Home learning challenge (E9)

Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland New Zealand in July 1919. He was a famous mountaineer in New Zealand. In 1953 he went Nepal and set up base camp on the bottom of Mt Everest. Him and several other mountaineers with their Sherpa's, Sir Ed's Sherpa was Tenzing. They set out on 28th of May, their Sherpa's carried 15KG packs to the summit of Mt Everest.

They only spent 15 minutes on the top. Once at the bottom the Queen gave him the coronation medal and knighted him.

Hillary climbed 10 other peaks in the Himalayas and reached the south pole on a trans-antarctic expedition his group was the first to reach the pole using motor vehicles.

In 2008 he died at the age of 88

helping out around the school merit blog post 14

On Wednesday I was in the library looking at some books. As I was looking around there were some boys being a bit loud. I asked them if they could quite down to make things a bit easier for the librarians because they were busy with other people.

tech merit blog post 13

On Thursday we went to tech at Lincoln Primary. We made creamy chicken pasta and fried rice. While I was there I showed community by getting involved in my group.

Helping others merit blog post 12

On Thursday my friends and I were walking around at lunch time, a year 1 came up to us a little upset. She didn't have anyone to play with. We let her play with us. By doing that i showed the value of community by letting her join in with what we were doing.

tech merit blog post 11

On Thursday we went to tech at Lincoln Primary. We made cupcakes. We got to choose what we put in them my group put berries and chocolate chips. While I was there I respected the teacher by listening to her instructions so the recipe was correct.

home learning challenge (A2)

I made my family cards to last the rest of the year.  I made birthday cards and Christmas cards.

home learning challenge (C2)

On Saturday was my Grandad's birthday. I prepared 3 dishes for us all. We had a cheese platter, our main dish and desert

sharing merit blog post 10

At lunch on Friday my friends and I we passing around a couple of balls and this little kid wanted one. we gave it to them even though it meant we had to change our game. I showed the value of community by sharing equipment in the playground.

tech merit blog post 9

On Thursday we went to tech at Lincoln Primary.we made banana bread and cheese scones. While I was there I respected the teacher by listening carefully to what she had to say so I was able to know what to do

Run Bike Run merit blog post 8

On march 8th we had Kauri Run Bike Run. As sports Co-ordinator this was a big job. I had to help set up where the bikes we going and where the games were held. While the races were going on I showed active thinking by looking for ways to help without being asked.

Tech merit blog post 7

On Thursday we went to tech at Lincoln Primary. We had our second week in cooking. We made cookies. While I was there I respected the teacher by listening carefully to what she had to say.

home learning challenge (A3)

research different photography skills and show 20 photos showing you know how to use them.
black and white:












Focusing:

   











color:

movement:

wearing my hat Merit blog post 6

today when we got back from tech, It was lunchtime. we had to quickly eat our food and go play. I finished my food and went onto the field. Even though I wasn't doing much I made sure I wore my hat because the younger kids look up to us. By wearing my hat I was being an active thinker by wearing my hat without being asked.

bus to tech Merit blog post 5

today we had tech, I 'm still working on the model rugby field. The bus ride was great, we were quite and only talking to the person next to us. while I was on the bus I was showing the leadership value of respect by letting the bus driver concentrate for our safety.

home learning challenge (C6)

Over the weekend I decided to clean out my draws and give them to someone in need. I filled up a bag of clothes to give away.

bus to tech merit blog post 4

Yesterday on the bus to tech i was showing the leadership trait of respect by only talking to the person next to me. While I was there i carried on with my project. I am making a rugby feild model.

leadership meeting blog post 3

during our leadership meeting today we learnt ten ways a school leader can contribute to your school . We also started planning what we are going to do to contribute to Oaklands. Maddy and I have finished our plan, all we have to do now is run it by the teachers then our plan is confirmed. This plan will take place in term 2 or 3.

leadership meeting merit blog post 2

Today we had a leadership meeting. Mr Ladbrook was away so Mrs McLeod filled in. We practiced our public speaking. first we did it with a partner, then in groups of four. In the group of four we had a poem, we all got parts to say in front of the other leaders and then we got feedback from them so we could improve.

wearing my hat at lunch Merit blog post 1

Today when the year 7/8 hub got back from technology we had to quickly put our bags in the class, grab what we need and go outside. After I ate my food under the shade I put my hat on and ran onto the field. when the year 3's ran past they put their hat on because they saw my friends and I wearing ours. I showed active thinking by role modeling my hat without being asked