Oamaru Creek

Walking to Oamaru Creek the sun was shining on me. As I sat down I saw duck poo all over the grass. I went with my home class Rm 17. We had to sketch the things that were in front of us. So I chose my space to sketch. I went to the bridge near the dam.

We each had a partner. So my partner was Farida. We both walked to the bridge. I was on the bridge and she was in the shade.

As I was sketching I felt the wind coming. That was a bad sign. Then my paper flew in my face a million times. I was trying to concentrate on my work  but my paper would not stop hitting me in the face.


Finally the wind stopped but there was only a little bit of time left so I quickly put some trees at the side and ducks in the pond, butterflies on the flowers and tadpoles in the dam on my paper. But the Miss Garden said “TIMES UP!” So I went to Farida and as partners we went to Miss Garden and show her what we have done so far.  

Thanks to Quasia For editing my work!

Omaru 3D Map

Here is my Omaru Creek Map that I have created. Hope you enjoy!

Waitangi day

The first week of the year has a one day holiday. OMG! You know what that means? Sleep in, yaaay. I was so excited.

That morning, I opened my eyes and I thought about school. Without thinking,  I quickly had breakfast, brushed my teeth and made my bed. All of a sudden my mum came along and asked “what are you doing?” I said to her “mum, it’s wednesday I have to go to school” then she replied “What are you talking about? Its Waitangi day.” “I forgot! Can i go back to sleep?” I asked . So I did and enjoyed a nice sleep in.

The first day of school

Thinking who my teacher is? Thinking what mr or mrs look like? Thinking if some of my friends from last year was gonna be in my class? This year I am a year 6 and I am really excited and nervous at the same time!

As I took my first step into the school the bell rang. Running to my old classroom I saw all my friends! walking to the hall I was so excited.

Waiting for my name to be called out I was so nervous. First it was room 18 then room 17 I really wanted to be in room 17 because all my friends were standing up for that class. As I was crossing my fingers I finally heard my name for room 17 I jumped into the air lined up and started dancing to my new classroom.

Thanks to sela who edited my work and Jennifer who edited my work as well.

Prizing Giving

Last night I went to prize giving. It was so cool! I was in two items. The pounamu group and the item that I was doing with the year 5’s . The year fives were first to perform - after the Pounamu group had welcomed everyone, so I had to change as fast as I could.

As I was changing into my clothes I was so nervous to perform in front of my friends and  family. When I finished changing I had a little practice with the girls.

As I walked up onto the stage I saw my mum, my dad , my aunt and my nana. I was so shy that I always looked down to  the floor. I really wanted to do the pukana but then as I looked at my mum all I saw was her flashlight from her phone. Walking off the stage I ran as fast as I could to the library to get changed

Running into the doors of the hall I sat down sweating. Then all of a sudden I heard Mr Burt say “ now its time for the year five item!” and then I stood up again and got into my position. then i started dancing then my mum did it again! and saying my head “ I can’t wait to go back and sit down!”. When the performance finished Mr Burt took a long time to say the the names of the year six’s who were going to get a certificate or a little trophy from the sports awards.

Perimeter

Do you know what Perimeter is? Well I do! Today I learnt what Perimeter is.  Perimeter means how far around the outside of a shape. Here is a site if you want to know more about Perimeters

2012 Manaiakalani reflecction

This year is totally different because I can share my stories with the world. Having a netbook is really cool because you can see what other people shared as well. I like commenting on other peoples blogs so it can help them think about how they should write or do their maths properly.

My learning has gone up a level on my  maths and reading. Maths is one of my favorite things to do in school and reading I enjoy as well. I love doing maths online and reading as well because there are all of these sites that you can go on.

2012 has surprised me because I have learned heaps of stuff I can do on the internet. Learning with a net book has changed everything that happens in school.

 I would've enjoyed playing more sports with my class.Like baseball, netball, cricket and basketball. Every term there is a sport that we play and there will always be somebody that will teach us how to play.

My goal for 2013 is to try and do .Having a netbook that goes online is really helpful because it really helps me .The best thing being a yr 5 is how to Learn Create and Share.