My reflection

I have enjoyed my journey throughout St Pius. Leaving my friends and family at school is difficult, but I guess its time to move on. Learning new things makes me want to learn more and more. I will miss everyone at school and the teachers as well. 

Farewell video

This is a farewell video of my classmates and I as we are leaving St Pius this year. I have enjoyed my journey at St Pius and so as everyone else. 

Cultural Festival

Sailing

On Thursday 12th of November we had an exciting event rolling our way. As a school activity we had to go sailing. It was part of the year eight and seven activity week. I was really excited about it, since it was my first time experiencing sailing. I thought I was the only one who haven’t been sailing before, but ninety nine percent of the class haven’t been to sailing. We only had one person in our class that had done sailing, he was a year seven student.

When we arrived at Kohimarama beach we saw a young man waiting for us. He was our instructor and he gave us a few instruction of how to set up a sailing boat. We had to partner up and try to set up our boat, following the instructions he showed us. After that we had to push our boats to the shore. We waited there because our instructor (Reuben) had a few questions that he needed to ask us. We had to try and feel where the wind was coming from. It was a bit complicated but we managed to get the right answer. After that we began to push our boats into the ocean and untied it from the trailer. My partner went first and gosh he was good. When it was my turn I felt scared. I didn’t even want to go but I knew I had to try. I was fearing the fact that I’ll fall off the boat. The wind was blowing strongly and my nerves were getting higher then usual.  The boat went faster and faster I really enjoyed the ride. “It’s not that bad” I said to myself. Until when my boat almost flipped over. I was very shocked, I thought I was going to drown. Then light brought me back, I managed to get myself up and move to the other side of the boat. 

We had a few exchanging turns and then we had to finish up. We got changed into warm dry clothes and then ate our lunch. While we were eating our lunch our instructor was giving out certificates. We all had a certificate and said thank you to him before leaving. I learned a lot about sailing. My favourite part was controlling the boat by using the steering. I thought sailing would be boring. Surprisingly I really enjoyed sailing and so as everyone else. We had such a fun and exhausting day.

Touch

Today we had a session of Touch. The sun was shining brightly so it was a great day for a game. We all got geared up and everyone was excited. These photo's are my favorite. The photo above is when we were playing defending and attacking. I was the defender and the other person was the attacker. It was such an exhausting game, especially when the heat of the sun was burning us. The photo below was when we were practicing how to plant the ball. Our instructors, instructions were confusing for the girls because some of us didn't know what she was talking about. She was using touch language and only the boys understood her. Touch isn't as easy as it looks, playing touch you have to be fast at moving, same time thinking quickly. After the games we played we all headed back to class breathlessly. I am really looking forward for the next session of Touch. 

Communion of Saints

Math Test

This morning we had PAT math test. I wasn't looking forward for the test. Although we had practiced a lot of mathematical problems and strategy.  I didn't want to do the test because I knew I got a low mark, the first time we got tested. The time was all I had in mind. I wanted to beat my mark from last time.Once the time was up, I felt relief. I was very proud of my self because I did the test with a positive attitude and gave it all I had. I had a really strong feeling that I did great in the test. I also hoped that I will have some improvement. 

Kiwi Sport

Early this morning we had to get organized for our kiwi sport. This term for kiwi sport we had touch. In this picture it shows that we were listening to our instructor. We were given instructions of how to play a game. The game was testing our defending and thinking. When we first started it was a bit complicated. Touch seems to be an easy game but when you actually play it, you have a lot to do. When you play touch you have to think, defend and make choices all at the same time. We did a few other activities as well. The games we played taught us a lot of how to defend and pass. Everyone enjoyed playing touch and we all had fun.

Holiday Recount

LEARN: To be able to share my experience about my Holiday.

I had a really enjoyable holiday. I also did a lot of babysitting, which I found fun.

During the holidays I went shopping with my cousin and my sister -in law. Shopping is one of my favourite doings. I only like going shopping to buy me shoes and jeans. My cousin is a really big fan of shopping, she goes mad every time we go Sylvia Park. Especially when  it goes to dresses and tops. My sister is not really into girly stuff such as crop tops, shorts, make up etc which is more like me. Going shopping with my sister brought light to my day. I enjoyed it because I got to know her better. I also learned what she likes and what she doesn’t like. I learned a lot about my sister just as much as she learned about me. To my surprise we have a few things in common. After our shopping we headed for a feast. The feast was more of a social talking rather than talking about how well our day has been. I didn’t really mind it but laughter was brought to the table when my cousin cracks a joke. Our day out was more like a reunion. I didn’t really care about shopping, I just wanted to get to know my sister more. I really enjoyed the day out.

Although I did mind my fifteen year old cousins silly comments and behaviour towards me. She didn’t realized that what she does affects others as well. I think that was the only down fall for the day, other than that I found it really enjoyable. I just couldn’t understand how immature my cousin was. The worse thing is that she was older than me and I’m more mature than her.

Finally we finished eating and we found it a bit difficult to walk back to the car, because we were so full. Well me and my sister got to the car quick but when we turn back my cousin was nowhere to be seen. So I ran back to the place where we were eating and there’s my cousin trying to walk with her stomach sticking out. I burst into laugh just to get back at her for her silly comments. I know it was a bit mean of me to do, but I did help her at the end. Once we were all in the car, my sister started driving and we were on our way home. The first thing I did when I got home was lay in my bed. I laid in my bed for a few whiles and then my vision goes pitch black because I was deadly asleep. I had no idea what happened next, all I remembered was waking up the next morning feeling confused.

I had such a wonderful holiday with my family. Time is too fast to be mad or angry at someone.

Welcome to my learning Journey

Grandparents Mass :)

Today was such a busy and wonderful day. In the morning we had our Grandparents mass and the blessing of our Grandparents. The mass was so delightful and it was a good start for everyone's morning. After mass we had our speech competition, which made me nervous. I was one of the competitors, and that was scaring the world out of me. I was so shy to perform in front of everyone but when I saw my mother I felt a bit of light in me. I had such a happy and scary  day.

Geometry

We look at Geometry as a position,measurement and movement of Shapes. 

Invitation letter

 Today my brother and I had written an invitation letter to our grandma to attend our grandparents mass. 

Math Strategy

Today I learned a new strategy to be able to  solve percentage problems. 

Sacrament Strand

LEARN: I can explain the purpose of the three different groups of sacraments.

The three groups of sacraments are Initiation, healing and sacrament of commitment.

The purpose of Initiation is welcoming or accepting someone into the Christian church.

The purpose of Healing is enabling people to became full members of the church.

The purpose of Commitment is enabling people to meet the risen Christ and also restoring our relationship with God.

Purpose of Baptism

LEARN: I can explain the purpose of Baptism.

How can I achieve this.
I can achieve my work by watching a video and taking notes at the same time.

How can I share my work.
I can share my work on google draw.

Tongan language week

Favorite Photo

This was my Favourite picture because I have been doing a research based on Stingrays.  

Warrior's Visit

On Wednesday morning we had a special visit from the Warriors. We had two players who came along in the visit and they were Ken Maumalo and David Bhana. To start of the day we had to sing our school prayer. Afterwards David and Ken introduced themselves to everyone. Following on we got a chance to play a few games with them. The game was similar to “who am I”. When the game finally finished, some of the boys were brought up to play a little rugby game with Ken and David. When all the activities were done we then got a chance to ask them questions. Some of the questions were about their appearances and some were about their personal lives. It was a fun and exciting morning. They brought laughter and enjoyment to start off with the day. Before our visitor's left we took a few photographs with them.

How Maui slowed the sun

Kia ora koutou

This week for Maori week our group decided to read the story of How Maui slowed the sun. Maui was tired of having to rush his chores and gather food before sunset. He set a trap for the sun and beaten the sun up and told him to travel slowly across the sky. From that day until today the sun still travel's slowly across the sun. This story sounded a bit funny to me because according to the scientist the sun doesn't move the earth moves.