Should fireworks be banned in New Zealand?

In my opinion I do not think that fireworks should be banned in New Zealand. I think that there should be certain laws regarding fireworks and safety precautions. Fireworks are a way people celebrate and have entertainment, there simply for the purpose of enjoyment and of course to celebrate guy forks, there is no need for them to be banned.

Our Oceans are a dumping ground

WALT:Think Critically, synthesize information, evaluate the reliability of what we are reading, convey our personal ideas and point of view.

Maths goals!

In maths we had to write down one thing that we believe were good at and two things that we want to work on. Here's mine :D


 

All about me!

New Report.

Earlier this term out class was lucky enough to get to go to the Arahura Marae. The next day we had to explain our experiences is any digital form, we were also aloud to work with a partner or two. I worked with Pepa-Jay, Sophie and Daniella.

Reflection: Next time I would definitely revise and edit more as well as finish it in a resalable amount of time.

Sophie: Welcome back to ESP news today we are going to interview 2 children that went to the Arahura Marae yesterday welcoming Erika and Pepa-jay. Over to you Pepa.

Pepa-jay: Yesterday we children between year 5 and 8 at saint Patrick's school were lucky enough to the Arahura Marae, it was a great learning experience as we learnt many great and cultural things.

Erika: When we first arrived we were welcomed by a Karanga which is a maori welcoming chant and its only done by women because the spiritual power of a woman's voice is an old tradition and she also protects.

Erika: After the Karanga, we entered the the Tuhuru or body we had to sit down on chairs. Boys in the back, girls in the middle and some other boys and Mr paterson were at the front.

Pepa: Once we sat down they introduced us to their land by talking in maori and singing to us.

Erika: Then we had to do a Hongia, a Hongai is where we touch noses with the Mana whenua, there the people who run the marae. It was awkward at first but then we got used to it.

Pepa: After the introduction we said a prayer then we went to the cafeteria and ate out kai. We had Mandarins, Apples, Cake and saviours. They were really yum. Then we got to run around for a bit.

Pepa: After that we all sat in a circle and did our mihis.

Erika: Then we got a tour of the marae. We got told about all the carvings and many stories.

Pepa-jay: Like we were told that in olden times. When people came to he marae one of the Mana Whenua danced around with a wooden stick.Then they would place downa  green stone or leaf. When someone picked it up it meant they come in peace or if they have problems they wish to sort it out calmly and kindly. But if they dont pick up the stick it mean war.

Erika: Also outside the Thuru, there are two big carvings on either side. The one of the right is called Potini and the one on the left is named waitaiki.

Pepa: We got told many awesome stories and if you wanna hear them them i recommend going to the marae yourself.

Erika: After that we once again said a prayer before eating and then we went back to the cafeteria and ate our lunch.

Pepa: We once again got to play but this time for a bit longer.

Erika: It was almost the end of the day so all of the kids had to go in front of the Tuhuru and get a picture.

Pepa: Then we thanked the Mana Whenua and we headed back.

Erika: It was a really fun experience and I recommend you to go to the Arahura Marae.

Sophie: Thanks girls, wasn't that great. I think I’ll check it out myself. Thanks for watching ESP news, I am Sophie Richardson and I am signing out until next time, bye.

National Sport

                                              As you may have previously seen this term in Integrated Curriculum the topic is Utopia. One task was to pick a national sport and explain why you choose it. This was done with Kaylee as I had said before.

Definition of Utopia; A country or place in which everything is ideal and perfect, with no flaws.

Reflection: I'm very proud of this work we did, we went over everything in alot of detail and we explained it well. Next time I would next time choose a more creative way to present our work.

Utopia Leaders:

            This term for integrated curriculum we've been working on a subject called Utopia and deciding on the types of government we have is one of our tasks. I worked with Kaylee for all of Utopia and this is our Government.

Definition of Utopia; A country or place in which everything is ideal and perfect, with no flaws.

Reflection: I think we did quite well with telling our audience the reasoning behind our decisions. Next time I think we could research just a little more and Finnish earlier. It was not to much of a hard task although we took a while to complete it.