(Would you rather live in a cave house or a treehouse)
I would rather live in a tree house so I could see the beautiful view of everything . I wouldn't live in a cave because it could collapse. Also Living in a cave house would need a lot of electrical lights due to having no windows for sunlight and views. So Treehouse is my choice.
(Would you rather be a dancer or a singer)
I would rather be a singer for the fun of making songs because being the singer I get to make my own song with my own lyrics, and I can use any instrument for this song. Another reason why I would like to be a singer, it's just what I would like to do even though I have a bad voice.
Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly
I would rather be invisible so I could use it for safety for times when I am getting chased. If I was invisible I could also spy on people but not in a creepy way. It would be ok to fly, but it's not for me.
(would you rather spend a holiday at New Zealand beach or overseas)
I would rather spend a holiday in New Zealand because right now New Zealand doesn't have much Covid. I wouldn't go overseas due to the pandemic, I would stay and have good fish and chips and on the side is a L&P and get my mind off some of the bad things happening in the world.
(Would you rather have a wand with magic or hand that can make magic)
I would rather have a hand that can make magic, due to the fact that I might lose my wand and t
here's a high chance that I would break it before I would use it. Having a hand that can make Magic is
better than having a wand. The reason why it's better is because
It's always with you and it will never leave you.
(Would you rather be a hero or a villain?)
I would rather be a villain, the reason why I would be a villain it's that they are more creative and unpredictable. Being a villain is that there's no one perfect. The job being a villain is that I could do anything and try not to get caught. And I think there's too many heroes in the story. There always has to be a bad side.
Jean Batten
Jean Batten was a famous iconic aviator who was originally born from New Zealand in Rotorua 15th of September 1909 then died at the age of 73 in Majorca on 22 November 1982 from getting bitten by a dog and refusing to take treatment then died from pulmonary abscess.
Jean Batten's job as a aviator, she achieved being the first woman to ever fly herself across the South Atlantic, in October 1936. Jean Batten is also the first woman to achieve the FAI Gold Air Medal in 1937. She won it by flying solo, flying to New Zealand from England in 1936 which took her a total of 11 days and 45 minutes. She was awarded the Legion of Honor because of the flight and also being awarded with the Order of the Southern Cross by Getúlio Dornelles Vargas, President of Brazil.
Jean successfully achieved the FAI Gold Air Medal in 1937 because she flew solo from England to New Zealand in 11 days and 45 minutes and also was the first person and woman to do so. The reason why she also got the Legion of Honor is because of the solo-flight she did and also goes to the Order of the Southern Cross, which was given to her by Getulio Dornelles Vargas, the President of Brazil.
I think the reason why she did this is because she wanted to inspire people and especially women to achieve their goals and never break down. Jean Batten was also inspired by the man Charles Lindbergh by his amazing work of flying non-stop crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Another reason why she did it, which was to do what she wanted and yearned to do and see the amazing views from above
(Would you rather be stranded on a deserted island or be stranded deep in the forest)
I would rather be stranded deep in the forest because being on an island there's no way of leaving as there is water surrounding the land. The only way to escape the land is to swim but wouldn't know where you are going. Being in the forest, there is a chance that you can find a way to make it out of there. Also, I could find very clean water and there are many shelters I can go under and into like trees and caves.
(Would you rather Stop time or Go Back time)
I would rather go back in time to see my memories once again and again because I have days that I wish I could stay in. Sometimes I have days full of regret and I would travel back in time to change the wrong I've done and it would've changed a lot of things. Because I would like a life full of no regrets. Also I would love to travel back in time to also solve mysterious mysteries that nobody could solve! and meet iconic famous old people.
(Would you rather read people's mind or talk to animals)
I would rather talk to animals because if I am encountering a hostile animal, I have the ability to stop the animal or even calm it down. I would also use some animals for transportation and also to survive. If I was cold in a forest, and I spotted a bear I would kindly ask the bear if it could be my protection. If I spotted birds I would ask them to sing a song for me to entertain me. Living a life through animals could be very useful.
(Would you rather be a Wizard or a Superhero)
I would rather be a Superhero
To help those who are suffering. Another reason it would help me to feel brave and confident. Mostly I would just fly and chase the sunset,
whilst flying with the birds and breeze.
I would like to jump on clouds
For the feeling of feeling Free.
The feeling to forget every bad matter in this accursed world. The soft touch
of heaven's land. Being up in the sky never seeing the earth’s ground again and being alone
would be my favorite feeling. I would be living in a world where there
is no care whatsoever. In a world where it's like running through Santa's beard and it's never ending.
Being above the world where there's everything happening is better than going through it.
Who is Choie Sew Hoy ?
Choie Sew Hoy was born in Guangdong province in China, 1838 and died in New Zealand, Dunedin 1901. Choie Sew Hoy also known as Charles Sew Hoy was a Chinese leader, New Zealand merchant and a gold dredger. Choie Sew Hoy and some of his family took part in the gold rush in America, California. They did well, then Sew Hoy returned back to China. There was word that gold was discovered in Australia. He sailed to Melbourne. During his time back in Cali, he learned that being a merchant makes more money than most miners. So he became a Merchant.
What Did He Accomplish?
In 1861, gold was found in New Zealand, Otago. Many people came from all over the world. But as time passed by, the miners went to new goldfields. A group of businesses wanted more miners for Otago so they invited the Chinese miners from Australia. The Chinese men began arriving in December 1865 and they worked very well, and that's when Choie Sew Hoy realized that the men will need food and resources. He then opened a store near the wharves in Dunedin. His shop was a success, Choie sold rice, peanut oil and other goodies that the Chinese miner wanted. He accomplished being a successful merchant. Choie Sew Hoy, was also an international gold dredger. Going to America, Australia and New Zealand.
What happened to him after his death?
When he died, they dug up his body and put the remains on the ship, SS Ventnor along with others to take them back to their hometown, and to their family. The SS Ventnor left Wellington and it struck a rock and sank. In 1901, Choie Sew Hoy's brother Kum Poy Sew Hoy went to the Sew Hoy's merchant business and put in a lot of effort into the development and working of the Nokomai Claim. Everything had gone well, he took a leading role with the company, working as an assistant.
What Legacy has he left behind?
The legacy Choie Sew Hoy has left behind was his businesses, his work ethic and all the hard work he put into his successful companies that made him a success, wealthy and a great leader and role model to his community.
This diagram is about a boy (Mac), Mac and his dad had a bike ride through New Zealand to raise money for the St John's ambulance. Him and his dad was from the top of the North Island to the bottom of North Island. This is about what Mac researched and why it's important.
This diagram is about a Argo Float. Argo floats are special devices that measure the temperature and salinity of sea water. The data they collect is used by scientists around the world to learn about our oceans.
This is from my reading Journal.
Dear Diary,
Memories rush in my mind, while holding this bright sunshine yellow umbrella. I can still feel the vibrations of the rain repeatedly hitting the umbrella. I can hear my dad saying "Everything is going to be alright"
While I hold this umbrella, all I could think of is where would my dad be without me? I remembered his stressed looking face but smiles everytime he looked at me.
I thanked the girl for giving me the umbrella. Her mum walked to me and said "Everything is going to be alright."
Sailing
First of all, I want to thank St Johns Rotary for sponsoring us to go to Sailing at Okahu Bay. We really appreciate it... thank you.
At Okahu Bay, my class and I did a very fun activity... Sailing. When we got to our location on a bus the sky was grey, the salty water looked very cold and the little sailing boat we were to go in gave me claustrophobia vibes.
After we talked about saftey rules, ate morning tea we had a little korero. I partnered up with my classmate Peter and we were all building our boat and looking at the finished boat to figure how to make our boat perfect for us to go on the ocean.
It was time to go sailing and get wet!, I rushed to my boat but my brain wasn't working. I forgot to wear my Swim Suit!. Me and my classmates went to the changing room and changed into our outfit. Our outfit was a lifejacket and waterproof bright red jacket.
We all got into our boats and me and my partner Peter started confused. "What's this for?" "Uhh, whats this thingy?" We worked it out and we are ready to ride like the waves. We were all organized as numbers like "1 2 3 4 5 6" It was time for all of us to disconnect from each other. I was steering and looking at the sky and then a ball was thrown at me "What the? Oh nah who ever threw that is gonna get hurt" I said. "Ball Tiggy!" said the life guards. Peter and I sailed away as fast as we could.
I hit one of the girls on their head with a ball. I was imagining myself with unlimited balls and repeatedly throwing at them. I was full of laughter throwing the balls at them. The most embarrasing thing that happened was that I was the first ever person to fall in the water swimming like a maniac to get bak in the boat. But it was fun. Peter and I kept on falling but on purpose because being in the water was fun.
Once we all finished sailing we changed into our warm clothes and went on the bus and the boys sang "IN the jungle the quiet jungle the lion sleeps tonight". "Im a barbie girl in a barbie world" all the way home.
Thank you St Johns Rotary for the fun. And thank you teachers for looking after us. And thank you bus driver for not complaning about our annoying voices singing and taking us to the sailing.
Today we discussed our values. We had to think deeply and hard about what really counts. I chose the value Nature because nature helps us to live. Nature trees gives us oxygen to breath and nutritious fruits to eat and drink and wood to make houses. Nature is beautiful for its greenry, birds singing, sunshine and most importantly humans. Us humans have to look after Nature.
We created our value in clay so we could think about our values more and what it meant to us personally.
With my clay I made a tree and a butterfly. I made a tree for its oxygen and food. I also made a butterfly for its beautiful multicoloured wings and the pollen it spreads to create other plant life.
This is a diary entry, I have writting in reponse to a short animated movie we were studying for literature
I always wondered where were my parents were.
I always wanted to know, why they weren't there.
I only remember a little glimpse of them arguging. The agressive high pitch screams, blue and red lights flashing upon my eyes.
My soul just left my body, waterfalls falling from my eyes saying prayers in my head asking God to save me. Then a loud bang that ended all.
That was all I remembered. I really wish for a bottle with a genie in it. Wishing to have a better life and my heart fixed. With people who love me and care for me, like parents.
Stations of The Cross
Stations of the Cross is the 14 images that represents the stages of Christ’s passion and death..
Why do we do it?
Once a year, during Holy Week, my school does a performance of the Stations of The Cross. As a Catholic school we believe in Jesus Christ and the Religious life. We do Stations of the Cross because we thank Jesus for the sacrifice of his life for people. In the stations of the Cross there are 14 stages representing Christ’s death.
What did I do in the performance?
In the performance I was acting as Simon’s friend. Simon of Cyrene is the man who helped Jesus carry the cross to his crucifixion. In the 5th station guards were choosing either Simon and his 3 friends who should be chosen to help Jesus carry the cross. The guards chose Simon because he looked strong to help Jesus carry the cross.
Growing up in Saint Patrick’s school I always wanted to be a part of the Stations of The Cross performance. Year 7’s and 8’s can only do it! Being in the performance is very important to me to show Jesus that I am thankful for what he has done for me and others. When I was acting it felt exciting and a little bit of nervous. There were a lot of kids watching our play and they all looked amazed
Thanks to our Teachers and wonderful Actors.
