What Is My Name Worth? | Maths

LI: To find out what number our names are worth.

For this activity we were looking at what our names are worth. We got a chart that had all the letters in alphabetical order with the numbers that they are worth. F was worth 6, A was worth 1, R was worth 9, Z was worth 10, A was worth 1, N was worth 8, and A was worth 1. If I add them all together: 6 + 1 + 9 + 10 + 1 + 8 + 1 = 36. However, I need a single digit number so I add 3 + 6 which is 9. So therefore, my name is worth 9. Each single digit number had an activity that we had to do. If your name is worth: 1 - High Five someone in the room whose name starts with the same letter as your name does, 2 - Do your best twerk for five seconds, 3 - Stand on one leg and write the number '8' in the air with your eyes closed, 4 - Hum a song until someone guesses it, 5 - Pretend to be a chicken with its bottom on fire, 6 - Say the tongue-twister "She sells seashells on the sea shore" 5 times in 20 seconds, 7 - Act like a monkey for 20 seconds, 8 - Pat your head, rub your tummy, wink one eye & stick your tongue out all at the same time, 9 - You have to do the Floss. Since I was a number 9 I had to floss.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

This week we have been learning about the Treaty of Waitangi by accessing different text types and media.

In groups we needed to firstly access the information and gather the main ideas of Who, What, Where, Why and When. We had journal stories, websites, youtube videos and more.

We then had to summarise the information into sentences using key words. Even though we all picked out different words, the main idea of the treaty are the 3 Ps.

The 3 Ps are Protection, Partnership and Participation. This is what the treaty set out to achieve.

We then had to evaluate our new learnings and think of questions that we want to find more information on.

An interesting fact I have learnt was that The Treaty of Waitangi was not signed to have peace between the land but instead to get protection from the british crown. I think that is interesting because people think that the treaty was signed to have peace between Britain and Aotearoa.

Batting & Throwing

LI: To develop fundamental movements in Cricket.

Today we learnt how to bat and throw overarm with Brian from HPCC (Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club). Below I will explain some essentials.

Throwing:
First you want to stand side on to the target. Next you want to plant your front foot facing the direction of the target, and your back foot in a brace position, making an ' L ' looking position. After this you want to point your non-throwing arm at the target hard draw your arm back and throw the ball making sure it finishes pointing at the target also.

Batting:
First you want to get the bat and hold it in the right position; If you are left handed you need hold the bat with your left hand positioned on top of your right hand. However, if you are right handed you need to do the same except you position your right hand on top of your left hand. Next your feet have to be pointing the same direction you are facing (which is one side depending on your dominant hand and leg). After that you want to swing your arms it gives power and it goes to the direction you were pointing at.

Result:
If you have followed these instructions correctly you may get it right, if not you need to give time and patience to correct yourself and you will eventually get it correctly and done.

Maritime Museum | Explorers & Adventures

LI: To study the history of New Zealand maritime explorers.

This week on the 12th of February LS1 went to the Maritime Museum to study the history of explorers of Aotearoa. When we arrived to the museum we met our instructors, Lee and Peter.

One group went to explore the museum and my group stayed in the classroom with Lee to get taught about maritime history. Lee taught us about many famous sailors like: Captain Cook, Sir Peter Blake, Abel Tasman, Kupe & Kuramārōtini.

After an hour the two groups switched. We then explored the museum with our smaller group. After another hour of exploring we got ready to leave the museum.

I enjoyed the trip because I learnt many new things about the maritime history of New Zealand. My favourite part of the trip was exploring the museum. It was a very fun and enjoyable trip.

Self Portrait | Art

LI: To make a digital self portrait.

Today we were finishing our digital self portrait. We chose one out of two ways to make a digital self portrait. We could chose out of: Using simple shapes or advanced shape. I chose to do the simple shapes type. We got a tutorial video from Mr. Wong to help us. We had to start from the furthest back to the furthest frontwards. We could use simple shapes like: triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, ovals, and ect. We could also use two or more different shapes to make another shape. I used a circle and oval to make my face shape. I also used two triangles in an angle to make my upper lip. To make my lower lip I used a trapezoid/trapezium. After I got a basic impersonation of myself I went into detail and made a button and the wrinkles on my skarf. I enjoyed this activity.

About Me 2020

Salaam Alaikum.

My name is Farzana. I am Afghani. I am a year 6 in LS1 at Panmure Bridge School. I enjoy working on digital learning objects on my chromebook at school. At home I enjoy riding my skateboard. My favourite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. My favourite authors are J.K Rowling and Roald Dahl.

Safe Passwords | Cybersmart

LI: To create a safe and secure password.

Today we were learning how to make a safe and secure password. We first looked at what the definition of password meant. A password is a lock or code that you use to keep your account safe and secure. After defining the word 'password', we were looking  at the different ways to make a safe password.

Ways to make a password:
There are two ways of making a safe and secure password. One way is using two completely random words to make a phrase that does not make sense. For example: Skinless Houses.

The second way of making a secure password is by making a 5-8 word sentence and using the first letter of the words to make one combination of letters. For example: I like donuts because they are very yummy. That sentence will turn into: Ildbtavy.

Numbers, Uppercase / Lowercase letters & Symbols:
After that, we replace some letters from the password with numbers, a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters and symbols. We looked at what symbols look similar to letters. E.g: $ > S, @ > a, / > l, ect. After we did that we replaced some letters with symbols. Example: I/dbt@vy.

After replacing letters and changing them to symbols, we changed some lowercase letters into uppercase. Example: I/dbT@vY.

Next we replaced some letters into numbers. There are many letters that look like numbers. E.g: 0 > O, 5 > S, 4 > A, 2 > Z, ect. Now the password has shifted into: I/d6T@vY.