever they want to!

I think children should be allowed to eat chocolate because it has milk.Milk Is good for all kids because It will make you healthy.Milk gives you energy,like running or playing sport. 

Children should be allowed to eat chocolate because it has fruit.Fruit is tasty and healthy for growing kids.

I think kids should be allowed to eat chocolate because it is delicious,fantastic and sweet.

Chocolate is not healthy , if you eat to much you will get fat and have rotten teeth.

The most important is that kids should be allowed to eat chocolate when ever they want to because chocolate has yummy flavours. 

Nose blowing with the health nurse

Last Friday our nurse name Elizabeth came to our class and taught us how to blow our nose.

First we learnt that what is another word for nostrils? And I knew It was called mucous. Next, each of us got a tissue and started practising how to blow our nose.Then I notice that when I blow my nose I have to block the left side hole and blow my right side of the hole and do it on the other side again.

Then I noticed that sometimes it causes eye infections. I also learned that the mucous will come near your ear part and you will have a very bad hearing from your ear.

After that I heard that the nurse will be coming next week to check us if we are doing fine to blow our nose. Later on we all got each a sticker and said thank you to Elizabeth.

Finally we said thank you And started writing our story.                         

How friends could be better

A friend that is happy will be my best friend forever.

I want a friend who doesn't bully me, because if she does, she will hurt my feelings.

A friend who is caring, will help me up when I fall down on the ground.

I like a friend who is honest and tells me the truth about what happened when she was sad.

The most important thing I like in a friend is if she can help me clean my room.

Reading-Where's my gumboot(facts about hedgehogs)

Created with Padlet

How adults could be better

I believe adults can be much better if they could listen there own children.

I think adults can be better if they can be kind to their kids, like giving them a hug instead of a smack.

I know that parents can be even better adults if they stop fighting with each other.

Adults can be much better if they spend time with there children playing Monopoly and connect 4.

I know adults can be better if they stop smoking and drinking alcohol in front of children,because it will damage their lungs ,and their children might copy them.  

The most important thing adults can be better if they don't embarrassed their children in front of their friends.

Auckland Live trip-Aotea Centre

Can you believe it!Two weeks ago our school went to Auckland Live at the city.

I got so excited to meet the "amazing" dancers at the town hall. I saw them danced the Maori Moko. Next they created pictures and patterns by their movements. They also taught us some actions of the haka.

Later on I walked to the room where actors practise dancing. After that I went up stairs and I started holding the ipad on the bird house and I saw colourful digital birds flying and some of them were walking around. 

Next, I went down stairs and I saw a very big screen with pictures of people on it. I dialled numbers so that I could blow that persons face by huffing thru the speaker of the phone.

Then I started making up a story about the Lion King. And I raised my hands up and "said I chose a king because it is part of the story.

Next we walked to the Herald theatre. It was about saving electricity ,and it was fun. They were pretending falling rocks, and smelly smoke.After the show we had a chance to asked questions.

Then we all walked back to get our bags ,but we had to sit down first and say thank you to the monitors,teachers,actors and parents for teaching us.

Finally we walked back to the bus to school.

 

Sharing my maths strategy

Last Monday I was given a maths problem 6 rows of 5 leeks. I have learnt that 6 rows of 5 Leeks is 30 because .....I can skip count by 5's 5,10,15,20,25,30 or another way is 5+5=10 and another 5+5=10 ,so 10+10=20 + 5+5=10 and 20+10 = 30.

Getting wise with ASB money

On Friday a lady name Tessa came to our class and taught us how to get wise with money.

First we did a drum roll on the floor and close our eyes and count to ten. Then we opened our eyes and she was wearing a P.T head band. She told us to stand up and do five star jumps.

After that we sat down and said time travel five times while moving our hands. While saying it we laughed so hard that our tummy's tickled.

Then we had to learn how money is used. Next she told us that when I'm 13 years old I can have a eftpos card and when I'm 18 I can have a credit card.

Later on we had to stand up and pretend to walk to the shop. Tessa told us that we had to use the card. It was declined because it has no money in it.

After that we asked questions about,why money is important, and when did she start her job?

Finally we said thank you. I had a lot of fun. 

Subtraction from ten

sharing my thinking about Snail Array

                                            Today I was given a Snail Array and I used move note to video myself sharing my thinking about Snail Array.

I have 20 snails on my paper sheet. I know it is 20 because, 5+5=10 and another 5+5=10 ,so 10+10=20.


             

My grouping within ten

This is my grouping within ten. Today I have been learning to use the shape tool and paint bucket to show my grouping within ten.My grouping within ten was 3 + 7= 10. I used the smiley face shape tool to do this.

My last day of badminton

Last Friday I played badminton at the hall.

First we had warm ups,and  played, Stuck in the mud. And also we ran from one end to the other end of the hall.I was was one of the taggers and Vaughan too.

Secondly we practice hitting the shuttle cock. Coach Ben told us if we are getting used to it we can hit it side by side.

Later on I helped coach Ben to get the nets out.Then we had to go in 6 groups, but I had 5 people in my team. I started hitting the shuttle. 

I got 5 points in a row, but when I played against Heneliena I swapped with Hannah. Hannah lost and played against Fulila. 

After that I had more 5 points and I was the only one who had the most scores.Some people in my team hit the shuttle cock on the out line.

Finally we thanked coach Ben for teaching us how to play badminton, and went to class to eat our lunch. 

SPS My grouping within tens 2

This is my second grouping within tens.I used two purple blocks and 8 light blue blocks to make ten. I used a combination of numbers and words to create my sentence.

My grouping within tens

This is my grouping within ten. Today I used blocks to make my grouping within ten I used 3 yellow blocks  and 7 red blocks. I have also used combination of words and numbers to make my grouping within tens.

Animals In trouble-My crazy cat

My black and grey cat Whiskers, was stuck on a tree last Friday at my house.

I was  afraid because she might get electric shock by the power lines, so my my dad rang the fire fighters to get my cat down.

When they arrived they open the ladder and one man climbed the ladder and got my cat, but it's tail got tangled with branches and leaves of the tree. The man  untangled its tail then she was free.

Finally they carried my cat down and I thank them. Later I gave my cat it's dinner.

WALT.......write a recount.

Making patterns 3

I used my Google drawing to create my pattern of 3 shapes and used colors witch is red,light blue and yellow. I decorated it with shapes like triangle,square and pentagon. I used green as my back ground to make my shapes colorful. I have made my shapes in a straight line and clear.

Catching Mustelids

Created with Padlet

I am learning to create my padlet of catching mustelids and I have worked by myself to create my own Padlet. I learned that Stoats,weasels and Ferreters are all mustelids.

Making Patterns 2

I am learning to make an upside down pattern and a straight pattern by using my Google drawing and I used green and purple to make my pattern.

Making patterns 1

 Today I have been learning to use Google draw to create a repeat pattern. I repeated my sun shapes by making sure they were the same size. I used two colours red and pink. On odd lines I used the pattern red,pink,red,pink,red,pink. On even lines I started my pattern by going pink,red,pink,red,pink,red.

Playing Badminton

I was so excited to see Coach Ben and to play badminton.

First, we did warm ups. I was jogging but Vaughan ran. Then we had to walk  by bending and pushing over to the walls. We did more warm ups after that.

Then we sat on the chair. Coach Ben told the girls and boys to get a racket.We learnt how to hold the grip of the racket.Then we all grabbed a shuttle and we started to hit it up and down. 




I had so much fun playing badminton.
Finally we all said thanks to our coach for teaching us how to play badminton. 

Countries that took place in World War 1

My best Mum!

I love my mum because she always kisses me when I go to sleep and when I go to school. I love my mum when she lets me play with her friend's niece at their house.

When I am crying she cheers me up, she makes me laugh. She cheers me up when I fall down on the ground. 
My mum is supportive when I perform a dance on stage. She shouts out, "Run fast!" when I am having a race. She tells me,"You can do this" when I am having a chess contest.


I love my mum because she is very special. She is always there for me. She is the best mum in the world.

Learning intention: WALT write a recount.

Saint Patrick's day

Hurray! We celebrated St Patrick's day on Tuesday at our school.

First we went to Mass and we sang some songs. After that seven kids read. Then the mass was finished.

Next, we did Jump jam. We had to move our body and dance to the music.
Then we went back to class to put some sunscreen. When the bell rang , everyone went outside for morning tea.

Next we went in front of Rooms 5 and 4 because we were going to be put in teams. Our team was called Limericks.We had to go to Activity 1 and we had to run with the ball and race. I was good at running fast.

Next, we went to Activity 2 and it was like golf or Hockey.We let the little  kids go first. The little kids were good at golf.

After that went to Activity3 and we had to hop on the hoop and wriggle it around our body. Then we had to get the hockey stick and move the ball around the cones. And we got two extra points.

Then our principal told Issac to ring the bell so we went to Activity 4 and we played Rob The Nest. I went and got the ball from Natalia's group. After that we went to Activity 5 and that was the last game. 
We had to hold the ball and run around the cones. Then you put the ball down and get the small hula hoop and chuck it to the cone to get ten points.

Later on our principal rang the bell because the games was finished .
We came second and Natalia team won first.Then we eat ice block.Finally it was finished.

ANZAC day!

 

Did you know that S.t Patrick's school celebrated ANZAC day? Last Friday near the library we had ANZAC liturgy.

First the room 8 students read the reading while the other students put the symbols under the cross. After that we stood up and sang the National anthem. Later on room 7 read their prayers.

The students from each class pushed their little crosses on the grass to remember the ANZAC people who died. Then room 8 students stick some beautiful poppies on the grass. Finally it was finished and everyone went home.

WALT write a recount.
I know I can do this when I write a recount about ANZAC day celebration.

My favourite Pets

Emma and Joyce are my favorite puppies.

Emma is white with black spots , while Joyce is white.

Emma is small and skinny,and Joyce is small and skinny too.

Emma and Joyce  have fluffy hair and wavy tails.

Joyce and Emma eat cat biscuit and they drink milk.

Emma is a good puppy and a little bit rough.While Joyce is rough. 

The Tunnel Beach

Created with Padlet

When you go to the tunnel beach you will see loads of stuff around. Inside the tunnel, is very dark and a bit scary. You had to watch out for the steep steps because you will slip and hit your head, and  you will end up in the hospital.

About Ducks

 Ducks have wax feathers to cover there skin. When ducks go to sleep they use there feathers to keep them warm. In our Island some hunters will kill some ducks and it will begin on May. 

Ducks have webbed feet. Ducks use their webbed feet to paddle on the water. Ducks have different coloured beaks some are yellow,grey and blue.A boy ducks head is color green and the body is grey.

A girl ducks body is grey and yellow. Ducks can be used for eating. Their eggs can be eaten and some collectors collect the eggs from their nest.

Ducks lay eggs and they keep there ducklings comfy. When you find a duck you can make it as a pet. 

Manaikalani Schools Meet the Waka

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I'm excited!The schools welcome the Waka from Hawaii.

When we got to Point England beach a boy blew a big long Maori horn to welcome them. After that we stood up to performed a haka to them.

Then we sang a Maori song and did the haka again  because there were more people coming from the waka. Next, the people from Hawaii sang a song to us. It was a nice song.

Then we stood up to sing Nga Waka e Whitu.Then the student leaders who were standing on the beach placed a necklace on there neck.
After that we all shook hands and gave hi five to the people from Hawaii.

Finally we went back to the bus. I wish we can go again.

My trip to the beach

Horay! On the new year my dad's cousin invited us to the beach.

First we set the white tent up. Then we set the BBQ with the umbrella. I went under the umbrella to put on some sunscreen to play volley ball. It was so hot, so I waited under the umbrella.

After that it wasn't hot anymore so, I played on the sand with my sister. Then we went to collect shells. Me and my sister built a castle on the sand.

Later on, we all went for a swim.On the water I was paddling. Then we played with the ball. I passed the ball to RJ and then he passed the ball to my cousin,she passed it back to my sister.We got cold in the water so we all got out. 

Then mum called us to come and eat.
We all ate Samoan food. I ate chicken,rice and taro. That was delicious.

Finally it was time to go back home. I was tired.

Room5L's favorite sport

                                   
Summary
We found out that Room5L's favorite sport is Ice skating. 7 children likes Ice skating. We found out that Room5L's less favorite sport is Golf and Rugby. Only 2 children likes these sports.

Popular pets in room 5L

The turtle was the most popular pet in room 5L. They were popular because they have a hard shell and nice patterns on there back.Seventeen students choose turtles as their favorite pet. This was closely followed by dogs.16 Students chose dogs as there favorite pet. The  least popular is the birds becuase there are 9 students who likes birds.

My special time with my grandparents!

Did you know that my family, grandparents and I went to Waiheke last year?

First we went to the top seats of the boat. Then the boat moved and my grandpa said "Wow, this is fun". After that, my grandma and I went to the bottom seats to get some water.



Later on we arrived to Waiheke, my grandma and I had to look for a bus so that it can show us around Waiheke Island. My grandparents, family and I went on a double decker bus. We also went to palm beach and went swimming in the water. After that, we went to a bakery. We ate so much and that made us very full.

After that we went back to the bus and went to have a look at the river. Then the man told us that we could go and take pictures outside. So my papa and I went outside to take some photos. 

Then it was nearly 7:00 clock so we took a taxi to the pier to catch the boat. My grandparents and I went to the bottom seats.

Finally we got back to Auckland. It was fun there and I wish I could go again.

My Snag golf

Can you play golf ? I played golf and my coaches are  Stu and Kannel.

First we had to hop on the squares.Then hop and miss 2, 3 and 4 squares.Next we played baseball golf, and it was a little hard.We had to hold the grip of the club and swing it.

I had to hit the ball and put the club away on the orange hoop and run to the first hoop with the stick in the middle.

After that we had to swap groups.Kevin hit the ball. I got it and I ran and put the ball in the hoop but Kevin got a goal.
  Lastly, it was finished and we had to shake hands and say thank you. 

Forces in motion

My Favourite Fruit

             My favourite fruit

Yummy! Have you eaten a fruit that is tasty? Mangoes are juicy and delicious. The flavour is so sweet.

If the mango is green it is not ripe. If the colour is yellow and gold it is ripe.

It is shaped like an oval and round. It is soft and smooth. Inside the mango there is a stone/seed. Mangoes are soft when it is ripe and it is so yummy that it makes me smile.

I love mangoes because it has my favourite colour that is yellow and gold.

All about me

 

 This is all about me poster. I used Google draw to create my poster. I learnt how to take a screen shot and learnt how to change my background. And i learnt to put shapes in my blog.