Metaphors

WALT: match metaphors with their meaning in sport and non-sport activities.

We were each split into groups of three. I was with Lana and Stephanie. All of us were doing a writing activity with metaphors. The priority writing group had already done this activity so the had to keep their mouths locked. In my group, Lana was in the priority writing group so Stephanie and I had to do it without any help from Lana. She watched while Stephanie put the meanings together. I had fun matching the meanings. My favourite metaphor is ‘A big hit’. In sports it means a record of athlete’s achievements and in non-sports, it means a record of someone’s achievements. I didn’t use any of the  metaphors in my writing because I couldn’t find a place to put it in.

Bonnie Blair

Measuring Angles

This game helped me to understand how to use a protractor. I had to rotate the protractor to be in line with the red line and see what angle it was. I measured it accurately. I reckon this game would be useful to those people who still struggle using a protractor. It really does help you understand using a protractor properly.

Muffin Patterns

 We were given a challenge by our teacher to create a pattern on a banana muffin. The one with the best pattern would be given some nuts and raisins as a prize. Mrs. Donaldson chose her 5 best muffins and mine was nominated. Nick was the one who determined the winner and it was Ketura. We did this because for the past three weeks, we have been studying patterns. I found this activity fun because we created our muffin patterns using fruits and other healthy things.

What I found difficult and easy in my speech

Netball with Anne

Today was our last session of netball with Anne. We were separated into three teams and competed against each other. We all had plenty of fun. I usually don't play netball but I had lots of fun.

Samoan off to Rio

Abner Waterhouse is a samoan man who was surprisingly chosen to be part of the Olympics in the 73kg Judo class.

Keeping it S.M.A.R.T

 Dreydon and Kate visited our school to talk to us about the 80km walk they did to raise funds for schools. They also came to tell us how to set our goals. Dreydon took part in the 80km walk and Kate was the author. These incredible people have raised over $4000.00 to give to our school.

Dreydon showed us a presentation about his walk through the Hillary trail. He and the group of people he was with had planned to walk 80 km in under 24 hours. They were expecting not the greatest days for their journey as there was heavy rain, thunder and flashes of lightning. Dreydon said that the his journey was difficult but he kept going. There were photos of the trail and the people being tired. In the presentation, Dreydon mentioned goals. He said it has to be S.M.A.R.T. Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound.

Dreydon also let us take a look at some of the equipment he brought along with him. He had a camel pack to keep their water and other things, a head torch to see in the dark, a beacon just in case someone had gone lost, some cramp pills and trail walking shoes. The thing that motivated them to get past the ‘finish line’ was that they were raising funds for schools and Kate would update them with how much money they have raised.

What I learned out of it was how to make my goal(s) S.M.A.R.T and that I needed motivation and support from friends and/or family.