Debate (Literacy)

In Literacy, I have been doing a debate on why we should keep the school time 9am instead of 10am, and the group I was in were Angus, Josaiah and me.

Here is what I wrote for my part in the debate:

The debate continues over when students’ school day should begin, with some advocating for a later start to allow more sleep and benefit well-being. However, the traditional start time offers meaningful advantages that outweigh a delayed schedule. Maintaining the current start promotes societal alignment, as extracurriculars are scheduled in the afternoons and evenings. It also enables parents’ work schedules and transportation coordination. Additionally, a consistent start time establishes healthy sleep routines and stability for students. Although a later start promises more sleep, it requires correspondingly later end times that encroach on family activities. There’s more time after school for opportunities in daylight hours for new hobbies and times for teens to do their part time jobs.

I think our group has done well in our debate, if we were to do it again, I reckon we should add some more research, more facts and more persuasion.

I liked that we worked together, and tried our best to put in some good things to make it sound like a reasonably good debate. I also admire how everyone was a good sportsman to one another, and if I were to do it again, I would do my best to try and keep it stable and persuadable.

Technology

This week in Technology, I have been doing digi-tech (digital technology.) In digi-tech, I have been learning how to code games. There is this one website we use most regularly it’s called  Cospaces. We have been using it to create our own games and use the coding skills to try make it almost like a parkour game or more. We have learnt that we need to make the game not too easy, not too hard, but just the perfect amount of easy and a bit of hard so it is actually fun.

 

 

 

Maths test

Today in maths, I had to fill out a sheet, with decimals and numbers, here is my working out, I have used to figure out the solution, It’s a bit hard to see because of the Chromebook cameras aren’t that good, but here’s my working solution.

We had to this sheet, and here are the answers including the questions.

It was quite hard, but not too hard, I figured it a little bit challenging but I like the way that it made me think and work hard.

Duolingo

This week I have been doing Duolingo, I have been learning Japanese, and also I’ve learnt how to say some things, sushi is su shi, water is mi zu, green tea is o cha, and please is ku da sa i.  Duolingo is a very good app to try and learn new languages, I recommend that you get it and start learning any languages.

Persuasive Writing

Today I finished my persuasive writing, I improved it by adding more paragraphs to separate the different stages.

Why sports is better than TV, sports is better than TV because you get to get fit, healthy and live a long life, you get exercise that will help you in your life you will get fit and athletic and you will be able to run, do things you wouldn’t think you would’ve been able to do. You get strong, fit, and healthy, so you can live a good long life. TV is bad for your eyes, and also has links towards anxiety and depression.

 

Sports are really good for mental health and lead you to success through life. TV is bad because it can also lead towards obesity, sleep problems and chronic neck and back problems. If adults do more sports then they can lead by example for the young, they will be able to get fit and healthy so they will have a great time too, if they find their desired sports.

 

Sports is way better, at least your fit, and having a good time outside of the house, we want to make these percentages of how many people participate in sports, and also decrease the percentage of obesity.   

Persuasive Writing Paragraph

My cousin got diagnosed with cancer. And If I don’t save him I’m going to die of sadness. According to the doctor, he has stage 4 cancer, and only has 5 days to live and by the time it’s 1 day left he can choose if he wants to get cured or not. I hope he will get cancer treatment and be fine. I saw that he had lost a bit of hair last time I saw him. I want him  to not be in pain or him to die. It’s been 3 days and I have visited him, he was bald, and it made me worried and I can’t help but cry to see him like this. Please donate to my charity to help me get the cure for his cancer. Donate by texting the amount you want to donate to this number: 0800 976 324.

 

We are learning about persuasive writing. I had to write this in literacy today, in this paragraph I have used Exaggeration and repetition.

Camp Goal Setting

On Tuesday, 13th February, Tangaroa (My class) is going to Spencer park for a 1 night camp. We have to show our RISE values.

Resilience (The ability to bounce back from difficult challenges if they are hard) I will show this by getting back on track if I am tired from the bike ride to Spencer Park.

Integrity (Being Honest) I will show this by not lying to anyone.

Success (The accomplishment of an aim) I will do this by giving a go at all the activities and trying to finish them even if they’re hard.

Empathy (The ability to sense other peoples emotions and don’t put them down) I will show this by not talking or being loud when everyone is trying to sleep.

End Of The Year Reflection

I have had many things this year like camp, athletics, top team and much more.

I have liked this year because I have been able to get involved in a lot more things than I had used to, my goals were not getting distracted by others, being able to get my multiplication on target and getting my handwriting better by practising at different times, I have accomplished all of my goals this year.

When I first came to Tangaroa I was a bit nervous, but the teachers made me feel at home, and they helped me settle in, I made some more friends and was beginning to like this class now, I love Tangaroa now and it has been my favourite class out of all the years, I can’t wait for high school.

My next year goals are to be able to accomplish things I once could never do, and I’d like to be able to make my handwriting fancy instead of it being a plain font.

My highlights for this year were camp because I got to do lots and lots of fun activities and we got to do the best forest walks and get to go inside of a river, top team because it was fun to do all of these cool activities, athletics because I got to compete in the races we had to do, and zones because I got to try to get to Canterburys, I didn’t but I was happy to get to zones.

When I leave school I want to be a lawyer.

 

Side Stroke Steps

This is how to do the Side Stroke in the pool.

Arm Movements.

  1. Your leading arm is extended forward with the palm facing downwards.
  2. Your trailing arm rests on your side.
  3. You sweep your leading arm backward with a half circle movement. 
  4. You move your other arm forward until the two arms meet.
  5. You move your bottom arm back to its extended position with the palm facing down.
  6. You sweep your other arm backwards until it is in its original position.
  7. After that you glide for a bit before repeating the cycle. 

Leg Movements.

  1. Extend your legs and point your toes.
  2. Move your top leg forward until your hip and knee joints are just less than 45°
  3. Your bottom leg moves in the opposite direction, it bends a bit backward at the hip, but a lot at the knee.
  4. You extend your bottom leg and kick your top leg back to its original position.
  5. You then repeat the cycle.