Monday, November 26, 2018

where am i

This place is l748m above sea level and is 29 km away from Christchurch.  Cars and excitement fill the huge car park. The freezing cold outdoor area has a fast, black seat that pulls you towards the summit, a turtle slow tow rope and a new chairlift .  The lift can transport 40000 people per hour and the lift goes at a speed of 5km per hour. The address is 274 Fairlie-Tekapo Road, Burkes Pass 7987 .  The  snow looks like cookies and cream.

WHERE AM I DESCRIBING?

Thursday, September 27, 2018

The Creepy mako shark swims quickly though the coral reef scanning for fish.The mako shark’s eyes are as small as a marble.The mako sharks big teeth are as big as a megalodon it nose is as pointed as a very sharp pencil.The tail looks like a boomerang gliding through the cleansing

The  ocean seems never ending and are shirming

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

book review

The book called Tom gates is an exciting book written by  L.Pichon. It a action packed children's book subtle for ages 7 to  10.

L.Pichon has used vibrant colours, amusing language and very funny pictures to entertain the readers that read his awesome books he’s created.


My favorite part is when  Tom got in trouble and there is a spy pen for sale and is friend Dreck is not and in trouble but Dreck does not let him use then Tom asks why can't he use it because you just need to read the story.  The book has excellent excuses that you can borrow to not do homework.YAHOO!!!  No morehome to do forever(hope so) Well won’t happen to me I guess.  

Overall I will give it a 5 star rating and I think it is definitely worth a read.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

blue
Blue looks like the morning sky it also looks like the swishing and swaying blue oceane
Blue taste like the refreshing water that i drink on 
Blue feels icy cold ice melting on a hot day
Blue sounds like waves crashing onto the shore
Blue reminds me of the bluefin tuna at the blue ocean.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

speech

Speech Judging Sheet


Name:    Caleb            Topic: Jetpacks are Awesome!                   
Category
Main Points

Self Assessment
Low                                         High
1           2 3           4 5
Structure

 
My speech was organised logically into paragraphs, with an effective introduction and a conclusion.
             3
Delivery

 
I used some gestures, stood still and made eye contact with my audience.

My voice was clear and loud.  I didn’t speak too quickly or too slowly.

5
Content
 
My speech had a message and was original, interesting and relevant to the audience.

2.5
Language

I used ‘powerful’ words in my speech.  I also included some language features (eg repetition, alliteration, similes etc)
4
Time

My speech was between 2 ½ and 3 ½ minutes long.

1


Next time I need to

Not speak that fast.


Teacher Comment
Well done Caleb, you used some good eye contact and hand gestures.  Your next steps are to use more expression and slow down when you are speaking.

Monday, August 27, 2018

speech jetpacks


Introduction
Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!  “What's that noise?” Little Charlie looks up into the sky to see what looks like an amazing small rocket strapped to his friend Tom’s back.  “Wow! That’s incredible!” he thinks. And he would be right! Yes, jetpacks are incredible!`` By the end of my speech you will be convinced that jetpacks are the best form of transport on Earth!


I guess now you would probably be thinking, why would people want to have jetpacks?  Well, here is your first reason is to think about: Jetpacks are a fast and easy way to travel.  If you travel by bus or car there could be a traffic jam and if you travel by ferry you can get seasick and there could be a storm.  A jetpack that travels at the speed of 120 km per hour can help you get there extremely fast.


Jetpacks are a fun and convenient way to travel.  When you are up in the sky you can have a very good view of what is happening down at the ground and of your trip.  Plus when you travel by jet pack, you don't need to follow the traffic rules or the speed limit.
Jetpacks are an enjoyable way to travel because you do not need to travel on Auckland’s Roads and you won't need to find any car parks.

Besides, if you travel by jetpack you would be very popular and you would be amazing.  You can also be amazing because the clothes you wear are gold and your boots have zigzags.  Your helmet will also have some very cool jetpack stickers on it. It will look like you have a small rocket strapped to your back.


Now stop wasting time on the couch and go buy a jetpack right now.  You will look cool and everybody will wish they were you! A jetpack will make your life so much more enjoyable and easier, don’t you want that?

References

My speech - Jetpacks are important

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Money Matters                                 WALT: Sequence the development of money in NZ
References:
Use a variety of the websites mentioned above to find information.  Summarise the information in your own words. Make sure you understand the ideas you are writing down.  
Time
The development of money in NZ
Europeans first began arriving in NZ
1769 to 1820s
Money wasn’t used - instead goods were traded - Record what items were traded between Maori and Europeans guns,potatoes,pigs,flax,wheat,flour mills,farming products, timber

First half of the 1800s
foreign coins and notes are used around New Zealand before British currency becomes legal tender in 1858.A variety of
1858
New Zealanders used British notes and the coins that the New Zealander   and v,h,m shillings, pounds


1870    

Maori feature on Bank of New Zealand notes.
1933
The first official New Zealand coins (based on Britain's pounds, shillings & pence) are issued. Images of native birds or Maori icons feature on the 'tails', and the British monarch features on the 'heads' side.

1934

The Reserve Bank is established and becomes the sole supplier of banknotes. Designs are based on the Bank of New Zealand's notes. Designs include image of a kiwi, the Coat of Arms, Maori King Tawhiao and Fiordland's Mitre Peak. Captain Cook later replaced King Tawhiao.
1967
New Zealand replaces pounds, shillings and pence with dollars and cents. Twenty-seven million new banknotes and 165 million new coins are made.

1985

NZ is first country to introduce EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale) debit cards
1991
New coins are issued featuring Captain Cook's ship, The Endeavour, on the 50c.

1992

Image of Queen Elizabeth replaced on all banknotes by pictures of prominent New Zealanders Edmund Hillary, Kate Sheppard, Apirana Ngata and Ernest Rutherford. Native birds and plants embellish the backs of the notes
1999
Banknotes change from paper to plastic.

2006
5c coin withdrawn. 10, 20, and 50c coins resized.
2016
New banknotes are released with brighter colours, larger font, more Te Reo Maori and more sophisticated security features


Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Money note

I chose Richie McCaw because he is a famous rugby player and was the leader of the All Blacks. On my note there is a Tukutuku panel and a holographic window to let the people   that the money is real.`

Monday, May 28, 2018

How to make coconut cream

Coconuts are a key ingredient in Samoan cooking. Every part of the coconut is used. You can eat the flesh raw or use it for cooking, you can drink the juice, the shell makes a handy cup or, together with the husks, you can fuel a cooking fire. The most widely used product from the coconut is coconut cream, so let me describe how the cream is traditionally made.  


You will need
coconut/popo
Knife
Scraper
Coconut husk
Bowl

1. Collect all the ingredients then get the coconuts and get the
2.Then get the coconuts and the knife. After that crack open the coconuts by using the back of the knife remember to rotate the coconut after each strike.
3.When the coconut is in half you can drink or keep the coconut water
4.When the coconut water is taken out  scrape the coconut of by using a coconut scraper, when you are using the scraper just use a little pressure and turn the coconut.

5.Then put the coconut flesh in the husk you give it a little shake  for couple of time and then the coconut cream should come off .

bouncing ball

Thursday, May 10, 2018

school photograph



Dear photographer,

I am writing to you to express my opinions about  the way you take and arrange the class photographs.


I am sure that more people would buy your class photos if you photoshop absent students or teachers and put them on the background because when they are older they can look back at their photos.

I’m sure that the time has come for you to make the background the school symbolso if they change schools and the curtains were also red they would get mixed up.

It would be easier if you put the same class photos together on a board in the classroom because if they put it in the same place it would.
I think more people would buy the photos if the kids choose where they want to sit.

I think the time has come for you to change the background to be more abstract

I am absolutely certain that you should read my ideas most carefully. You may or may not agree with my opinions but please do consider them. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Your sincerely,

Caleb Lee  

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

A letter from Gallipoil

27th April 1918 Dear Charlie, I am at Gallipoli a not very comfortable place.There freaky noises the rifles and the big guns make. I have to dig a trench were our deadly enemies can’t find us. Besides we have to dig a hole to hide and spy on our deadly enemies secret plan. From Caleb

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The Waka

As I board the sacred vessel I sit with my whanau.  “Tahi, rua, toru, wha” the fierce warriors chant. I hold the oars tightly, with my strong tattooed arms. “Splash, splash splash” the waves hit the bow.  “Splash” the oars hit the water like a droplet of  water hitting the ground.

The beautiful carved waka glides through the glistening water. I see the fabulous carved koruru in front of my eyes. The waka is carved out of the tough totara tree. The waka has a smooth shape so we can go fast to war.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

The Wharenui


After reading ' Not just a house ' we created a labelled drawing of the Wharenui



Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Making a Piupiu

We sequenced the steps for making a Maori piupiu


Sunday, February 18, 2018

The Hongi

The Hongi 

What is a hongi?

A hongi is the pressing of noses, which symbolises the exchange of the breath of life

 When does the hongi happen?

When the tangata whenua side indicates that the speeches are complete, the manuhiri speakers approach the tangata whenua to hongi

What to do

1.First gently squeeze your partner's right hand with your right hand
2.After that put your left hand on the other person's right shoulder
3.After that press noses for one second and let go the hand on the shoulder then let go your hands

 The hongi is a greeting that shows respect to the tangata whenua , therefore it is important you do it correctly