Cultural walkabout

Powhiri by Danielle

Learning at the Museum

Room 7 and Room 10 collaborated this year to create a movie for the Manaiakalani Film Festival. Our movie is called Powhiri. In Term 3 we had been learning about Maori customs and traditions. We visited the Auckland Museum where there are lots of different artifacts that helped us learn about how Maori use to live. You can read more of our blog posts here.

3D displays

We created 3D displays for the classroom sharing what we had learnt about Maori traditions and also read and retold Maori legends for our blogs.
In our movie we shared a Powhiri including waiata (songs) and Mihi (speech).






Powhiri Glenbrae from KPE TV on Vimeo.

Basketball lessons

Wow!!! on Tuesday the 16 of October 2012 Glenbrae school had a Coach called Bruce. Bruce was a basketball player. When he was 18, he got a million dollars for playing, and now he is a famous. Bruce started to play basketball when he as 8 years old Bruce was a professional basketball player in America but he is not a very tall person. Bruce got his first scholarship for playing. Bruce won the scholarship by giving respect and by having the right meal every day.

The Scary Rusty shed

The Scary Rusty shed

LT:To write a story opener to hook in the reader.

 

THERE WAS AN OLD SHED AT THE BACK OF OUR FLOWER GARDEN. MY BROTHER KNEW THAT A GOBLIN LIVED IN IT. A SMALL CROOKED GREEN BODY THAT ATTACKED PEOPLE IF THEY GO IN THE SHED. THE NEXT DAY  ME AND JAKE MY FRIEND AND MY DAD MICHAEL TOOK A LOOK. SQUEEK! SQUEEK! WENT THE RUSTY TIN DOOR. WE WENT WITH A TORCH AND A BASEBALL BAT.  WE TIP TOED IN AND WE WENT AND LOOKED FOR THE CREATURE. SUDDENLY MY DAD TURNED HIS HEAD AND THERE WAS THE GOBLIN STARING RIGHT AT HIM.  HIS TWO RED EYES WERE AS RED AS BLOOD. HE HAD YELLOW SLIME DRIPPING ALL OVER HIM.  THE GOBLIN WAS AS SMALL AS A CHILD ... TO BE CONTINUED.

Lots of Learning Opportunities by Moli

The Auckland Museum is a really good place to visit and learn about different cultures from the Pacific.
It is a large building full of historical items which educates the people about their history.
This museum is located near the Auckland Hospital in the Auckland Domain. It was built in 1928 - 1929 on a hill.
Auckland museum houses a lot of information and has many exhibits which tells the people  about the development of both Auckland and New Zealand’s history. The exhibits have been gathered over a number of years and they come under many different categories such as bones, fossils, trees, landscapes, fish and plants
When school students go on a field trip  to the Auckland museum, they look at spears which were used to hunt animals for food. They also look at artifacts and learn about how  Maori people travelled to other islands. Students also learn about how the tools were crafted by the islanders. The Presentation given by the Maori woman  feature trees, logs, lush sub-tropical forest and wetland.
The Auckland Museum is a place that provides a lot of learning opportunities for the visitors, students and the tourists and place that everyone  should visit.

The frightening volcanic room - a recount by Lisiate

The highlight of our visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum was the volcano room. In the volcano room we had an amazing day. There was a model of a house in Puia St. As I entered the room I saw a living room and a sliding window where you can see Rangitoto and the ocean. All of a sudden the T.V came on automatic and the news was on talking about smoke coming out of the water. The smoke gets larger and closer, the larger it gets the faster the volcano is going to form. All of a sudden a thud struck out of no where.  It gave me a fright and the T.V turned off automatically. White smoke transforming into black smoke and the room was shaking so hard that it felt like a giant had grabbed me and shook me so hard. KABOOM! The volcano shoots out black smoke and a GIGANTIC amount of smoke rushing towards us like a tsunami. CRASH! Everything quietens down and on the T.V we heard 'The Aftermath'. It was horrible, blobs of lava popping out like a popcorn on the hot burning active volcano sitting right in the middle of the sea. Huge smoke flying in the air as high as the Sky Tower. Burning trees, plants and houses poisoning animals and people. Burning tyres ruling the skies by covering it with black smoke destroying our atmosphere and creating a new world of darkness.
Back to reality, a man in a suit talked about the volcano and told us to go on a website which has a guide to survive before a volcano erupts. It was very frighting and a bit exciting.

An Historical Place to Learn by James

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a historical place where old and ancient weapons, costumes and artefacts of Maori culture and  customs are stored.

People in New Zealand and all over the world used the Auckland museum to study and learn about Pacific cultures. The Auckland War Memorial Museum looks like a mansion with a  big library in it. In a way it is like a library with lots and lots of information stored in the form of wooden carvings, weapons, photographs,and Maori artefacts.

It’s located in the Auckland Domain, a big park near the city. It’s purpose is to  educate all the people around the world on the history of New Zealand. Specifically the wars and people that lived in New Zealand.

The museum is a good place to go and enjoy yourself and learn about the different artefacts.

Learning Life Lessons - a report by Gemima

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is an interesting place for people to learn more facts about the Maori culture and ancient history.
Every time someone visits the museum, it helps them to learn even more things and helps the brain to be stimulated more and more. The museum has a lot of different historical artifacts.
The Museum is a great place for people to see, find and explore a huge range of different things from maori culture to natural history. It’s a great learning space for people to find out better information about the past or other cultures they want to learn about.
The Auckland Museum is located in the Auckland Domain. The museum is used for storing and displaying old objects that were invented in the olden days. People from all over New Zealand come to the Museum and learn about the Maori culture. It also has information about the number of volcanic eruptions that have happened in the Auckland area. The Auckland Museum has been there since 1929, It is 83 years old.
The Auckland Museum is a great place for children to go to and learn about Te Reo and Maori Culture and customs. If one lives in Auckland one should really visit the Auckland Museum and learn life lessons.


Image Source: Auckland Museum

How to Make Slime by Nathaniel

Today a small group made slime.
CAUTION PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
You will need:

• PVA glue (most kinds of white craft glue will work)

• 2 disposable cupsform 

• Food coloring (any colour will do)

• Water (cold/warm)

• Borax Powder 

• A plastic spoon (for stirring)

• A tablespoon (for measuring)

1. Fill one small cup with water and spoonful of borax powder and stir it up and put it aside.
2. Fill the other small cup with 2.5 cm (1 inch) of glue.
3. Add three 20 ml tablespoons of water into the glue and stir.
4. Add a few drops of food colouring into the glue and stir until mixed.
5. Add one tablespoons of borax you made earlier. Stir well and watch the slime form.
6. Let the thee slime sit out somewhere safe and leave it there for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds pull the slime off the spoon and enjoy playing with it.

If you need extra help click here.
Have fun.

Visiting the Auckland Museum a report by Jerome

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is an historical structure built for displaying  Aotearoa’s most ancient artifacts and taonga that have been preserved.

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is located In the Auckland Domain near the C.B.D. It is also a great place to learn about the most historical artifacts around Aotearoa and Auckland. It looks like a big concrete beehive and is spread over three stories with thirty display areas and galleries.
People moving in and out of the museum make it look like a bee-hive too.  
The Wharenui is a sacred place where people are expected to walk very silently without their shoes. The carved wooden rafters and beams show skills the Maori Craftsman have.
The volcanic room is found on the second floor of the museum. People go there to learn about the volcanic history of Aotearoa. It also provides the visitors with a first hand experience of a volcanic eruption.
Next to the volcanic room is the aquatic room which has a massive range of preserved sea creatures. The aquarium has a crayfish which is about two metres long as its main attraction. This room provides a lot of learning opprtunities for its visitors.
The War Memorial has a list of names of all the brave soldiers who fought in the World Wars and died serving their country, Aotearoa.
Aucklanders who haven't been to the museum should visit the museum to  learn about New Zealand and Pacific history. It will enlighten them about their past.

The Auckland War Memorial Museum - a report by June

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a great place for people to see and visit. It also helps people learn more about their culture and what has happened in the past. It also has  all sorts of things one hasn’t learnt about, seen and known. The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a good experience for everyone.
The Auckland Museum is located on a hilltop in the Auckland Domain and it overlooks the Auckland Harbour. It is surrounded by a huge park which can be used for picnics and family gatherings.
There  is a gallery filled with Maori treasures and other Pacific items.  The Museum has a lot of memorial items on display as well. It has got records of events that took place in the past.  One would find artifacts and old things from other countries all around the world.
There are 3 parts to to the museum, and there are over 30 displays. The  displays are full of Maori artifacts and Pacific arts. On the third floor all the walls are listed with names of the people who  died in the war.
The Auckland war Memorial Museum is a place for people to visit and learn all about Maori culture and customs and about Aotearoa.

A great opportunity and experience - a report by Hannah

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a great place for  people to visit and  learn more and more as they visit it.  It helps everyone learn even more things about what happened in the past and had been there for many years.

The Auckland Museum has been standing there since 1929. It means that the museum is 83 years old.  It is located on a hilltop in the Auckland Domain. The Museum is housed over three  levels and has thirty different displays and galleries.

The Museum is a great opportunity for everyone. People can explore in the Museum and find out more and more about the Maori culture and customs and the artifacts found in the ancient times.

The Museum has displays of photographs, artifacts, Maori patterns and wooden carvings that were invented in the past. People from New Zealand come to visit the Museum and learn about their Culture and the past.

One can find out how many volcanoes erupted in the sea and in the open spaces.The volcanic room takes people through real life experience on volcanic eruptions. The sound of eruptions creates an atmosphere of terror and makes people scramble for shelter and safety.
   
The Museum is a great opportunity and experience for all people to see, find, explore, and it is a learning space for people to find out more information about the past and their culture.

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The Auckland Museum - a report by Joan

The Auckland Museum is really good to visit and learn about different cultures from the Pacific. The Auckland Museum is a great experience for all visitors from around the world and New Zealand.
The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Auckland Museum is located on a hilltop in the Auckland Domain. Inside the Auckland Museum there are  maori tongoa or treasures and other cultural items. It has exhibitions from New Zealand and other countries. There are also many displays showing the past and how hard life was for people.The Auckland Museum is a really great day out to learn about different cultures and New Zealand’s  past.

Image source:Chris Gin

The Auckland War Memorial Museum - a report by Anamanu

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is a huge landmark that is a frequently visited by people from all over the world. It is a place where Aotearoa’s history and culture is stored in different forms.


The Auckland Museum is similar looking to the American White House. It has three levels up and down. It looks very expensive and it was built in 1929. The Auckland Museum is located in the Auckland Domain. It is near to the Auckland Hospital.
This Museum provides opportunities to people to visit the  Aotearoa Maori Galleries and experience things in the Museum. It is to show public visitors interesting materials like the wakas that were built in the old days. People from all over  New Zealand visit the Auckland Museum. School students also  visit the Museum while on school trips to learn about Maori culture and customs.
The Auckland Museum is a very interesting place to visit. Visitors can see the Maori Galleries and learn about Greenstone. Also legends about when it was discovered in New Zealand by a man chasing a giant squid.

This museum is an exciting place to visit and spend time at if visitors want to learn about Aotearoa and its people.

Image Source: Wikidpedia

The Auckland War Memorial Museum - a report by Lisiate

The Auckland Museum is a HUGE place filled with historical artifacts of New Zealand.The Maori artifacts and the War Memorial are important New Zealand artifacts.
The Museum looks like the White House but a little browner. It gives it an impressive look.
The Auckland Museum is located in the Auckland Domain,facing the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It was built in 1929. It been there for 110 years. It’s hard work to build the museum. There are three different levels and 30 different displays and galleries.
The Auckland Museum is a major place where you can learn about different cultures. Thousands of schools visit there to learn about cultures and major disasters. It is a perfect place for people to learn about the traditions and customs of the pacific cultures.
All visitors should visit the volcanic room on the first floor. You can sit in a model house and you will experience what it is like during an eruption. On display are volcanic rocks that were used by Maori to warn of eruptions.
The war memorial is on the second floor. In the armoury has lots of weapons, armour and medals from the museum’s collections. Also see the names of New Zealanders from the Auckland Province who died in wars that New Zealand has fought in.
If you live in Auckland and haven’t been you should visit the War Memorial Museum. It is a place where you can learn about New Zealand and Pacific history. Especially, New Zealand’s part in World Wars.

Image Source: Greg O'Beirne

How the Kiwi Lost his Wings, retold by Kato

Many years ago, Tanemahuta went for a walk in the forest. He was looking up at his children and he was reaching for the sky. He noticed that they were starting to get sick, as the bugs were eating them. So Tanemahuta talked to his brother, Tanehokahoka, who called all of the children and the birds of the air together and asked if one of the birds would come and live on the forest floor.

First Tanemahuta asked the Tui. Tui looked up at the trees and they saw the sun filtering through the leaves. The Tui looked down at the forest floor, and he saw the cold, dark earth and he shuddered and said no. Then Tanehokahoka turned to the Pukeko to talk. The Pukeko looked down at the forest floor and they saw the wet damp earth and shuddered, and all was quiet and not a bird spoke. Sadness in the heart of the of Tanehokahoka was great, for he knew, that if one of his children didn’t come down from the roof of the forest, his children, would not have any home to live in. Then the Kiwi looked up at the tree, and they saw the sun filtering through the leaves. The Kiwi looked at his family and he looked at the other birds and he said I will. Tanemahuta and his family was very happy. Tanemahuta felt he should warn the Kiwi that he would loose his ability to fly but he would have strong legs and feet to help him search for food on the forest floor. He would become the most beloved in New Zealand.  

The Crowd Goes Wild by Joan

Wind blowing against his face while the crowd goes wild, he broke the world record. Hearing all his fans cheering and laughing and having so much fun, he was so proud of himself. When he finished the race his face was hardcore sweating. Usain’s heart was beating so fast  that  I  saw  his veins on his face. He was probably thinking, I finally broke the world record. The crowd started cheering louder. Usain was really proud of himself. His country would be really proud of Usain Bolt.

Image: Wikipedia

How The Kiwi Lost Its Wing - retold by Oshyne

In the ancient days,Tanemahuta went for a walk through the forest with his children.He took a look at his children and saw  that they were getting sick  because the disgusting bugs were eating them.

He called his brother,Tanehokahoka and told him about his children. Then Tanehokahoka called a meeting with the birds and he asked them for help. He wanted them to stay on the forest floor and look after Tanemahuta’s children.

The Tui refused because the forest floor was too dark. The Pukeko did not want to get his feet wet since the forest floor was cold and wet. Pipiwharauroa was busy building his nest so he could not come down.The Kiwi agreed to live on the forest floor and look after Tanemahuta’s children.

Tanehokahoka was happy because the Kiwi had agreed.He told the Kiwi that he would have to lose his beautiful feathers and grow strong legs so that he can tear logs to look for his food.Tanemahuta also blessed the Kiwi and said that he would be the most well known and loved bird of all.

The other birds were punished by Tanemahuta.The Tui had to wear two white feathers at his throat to mark him as a coward.The Pukeko was sent to live in the swamp for ever and Pipiwharauroa never built a nest.

Tanemahuta’s children lived on the forest floor in the care of the kind Kiwi.

The Rock Warrior retold by Douglas

Many years ago there were three explorers  who discovered  the lakes of Rotorua .The people were living high on the mountian called Ngongotaha hundreds and hundreds of years ago.These people were fair skinned and they had good  gardens and lots of food.

The Tipua people  were very big giants and  they were very bad people.The Tipua people wanted to take over the Ngongotaha people.They wanted  to take their beautiful lakes and their lovely land away from the Patupaiarehe people

One day the Tipua  war party marched through the Mamaku forest towards  the Ngongotaha .The Patupaiarehe people became very scared.They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell.

Tongakohu lit a fire and began chanting his magic spell.Soon the Tipua giants started feeling tired and they decided to stop marching and take  a rest.After  a while the Tipua giants wanted to move but they could not because they had slowly turned into rocks.

Finally Tongakohu was able to save his people from the Tipua giants.

The Crowd Goes Wild! by Tame'e

The CROWD GOES WILD! Everyone couldn't wait for the Olympics. The Olympics are the most important sporting event in the world.Staying at home because I was sick, made it easier for me to watch the Olympics. I was really surprised by the Fencing because I hadn't seen this sport before.What caught my attention was the way they used the sword and the protective clothing they wore. I was impressed by the  Synchronised swimming. Especially how the swimmers synchronised their moves and I wondered how long it took them to learn.

I so looking forward to the Shot Put and Valerie Adams at the next Olympics. I hope Valerie wins gold for  New Zealand again.

 Photo by KRHamm 

The Rock Warriors - retold by Apii

Many years ago in the olden days on the Ngongotaha mountain, there were two tribes. It,was pretty, and a nice place to be.The leader of the Patupaiarehe used magic to turn the giants of tipua forest  into rocks  because the giants were attacking the Patupaiarehe people.When the leader of the Patupaiarehe used magic to change the giants into rocks the giants couldn’t attack the people of the patupaiarehe anymore. Some people say that on a sunny day or a cold day they can hear the rock warriors moaning all the time because they are fighting over something.

The rock warriors are the people that always moans twenty four hours every single day because it’s all over something that must be very special to them.

When the patupaiarehe went walking in the forest the giants of tipua saw them and tried to attack them because they were walking through the giants forest.The giants of tipua is really big and scary but the  patupaiarehe does not care because the leader of the patupaiarehe has a spell that can change them into rocks.

The next day the tipu war party marched through the mamaku forest towards Ngongotaha.The Patupaiarehe people became very scared.They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell to change the giants of tipu into rocks.The giants were so mean and very bad their attitude was not nice at all they always love to attack the Patupaiarehe people.

The Rock Warriors - retold by Kato

Many years ago the Patupaiarehe people lived around the lakes of Rotorua, on the Ngongotaha Mountains.

The Tipua people were giants and they were very bad tempered. These people wanted to take the beautiful lakes and the land away from the Patupaiarehe people.

One day the Tipua war party marched through the Mamaku forest towards Ngongotaha. The Patupaiarehe people became very scared. They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell.

Tongakohu went up Ngongongtaha mountain and lit a fire. He started to chant his magic spell.

Then the Tipua giants began to feel  tired and they had a rest. When they wanted to stand up their skin started to crack.They could not move. Soon all the Tipua giants turned into rocks.

Finally Tongakahu was able to save his people from the Tipua giants,


Many years ago the Patupaiarehe people lived around the lakes of Rotorua, on the Ngongotaha Mountains.

The Tipua people were giants and they were very bad tempered. These people wanted to take the beautiful lakes and the land away from the Patupaiarehe people.

One day the Tipua war party marched through the Mamaku forest towards Ngongotaha. The Patupaiarehe people became very scared. They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell.

Tongakohu went up Ngongongtaha mountain and lit a fire. He started to chant his magic spell.

Then the Tipua giants began to feel  tired and they had a rest. When they wanted to stand up their skin started to crack.They could not move. Soon all the Tipua giants turned into rocks.

Finally Tongakahu was able to save his people from the Tipua giants,

My Game Experience by Hannah

On a cold damp morning room 7 went to soccer to learn skills. Mr Wan our teacher, is from Spain.  We were surprised when he said that. We warmed up and we were getting ready to kick some butt. Room 7 was charged up ready to go. Everyone was

sent to a court to play, 3 in each team. We were warming up so we can get ready to go, go, go!

I was on to the game. I dribble, kick, and pass. I really try hard, I play hard, I play rough. All I wanted was the ball. I dribble, kick, pass, watching the goal getting ready to kick and SCORE! I score a spectacular goal for my team. I felt really, really happy. The other team felt really sad but we didn’t even care because we were celebrating with shouting and screaming. Nearly the whole school could hear us!
Suddenly I felt totally exhausted. I wanted a drink of water but I really wanted to score another goal. The game was on again and I played my hardest. My eyes were glued  to the goal. I watched the goal with my blood red tired eyes. I dribble, pass, kick, pass, kick and SCORE! Another breathtaking goal. Yeah my team won the game! It was the best time of my life. We all celebrated with cheering, shouting, and screaming. Mr Wan was very proud of us because we had put more effort than ever before.
YEAH!

I go back to class so exhausted and tired. I was very very hungry and thirsty.
Finally the bell rang. All I wanted to do was munch on my lunch and drink cold, fresh, delicious water. I felt the fresh water running down my throat like a waterfall.I  ate so much that I felt as full as a gorilla.

The Rock Warrior - retold by Chris

The Patupaiarehe people lived around the lakes of Rotorua at a place called Ngongotaha hundreds  years ago. These people were fair skinned and they were very good gardeners.

The Tipua people were giants and they were very bad tempered. These people wanted to take the beautiful lake and the land away from the Patupaiarehe people.

One day the Tipua war party marched through the Mamaku forest towards Ngongotaha. The Patupaiarehe people became very scared. They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell.

Tongakohu lit a fire and began chanting his magic spell. Soon the Tipau giants started feeling tried and they decided to stop marching and take a rest. After a while the Tipau giants wanted to move but they could not because they had turned into rocks. Finally, Tongakohu was able to save his people from the Tipau giants.

My exhausting game experience by Eseki

On a damp and cold morning I got ready because my family and I were going to meet my Aunty named Lima, Uncle Lauloa and my three cousins Juli, Lama and Faialofa who had just arrived from Savai’i, Samoa.

When we got there I introduced myself to them and I helped them settle down by getting them some food to eat and doing their chores.

Later on I asked Juli, Lama and Faialofa if they wanted to play Volley ball but Juli and Faialofa said””No thank you”” and Lama said””Yes I would like to”” so I got out the Volley Ball equipment and set it up. I went around asking my other family members if they wanted to play Volley Ball  and they said””yes”” so we were divided into teams of 8 each.When we started playing I was the shortist person in my team and I had to stay in the front and I didn’t want to because when my other girl cousin named Helen got spiked by Lama and I was afraid of getting hurt by him.

After that fun and exhausting game I sat down and had a long rest and watched my Nana, Aunty’s and Uncles play Poker and Swepi.. While I was watching them I learnt how to play Poker and Swepi by just watching them. It was a bit boring but I helped my Nana play.

Next it was time for dinner and I had to tell my Nana, Aunty’s and Uncles to come inside and eat. I went back inside and helped them serve the food to everyone then I grabbed my food and went outside to eat my food with my other cousins. I enjoyed my food because it was yummy and juicy.

When I finished my food I went inside and played Monopoly with my cousins. Whenever my cousins and I play any kind of game they always say””No mercy””. Sometimes when we play card games or multiplayer games my cousin Luke cheats and pretends he didn’t cheat.

Soon after we played Monopoly we turned on the DVD player and we watched a couple of movies called The Lucky Ticket and Tinker Bell 1 and 2. While we were watching we ate some popcorn and mine spilt on the floor and I had to clean it up. Later on my brother, sisters and I got tired so we went home and said good by to Lima, Lauloa, Juli, Lama and Faialofa..

A strip of Aotearoa

Road safety

Constable Julie came from the Glen Innes Police Station to our school to teach us about road safety. Road safety is important because you might not see the car and get hit but when you learn road safety you will no if a car is coming. We learnt how far it takes a car to stop. It wasn't easy because we didn't have a long enough ruler to measure the distance, instead we used our legs. I enjoyed learning how to be safe and how long it takes a car to stop.

Positive blogging

I have been learning about writing good blog comments.We have been using helpful words on our comments and making sure our punctuation and spelling is correct. Our teacher had to check our comments to see if we managed to write a good comment or not. Like when I posted on Tamaki Intermediate's blog when they were having a breakfast I made a helpful comment to made them feel happy. I made a connection by sharing what I know about good breakfasts.
We have been sharing our learning with schools in Manaiakalani.We have tried to make a connection with our comments. I like it when I put thoughtful comments on blog posts because it makes a person feel proud of there learning .I really like doing good blog comments because if I do a good blog comment they will write something good that I have done on my blog. It helps me to learn more ideas than I had before.

Here is my comment from Tamaki Intermediate's blog.

Food label checks

I was excited! Today Room 7 went to Pak'nSave to learn about the food labels. We took the bus there, the bus was really nice and warm.First we went to  look at the cereals.We looked at the weet-bix  because we thought it was really healthy.We checked  the back of the weet-bix box on the food label.We found out that it had a low sugar.

Next we went to look at the Molenberg bread.I was surprised that  Molenberg was really healthy because I thought that it was not healthy.
The Molenberg sugar level was only 2.8g and the energy was 902 kj.
Before we went back to school we got a $60 voucher from Pak ‘n Save.
With our $60 voucher our class is going to have a healthy lunch together.

Positive comments for blogs

This term I have been learning how to write  good blog comments on different blogs.We have been making lots of comments on other schools blog.The difference it has made is I know how important  it has been to practise writing before I copy and paste on the blog.

I enjoyed posting on different post because they might also comment on my post.
It has been challenging  to connect with the other people's blog post but I think I have improved.
Here is a comment that I have left on a blog.I've been positive and specific.






    

Gabriel

This term we have been learning about making a positive, thoughtful and helpful comment on peoples blog's. We know our comments are good when we write something positive about their blog post or make a connection by sharing something similar  

 The difference it has made is it's been really really good for us to practise improving our learning. We have enjoyed writing  blog comments because it also helps other people to connect and be interested in our blog. The most challenging part for me is remembering how to spell the words correctly.   It's important that my comments make sense.

In this comment I tried to be positive about Joan's swimming

My Dream

My name is Christian Patrick Eliza and I am from Tongatapu Nuku’alofa. I have one sister and one brother and I am the eldest. I turned 12 on 17 April 2012. The only thing that is amazing is that when it was 2011 I turned 11 and now it is 2012 and I am 12 ! So it keeps on going on and on. My mom has her birthday in July and my Dad in November. We live in Glen Innes. My grandpa used to be a commando for the Tongan police. My goal is to be like him one day. He loved being a policeman because he wanted to follow his grandpa's footsteps. My mom and dad were born at the    Vaiola Hospital. My favourite colour is blue and I really enjoy Mcdonalds.

I am interested in a singer called Michael Jackson because I have been one of his fans since I was little.

I really want a Rugby Scholarship when I finish college or University. When I was about 5 my dream was to be a future All Black. I still have that dream. I play for a club called University Rugby Club and that's where some All Blacks started playing when they were little. In my future I would like to see robots as our equals because they can do all the boring everyday jobs. That means I can get on and do the really exciting stuff in life.

Thoughtful blog comments

This term we were learning about three criterias about blog commenting.Three of them is Positive,Thoughtful and Helpful.

This term we have been learning about three points on blog commenting. The three points are positive which means you tell them something nice about their blog post they made. The second one is helpful. A helpful comment adds more information. The last one is thoughtful,  which means  can you make a connection with the author. I have really enjoyed learning all three of these points because it doesn't just help the writer but it also helps me with commenting better. Here is a comment I left on someone's blog.

I think this is a good comment because I have connected with the author and also been positive about her mouthwatering post.

A life changing experience!

We are at Pac ‘n Save so that we can learn all about the different kind of foods to eat and not to eat. Ansley has been our instructor for the last two weeks. She taught us all about all of the sugar in fizzy drinks and how to read the nutrition guide.Ansley said to my group that we had to look at all the different good and bad snacks that we could not and should not eat. We had to choose two different snacks and then we would have to choose which one is better for us. I was very surprised to see all of the sugar, fat and salt in the snacks we eat daily because I thought there would be only a little because they don’t taste sugary. This was a life changing experience and I know I can eat healthier from now on.

This is a chart that shows you all of the energy and sugars so that people can know what they are buying and if you are trying to eat healthy this should be the second thing you check on the box. One some of the muesli bars or other products might have a red tick that is called the heart foundation tick that means that the heart foundation approve of the product and that means that that product is good for you to have everyday.

Fruitful Light, Light Muesli Nutrition Guide:

Energy (KJ)	1570
Fat, Total (G)
Sugar (G)	19.9
Dietary Fibre (G)	8.1
Sodium (Mg)	110

These is a very good example of a very good cereal to have in the morning because it has no fat total. This muesli cereal would be very light.