Waimarino Blog Post

The High Diving Board

As lay there above the clear water. The wind making the tress sway side to side. I look out to see people kayaking, splashing each other and falling off. I hear a noise of foot steps coming up the stairs, I looked and it was kids. They all jumped off me with a loud "splash" into the water. One by one I get wetter and wetter and I get more and more slippery. Two people got pushed off me and one slipped. As every one had there turn jumping off me it was silent. There were no people in the water and none in the hot pool, there was no one in site. All I could hear were trees swaying side to side and birds chirping. 

Life Education

Life Education

R = Reason
 E = Excuse
  A = Assertive
   C = Change
    T = The Subject
      H = Humour

W = Walk
 A = Away
  I = Ignore
   T = Toughen
    U = Up
     S = Say
      N = No

F =Faster
 A = Absorption
    R = Rate

M = Memory
 R = Reason
  J = Judgement
   M = Mechanical Skills
     I = Intellect
     C = Concentration
      E = Emotion

Addiction is when you need a Drug.                     Graph

Life Education Drugs

Methamphetamine is also another name for P.

Methamphetamine does a lot of damage to your body like ....

Short Term Effects 

- Increased heart rate, Blood pressure, Body temperature

- Describes your sleeping patterns

- Sometimes violent behaviour 

- Panic and psychosis

- Seizures and death from high doses 

Long Term Effects

- Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading to heart attacks,   strokes and death
- Liver, kidney and lung damage
- Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
- Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked
- Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected
- Depression
- Damage to the brain

Methamphetamine User:

Steve Williams the step dad of Coral Borrows(6) and her brother Storm Borrows(8)
took a drug called P which caused really bad behaviour and violence. Steve Williams one day driving to school killed his daughter Coral and broke her jaw in 2 different places with blood all over the place, in the car one the ground, all over her face, all over his fist and all over her clothes. He then took her somewhere to hide her and then hid all of the other evidence like her clothes and her school bag. Steve Williams then went home and then the wife told him the bad news and then they got the police to search for her and found her in the river.

Life Education - create a blog post about the drug P or methamphetamine. What does it do to your body? Find before and after images of people to show the difference. Summarise the facts of a NZ murder case where the defendent was a P addict eg the RSA murders, sumarai sword murders, the Masterton girl or any others you can find.

Current Events Reading

Trespassing Toddler puts White House on Lockdown

P= 

I think it will be about a baby getting lost in the white house and the baby touched something.

C = ..

Q = ..

S =

A baby escaped from its parents and squeezed through the gate and the white house went into lock down.

Link : Click Here

Current Events Reading

Tall Blacks out of World Champs

Link: http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/tall-blacks-world-champs

P= 

I think this article will be about the Tall Blacks who are now out of the World Champs and why.

C =  

Lithuania in Barcelona = A basketball team that they lost to. 

Q =

S = 

The Tall Blacks are now out of the World Champs which mean they can not compete any more. The team Lithuania are forth ranked in the world and dominated the Tall Blacks for most of the game. Jonas Valamciunas who plays for the Toronto was the best player on the court. He schored 22 points and getting 13 rebounds for his team.

Candy That Doesn't Cause Cavities? Sweet!

Article Comprehension:

What causes cavities?
Candy, Sugar And Many More

What was the genius idea the scientists at OraganoBalance came up with to try combat cavities?

They came up with a way to take the bacteria away from peoples teeth

What was the experiment they conducted to test their thesis?

They made 2 batches of mint candies and found 60 lucky volunteers to test them on.

Was it successful?

Not Yet

Crossword:

America's Favorite Giant Panda Celebrates First Birthday

Every animal turns one so why was Bao Bao's first birthday so special?

While first birthdays are always special, this one was even more so, given that only one other giant panda born at the National Zoo, Bao Bao's brother Tai Shan, has survived to celebrate this all-important milestone. Both are offspring of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, giant pandas on loan from China as part of the conservation effort to revive the amount of population, of these beautiful animals. The zoo's first panda couple, Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing that were a gift from the government of China, bore five cubs. Unfortunately all of them died within a few days.

How did the zookeepers celebrate it? 

It was therefore no wonder that the zookeepers went all out to celebrate the momentous occasion. In keeping with ancient Chinese tradition, the party commenced with the young panda being offered a choice of three honey-dipped bamboo shoots. Next to each, was a colourful hand-painted poster labeled 'Long Life,' 'Good Health' and 'Many Cubs'. Given that the panda's first choice is believed to predict its future, it was fortunate that Bao Bao immediately gravitated to the 'Long Life' bamboo.
Bamboo sticks were not the only treats for this panda whose name means 'precious' or 'treasure'. The zoo's nutrition department had also made adelectable tiered cake that was crafted from frozen diluted apple juice and dyed various shades of pink, with beet juice. Frozen in between, were slices of Bao Bao's favorite fruits - apples and pears. Flower appliques carved from carrots and sweet potatoes adorned the top and a large number '1', carved from frozen apple juice, completed the perfect treat. Like any one-year-old, Bao Bao attacked his birthday cake with a vengeance and kept it in a tight embrace, until it was all gone.

What are some of the things Bao Bao has learnt during his first year? 

Bao Bao learnt to respond to her name and stand tall on the scale, during her monthly weigh-ins.
Which is really good to be able to do.

What are some of the things in store for her before she turns two?

They are want to teach Bao Bao to present her paw when she needs to get her blood drawn and lie down, for her monthly ultrasound. As the year progresses, she will gradually stop drinking her mother's milk and then just like pandas in the wild, move away from 'home', which in Bao Bao's case means shifting to a separate enclosure

Word Search

Homework (Academic Excellence)

A5. Improve your study skills: Research Rimu

Rimu/Pine Wood

Where do you find it?
You can find Rimu throughout the North,South and Stewart islands. Main standing reserves are on the West coast of the South Island.

Why is it important to Maori?
Rimu is used for medicine the aromatic leaves of this conifer were used in vapour baths.

What uses does it have?
Rimu is used for making bowls and other wood turned objects, .eg: Tables,Chairs andCabinets.

Why is Rimu the best tree in the school?
Rimu is the best tree in the school because it is a native tree to New Zealand, People make things out of Rimu wood for every day uses life furniture and floor boards ect. Rimu is the best tree also because it looks nice and they are tall and short and green. 

Information:
Rimu is a slow-growing tree, eventually attaining a height of up to 50 m, although most surviving large trees are 20 to 35 m tall. 

Another name for Rimu is Pine Wood.

   Rimu

Dangerous Decibels

Today we had our first Dangerous Decibels lesson with a lady call Toni, she talked to us about our ears and what noises we should and shouldn't be around and how long we should be around things if they are over 85 Decibels. She gave us a Tuning fork and at ping pong ball with a pice of string on the end and we had to whack the tuning fork and hold the end of the string and the ping pong ball would bounce off the tuning fork because of the vibration.

I learnt that you can damage your hearing very easy and if you are over 85 dB you should either turn it down, walk away or protect your ears. I also learnt that if you are really close to firecrackers it is not safe for your ears because firecrackers have 140 dB. One thing that I never knew is that 85 dB and under is the safes amount of sound you could listen to, any thing over 85 dB is not safe for your ears and can damage them. Also did you know that our ear drum is as thin as tissue paper which is why you do not stick things in your ears.

World’s Largest Trampoline Park

How is Bounce Below different from other trampoline parks?

It is the world's biggest underground trampoline park. The trampoline park is located inside a 100ft deep and 60ft wide former slate mine, it gives visitors an amazing bouncing experience like none other trampoline park. There is a series of trampolines in a whopping 10,000 square feet, it is all connected by slides, the biggest of which is a mind-blowing 60-foot plunge, as well as, chutes and ladders. The whole experience is made even more surreal, by the vibrant colours that illuminate the cavern.

What are some of the things visitors will experience at Bounce Below?The trampolines are all connected by slides, chutes and ladders. Which would be very fun to play on.

What are the two ziplines called? 

Velocity and Titan are within 45 minutes of each other.

What is special about each one?

They are for every one and they are suitable for kids and adults. 

Maui And The Giant Fish

Homework (Physical Activity and the Outdoors)

Compete in a sport for an entire season

Netball

I have played netball for my whole entire life and I love it, t is one of my favourite sports. This year I play in the year 8 D netball team with Aysha. It has been really fun and I have learnt new things like new drills and new strategies. My main position for netball and C and WA because they are both fun to play and it is great excise. 

Last week was one of our hardest games and we played against the Year 8 C netball team which my twin sister Sophia was in. I played C the whole game. It is really had to play C because you have to round around and all ways be there to help the other player of they need you. 

Last week I also played in a tourment and we won !!!! I was very fun and one of our team mates mum said if we won the netball tourment she would buy us Mc Donald's but she hasn't yet. The game we player where really easy which was great so then we could try and win. Our team all got a block of chocolate each and we got 1 team netball ball and 2 packets of snack logs, witch our couch will keep until the end of the seasons she said that she will give someone I think.

On Saturday 15th August 2014 It was our last netball game for the whole entire session we played the T.I.S E Team which Zahra was in. It was a friendly game but I do not know who won. I played the whole game and I played C & WA. When I played WA I versed Zahra because she was WD she was my defender. I wish there was more netball games to play but no that was the end of the session.

I really enjoyed play netball this session because I made new friends and heaps more but our games where at like 11 am or 12pm which was annoying because then half of the day was all ready gone, but owell at least I liked playing netball. :)     

Homework (Service in School and Community)

Service in School and Community

The Assembly Box

This year I got chosen to do the assembly box. I do it with 2 other people. I do it every friday for 2 weeks and then I get a 1 week break. We set up the box in block 2 and put out the micro phones and set up the guitar, then in block 3 we control all of the sounds and songs. I like doing the box because you get to learn new things and sit up in the box at assembly. 

Last Friday (Friday 8th August 2014) I did the box and I had to set up the box with my partner. We set up really fast because the class only had 1 thing to give us, normally class have heaps of things to give us so then we take longer but not this time. When we finished assembly we packed up really fast because we both had to go somewhere and normally we have to stay after the bell and finish packing up. 

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Current Events Reading / Crossword

Video Of The Week - British Competition Honors Naughty Pets

Why did Direct Blinds ask people to post pet pictures on their Facebook page?

The contest, organized by Direct Blinds an online supplier of custom window coverings, asked owners to upload photos of their pets caught performing their naughtiest deeds, on the company's Facebook page.

What title did Yodie win? What did he do to deserve it?

Yodie, a German Shepherd and Keeshond Cross, that captured the judges' attention. Originally from Romania, Yodie was rescued by a British charity from where he was adopted by 25-year-old Laura Vitty. The Newcastle resident says that over the years, Yodie has destroyed many items including, his own dog bed.

What are the 2nd and 3rd place winners known to do frequently?
In second place was another dog called Harry, whose favorite hobby is to shrednewspapers and magazines. The funniest and most talented however was Stoops, a black cat who came in third place - She apparently loves to open the fridge and hop in to lick the tops of the cold milk bottles.

Te Reo

RIMA 
The Story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku

1. Who is Ranginui and Papatuanuku?
Ranginui is the sky father and Papatuanuku is the Earth Mother.

2. Who is the god of the forests?
Tane-mahuta.

3. Who is the god of the winds?
Tawhirimatea.

4. Who is the god of war?
Tumatauenga.

5. Who is the god of the sea?
Tangaroa.



RUA
Islands in Tauranga Moana
These islands are well known to locals but to Maori of Tauranga these island have their own respective Maori names. Find out these names.
Leisure Island - Moturiki Island

Peach Island - Motuopae Island

Rat Island - Motuopuhi Island

Mayor Island - Tuhua Island


TORU

Towns in the Bay of Plenty
Can you name the towns situated between Tauranga and Whakatane? With Maori names.

Tauranga

1. Te Puke 

2. Maketu

3. Matata

Whakatane

TAHI
How well do you know Tauranga? The following Maori names are suburbs of Tauranga and you need to figure out the meanings to get the names.

1. The spring where water runs?

2. The ground where a giant bird roamed?

3.A sacred mountain?

4. The name given for a bird?


5. The meaning to Europe?

Current Events Reading Crossword

Current Events Reading

Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!

Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?
The Hot dog eating contest which is now streamed live on the ESPN channel, has become a July 4th tradition - one that is watched by millions of people every year.

How many hot dogs did he eat?
He ate 61 franks in the time of ten minutes which is a lot to eat in that amount of time.

How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year? 

Prior to this year Joey Chestnut has won 7 years in a row and he is now holding the title of winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

What significant event occurred before the contest began?

Back before Joey Chestnut was holding the title of the Hot Dog eating contest there was a Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow'. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

What happened in the women's contest?
Sonya 'Black Widow' Thomas did not fare as well she was a 3 time defending women's champion. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

Miss Mills Bali Trip

I had an awesome trip to Bali and visited many of the places you recommended. Here are a few pictures from my trip. Find out about what or why is happening in them.





1. These little parcels are left outside everyday. You see them everywhere. What are they for? They are called Cananag Sari and they are made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.





2. It was the first day back at school when we arrived. These kids meet their teachers at the beach. They were about your age. Find out about school in Bali.
Most schools in Bali start at 9am-11am they finish vary from 1pm-4pm. They go to school 6 days a week Monday-Saturday but in New Zealand we go to school 5 days a week Monday-Friday.




3. They have tanks of these fish everywhere. You pay $3 to soak your feet in them for 15 mins. The fish nibble at your feet. Find out what type of fish they are and what they are doing? They are called Garra rufa fish. They nibble all your dead skin off your feet which makes your fells really soft.



4. This was taken at a batik factory. What is batik?
Batik is a type of fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs.This method makes use of a resist technique, applying areas of cloth with wax (a dye-resistant substance) to prevent them from absorbing colours when the cloth is dipped into the dye. Not only as a dye-resistant substance, the wax applied is also used to control colours from spreading out from a particular area to create motif when the dye is painted.

5. This is the Saraswati Temple in Ubud. Who is it dedicated to?
The Saraswati temple is in Ubud is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraawati.

Term 2 PMI

Positives
- Netball
This term I played netball and our team has won most of our games which is really good. Also playing netball I have made new friends and meet heaps of new people.

- S.T.A.R.S Wrist Band
This term I have been trying really hard to get a STARS wrist band and on the last day of term 2 I finally got one.

- The Assembly Box
This year I am doing the box for assembly which is really fun because I get to control what happens in assembly.

- The Attitude Guy Dave
This term there was a guy who came into our school and talked to us about bulling and what types there where. It was really fun and I even learned some different types of bulling there was.

Minuses
-AIMS Netball Team
This term I trailed for the AIMS netball team but I didn't get in, but one of my friends Aysha did which I am really happy for.

- Last Man Standing
This term we have a new thing called the last man standing which means when ever you talk you are the last man standing and at the end of the day the last man standing gets no laptop and has to write with pen and pencil in a book the next day.

Interesting
- Sit where ever we like
This term we get to sit where ever we like which is great so then we don't have to sit by our self.

- Social Dance
Next term is social dance which is really fun.

- Tech
This term I have Electronics which is really fun and I am making a quiz and a water tester.

- Book
This term Mrs Mills has been reading a book to our class room which is called Demon Dentist which is a really funny book.

Current Event Reading

Caveman poo suggests they may have eaten vegetables

SC:
- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants

- Questions must make sense

- Question MUST have a question mark.


1. 50,000 - How many years ago did they live in the Southern Spain?

2. Southern Spain - Where did they live 50,000 years ago?

3. Traces of meat - What did they find traces of?

4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts. - What did they eat other than meat?

5. Anaira Sistiaga - Who said "We believe Neanderthals probably ate what was available in different situations, seasons, and climates,"?

6. Neanderthal teeth - What was the latest finding?

7. Homo sapiens - Neanderthals were close evolutionary cousins of our own species. What other species where there?

Current Events Crossword

Crossword 

Current Events Reading

Two-Year-Old Peanut Crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog'

How many years has the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?

The world's ugliest dog contest has been around for 26 years. 

There where 29 dog along with there owners. 

How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?

Peanut the two-year-old shelter dog was badly burnt in a fire which caused him to lose his lips, an most of his body hair and eyelids. As a result, peanuts eyes constantly water and he also has sharp teeth.

What is the organizer's main purpose for organizing this unusual competition?

This competition is also a great way to honor these pooches, many of whom owe their unusual looks to human abuse. But most importantly, it raises awareness for their adoption by showing the world that physical detractions do not prevent dogs from becoming loving pets.

Critical Thinking Challenge:

Do you think this is an appropriate title for the competition? What would you change it to?

I think it is an appropriate title for the competition and I would change nothing about the name.

Link To This Article 

Current Event Crossword

Crossword

Current Event Reading

Australia's Favorite White Humpback Makes A Rare Appearance

What is so special about Migaloo?

Migaloo is a very rare white humpback wale. Migaloo was the first white humpback whale ever documented, but he is not the only one. In September 2011, Alan Fewings and his family reported seeing a white humpback calf with a pod of migrating whales, near Cid Harbor off the coast of North Queensland. Experts think that the two wales could be related, but given that Migaloo calf has not been seen since, they have been unable to confirm that. They also gave him an aboriginal name.

Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.

You have to be at least 500 meters away if you are on a boat or jet-ski, airplanes have to be more than 2,000 meters away from the white humpback wales. If anybody has been caught being violation to the mammals they will be fined exceeding $12,500 AUD. Migaloo, which means 'White Fella' in the indigenous Australian language. Migaloo's has heaps of fans that have made several websites dedicated to his every move and even set up an active Facebook page and Twitter account in his honor.

Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback? is he the only one?

Sciences have been unable to confirm the evidence. So therefore people refer to him as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback.No he is not they only one because there was a sighting of a white humpback calf with another pod of migrating wales.

Critical Thinking Challenge:

Do you think Migaloo's special colour helps or hurts him from human predators? Why?

I think that his special colour will not help him from human predators because people will want to know what it is but then I think it will help him because people will know that there is a very bad fine. 

Link to article 

Current Events Crossword

Current Events Reading

Who Knew Corn Flakes Could Look So Good?

What cereal does Rosado use to create her portraits?
Sarah Rosado uses grains of corn flakes to make the pretty art work.

Why does it take so long to create each masterpiece?
Sarah Rosado self taught her self she said creating a cereal masterpieces is hard work. First she starts by sketching the image of the artist. Then she begins the painstaking process of crushing the cereal to the right size so that it can be carefully placed on the outline. Once she has done all of that, she uses a pin to carefully shape the nose, eyes and mouth. But therefore it is not surprising to hear that each portrait she does takes about five hours to create. But the end results looks really nice. 

Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosando unveil in 2013?
Sarah Rosado's art celebrity creations are 'the king of pop', Michael Jackson, Reggae legend Bob Marley, R&B singer Alicia Keys and as well as, former Beatle, John Lennon. 

Link to Article 

Current Events Crossword

Current Events Reading

114-Foot Tower In Budapest Is The World's Tallest Lego Structure

Where was the most recent tallest Lego structure built? Who built it?
In front of the Saint Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.

The record was 112-ft 11-inch tower constructed in August 2013, by students from John Dickinson High School inWilmington, Delaware.

What are the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a Lego tower can be eligible for inclusion?

They had to remove all of the wires connect to the Lego so then it can stand up by it's self without the wires helping. You can not also use adhesives.

Why does the author believe that a new Lego tower record will be attempted soon?

The author believes it because the record was broken 3 time in 2012. 

Link to the article 

Current Events Reading Crossword

Current Events Reading

Vegetarian Crocodiles? You Better Believe It!

What is unusual about the reptiles that live at Nyanyana crocodile farm?
All of the crocodiles are 100% Vegetarian.
The crocodiles can shred its prey to pieces within minutes.
The crocodiles eat pellets.
The vegetarian crocodiles seem to have skin that is softer and more supple than those that eat meat.

How did they turn this way?
1. Zimbabwe was undergoing an economic crises,
2. The company found it impossible to find affordable meat to feed the 164,000 crocodiles that were being raised in the farm.
3. Desperate, they started feeding the reptiles with pellets that were a mix of meat and vegetables.
4. After noticing that the change in diet did not seem to deter the reptile's growth, they gradually eliminated the meat completely and are now raising crocodiles that are 100% vegetarian.

What are the crocodiles being bred for?They make leather and sold to fashion houses like Hermes and Gucci to make expensive handbags, shoes and belts.




Link to this article

Current Events Reading Cross Word

Current Events Reading

13-Year-Old Indian Girl Becomes The Youngest Female To Conquer The Everest!

1. What did Malavath do? On Sunday, May 25th, 2014, India's Malavath poorna, became the youngest female to climb to the top of the worlds highest peak Mount Everest which is 29,082 ft.

2. Why does the author believe it is so admirable?
The author thinks it is so admirable because she climb Mount Everest and she is the youngest to climb the mountain and she broke the world reoccurred which is amazing and they wanted the world to know what people can do and how to do it.

3. What did she have to do to get selected for the Mount Everest climb?
First they enrolled the girl in a nearby boarding school. Then about nine months ago, Swaeroes provided the girl with a awesome opportunity to achieve this amazing impossible dream by offering mountaineering training. Not one to pass up an exciting adventure, the athletic girl signed up, along with 150 other underprivileged youngsters. Almost immediately, Malavath impressed the instructor Parmesh Kumar, with her determination and grit.

4. What happened when Malavath reached the advanced base camp?
It was not easy. In fact, Malavath was sent back to base camp after she experienced altitude sickness when she got to the advanced base camp set up at an altitude of 6,400 meters. However the determined youngster returned three days later, and insisted on continuing. It took 52 days, but on May 25th, 2014, Malavath, who made it to the summit a few minutes ahead of 16-year-old Anand, proudly hoisted her country's flag at the top of the world.

5. How long did it take the team to get to the summit?
It took them 52 Days time take by Poorna & Team.

6. What does Malavath hope her achievement will do to help other people?
The young girl hopes that her achievements will inspire underprivileged people and girls all over the world, to try achieve their dreams.

Link To Article

Today in class we have been given there 3 pictures and we have to find out who they are and why there famous.

Miss Mills is standing next to Bill Apiata his nickname was Willie and he was born on the 28th June 1972 (age 41) Mangakino, New Zealand.  He is famous because he was the first person to win the VC (Victoria Cross) award for New Zealand.

The man in the grey suit is called Sir Jerry Mateparae he was born on the 14th November 1954 (age 59) New Zealand. He was famous because he is a New Zealand governor general. He was a chief of the New zealand defence force between 2006 - 2011, the second Maori person to hold the office.

The black car has a crown as the number plate and is Jerry Meteparae car. It is a really flash car.

Homework Karakia

Karakia 

Crossword (Home Work)

The Battle of Gate Pa Crossword 

Home Work

Complete 6 of these over the next 2 weeks. 3 at your Stage and 3 timed ones. Snapshot just the result and create a blog post with all 6 images in it.

Stage 1

Stage 2


Stage 3


Timed 1


Timed 2


Timed 3

Homework - BEDMAS

Maths Home Work

Complete 6 of these over the next 2 weeks. 3 at your Stage and 3 timed ones. Snapshot just the result and create a blog post with all 6 images in it. Here are the 6 images.

1 - Stage

2 - Stage

 3 - Stage

1 - Timed






2 - Timed






3 - Timed