Soundtrack of Summer!

 Kia ora! This is one of my posts for the summer learning journey! I had to make a survey to find out what people listen to during summer! Once you have completed the survey you will understand what I mean. I hope you enjoy this survey I made and feel free to comment on my blog!

SLJ - We will strive!

 Kia ora! This is one of my Summer Learning Journey tasks. For this task I had to write a chorus about success and stuff. My song is called 'We will strive' I hope you enjoy! and please don't laugh if I sound cringey. Enjoy! :D

SLJ - Summer scene

Kia ora! This is my Summer scene made out of different objects! I had to go outside and collect rocks, twigs, pedals, flowers and all of that stuff. Then you had to decide to make a insect or a summer scene out of the objects you collected. I chose summer scene. Then you got to name your summer scene or insect anything you want to. I named my summer scene 'Majestic river'. I hope you like my summer scene! and feel free to comment on my blog!

SLJ - Tānerore & Summer

Kia ora! This is one of my summer learning journey tasks for today! It is all about Tānerore and summer. For this task I had to create a Koru pattern then I had to make the pattern repeat. For the background I had to change the colours to what I think represents summer and/or Tānerore. I hope you enjoy my pattern! and feel free to comment on my blog!

SLJ - Optical Illusion

Kia ora! This is one of my summer learning journey tasks for today! For this task I had to create my own illusion and then explain how it works. This illusion works because the contrast of the different colours. 

So when you look at the illusion for long enough you will sometimes only see white triangles and a black background or only black triangles and a white background. I hope you enjoy this illusion! and feel free to comment on my blog!

 

SLJ - Te Reo Maori - What are you doing today? Kick Start

 

Kia ora! This is one of my Summer learning journey tasks. It is all about Te Reo Maori. I hope you enjoy my presentation for today! and feel free to comment on my blog!

Term 4 extension reflection 2020

Kia ora! This terms topic is Art Alive. We have been learning about lots and lots of different art forms. 

I have really enjoyed this year. My favourite highlights was being an ambassador and camp. I really enjoyed being an ambassador because we had lots of fun with our audience and sometime they would give us some treats.

Today we also had a shared lunch for Secret Santa! It was really fun and the food was delicious. I didn't get my present yet because I have to wait until the end of this week.

A few days ago I went on a trip with lots of other people who helped look after the eels. I was invited because my friends and I made a movie about eels. I was the only one who came. We took the eels to a beach. We sang some songs and then watched the people release the eels into the sea. 

Unfortunately one of the eels died. It's not that bad because it was a natural cause. The eel had worms inside of it making it sick and un healthy. Next year Pt England is going to prevent this by getting the next set of eels wormed.

I am really happy about how I ended this year.

Art Alive Extension research - Photographers!

 

Kia ora! This is my research for this term! It is all about photography. My groups name is the Photographers! I hope you enjoy my research and feel free to comment on my blog!

Refection:

This terms topic is Art Alive. We learned about lots of different art forms. For my research I learnt about photography and about the seven basic elements of photography. I also looked at some famous photos of all time. 

Art exhibition - Term 4 2020

 

Fakalofa lahi atu! This post is about the art exhibition we had today! This photo is of me and my art. Do you like it?, I hope so. We had this event after morning tea. 

We checked out all of the art around the entire school. It was awesome! When I looked at some of the juniors art I remembered all the cool and fun art I did when I was year 2. I missed all of that fun because now since we're older the art isn't that fun but I still kind of enjoyed it. The juniors art was my favourite! 

My teams art is about patterns from different cultures. We had five cultures to do. Maori, Niuean, Samoan, Tongan and Cook Islands.  Once we have finished drawing our art we had to write down the meaning. Then we glued it on a cardboard and that was our art!

Class animation 2020 Term 4 - Art Alive Panels!

 

Kia ora! This is my art alive animation for this term! I created 5 panels. Each of them come from a different culture and they have different meanings. The 5 cultures are , Maori, Niuean, Samoan, Tongan and Cook Islands.

I hope you enjoy my art work! and feel free to comment on my blog!

Maori:

This kowhaiwhai design was created by a Maori lady named Sandy Rodgers. The eye motif represents looking towards the future. The double koru design represents the mother and child. This is a symbol of protection, safety and guidance.


Niuean:

Hiapo is the Niuean word for Tapa cloth. The patterns on this hiapo represents the plants on the island. There are alot of repeating patterns and shapes like circles and triangles. There is a lot of detail in this hiapo.


Samoan:

In Samoan culture the men get a tattoo done called a Pe’a. The women's tattoo is called a Malu. This design is based on a flower called a frangipani or a hibiscus flower.


Tongan:


Cook Island:
Tivaevae is the art of quilting in the Cook Islands. Sometimes they are made individually or by groups of women. They are given as gifts on special occasions like birthdays and weddings. This tivaevae has flowers and leaves on it. Sometimes the patterns are repeating.

Art Alive artwork - Extension

 

This is my digital art for extension for term 4. The background on the right represents my Niuean culture. The images include a coconut tree, frangipani flowers, a hiapo pattern sun, clouds and the ocean.

The background on the left represents my Kiwi side. I am not Maori but I was born in New Zealand. This background includes a mountain, a pohutukawa tree, two pukeko, water, grass and some clouds.

My whole artwork represents where I come from and what my culture is. A Hiapo is a Niuean Tapa cloth and is used for special occasions. My artwork also means 'Even though I am away from my country I will still carry my culture with me'

Day 1 of year 6 camp - Kawau Island / Camp Bentzon

 Day 1 of year 6 camp - Kawau Island / Camp Bentzon

These are the owners of Camp Bentzon. Peter and Erin!

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Year 6 camp at Camp Bentzon was such an amazing experience! I loved every single bit of it. 

On Tuesday morning it was a nice bright sunny day. I was so excited because it was the day that we were leaving for camp! I quickly got up and got changed. 

My dad dropped us (My Mum, Brother and I) off at school. Once we arrived I said goodbye and kissed him on the cheek. Kris and I got our big bags and loaded it on the bus that had already arrived. Everyone who was going to Kawau Island hopped into the bus. The bus ride was going to be around 1 hour and 30 minutes so I got comfy. 

After ages we finally got to our destination. We were at a place called Sandspit ( yes an odd name). We exited out of the bus and loaded our bags onto a big ferry. I sat on the top level and enjoyed the view. It was so fascinating. 

When we arrived at Camp Bentzon we took all of the luggage and set it down on the big deck. After that, everyone had to go on a hike up killer mountain. I was already tired after two steps but I kept on going. We reached the ancient pile of stones. It represents how much people survived Killer mountain. Atawhai, one of the campers, took a rock and said a blessing and then placed it proudly on top of the pile.  

After that we had a little snack. Once we were all charged up we continued to walk. We were heading to a beach that was near. I was so exhausted. As soon as we got to the beach we all ate lunch. For a while everyone mucked around and chased each other. Once it was time to go we grabbed our bags and walked sadly back to the campsite. 

We were all sad because the hike was tiring and we had to go all the way back. My friend Sophie, Milz and I got lost together so we had to navigate our way back. We almost made a mistake but luckily at the end we made it. We also called ourselves the Navigation sisters.

I was very tired but excited because it was time to see our cabins. I went inside of the building and went upstairs to the rooms. I looked for my name. “Yay! I exclaimed, I was with Gabby, Jade, Finau and Sophie! Even though some of my other friends weren't there I was still happy that I was with some friends.

We all got changed into our togs because we were going for a swim! I packed everything and went outside and lined up. We went to the ocean and rushed in. It was so cold but refreshing. My friends and I played games and jumped off the pontoon.

It was so fun. We all got sent out of the water to have a shower and get changed. Next we sat down on the deck in our teams. I was the leader for team Katz along with my buddy leaders, Kiarah, Jezer and Julius.  There were 4 teams, Katz, Mansion, Kawau and Bentzon.

One by one we got into the dinning room. We lined up to eat dinner. There was chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables and dessert (Dessert was my favourite). For dessert we had Ice cream, Chocolate sauce, wafers, apple crumble, Jelly and sprinkles!

After dinner we all got sent to another room. We were told that we were going to watch a movie. I was so excited to see which movie we were going to watch. Turns out it was an old movie but it was actually very enjoyable. It was a mix of Comedy, Drama, Horror, romance and thriller! 

The Movie was called ‘The Princess Bride’. After the movie we all went upstairs and went to sleep in our new rooms.

4 Facts - Cook Islands art!

 

Kia ora! Here is my 4 facts for today! It is all about Art from the Cook Islands. I hope you enjoy! and feel free to comment on my blog!

4 Facts - Cook Islands Art forms!

 

Kia ora! This is my 4 facts for today! It is all about Cook Island art forms. I hope you enjoy! and feel free to comment on my blog!

4 Facts - The Cook Islands!

 

Kia ora! This week my class and I are learning about the Cook Islands! I hope you enjoy my 4 Facts about the Cook Islands! and feel free to comment on my blog!

Maths multiplication - Gold

 

Kia ora! this is my maths task for today! it is level gold and its all about multiplication. I hope you enjoy! and feel free to comment on my blog!

Maths multiplication - Silver

 

Kia ora! This is my one of my maths task for today! It is all about multiplication and the level is silver. I hope you enjoy my maths! and feel free to comment on my blog! 

Reading quiz - Tongan designs!

Kia ora! This is my reading quiz for today! It is all about Tongan designs! ( don't mind the title below) I hope you enjoy! and feel free to comment on my blog! 

Halloween and my SUPER SCARY (wink) COSTUME!!!

 Kia ora! This post is about my Halloween from a few days ago. I wasn't sure if I wanted to wear a pick up alien costume or be a bunch of grapes. I decided to be a bunch of grapes! when I was creating my costume my mum helped me. I used balloons and green ribbons.

After a while there was a knocking sound at the door. My mum and I hurried to the door. She gave me the bowl of treats. I opened the door and shouted "HAPPY HALLOWEEN!" When I looked at them they looked a little bit confused. I showed a sign that my mum and I made that said 'Grapes for sale!' 

It wast three of my cousins and my aunty and uncle. My aunty loved my costume because she thought that it was cute. I also thought it was quite cute and a bit funny.

I gave all of them a handful of candy. They came inside and we took a super scary photo. I always like to be the odd one out so I was standing out as a proud bunch of grapes.

Maths multiplication - Silver!

Kia ora! this is my maths for today! the level is silver. I hope you enjoy! and feel free to comment on my blog!