Tai Chi and Kung Fu

Today we had Tai chi and Kung Fu. The name of our instructor was Mr Gordon. Mr Gordon has started Kung Fu in the 1900's. He has had black belts and has taught his daughter his special techniques. He has his own secret stances that can help him. We were told to stand in a straight line and to make sure you can not touch anybody. We started of with some breathing exercises that will help us relax. Then we had to lie down and put our feet together and try lift it up 35 millimetres.I found that very challenging because I don't usually exercise and im new to doing this move.After that we had to sit in a circle and we played an activity called "Reflection". In the game we have to stand up and say your name and then say one positive thing that happened and one negative thing that happened.

Then we had to say what random act of kindness you have done. I went second and I said my name and my favourite food was K.F.C and I hate brussel sprouts and then I forgot to say my random act of kindness.Random act of Kindness means doing something before someone tells you to do it.After that activity we had a word of the week and it was "RESPONSIBILITY". He told a story about someone who isn't responsible. Being responsible means able to have others to rely on you. Being responsible also means to have someone's trust for example if someone lends you their video game you have to be responsible and give it back how it was or better. One of the moves I learnt was the crane. TO do the crane you have to go on one leg and make sure the leg thats off the ground is bent.

 The second move I learnt was called the tiger pushing the mountain.To do that you have to form your hands in to tiger claws and pretend your pushing a mountain. The third move we learnt was protecting the heart. All these moves are important because it can help you protect yourself from danger.If someone comes and tries drag me to the park and they are squeezing my hand I can do one of the moves to break out and be free. I can also teach others what I have learnt so they can be more interested.

P.E/Kiwisport Reflection

IALT:Improve the on aiming in Tennis

Today we had Tennis and P.E.We had to go into our home groups and home group 1 went to tennis while home group 2 went and did some softball. Before we were doing softball we went and did some fitness.During fitness we were learning how to bat and we learnt how to improve our skills.After our fitness we went and played a little game of softball.When we were playing it was our turn to bat and when we looked at home group 1 we were swapping and we didn't have a chance to have a bat.So we walked to the top courts and we were learning all about tennis. In tennis we had to go find a partner and my partner was Toma. I chose him because he is really funny.

We had to go stand the opposite side of each other and start doing some rallys.While we were doing our rallies we always lost our ball because we were bating it to hard. After that we had to pick out a card and whatever number is there is the amount of hits we have to do in a row. Something I learnt was 1 hit isn't a rally and that tennis isn't that hard. Something I need to work on is aiming because whenever I hit the ball it goes to someone else.

Technology-Multi Coulored Muffin

Today we had technology and it was our first day.When we were going the bus hasn't arrived yet. When our bus arrived we got on and I noticed when we were driving no one was singing. When we got there we were waiting outside the door Miss Tuipulotu came and hurried us.When we were cooking Miss Tuipulotu came to our table and did most of the work for us while we were sitting and kind of relaxing.Today we were making colorful cupcakes and I was so excited. Something I found challenging was trying to scoop the mixture into the cupcake cups. Next time I could practice until I get the hang of it.

Here are the Ingredients of the cake.

Dry Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cup of S.R.F
2. 1/3 cup of sugar

Wet Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup of milk
2. 1/2 cup of oil
3. 1 lid of vanilla essen
4. 1 egg

Waitangi Day

IALA:The treaty of Waitangi
Today I will be talking about what I have learnt about the treaty of waitangi.Here are 2 question I have answered.
What is Waitangi?

Waitangi is a public holiday held on 6th February every year to respect the signing of New Zealand's treaty of Waitangi-in 1840.The purpose of the treaty was to enable the British settlers and the Maori people to live together in New Zealand under a common set of law or agreements.

Why do we celebrate the treaty of Waitangi?

We are celebrating the treaty of Waitangi because it has brought peace to our country and stop the wars.We celebrate it because it has taught other people how to stand up for themselves and say what they need to say.

How Can We Show Our School Values?

Today I have learn about what we could do to show our school value even when no one's looking.
Here are my ideas about How we can show our school values?

School Values-My Goals

Today I have learnt about the school values and how to show them Consistently even when noone is looking,especially when your year 7 and 8.

Here are my goals that relates to our school Values.

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Wonder

IALA:Wonder(Movie)
Today we went to the Movies to watch Wonder.When I walked to school I was so excited because when I was watching the trailer of wonder I was so excited that the movie will be lit.When we got to class the teacher told us to get into groups and everyone has to put their lunch into 1 persons bag.When we lifted the bag it was too heavy because It was filled with drinks lollies and Chocolate and also chips.When we were on the bus we were singing so loud.When the Movie started we all started eating and we couldn't watch the movie because the lolly wrappers were to loud.

Something I enjoy how there were people who cared about August and backed up for him when there was kids bullying him.I really enjoy that part because it can inspire others to help others out and care for others.
My favourite part in the Movie was when there was a fight and August kicked the bully in the leg and then they ran away.I like that part because it is entertaining and people know August can fight.
The key message out of the movie is Accept people for who they are no how they look.It means we shouldn't judge people by how they act or look we should or appreciate each other because we are all the same.