Swimming Reflection #2

 LI: To practice different swimming styles.

For swimming, we were focusing on practicing our streamline, switch, backstroke and diving. We also practiced swimming as far as we could underwater.

The switch backtroke and streamline is where we kick six times in streamline and then switch to backstroke and kick six times. We continued this to the end of our mark.

The underwater diving is swimming as far as we could underwater, preferably in streamline but this was a freestyle opportunity.

I enjoyed this session because I practice focusing my energy and swimming technique on staying underwater.

Ancient Greek Olympics Presentation

LI: To give a presentation on the Ancient Greek Olympics.

Last week, LS2 gave presentations to the class about what we know on the Ancient Greek Olympics. For this task, my group used Prezi to present and recorded a Screencastify to present to the class. Prezi is a good way to keep your audience entertained by animating the different areas of your slideshow.

We talked about what the Ancient Greek Olympics was and what took place on the five days of the Olympics. We also gave 5 fun facts about the Ancient Olympics.

I enjoyed this because it was fun to present and learn about the Ancient Greek Olympics as well. One fun fact that I learnt about the Ancient Greek Olympics was that one athlete trained by lifting a bull calf everyday until it was a full grown bull.

Hauora as an Athlete

LI: To write what Hauora might help an athlete with.

Our objective for this task was to make a Hauora poster based off what we know of athletes. We wrote what we might think an Olympic athlete would use the four areas of Hauora in their training or during the Olympics.

Hauora is the four walls of our well-being. They are our physical, mental, spiritual and family well-being.

I enjoyed this task because I was able to look at Hauora through an athletes eyes and see Hauora from an athletes perspective.

My Science Investigation #2 - Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate

LI: To learn about pulse rate and blood pressure.

Your pulse rate is the speed that your heart pumps blood through your blood vessels. Today, we performed an experiment that measured our high and low blood pressure when we do physical activities.

The activities that we did were sitting, jogging on the spot, throwing and catching a ball, stretching, star jumps and running as fast as possible on the spot. Each person in the group took turns measuring their pulse rate after doing these activities.

My Science Investigation

LI: To perform our own science investigation on the senses of the tongue.

Today for Tech, we were focusing on learning about the different senses of the tongue and our taste buds as well as learning about it in our own science investigation.

We learnt about the main senses of the tongue: sour, sweet, salty and bitter. We went over how they work and what allows our tongue to taste. The experiment we performed was tasting different solutions and determining if they were bitter, sour, sweet or salty depending on our taste buds.

Consideration should be given to the fact that not everyone has the same taste buds. The tiny microscopic hairs on our tongues detect taste and send messages to the brain, so it determines if it tastes sour, sweet, salty and bitter.

I enjoyed this science investigtion experiment session because I learnt about taste buds and the senses of the tongue. One thing I learnt that was interesting was that you have 10,000 different taste buds that reset every 2 weeks or so.

Swiming Lessons #1

LI: To work on and develop our water safety skills in a pool.

Today for swimming at the YMCA pool, we began practicing three different swimming strategies which were the dolphin kick, streamline, duck dive and we also practiced floating on our back and kicking.

First, we did a streamline where we put our arms into the shape of the rocket and with our head under the water, we kick with our arms still in that shape. To dolphin kick, we keep our legs together and kick. To duck dive, we streamline first and then we bob up above the water without touching the ground, then dive to grab a pool ring. Finally, we float on our back and kick by holding our breath.

I found this swimming lesson fun because I was able to practice swimming techniques and learned what I need to improve on next time. Next time I go swimming, I would like to learn how to skull and how to backstroke.

Topic 8 - Acids and Bases

LI: To learn about acids and bases.

For Today's tech session at Tamaki College, the Year 7's have learnt about what acids and bases are and how to determine the acidity or basicity of a solution.

First of all, we went over what pH is and how to find out the pH of a liquid/substance. The acidity or basicity of a solution is ranked on a scale from 1 to 14, 1-7 being acidic, 7 being neutral and 7 to 14 being a base.

We performed an experiment where we found out the pH level of different substances using litmus paper, a well plate and tweasers.

I enjoyed this session because I found it very interesting as well as fun to perform this experiment with the different solutions. One thing I found interesting was that the acidity or basicity of a solution is determined because of the hydroxide and hydrogen ions inside of the substance.

Outside Function

LI: To represent the school at an outside function.

This week, I went to Tech at Tamaki Collage and participated in a science exploration discovery lesson which was about understanding the basic science laboratory equipment and their purposes. This included science equipment such as a pipette, bunsen burner, measuring cylinder and tongs.

Once we explored the basic science lab equipment, we went on to investigating meniscus. Meniscus is the curve of water that occurs when water is inside of a beaker or measuring cylinder. A meniscus can cause improper measurements. The bottom of the meniscus (where the water is flat surfaced) can be measured instead to perform accurate measurements.

We then went on to performing the experiment which was using a beaker to measure 100ml of water and transferred 40ml of water to a measuring cylinder. We used a pipette to make sure our measurement was exact using our knowledge of meniscus. Then, we added 3 more ml of water to the measuring cylinder using the pipette.

I like representing my school because I am able to respect my place of education during an outside function, and by following the expectations I can show others that my school is a great place.

Samoan Language Week

 LI: To pay it forward by creating a screencastify that teaches others how to use Samoan words and phrases.

This week is Samoan Language Week - Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. The theme for 2021 is Poupou le lotoifale. Ola manuia le anofale which means strengthen the posts of your house, for all to thrive. 

In LS2 we have decided to value the measina of the language by creating a screencastify that teaches others how to use, say and pronounce Samoan words and phrases. I found this challenge easy because I am familiar with the Samoan language and pronounciation.

Netball Competition

LI: To compete in our first competition game of netball.

On Tuesday, 1st of June, the Panmure Bridge Primary School netball team participated in the first official championship competition game. The previous games were grading games and we were happy to be informed that we were graded D section 2 (which is one of the highest grades given).

We faced St Pius X for the four quarters and we were familiar with some of the faces we saw. First, we started by training and practicing for the four quarters of the game. I played as Wing Attack and I played an important role that evening.

The results for the game were 13 scores by 6 scores (13-6), and we won our first game for the competition. Familiar spectators were Mr Johnston, Coach Andrea and parents in the crowd. I played one half of the game (two quarters) but enjoyed my contribution. 

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training

LI: To become physically active by performing the actions to represent a Maori story.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, LS2 travels to the hall to participate in a high intensity interval training session (HIIT). 

First, everyone puts their assigned heart rate monitor on and spreads out through the hall. We started off by listening to a Maori story, which was about a Maori god sending a mighty wind into rage.

The movements we did were part of a haka and we did them repeatedly for 5-7 minutes. We did 5 different movements as part of practice and exercise.

I really enjoy these HIIT sessions because they are an opportunity to be physically active as well as learn a Maori story.

ASB Getwise Follow Up

LI: To make smart choices with money.

For this ASB Getwise task, we answered a list of questions revolving around the saving and spending of money. There were questions such as finding the best mobile plan to save money, establishing the costs of different areas of a cheat advertisement and identifying the best mobile plan for people.

First, Emily wanted to buy a music player. The first music player was $180. The delivery fee ended up being $70 and an additional $20 for headphones, so Emily went $20 over budget. The second music player cost $200 with $40 for both headphones and delivery cost being $240 which was under budget but expensive. The last music player was $210 with free delivery and headphones. Although the final choice was more expensive, it ended up being the smartest choice. I created a DLO to show my strategy.

Next was an advertisement with multiple questions underneath. The first question asked if the holiday was guardanteed and the answer was no because it was a draw. To enter the draw, you had to find out how many vowels were in Fiji. However, this advertisement is a cheat because it cost 55 cents to text the answer to them and when you do, you automatically enter a quiz where you get 10 quiz questions a month. Each question cost $6 and it cost $8 to enter. In total, the first month will cost $68.55

After this, we were given a list of people and how they use their devices and phones. We were also given a list of mobile phone plans and we needed to match the correct persons device usage to the best mobile plan that suits them.

I enjoyed this activity because I tested my knowledge on money saving as well as practicing establishing and determining the best mobile plan costing the correct amount for their phone usage.

ASB Getwise

LI: To be wise with money.

ASB Getwise is a programme that teaches students how to be smart with your money. Marlon from ASB Getwise taught us how to make wise choices with our money by playing an educational game. We learnt that making clever decisions with money is based around stopping, thinking and making good choices by determining what to spend and what to save.

In the game we played, each team was given a $1800 budget for our trip to Fiji. We had to decide how much to spend on passports, plane ticket class, accomodation, insurance, activities and food. Depending on what we choose, we earn a different amount of enjoyment points to determine how much we enjoyed our holiday.

Our choices for passports was to buy a passport at the current time for $200, or buy it later on after purchasing other items then buying the passport for $400. All the groups chose to buy it for $200.

The options for plane ticket class were to buy the economy flight for $500 (2 enjoyment points), including no food, entertainment, comfort or much enjoyment or the first class flight for $800 (6 enjoyment points). All of the groups chose to save money and buy the $500 economy flight.

Next, we determined the accomodation (which is where we would stay). Our choices were a 5 star resort by the ocean for $500, and if we wanted the all-we-can-eat buffet in advance for an extra $100 covering all food later on, or an old budget hotel for $200. All groups chose the 5 star resort including the food in advance for $600 total.

After this, we had the option of insurance. Insurance covers anything that happens over the course of our holiday. For example, if we were to lose our phone, instead of losing money towards getting a new phone, the insurance would pay for it instead. Insurance was $300, however we were not allowed to know whether something bad would happen or not. All groups chose to get insurance, but 2 groups chose to use a credit card (they borrowed money from the bank and payed the bank back before interest).

For activities, our options were surfing for $100 (2 enjoyment points), snorkling for $200 (4 enjoyment points), or skydiving for $300 (6 enjoyment points). All of the groups chose to do snorkling for $200 dollars. During the activities, we returned very late at night and hungry (the buffet was closed) so we decided to go to the fish n' chip shop down the road. We resulted in having very bad food poisoning and going to the hospital. The hospital bill was $2000, however insurance luckily covered the fine.

Since the food was payed off at the 5 star resort, noone had to buy food later on. Everyone ended up spending all of their money at their Fiji holiday and ended with 12 enjoyment points each.

I found this ASB getwise experience very fun and enjoyable because Marlon was friendly and we made lots of choices based off what we thought was best for our game experience in Fiji. I loved this programme experience because I was able to practice making wise decisions with money basing off what we would require during a holiday.

Netball Game

On Tuesday, 11th of May, the netball team for 2021 played at the Stone Fields courts representing Panmure Bridge for the first time this year.

First, we had a 20-30 minute practice time to warm up, do stretches and shuttles. The goal shoot, keeper and defence practiced shooting while the other members of the team such as wing defense, attack and center practiced passing and recieving.

We were facing Saint Cuthberts and I played wing attack in the first game, went offside in the second and played wing defense in the third. I believe that we lost by one or two goals, however I really enjoyed this game.

I enjoyed playing against Saint Cuthberts even if we lost, because I am still new to netball and have only had three training sessions after school.

Year 7 and 8 - Sailing

LI: To create a DLO telling the audience about sailing trip.

For this C.A.R.E award activity, I created a poster talking about what some of the year 7 and 8s were able to do during their sailing trip at Akarana Yacht Club. I talked about the three different rotations and the activities.

For this activity, I provided information about each activity and a brief introduction to the year 7 and 8 sailing trip. I also included an image of the Quest boats versing eachother.

This C.A.R.E award activity links confidence to under C.A.R.E because I had the confidence to sign up for sailing and go on the water. This was a scary but exciting experience because I enjoyed learning how to sail.

I found this activity fun because I was able to retell my sailing experience and thought back on the fun activities that we did during our trip. I had a very big opportunity to share the activities that I participated in at sailing.

Family Dinner

LI: To make dinner for your whole family.

This C.A.R.E award task was to create dinner for your family, and I created honey-marinated beef and vegetable tacos using the Hello Fresh guide.

I used beef, onions, honey, vinegar, spinach leaves, carrots, baby taco wraps and garlic aioli sauce to create this meal. I also used olive oil, salt and sugar along the way.

This C.A.R.E award activity links to respect because I have to respect my environment by keeping it clean while I cook, and I have to respect the equiptment and objects I am using by using them correctly.

I enjoyed this activity because I had a fun time cooking this meal and I was able to feed my family as well as learn how to make a meal. Now I am able to make this without using instructions.

Role of PHN - Public Health Nurses

LI: To create a DLO explaining how PHN impacts schools and the people of the world.

For this activity, we were challenged with researching the role of PHN in our school, and telling others how they help us. The role of PHN also stands for Public Health Nurses who impact our schools and people around them very much.

In case of minor injury, PHN can provide disinfectant to prevent the injury from getting worse, and in case of severe injury, the PHN can be in control of keeping the area evacuated, the victim safe and the ambulance called.

This activity links to attitude because PHN (public health nurses) have to keep a positive attitude to keep others safe. If they didn't it would make their job and others harder, and there would be less probablitity of safety of the patient.

I really enjoyed this activity because before I completed this task, I wasn't sure what PHN meant, so I took the opportunity to learn about public health nurses and teach my audience about their importance.

Key Competencies

LI: To compare the Key Competencies we think we will use on camp and the Key Competencies we actually used.

Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges.  When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them.

I found this activity fun and easy because I was able to look back on my memories of camp and remember when I used the key competencies during my experience.

Kokako Infographic

LI: To create an infographic using google draw that tells your audience facts about the kokako.

This week, everyone in LS2 has been given a set of different challenges based on our camp. For this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information about the North Island Kokako bird.

I found this activity fun and helpful because I learnt about the Kokako Bird and recorded information that I found onto an infographic.

Brochure

LI: To a collaborative brochure that tells others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp

Over the last week everyone challenged themselves during the sessions at archery, high ropes, kayaking, raft building, camp cooking, pancake race and team building/orienteering. Our group collaborated to create a brochure that shows others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

I found this activity enjoyable because I used my knowledge of my camp experience at Kokako Lodge to create a brochure using my prior knowledge as well as research.