Certificate

This was my certificate that I received today from assembly. The certificate is "Thinking about our learning". 

Cricket Interschool

This is my certificate for participating in the Cricket Inter school competition last term.  I think we did really well and tried our hardest. 

Student LED Conference

This is a picture of my dad and I at the Student LED Conference. Us students had to show our parents what we've been learning about, and where we are at in Reading, Writing, Inquiry and Maths. This was our first time doing this and it was really easy. We showed our parents around the classroom and then sat them down for a presentation we made. I think it went really well and hopefully we can do it again possibly next time.

Transum

This is my transum results. I think I need to try and work harder so I can answer them more quickly. This is apart of the Multiplication challenge we were set for this week. 

Flash Tables

For this task I had to say the answer aloud. I think I did really well. I did this task with my friend Yvette.

Tables Grab

This is my Tables Grab results. I played with a classmate. We played the 9 times table version of it. I won!

Tables Conga

This is my Tables Conga results. I am focusing on the 9 times tables. It is apart of the Multiplication Challenge this week.

Tables Dash

This is my Tables Dash results. This week I am focusing on the 9 times tables. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I have strengthened my 9 times tables knowledge.

Ancestral Poem

This is my Ancestral Poem. It is a poem that reflects on how my ancestors have shaped me into the individual I am today. 

The Unveiling

The Unveiling

Awakened by the excitement of the scheduled day, my feet moved from the white sheet covers, onto the cold wooden floor. I sat on the edge of the comfortable bed and thought about the day ahead of me. My grandfather's unveiling had been on my mind since the day my mother told me it was an upcoming event, but I think it had been on all of our minds.  The whole family was invited, and yes, I was very excited to see them, but my mind and heart only belonged to the thoughts of my grandfather.

I search for company in the house. Suddenly, as if I were deaf and hearing for the very first time, the house turned into a zoo. I saw my mother, running around with heels in her hand and I also saw my brother, sitting down on the couch, calmly watching movies, until my father noticed and scolded him.  I back into my room and realise that I had better get dressed as soon as possible, otherwise I would’ve probably be in my brothers position. My eyes dived into my wardrobe, searching for a suitable and appropriate outfit. I take a while to put it on and get dressed, but as soon as I’m finished, I can hear beeping horns from the outside.

We’re on our way to the cemetery. All that is going through my head, is my grandfather, and the long dreadful months without him. BEEP! My thoughts about him disappear and I focused on the current situation. I looked around and realised we were apart of a beeping parade. The lights just wouldn’t turn green. When we finally arrive at the cemetery, we hop out with relief.

I could see his grave. The cross - with all my bracelets I once loved - that represents him stood no more. Instead, it lay on my brothers lap. I remember, not being able to move. As if I was frozen, but my mother calls me, and I have to follow. I sat in the front - Where all the grandchildren sat - of the crowd that surrounded his tombstone. The prayers were long and I couldn’t bear it any longer. I waited and waited for the ripping of the black plastic that covered his tombstone. Finally, as I was losing hope, they turned to my brother and said “Leopote Randwick, will you please take the cover off”

Excitement rushed through and around my body. My brother took awfully long to take it off must I admit. But when he did, I sank back into my original sitting position and remember feeling pride. My name was on the tombstone and I can’t remember a time where I had felt so much pride in myself. Although my name was only there,  because I was a grandchild, I still felt the same.

The unveiling had come to a conclusion. The event was vivid. Whenever we visit him, I focus on his picture. His smile is a permanent picture in my memory. I always want to have his smile in my memory. So whatever  I achieve, I achieve for him.

Mainfreight Entry

This is my Mainfreight entry. The theme was to draw something about what you like t read or why you like to read. I included a lot of things to do with Love, Nature, Culture, and cartoons. 

Hopefully it gets picked.

A leap of faith

A leap of faith

I clutch the metal rungs, a rush of doubt crosses my mind. I try to dodge the ropes that constantly get in my way. I hear a mush of voices, like the beeping of horns during busy traffic. I honestly don’t know whose voice belongs to who.

Some how, I’ve made it to the top of the wooden pole. I try to get my balance, and stand on the pole but it just doesn’t happen. I stop ignoring the voices of my fellow friends, and actually let them take control of my next steps.

I try my hardest not to embarrass myself, but I don’t want to get off. I search for the little bit of self belief hidden in myself, and manage to stand on the pole. I take a little step back, mind you not being a lot of space to complete that task, and take a leap of faith.

I catch it! I hold on to the bar like i’m clinging onto life. Somehow, my emotions have lead to become a mixture of pride, self belief, and confidence. Whereas 2 minutes ago I only felt terrified.

I can’t believe it. I’ve finally conquered my fear of heights (Well only this high, but it's still a personal milestone!) I swing for a while, until I actually let go.  As soon as my feet touch the ground, my thoughts revolve around  the conquering of one of my biggest fears, Heights.

Fast Factors Results

These are my results from playing the Fast Factors (9 times tables). On the first two tries, I received the same result (19 seconds), but on the last result I received a score of 20 seconds. All my results are very similar. I want to try and learn my 9 times tables so I can receive a better score. 

Personal Photo Album: Camp

This is my personal Camp Album. It includes some of my highlights of being at Kokako Lodge. I really enjoyed it and will take this presentation onto the next years. I created this book on Flipsnack.

Rangitoto Poster

This is my Rangitoto poster that includes basic information about Rangitoto. The year 7 and 8's recently went on a trip to Rangitoto and are currently learning about the volcano.

Camp Photo Essay

This is my photo essay about Camp at Kokako Lodge. The link below is an interactive version of my scrapbook. The scrapbook includes a variety of pictures that highlight my time at Camp. You can also make your own Scrap Book online. 

Camp Scrap Book

National Young Leaders Day

This is my presentation about what a few of the school head leaders from Panmure Bridge School did at the National Young Leaders Day at Manukau Vodafone Telecom Centre. We were very inspired to become better leaders and to make a difference in our lives for the better. 

Rangitoto Photo Essay

This is my Photo Essay on the year 7 and 8's trip to Rangitoto. It is sequenced and has a caption to describe what we did. 

Fine, Key Competencies

This is my Key Competencies Presentation that shows what I thought I needed to do before and after camp. We used these Key Competencies to stay safe,  follow our instructions correctly and make the wise choices.

Ludwig van Beethoven

This is a Digital Learning Showcase of a famous hearing impaired/dear person that had a great achievement. I created this because this week is sign language.

Poppy Poster

This is an information poster about Poppies. It includes answers to why the poppy was chosen as an inspiration for ANZAC, the history behind Poppies, why we wear poppies and the Flanders Field Poem. It also includes pictures of Flanders Field,  RSA poppies and real poppies.