Careers By Helena

Maori Games

Group 4 Maths Sample - Strand

Passion Project Term 3

Maths Goal

I completed my know multiplication and division goal.
I think I did well with my speed.
I think I did well with my technique.
I think I need to work on taking my time.

Maths Week

In this photo I tried drawing a mirror image of an owl, I think I did quite well except the eye because i couldn't get the exact shape.

I was asked to make a tessellation and I started with only the yellow and blue shapes but added the red and made it pop.

We were asked to make a tessellation with chalk and I did a a Square and triangle type pattern.

                                                               Marble run photo

We made a huge marble run but sometimes it was lopsided and wobbly so we changed it a bit to a more stable piece, I did the marble run with Olivia, Lauren, Sophie and Mekeila. But it was destroyed before we could get an Ipad.

Math Goal

Learn all multiplication facts from 10x10

Helena Sketching

Strand Sample

Strand Math Sample

Level 3 Learning Outcomes:

- gain information from a variety of data displays.

- be aware of the type of data each display is appropriate for and the kind of pattern/relationship it best
communicates.

- link others’ claims with the appropriateness of displays used.

WALT: Sort data into categories

Wiremu is allowed to choose a pet for his birthday. He decides to find out what pets his classmates have.
He gives each classmate a blank data card, asks them to list any pets they have, and collects the cards.
With a classmate, discuss Wiremu’s data. Which information is necessary? Which information is unnecessary?
Which data is difficult to interpret?

Make a comment on one piece of data from above:

Unnecessary group (why is it unnecessary?): because it doesn't really matter to the question

Hard to interpret group  (why is it hard to interpret?): Because it doesn't make sense

WALT: Interpret and communicate findings about data

The class next door did a similar survey to the one above but they were asked to name their favourite pet.
The results are shown on this tally chart and then presented on the bar graph:

Write three statements that interpret the data shown above:

1. Cats are the most liked

2.  guinea pigs are the least liked

3.  Dogs are 6 behind cats

Discuss with a classmate which graph (bar graph or pie graph) you would prefer to use to show the information and
why?

A bar graph because it has numbers and shapes that make it easier and exact

What is the mean of the data above? (Show your working)

12+6+8+4=30 divided by 4 = 7.5

Personal Reflection:

I find sorting data ….. rather easy because of all the numbers that make it easier

Helena Passion Projects

Music - Term 2

Term 2 Math Strategy Sample

Term 2 Maori

TERM 2

SHARING OUR MAORI LEARNING

We are learning to recognise, understand, and use some less common classroom vocabulary.

We are learning to pronounce māori kupu correctly

We are learning to use simple sentences
‘Anei’ (Here is),
‘Kei hea’ (Where is/are),
‘taku’ (my – singular)

The statements and questions with translations from my video:

(taku turu) My Chair
(kei hea taku pene anei taku pene) Where is my pen here is my pen
( anei taku putea) Here is my bag
(anei taku kūra) Here is my school
(anei taku pukapuke) Here is my book

Writing Sample - Persuasive Speech

 

Reflection:

 I think I did well with my speaking and reading because i didn't stutter or say the wrong word but I think i could work on looking at the audience for longer and more

Maths Knowledge Term 2

Week 3 Reflection

Tony showed us how he cast's a criminals footprint and how he can match the shoe with the crime doer by slight details on the shoe like stones unique patterns.

This is Tony's toolbox he would use for crimes it contains many brushes powders and fingerprint samples. 

In this photo Tony is demonstrating how to get a fingerprint sample from glass with powder and a duster.

Crime Scene

name: Inspector Hercule
date: 30th
Time: 12:00
Location: Creative Cave Tiwai, Kaiapoi North School

Crime: Break In/Theft

Crime Scene

I came in through the creative cave by the by the single door, I wasn't sure if it had already been investigated but I still searched for clues and I sure found quite a heap! Such as: Pink Lipstick on a glass, a note saying ha ha this what you get for annoying me and a coin. There were many other clues but I reckon those specific clues actually lead to something. Although there were other clues that didn't lead to anything like a hat, 2 drink bottles and hand and footprints but what I found the most interesting was rounded glass and pebbles on the table were the fish tank was supposed to be I stared at the glass observing every small crack and shine, but my concentration was broken when my assistant walked in with a piece of paper printed faces on white paper, underneath in messy handwriting read suspects underlined and written in black pen. He explained how he got certain people from the principal because they were the only ones with the security code number. I looked at all of the faces and the one thing that came to mind, alibis! Many teachers would tell their students what they were doing and who with so if they were telling the truth their students could confirm it. I left the room without a word and into the large breakout space where a teacher was searching was searching through a whiteboard desk for something When I walked in she straightened her skirt and said good morning inspector which confused me because it was the afternoon I had been here for two hours it was now 2:00, she was obviously preoccupied with something else? perhaps searching trough a desk i just happened to know wasn't hers? I corrected her, took a  breath and asked are you aware of the in the creative cave wh-wh-wh-nooo.....She was obviously lying it was like ten metres away from the room she was in not to mention the same building, I gave her a suspicious look and wrote Mrs McCarthy - suspicious on a notepad.


Clues?
I have a weird feeling  Mrs McCarthy did it with the help of Mrs Lamond. I knew the hat belonged to her so what if she dropped it in fright, shock or horror when someone walked? perhaps Miss Bayliss?
could explain the pink lipstick on the glass.....


Proof
I just know it was them and I am going to prove it because... Miss Bayliss got thirsty and got a glass of water and forgot to do her dirty dishes, Miss Lamond left her hat on such a sunny day!(in fright or not) Oh and don't even get me started on Mrs McCarthy! she wanted to bring her son a harmless pet so she stole her colleagues favourite little fishies Snoop and Dogg and the shoe print is the same size and brand as the one that was left on the floor, BAM! I love it wen i'm right those criminals are going to jail!

Week 1 Reflection

 When we came into class Miss T's fish tank was stolen and clues were left there was a lot of evidence such as hand prints foot prints drink bottles notes a hat coin and glass from the fish tank.
we got to do some investigating on the creative cave. during the investigation  we learnt about finger  prints and handwriting analysis.

 I suspect It was Mrs McCarthy because her picture looks suspicious and in the email she sent my group she put INNOCENT in capitals there was also quite a lot of evidence and clues she said in the interview. One positive is that we got to do some fun detective work and enjoy the first week. I also enjoyed the new maths rotations quite a lot because there is a bigger range of math activities.

Term 1 Passion Projects

Our World Geology

Photography

Extreme Close Up

Long Shot

Close Up

Birds Eye

Worms Eye

What is your favourite photo and why?

My favourite picture is the close up of the microphone because it looks cool and the background is blurred.

What image worked the best and why?

The one that worked the best was the worms eye because we only took one photo

Choose a photo and explain why did you choose this subject

I chose the close up picture because it looked cool and it would be a beautiful photo

What is the story behind this image? what feeling/emotion did you create?

I didn't really create many feelings with this because I wasn't thinking about emotions

What would you change?

I would change the long shot because it was rushed and not our best work

Helena Weekly Reflection

What is something you are proud of or have found interesting in your learning recently? 

- My passion projects because I learnt how hard it is to make icing sugar and the right size decorations for the cupcake

What is something you need to work on in your learning and why?

- My math because it took me 10 minutes to do this weeks basic facts sheet

Our Tōtara goal has been Responding Appropriately, what does this mean to you?

- To show manners when someone talks me and reply with a polite responce.

How can you show Responding Appropriately?

- by keeping your thoughts in your head and thinking before you speak

Portfolio Reading, Term 1

Wainui Camp, 2018

WAINUI CAMP, 2018

What is your best memory of Tōtara camp?

- When I got to demonstrate the high ropes obstacles because i got to be the first in the group to do it and it made sure I got a turn on it.

What challenged you on camp and how did you get through this challenge?

- Some of the activities at boot camp like planks and jacknives.

How did you show Active Listening on camp and why was it important?

- I showed active listining when we were told our group rotations by listining and not looking at the people behind or infront of me.

My Letter to Mr Hipkins

Kaiapoi North School
278 Williams St
Kaiapoi 7630
Ministry of Education 

Government Buildings
Wellington
Dear Mr Hipkins

My name is Helena Kendrick I am writing about the heat lately. I know you aren't mother nature but something you could do for us is install a new air conditioner in our building to cool us all down.

We all know that you were kind enough to fund for our two new buildings Tiwai and Kopapa so why not put in a new air conditioner while you are at it?

Lately, the weather has been wonderful but scorching hot! We would like to be able to run around outside then come inside to cool off! But instead, we come inside to squish together and build up our body heat which then can’t cool down because there is no air flow. With air conditioning, we could run around outside the come inside to cool off.we would be relieved of how nice it is and would concentrate harder because we won’t have a headache caused by this burning heat. Plus isn’t one of your demands that every child should have a go at education and learning but we cannot learn nor concentrate in such heat and with a cloud of sandflies hovering above us. If you agree we would be the happiest kids in the school and there are 500 of us!I hope you are at least considering my request
Yours sincerely,
Helena Kendrick, Kaiapoi North School

Tōtara Weekly Reflection Term:      1         Week: 3

Some work I am proud of is my letter to Mr Hipkins

This week was my first session of music, it was fun and I enjoyed learning the ukelele

What challenged me over the last week and why? one thing that challenged me was my reading hopscotch when I had to do an advertisement for a holiday park I went to it was hard for me because I couldn't think of anything to describe the Tahunanui camping grounds

How did I overcome these challenges or what do I need to do to overcome them in the future? I need to research it to refresh my memory about the holiday park

What is my personal goal for next week? to get my work done with more quality and done quicker

This fortnights Tōtara goal was active listening and I achieved/showed this by remembering what the teacher said and not having to ask someone what the teacher said

Reflection

                               

Tōtara Weekly Reflection Term:  1             Week: 2

Some work I am proud of… (add evidence and a brief explanation)

My instaclass post because it is creative and linked to what I enjoy and love.

What challenged me over last two weeks?

Think tank maths because some of the questions were too hard and some didn't make sense to me.

How did I overcome these challenges or what do I need to do to overcome them in the future?

I repeated the words in my head and used a whiteboard to work it out

What is my personal goal for next week?

Try and solve basic facts in less than 3 seconds

This fortnights Tōtara goal was greetings and I achieved/showed this by...

Saying hello to teachers friends and people around the school

All About Me

Who is in my family/whanau?
My awesome brother Lachlan, my Mum (Andrea) and my Dad (Elliot) and me

What are my favourite things to do in my own time?
Read books and do some drawing

What do you like to do at school?
Meet my friends and do writing. I like writing so I can be creative.

What would I like to improve and make progress with this year?
My maths, I would like to be able to answer multiplication and division questions quicker.

What helps you learn?
Explanations and alot of time to think

What stops you learning?
Loud noises and people bumping/pushing me

Who are my friends at school?
Kadince, Isla, Kaylee, Emma, Ally and Ashleigh

What was the best part of the holidays?
Going to the beach with Ashleigh :)