Jesus is our brother, that is amazing!

 
We are learning to understand today's message from mass.
I know I can do this when I write two emotions about how Saint Ignatius preached about God and Jesus' life.

The Holy Spirit is here, there and everywhere!

We are learning to understand the elements of the Holy Spirit.

I know I can do this when I write a short description about how fire, wind and water symbolises the Holy Spirit.

Be an advocate for the truth today!

We are learning to understand the titles of the Holy Spirit.

I know I can do this when I explain the the Holy Spirit as the advocate and the spirit of truth in my own words.

Thank you birds and insects!

                                            No more wasps! 
DOC (Department of Conservation) had discovered that wasps are dying in the South Island of New Zealand because a lot of insects and birds are eating them. DOC scientist Eric Edwards detected that all the hives of the wasps had no honey in it. Scientists think that birds and insects eat the wasps to gather for honey, only to discover that there are none.

We are learning to understand the features of a headline.
I know I can do this when I write a headline that grabs people's attention.

I don't want to be in the future!

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills.
I know I can do this when I use De Bono's white thinking hat to find 10 facts about climate change and write it in my own words.

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How do you prepare your food?

We are learning to recognise, understand and use familiar words about preparing food.
I know I can do this when I can say the commands for preparing food in Te Reo Maori.

Reminder: Do not fart underwater (it's be embarrassing)!

During the holidays my whole family, aunts, uncles, friends and I went to the Polynesian spa in Rotorua because we were so cold from going to the snow mountain that we wanted to be nice and warm in a spa.
     As soon as we got there, I quickly changed into my togs as fast as the fastest rapper in the world. When I was done, I quickly hopped in the kiddy spa pool, I felt like I was in Antarctica before I went into the swimming pool. My dad and my brother watched me go down the slippery slide. 

     Later on, my friend Pia finally came after she had finished changing into her togs. She quickly ran into the pool feeling the same as I did. We played a game of volleyball and it was funny because I dived into the pool to retrieve the ball and when I was underwater I farted and air bubbles came plopping out. Pia won because she has had more experience playing volleyball than me.
      Next we went to the spa where all the adults were and we felt like we were in a volcano because the spa was 47 degrees. So I quickly jumped out of the spa and I was like and eagle flying in the air. Then Pia and I went back to the kiddy pool and played holding our breathe underwater competition. It was pretty easy for me because I have been learning how to swim for two years and they have already taught us how to breathe underwater. You just need to take little breaths. I won the challenge and it was fair because she won the previous game.
     Lastly, Pia and I went to the 36 degrees spa. It was nice for us because there were two of us in the spa. We were so lucky because the moon was shinning bright upon us as if I was made if glitter. The final thing that we did was we all took a group photo so that we could remember this day.
     It was very relaxing going to the Polynesian spa and next time I hope I can win the volleyball game against Pia.
We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.
I know I can do this when I use appropriate similes, adjectives and verbs.

Swish, swish!

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We are learning to develop critical thinking skills.
I know I can do this when I ask inquiry questions about the story that I have read.

What do you call the Holy Spirit?

We are learning to understand titles of the Holy Spirit.

I know I can do this when I explain how the Holy Spirit helps people as they continue the work Jesus began.

Wow, look at all those cool Planets!

During the weekend my brother, dad and I went to Stardome to explore and learn about Space.
     Once we got there my dad, brother and I ran on the soft green grass to Stardome because we were so excited. When we stepped inside it was dark and we felt like we were in Space because there were planets and stars in the sky. The first are we went to was the Planets area because my brother is this Universe's number one fan.
     When we got in there, we went to a fake telescope and as soon as I looked through it I saw some cool constellations. Then we came across a weird looking mirror and when I saw my own reflection I looked like a big brain alien. Out of nowhere, I saw a rectangular jar and it was filled with colourful pebbles. I had to find 15 animals in the jar, it was hard because I couldn't see with all those pebbles surrounding them.
     After that, I saw the human size of a human cardboard astronaut! I climbed up the astronaut suit and popped my face in the hole, so my dad to a bright picture of me. When it was 12:00 pm,  we happily went to go and get some food.
     It was fun going to Stardome and next time I hope I have a chance to go to Space and explore the Planets.
We are learning to understand and use descriptive language features.
I know I can do this when I use adjectives, similes and verbs.

Mr. Fox, please don't eat me!

On Saturday the 27th of June 2015, Philomena, her mum and I went to the swimming pool because it was a really hot day in winter.

Before long, we made it to the pools and raced to get there as fast as if we were having an Athletics day! It was very surprising when we got there because the entrance fee was free! So Philomena and I went to the girl's changing room and changed within a second.

As soon as we entered the automatic door the inside was packed with people ( that's why it felt even hotter) When we stepped inside the pool it was like we were in a cooking stove that was 250 degrees Celsius. Firstly we pretended to be like mermaids and made pretend evil potions to poison the humans inside the pool so that we could be alone. 

Next we played pass the ball it was really funny because we kept on asking the wrong person to move and bumping to different people. After five minutes had passed, we moved on to a new game called 'What's the time Mr. Fox?'

In this game, you ask one of the other player what the time is and if they say 5 o'clock, you have to take five steps towards them. Once someone is close to the wolf, the wolf says "Dinner time!" and try to tag them. Philomena is good at playing the role of the wolf because she is a fast tagger.

Last but not least, we played 'Don't touch the hot boiling ground'. It was easy as learning your abc's for me because I am short so it was hard for Philomeana because she is tall. Then depressingly we had to go because it was time to go back to her house. 

It was exciting playing with Philomena in the pools because we played cool games and I hope we get to go again soon. 

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.

I know I can do this when I use adjectives, verbs and similes correctly in my writing.

Do not sin!

We are learning to understand the story of the lame man.

I know I can do this when I retell the story of Jesus healing the paralysed man.

"I'm so sorry Olaf!"

During the holidays my family, friends, uncles, aunties and I ( except my mum and brother). We accompanied my auntie and uncle to the snow mountain so that they could experience the snow because they have never been there before.

Once we got there I rushed to put on my snow gear because I was so excited about touching the snow because I haven’t been there for two years. When I had finished changing into my gear, everyone gathered around because  my aunt had cooked some chicken and rice in a portable cooking range. As soon as the food was ready, I grabbed a plate and ate a lot because I was starving. I felt like I hadn’t eaten for millions of years.

After we had finished our meal, all of my aunties went to the admissions office to purchase our entrance fee. Five minutes later we went on the chairlift to go on. When I was riding the chairlift It felt like I was like I was walking on Mt Everest because it was so high up.

The minute I got down from the chairlift with my auntie I felt relieved that my feet was back on the ground because it was super scary (I regretted the time that I looked bellow). The first activity that we did was sledding. However, we used big black rubbish bags instead of hiring sleds.

Then I built a snowman. However, I was only half making my snowman when my auntie shouted, “Snowball fight.” I was very good at snowball fights that I eventually hit everyone that was there. It was so much fun because I won. Unfortunately, after that, it was time to go because we had to explore other places in Whakapapa.

It was super spectacular going to Mt Ruapehu because I got to experience real snow for the third time and I hope that I’ll be able to finish my snowman so that Olaf will be proud of me.  

We are learning to use descriptive language in our writing.
I know I can do this when I write appropriate adjectives, verbs and similes in my recount of going to the snow mountain.

Read about a part of my life!

We are learning to recount using the form of autobiography.
I know I can do this when I put together all of the recounts that I have written for Term 2 into an e-book using flipsnack.

Everyone, let's pray from our heart!

We are learning to understand about today's message from mass.
I know I can do this when I list at least two emotions about praying to God.

Let's go around the world!

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills.
I know I can do this when I write a sequel for the Taniwha trouble story.

Can we please go to the bus now?

                                               My favourite part of the day!
My favourite part of going to the Aotea square was when we watched an act in the Herald theatre. I also liked the part when they taught us how to do the actions and speak new Maori words. My favourite performer was Nancy because she was very flexible.

We are learning to use descriptive language.
I know I can do this when I use verbs and adjectives.

How strong is your faith?

We are learning to understand whakapono, tumanako and aroha.
I know I can do this when I write a brief summary of Moses and Abraham's faith in God.

Pray more, sin less!

We are learning to understand how we can turn away from sin.
I know I can do this when I write 5 ways of how we can turn away from sin.