Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 5 - Bonus Activity

It's been a wonderful journey during the Summer Learning Journey. It's been great travelling through times and learning about over 200 years of New Zealand history. For the last Summer Learning Journey I had to write a description of what New Zealand will be like at the time (80-90 years from now). In my description I have to write what kind of houses will people live in, what people eat and where will people work.

I think 80 years time houses will be two story and have elevators in them. I also think there going to be more bigger rooms with more closets. I think food will be more expensive. I think the pizza we eat will be more big. Maybe there will be machines that prepare your breakfast, lunch and dinner. I think people will work late and finish late. I also think people will be working in good and stylish buildings. The one thing I am always thinking about in the future is having cars to fly. 
Photo by Ltljltlj (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey activity I had to choose my favorite song and write down the person who wrote it, the name of the song and the lyrics of the song. To earn full points for this activity I had to write down lyrics not copy it from a website. My favorite song is don't give it up. When I hear the music I can't stop singing it even though I don't know that much lyrics. 

Song name: Don't give it up

Song writer: Six60

Lyrics:

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

People lie all they do is dance between the lines they wont change fake gold chains and shades to hide those eyes

I can't complain

Its just the nature of these times, times

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

I was you, trying to find a way

To waste my youth

Ups and downs

Round and round

The world, it turns on you

I can't complain

Its just the nature of these times, times

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 3 - Bonus Activity

Today I have completed one of the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity I had to Imagine that I am a teacher, and I had to design my own classroom. What would it look like? What furniture would I have?


These are the furniture I would have in my class rooms.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 2 - Bonus Activity

Bonus Activity: Shake it Off

In recent years, many New Zealanders have embraced a new form of exercise called Zumba©. It was developed by a man named Alberto Perez who lives in the country of Columbia. He created Zumba by bringing together many different dance styles including: cumbia, mambo, hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, tango, merengue and mambo.

            The Merengue                                      The Tango

Choose one of the dance styles mentioned above and click on the name to read more about it. Once you are done, post three interesting facts about the dance style on your blog. In which country did it originate? Who originally created it?  

I decided to choose samba.

1. Samba is orignally a Brazilian music genre and dance style.

2. Most of the Samba drum is made out of light material so its easy for people to carry it on long parades.

3. Bands traditionally play Samba, which is carnival rhythms, in Brazil. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 1 - Bonus Activity

Today I have decided to complete the bonus activity for week 4 of day 1. For this activity I had to take a selfie of myself and post on my blog. I had to try to Try to show at least one of my hobbies or one or my favorite things.


One of my favorite things to do is look  at previous photo like the one I'm holding below. That photo was taken during school. I like looking at photos because it takes me back when I was a little kid. I think looking at photos is a really amazing hobbie for me. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 5 - Bonus Activity

For the Summer Learning Journey I have finally completed the bonus activity for day 5 of week 3. For this activity I had to tell what I think about why or why not should students have to pay money (tuition fees) to go to university? 

I think students shouldn't pay fees because some people don't have enough money. Why? Because people are too busy paying bills for the house and food for their kids. I think students shouldn't pay fees to go university because if they can't pay it that means their dream job is gone and that is not good for them and their families. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

Today I have completed one of the Summer Learning Journey activities. For this activity I had to Imagine that I was Scotty Morrison and I was able to interview anyone I wanted. I learnt that Rachel would choose to interview our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I had to tell who I would choose to interview and why? I also had to tell what I would like to find out about that person?

I would like to interview Jason Taumalolo (rugby league footballer) because he is my favorite player in the Tonga rugby league team. I would like to find out what exercises he does to train himself and what he eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would also like to find out how hard it is to practice the Sipi Tau (Tonga haka). 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 3 - Bonus Activity

Today I have completed one of the Summer Learning Journey activities. For this activity I had to write a convinced letter to my principal about what I would want to change about the school. I had to make sure that the the letter is polite and respectful. 

January 7, 2018

Ofa Latuila
9 Trent Rd
Panmure, Auckland

Dear Mr. Johnson, 

I have been thinking all day about having 5 days of school. I think we should have 4 days of doing school work like Reading, Writing and Reading and then on the 5th day (Friday) students can choose their favorite subject (e.g - art). This is similar to electives where we choose our favorite activities to do. This gives students a chance to learn their favorite subject instead of always doing Reading, Writing and Maths. I think this should happen because students have been improving in their academics and I think on Friday they should have a break. 

Sincerely,

Ofa Latuila

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 2 - Bonus Activity

Peter Snell - Documentary

Today I have completed the Bonus activity for Day 2. For this activity I had to watch a documentary about a famous kiwi runner name Peter Snell. After watching the documentary I had to create a one-page poster on Canva* about Peter Snell. I had to be sure to include a picture of Peter along with information about his interests and other sporting accomplishments. As you can see my poster is above.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 1 - Bonus Activity

Today for the Summer Learning Journey I have completed the bonus activity for Day 1, Week 3. For this activity I had to create a postcard drawing and describe it as well. I had to draw my postcard on a google drawing. 

Describing.

1. Roller Coster

2. Kiwi

3. Double Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

4. Clouds

5. Sun

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 5 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey I had to tell what is my favourite sweet treat or dessert. After that I had to find the recipe for my favourite dessert with a picture. I learnt that Rachel (Manager of the Summer Learning Journey) favourite sweet treat is cookies with cup of tea

My favourite dessert is chocolate mud cake with ice cream. I usually have this on special events like birthdays.

Photo By Alpha (CC BY-SA 2.0)

• Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 22cm round cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
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  Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chocolate, sugar and 1 cup cold water. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Cool for 10 minutes.
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  Add eggs. Stir to combine. Add flours and cocoa. Stir until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre has moist crumbs clinging. Stand for 10 minutes in pan. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
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  Meanwhile, make chocolate ganache: Place chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until thick enough to spread. Spread over cake. Top with chocolate flakes. Stand for 10 minutes or until ganache is set. Serve.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey I had to complete a story about working as a nurse on a large medical large ship in War. I have to write at least 8-10 sentences to completed the story. 

One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you.....


One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you scream. You are running to get help from other nurses but suddenly you hear a double bang. You scream as loud as a girl is happy on christmas day "someone help please". You see two of your other nurse friends running rapidly towards you like rhinos. Your friends and you quickly run to a safety spot. You suddenly hear a patient screaming "help please". You and your two nurse friends try get to the other side to help the patient. As you and your friends get to the room your patient is gone. You panick and fall to the ground. Suddenly you hear a bang noise from the room next to you. You and your friends quickly run to the next room and all you can see is fire on the patients bed. You and your nurse buddies try to smother the fire with a sheet. Luckily the fire stops and you and you friends are safe from the fire.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 3 - Bonus Activity

For one of the Summer Learning Journey activities I had to imagine that I was able to travel back to time to visit a family in the 1930s. On my blog I had to tell what special gifts or treats I would bring to the families. 

For me I would like to bring ferrero rocher chocolate, bags of skittle lolies, fruits, clothes, shoes, and board games for the childrends. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 2 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey activity I had to imagine if I was one of the members of the flight crew that was flying from Australia to New Zealand. I also had to write a poem of how I would feel after landing in Christchurch. I think I would be feeling happy and relieved because a lot of

Lanidng with a lot of excitement in Christchurch 

Smiling with a lot of happiness wearing my JP merch

Gaining the shyniss of the people crownding us

There will be a lot of things to discuss 

Shaking peoples hands with a smile on my face

Finally we have landed from out of space

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 1 - Bonus Activity

Today for the Summer Learning journey I have completed the Bonus Activity for Day 1, Week 2. For the Bonus Activity I had to read the 'In Flanders Fields' poem which was written by John McCrae. After reading it I had to I had to give my oponion if I like it and how it makes me feel. I really liked this poem because it Ryhmed and when I read it out it sound amazing. As I was reading the second paragraph I felt a bit sad but I think this a very proud and amazed poem.

In Flanders Fields

BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

    That mark our place; and in the sky

    The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

        In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

    The torch; be yours to hold it high.

    If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

        In Flanders fields.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 5 - Bonus Activity

Today for the Summer Learning Journey I have completed the Bonus Activity for Day 5. For the Bonus Activity I had to come up with four questions I would ask to Bill Kini. In 1966 Bill Kini won a gold medal for being the best heavyweight boxer. The four questions I would ask Bill Kini are.....

Question 1 - Did anyone motivate you to be a heavyweight boxer?

Questiond 2 - Who inspired you during you to become a heavyweight bpxer?

Question 3 - How did you feel winning that gold medal?

Querstion4 - What makes you a good fighter?

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

Bonus Activity: Musical Festivals – Matatini

In New Zealand, a huge festival is held every two years, called Te Matatini. This performing arts festival celebrates the tikanga (culture or customs) of Māori. Kapa Haka groups from around New Zealand are invited to attend the festival and each group gives a 25-minute performance. The performances are judged and the best teams win prizes.

The gold medal winning team from this year (2017) was Te Kapa Haka o Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti.

Watch these three clips from previous Te Matatini festivals.

Tamatea Arikinui

Te Iti Kahurangi

Te Puku o Te Ika

On your blog, rank the performances from your favourite (#1) to least favourite (#3) and tell us why you gave them the ranking that you did.

I think the first one (Tamatea Arikinui) was the best one for me because they were moving a lot which is good. #1

I think the second one (Te Iti Kahurangi) was my my second best one because I liked their singing. #2

I think the third one (Te Puku o Te Ika) was my least favorite one because they didn't move that much. #3

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 3 - Bonus Activity

The Summer Learning Journey is getting more serious and enjoyable everytime. I have completed my bonus activity for day 3. For this activity I had to choose 3 close members of my family and ask them what their two favorite things to do in summer are. After that I had to write two facts each about the three people.

What they like to do in the summer?

Mum - My mum likes visiting her relatives like her brothers. She also likes going shopping at Sylvia Park.

Dad - My dad is hard-working so he likes to work sometimes. He also likes going to beaches especially to Maraetai. 

Eldest Brother - He likes to play rugby with his friends or go to the swimming pools sometimes. 

2 Facts about them....

Dad

1. Did you know that my dad plays the Ukelele. 

2. My dad is now wokring for a water company.

Mum

1. My mum is studying to become a midwife. 

2. She is good at cooking curry. 

Eldest Brother 

1. He knows how to play the drums

2. He wants to become a professional builder in the future. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 2 - Bonus Activity

Foir the Summer Learning Journey I have completed the Bonus Activity for Day 2, Week1. For this activity I had to post a picture on my blog of my favorite meal. I had to tell what it is and why  it is my favorite meal.
My favorite meal is pizza from pizza hut. I like their pizzas because the crust is big and delicous. This is my favorite meal because you get different kinds of flavors. My favorite pizza is BBQ Beef and Onion. I like this BBQ Beef and Onion becase I really like Beef  in it. It taste very delicous. I also like the crust. I like eating pizza because you get a lot of slices (8 slices of pizza).

Summer Learing Journey - Week 1 - Day 1 - Bonus Activity

Today for the Summer Learning Journey I fnished of the the Bonus Activity for Day 1. For this activity I had to read a extract about Waka Ama and had to tell on our blog wether we would like it or not. My answer is below.

Answer:
I would like to participate in this type of sport. It sounds and looks amazing. I would enjoy this sport because its a an outdoor sport and I really like being in the water as well. I hope to do Waka Ama one day to see if I would like it.