Without A Netbook I Am Nothing!

Do you know how much my Netbook has changed my learning?

Well last year I had to write in a book with a pencil and there was no point, because nobody could see it. Now that I have a Netbook I am able to write faster and my writing is much neater, but most importantly, I have an audience that can see my writing on my blog.

This year I can teach myself by going on the Internet, and looking at my group’s site. Then I go to my teacher and ask for a book that I need then read it. When I am finished reading I can go back onto my group’s site and open the Document that my teacher has put online.

There are a few things that can be improved on the Netbook. Sometimes my Internet connection plays up so I have to go onto G-edit, this is not cool. The last thing that could be improved is Tux Paint. This Program is making my drawing look babyish, but apart from that everything is great.

This year learning has been much easier for me, because I am able to teach myself.

Good Bye Boyz!

Next year I might not be in the same class as my friends.

2011 Senior Prize giving!

Last Night the seniors of Pt England had their Prize giving for 2011. When it started I couldn't wait for Mr Burt to announce the Year 6's who were getting the certificates for 100% Attendance this year, because I knew I was one of them. When we had to perform I was shy but I did it anyway because I knew my mum was in the crowd watching me.

My Space Travel

In room 17 we have been thinking about what could happen to Earth in 50 years time. My problem on Earth is that it is too polluted so I have to go to another Planet. This is my movie about my problem on Earth.

Athletics Day!

“Yes its Athletics today” I said to my friends. On Wednesday the 23rd of November Pt.England had Their Athletics day for 2011. As soon as it started I knew that I wasn’t going to come anywhere in anything.

Bivouac Making

Do you know what a Bivouac is? Well at came one of our activities were bivouac making, a bivouac is a little Hut made out of wood and twigs. The first thing we had to do was find a good spot to make one then build it, my team chose a spot close to the Abseiling so we could see what it was like.

My team had a strategy, it was that two people build and one person gets all of the supplies. The builders in my group was Darius and I and the Supplier was Patrick. As soon as we had finished we were relieved because we couldn't wait to kick back.

Our bivouac was a success but we didn’t test to see if it was water proof. When we were walking around we saw some other groups that had failed so we think our one would of too. Even though making bivouacs was hard work I still managed to help my team.

Bombing Off The Pontoon Was Really Fun!

The first touch of water made me afraid of going to the Pontoon. I knew it was going to be freezing. I had no choice but to get in the water and get use to it. I was really desperate to get to that pontoon.

A couple more strokes and I knew I will get to the pontoon. As soon as I was there I climbed up the ladder and had a little rest before I took my first jump. The first jump I took was cool because I haven’t jumped off something like that in ages, I hit the water like a huge bomb.

“ Yay we are finally out of the water I said to the people around me”. Getting out of the water made me cold because the wind was blowing on me. When I got out of the water it was still cold even though I had my towel on, I couldn’t wait to get into some warm clothes.

Kayaking At Camp Bentzon

As soon as Erin told Mansion B that we were going for a 2km kayaking trip, I knew that it wasn’t going to be good for me. The first place we kayaked to was the pontoon, and when we arrived there we had to raft up. We practiced this because on some big ships people will not be able to see you in a little Kayak.

When we had nearly completed our trip we played a game called SWITCH THE KAYAKS. All Erin had to do was choose two people and those two people had to switch kayaks the first one to get into the other kayak wins. When Erin chose me I knew I was going to capsize but I still gave it my best shot.

After we played SWITCH THE KAYAKS we headed back to shore. But on the way there, I capsized out of my Kayak and I was very exhausted. Poor Erin had to tow me back to shore. Thankfully we arrived at shore.

Captain America

This is Captain America. We have been learning about Outta Space and Romm 17 focused on Super Heroes from all around the world.

Tennis

"Yay Tennis" I said to myself. Last week Room 17 just had their first Tennis lesson with a guy called Marcel, when I heard this was going to start I was exited. As soon as our lesson started I was ready to learn about Tennis.

The first thing we learned how to do was hold the racket properly, because you will have to know this before you play Tennis. When you hold the racket you have to make your hand into a V shape then put it on. I was struggling to hit the ball because I think I wasn't holding the racket properly. This was a weakness for me.

Straight after the Gripping stage we learned how to do the Forehand hit. Learning this hit was cool for me because, I would like how to know all of the strikes for Tennis. during the forehand part we were trying to keep the ball off the ground with the racket, to see who could get the highest score. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.

At the end of the session we played a game called King Ball. King Ball is just Tennis. Room 17 got split up into teams of 6, and played until Marcel blew his whistle. At the end of the game there could only be one winner and the winner for our group was Onosai. In the Middle of the Game I was on a winning streak until I lost to Darius, I was guttered.

At the end of the day I had enjoyed myself because it was fun to learn about Tennis. I wounder what we are doing on our next lesson, all I know is that it is going to be awesome.

Ice Cream Comets

Do you know what Comets are? Room 17 and 16 have been learning about Comets and what they consist of, we made some for us to eat. If you don't know what Comets are I am going to tell you a bit about them.

Comets really consist of ice, rocks and it is also very dirty and dusty. If they get too close to the Sun a bit of rock will fall off it, this could cause a Meteorite. These Comets also have tails at the back or front of them that show the direction to the Sun.

Room 17 have made some Comets that you can eat. First we got a scoop of Ice cream and took it outside to get coated, with crushed Biscuits, Chocolate sprinkles and hundreds and thousands. The last thing we had to do was to put it on a cone and eat it. Finally the moment came and it was time to eat these delicious looking Comets. "Yum" I couldn't wait to demolish the whole thing.

At the end of all this chaos, there was a huge mess on the ground from the Coating. There was mess everywhere. It was on the ground, on peoples faces it was even on my hands and T-shirt. Even though there was lots of mess around, I still think this was a good experience for all of us.

When all the Comets were finish and all the mess was packed up, it was time to get ready to go home. I would recommend this for a family desert and hope my family and I make these one time.

Exploring Space

The Aussies Are Out Of The Cup!

Last night the Mighty All Blacks defeated the Aussies and knocked them out of this years Rugby World Cup competition. The AB’s will be going head to head against France in the Grand final this Sunday. Hopefully they can take it out this year. The last time the All Blacks won the Cup was in 1987, which was 24 years ago.

As soon as the game started I couldn’t wait to see who will score the first try. I was hoping that it was going to be the All Blacks and sure enough it was. This try was scored in the first ten minutes By Ma’a Nonu but set up by Israel Dagg.

Piri Weepu didn’t have as much success with his goal kicking compared to last weeks game against Argentina. He had a chance to get in eight kicks but unfortunately he only got in four. Even though he didn’t get in most of his kicks I think he still performed well in last nights game.

The right side Winger for the All Blacks is Cory Jane. This guy is awesome under the high balls. Last night Cory Jane was named Man of the match because every time the Aussies kicked the ball up in the air he was always under it.

Even though I go for the All Blacks I felt sorry for the Aussies because I could see the disappointment in their faces.

Royal Albatross

In my Reading group I Have been Learning about Albatrosses and where they live. This is a Presentation that I made in Google presentation.

Rugby World Cup Research

Room 17 have been researching about all the Rugby World Cup Countries. The countries that I researched about are Fiji and Romania.

New Zealand Decimate Canada

\Rugby world Cup 2011 be there. Last week on Sunday the All Blacks Played Canada in a Rugby game, This will depend on who is going to make it to the quarter finals. I knew that the All Blacks were going to win.

The third Try that Zac Guildford got was amazing. It was set up by Sonny Bill Williams and Mils. First Sonny Bill kicked the ball to Mils so he could suck in some players then offload it to Zac Guildford. All he had to do was run to the try line and score.

As soon as Canada score their first try, the Canadian crowd was so happy that they made lots of ruckus. The All Blacks couldn’t believe it. The guy who scored the try had to work for it, by busting through the All Blacks defense line.


Even though Canada got a thrashing I still think they did their best because they had the strength to bust through The All Black defense. Maybe they can Make it to the quarters in 2015.

My Rugby World Cup Poster

I have design a Rugby World Cup Poster and used some different patterns By a Samoan Artist named Fatu Feu'u.

Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony

On Friday the 9th of September the Rugby World Cup began. It started with a big opening ceremony that made a lot ruckus it was spectacular, the whole point of it was to start the Rugby World Cup.

The First game to start was The All Blacks vs Tonga, it was going to be awesome. After The All Blacks scored a few tries, I wondered if Tonga was going to score, and luckily they did. The crowd went wild after that try.

As soon as the match was over I was happy that the All Blacks won, but I felt sorry for Tonga. The Final Scores were 41 - 10. It’s good that the All Blacks won, but it wasn’t what I thought the scores were going to be.

Although the city struggled with the huge crowd, every one agreed that the Opening Ceremony was a huge success.

All Blacks Decimate Tonga!

Tomorrow the Rugby World Cups kicks off and it is going to be exciting. It will start with the All Blacks doing the Haka, then Tonga doing their chant, there will be a lot of ruckus. I think the All Blacks are going to win because they are the best team in the world even though the last time they won was in 1987 . I think the final scores will be 40 to 22.

When I grow up

In my reading group we have been learning to use information from the text to read new words. This is a photo for the phrase Running for my life.