Wow! That's a lot of schools!

Have you ever been in a Powhiri before?

On the 25th of March, St. Patrick’s school went to Pt. England reserve to welcome Malama Honua from Hawaii. They came to shore on a waka. The weather was sunny and partly cloudy.

First of all, we hopped on the bus to travel. When we got off the bus, we walked for a bit to get to the shore. The teachers settled us into our seats, they were like directors whot told us what to do.

When we looked around, we saw 11 different schools, like Pt England school , Panmure Bridge, Tamaki Primary, Tamaki college, St. Patricks, St. Pius X, Glen Innes, Stonefields , Ruapotaka and Summerville. These are all the schools in the cluster.

We saw the waka coming onto the shore. It was white and brown and it was like a submarine. The visitors came onto the shore on a little white speed boat. After that the people who represented our schools danced and sang the haka.

Then we sang some songs. The first song that we sang was He honore. This a song for karakia. Then we sang Nga waka and it was a fast song. The people who came from Hawaii travels around the world visiting other schools.

When the Powhiri ended we got to hi five the visitors and that was my best part of the day. I felt happy because we got to greet the Hawaiian people and  make them feel welcome. 

WALT use language features in my recount. Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use similes and
verbs correctly. 

Think mathematics!

WALT investigating odd and even numbers.

I know I can do this when I find the pattern to a mathematical code. 

I want some money!

WALT to compare total costs to make the best buying decision.
I know I can do this when I calculate the total cost per shop in order to choose the best option. 

Follow God's law!

WALT understand today's Mass reflection. I know I can do this when I use red thinking hat to describe an emotion about Jesus preaching about God.

Make sure CCTV is watching when you sell things!

WALT identify risks and problems for different ways to earn money.
I know I can do this when I write at least 3 ways to prevent the risk and the problems of earning money.

I like your money!

WALT understand different ways of earning money.
I know I can do this when I use verbs to describe ways of earning money.

Please don't eat me!

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's thinking hats. I know I can do this when I use adjectives to describe emotions and feeling about the characters in the story.

Would you choose to be someone else or yourself?

WALT reflect on the scripture from Mass.
I know I can do this when I write one thing that I would do if someone is different.

Do you have the fossil of a winged finger?

A Pterodactyl means a winged finger which comes from the Greek Language. Pterodactyls lived in Europe, North America, New York, and Africa.

The first Pterodactyl fossil was discovered in 1784 by Cosmo Alessandro Collini. These creatures lived a long time ago, more than 65 million-150 million years ago. Some Pterodactyls were pets in 1961 in New York by 3 teachers.

All pterodactyls wear a coat of fur. Its wings can reach up to 40 feet. A pterodactyl can grow up to 104.5 meters long. A Pterodactyl claw is about 45 centimetres long.

Pterodactyls eat fish, insects and small animals like lizards. They have teeth in their mouth. Their teeth is 21 centimetres long.

You can see a Pterodactyl’s fossil in one of New Zealand's dinosaur museum.

WALT write a report using the correct structure.

I know I can do this when I write the topic followed by the details and then the conclusion in my report. 

This will bite you!

WALT develop critical thinking skills by create an inquiry about Great white sharks.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 questions and find the information using Google search.

This is important!

WALT reflect on scriptures from Mass. I know I can do this when I write at least 2 sentences about the message of today.

I love the Philippines!

During my holiday, went to my grandma’s surprise birthday party. My cousin, his mum, my dad and I had to hide in a room because we haven't seen her for five years so we wanted to surprise her.The lights were off so it was pitch black .

However the four of us weren't in the same room with them. She was so surprised when they opened the door for my grandma.We waited in the secret room until they called us.

First my cousin went in because he has been overseas. Then they called us in the room. After that they showed a comedy of my grandma’s daily routine.

At last it was time to eat so I hurried to the food section  grab  the food.

Then my dad and his four brothers sang a song Then his 6 sisters sang a song and my cousin performed using a ukulele after that all the cousins sang a song but not all of them was there. Lastly they showed the presentations from our families all around the world.

Then and my auntie said a speech and I think my dad didn't really know what he was saying. My uncle Randy read from a script and my other uncle said a closing thank “Thank you” speech. My cousin Gabe said a closing prayer for us when the speeches ended. They sang my grandma’s favourite song.

When the party ended we we all helped cleaned up the hotel ballroom. Felt so tired afterwards when we got home, I changed straight away and very soon I fell asleep and I snored very loud.

Learning intention: We are learning to use the structure of a recount correctly. 

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write my orientation, followed by the body and then the conclusion.

Can you sing a Maori waiata?

WALT sing a waiata and learn about the Maori culture.
I know I can do this when I understand the translation of a Maori Waiata

Choose wisely, goods or services?

WALT understand  about  Economic world.

I know I can do this when I give some examples of goods and services.