My Reflections on Netbooks

Hi, My name is Fraser I am a year 5 student at Glenbrae School and I am in Room 9. My Teacher is Mr. D. Nath.

This year was an exciting year for me because I started using a Chromebook as soon as I was in the classroom. I was fascinated by the thought of doing so many cool things on my Chromebook but it took me a long time to really start using it effectively. There were so many things to learn and I tried my best to learn as much as I could from my teacher, Whanau and friends.

These are my reflections on the use of my Chromebook this year.

The things that learnt from my Teacher was how to use the netbook, how to use the internet safely, how to access the class site and how to blog. The things that I learnt by myself was how to type faster, the keyboard shortcuts and knowing what sites I need to go on and sites I am not allowed to go on. I have learnt how to take screenshots and how to change my password. The things I have learnt from people out of school is how to access shortcuts to sites and how to bookmark sites.

I  am able to think about the topics I am going to research on and write questions about it using google docs and sharing my work on the blog. I read more online books, stories and articles while looking for information, deciding which sites are safe for me to access and use information from, sharing my learning on my blog and class blog.

Manaiakalani film festival

On Wednesday Glenbrae school  went to the Manaiakalani film festival.We went on a gigantic bus to the film festival.

When we arrived we walked inside of Sylvia Park and there were lots of shops. We saw a phone shop,laptop shop and a chocolate shop. We walked up the escalator to the Hoyts Cinema. When we walked inside we saw  pictures of our Glenbrae school films.

We sat on some comfortable chairs. We relaxed and started watching the movies. My favorite one was room 10’s and room 2’s film’s from Glenbrae school. It took a long time until the films were finished.

We came back on a bus that was green and had some bright colors.The bus ride took long some of us were sleeping on the bus because we were tired.

My Story Review By Fraser

Giving it a shot

WALT:We are learning to write a story Review

by David Tulloch

This story is about a girl named Lauren. She is lazy because all she does is sit down on her couch and start eating biscuits. Lauren  represented her school by taking part in Shot Put. She beat all her friends and even the older students at her school.

She was the best because she had lots of strength in her arms and muscles and her bones were as tough as a rock.She was  unbeatable and everyone said that she was unbeatable.

The characters in this story where Lauren,Nina,dad,the school students and mum.This story took place at Lauren’s school. I liked this story because it was about giving it a shot at different types of sports.

Multiplication Games On Study Ladder

Today after finishing my Maths activities, I went on Study ladder. I played a game where I had to answer twenty questions. It was my 10 times table. I got lots of answers correct in the game that I was playing. I only got one wrong.

Online Spelling Test

Today I went on a site called Spelling City. We had to spell words that were called out. I was very excited because when I finished I got 100% in spelling. I got a certificate for spelling.

Maths Game-Online

Maths Game Online by Fraser

During game time in maths I played this game. I used the number line to solve addition problems. It was so much fun learning addition through a game.

Persuasive Writing

Purpose: To argue the case for a point of view.

              : To attempt to convince the reader.

Structure: Open statement- introduce your point of view.

2.Arguments-point and evidence.

3.Conclusion-repeat your point of view.

Language Features: Present tense

                                : Connectives-because however,this

Should we have school uniforms?

For

We should wear school uniform because we all will look neat and tidy. We should wear school uniform because we look like we are apart of the school. We should wear school uniform because it shows what school we come from. We should wear school uniform because the uniform brings the school's name and we should treat it with respect.

We should wear uniform because some people don’t like wearing uniform.We should wear school uniform because people will think that we come from a respectful school. We should wear uniforms because when we are on a trip we won’t get lost and if you wear mufti you will get lost when you are on a trip.

We should wear uniform because people will know we come from a healthy caring sharing school. We should wear school uniforms because they will think we a from a smart school because we are wearing our school uniform. We should wear school uniform incase we are going to a music festival and they don’t know if we are actually from that school.

We should wear school uniform because a school is for studying and not showing your clothes to everyone to make and they will think that our school is a fashion show. We should wear school uniform because we look professional. We should wear school uniform because people will like you because your personality.

In my opinion we should wear school uniform because everyone knows we are representing our school and people will think we are responsible when we are out in the public. Everyone know’s we should wear school uniforms because everyone will know we have lots of knowledge  in our brain and we look brainy because we have our school uniform on.

We should wear school uniform because we look like we come from good and respectful families because they dress us up and make us look like we are respectful and we are responsible. We should wear school uniform because we are not wasting sheep wool.

We should wear school uniform because we look outstanding and beautiful and we look like we friendly and helpful. We should wear school uniform because we look like we use sportsmanship and work together to complete things.

We should wear school uniform because we show our personality to everyone and everyone will be kind to you. We should wear school uniform because if you treat them with respect they will treat you back kindly and with respect.

We should wear school because  it gives kids the sense of unity. We should wear school uniform because it shows the behavior and how they respect each and everyone. We should wear school uniform because.

We should wear school uniform because it is good for our schools. We should wear school uniform because every school has it. We should wear school uniform because we have to respect our school with treatment.

We should wear school  uniform because it gives kids opportunities to learn. We should wear school uniform because it is what we need to wear when we go to school. We should wear school uniform because everyone knows school uniform is good for you.

We should wear school uniform because it is our clothes and we should treat it with respect and treat it with responsibility. We should wear school uniform because it is what live for and what stands for the schools name.

We should wear school uniform because it is natural to the school. We should wear school uniform because if you wear normal clothes and when it is raining you will get wet. We should wear school uniform because if we go to another school they will know what school we come from.

Story Review

A Piece of Paradise by Leone Thorpe

 This story is about two Gods called the Rain God and the Sun God. The Sun God and the Rain God were arguing because they wanted to see whose plants grew bigger. When it was the end of the season they both gave up because all the crops needed some sunshine and some rain so they agreed that they needed help from each other to grow their food.

 The characters in this story are the Sun God and the Rain God. This story takes place in a faraway village.I liked this story because it was about helping people and helping the environment.

Aritcle Reveiw

WALT: To write a review of what we have read. A Passion for Pony’s by Donna Cherry This article is about a girl named Chelsea and her friend Sarah. They both had their own ponies. Chelsea’s pony was called Teddy. She kept Teddy in a paddock that was meant for ponies and horses. She liked going to the paddock after school to brush her pony so that he can be nice and clean. She liked taking her pony for a ride around the paddock. Every afternoon Chelsea and Sarah took their ponies over for the low jumps and trotted around the paddock. After that Chelsea gives him a final brush-down. Then she covers Teddy with a blanket to keep him warm at night. I liked this article because it had interesting words and it had lots of facts about ponies and how to look after ponies.

Types of Transport

WALT write an information report.

Fraser's Story Reveiw

Title: Mahina-a-rangi’s Perfume

Author:Rawiri Piripi  

WALT review stories we read

The story is about a warrior called Turongo who went to kahungunu district. Many women in the district including Mahina-a-rangi were smitten by his good looks. Mahina’s rangi’s father admired Turongo’s good looks,  his hunting and planting skills. The characters in the story are Turongo, Mahina-a-rangi’s Dad and Mahina-a-rangi. The story takes place at a place called Kahungunu district. I liked this story because it is about a legend called Turongo.

Fraser's Story Reveiwv

Title: Beetles

Author: Philippa Werry

The story is about a boy called Sam. One day when it was raining and Sam brought a log inside the house and told them that there was a beetle on the log. His brother Matt couldn't see the beetle at first but then he saw something brown move from the log and then he could see the beetle.

Sam's dad came into the house, saw the beetle and told them that it was called a huhu beetle. Sam’s Dad said they have really bad nips when they are cross. The characters in the story are a boy called Sam, his brother Matt, Phoebe and Sam's Dad.

The story takes place in a tramping house. I liked this story because the Author put in nice, powerful, interesting and exciting words.

Soccer With Ben

            Soccer With Ben

In term 2 we had a soccer coach named Ben Cortellis from the Auckland  Football Federation who helped us to learn how to play soccer. When we were playing with Ben for warm ups we did octopus, flag tag and truck and trailer.It was fun playing soccer with Ben. We learnt some skills like dribbling, passing, stopping, kicking and throwing. After all of us have done our warm up we learnt skills. We had games and tournaments too. It was so much fun and I learnt heaps of new and cool skills. THANK YOU BEN!

                                           

THE END  

Mighty Muscles

The Article  is about your muscles and how you could keep them safe and healthy.To prevent injures you need to do exercise before playing games. 

How do muscles work ? Muscles pull your bones to make different parts of your body move.

How do cramps happen ? Cramps happen when muscles are tightly contracted.

I like this Article because it shows what you need to keep your muscles safe and healthy and it helps me to learn more about the different parts of my body.

Bean Rock Story Review

Title:Bean Rock

Author: Philippa Werry

This article is about The story is about  Bean Rock lighthouse, the keeper and the legend behind it. The characters in this story are Huge Brown, James Anderson, The lighthouse keeper, Elvin, John Wheeler, Edward R. Williams, Alexander, William Colley and Frederick Woodbury. This Article takes place at an old lighthouse in the middle of the sea. I liked this Article because it is about the olden days.

Big Shift by Jacqui Brown Book Review

The story is about a family that  splits up and the Dad stays in the country while the three children and the Mum stay in the city. The characters in the story are Mum, Dad, Cherie, Terri, Tomo, the storyteller and Meilai. The story takes place in Wellington and in the Country side. I liked this story because It is about country life and city life.

Procedure Writing

We have been learning how to give directions from our school to the main shopping centre. Try following the directions and making your way to Glen Innes.

Purpose:	To give directions.
Goal:	To go from Glenbrae School to Glen Innes town square.
Materials:	bottle of the water and a Glen Innes map.
Steps	1. Go out of Glenbrae School gates. 2. Turn left at the foot crossing. 3. Walk on the crossing. 4. Turn left into Fenchurch street and walk up Taniwha street. 5. Turn right into Taniwha street as you pass the Fenchurch dairy. 6. Walk past Tamaki college. 7.  Walk straight past Elstree avenue. 8. Continue walking straight until you make your way pass the Glen Innes police station. 11. Cross the pedestrian crossing 12. Make your way to the center of Glen innes.

Room 9's Stardome visit

Room 9’s Stardome Visit

On Thursday, the 9th of May, the Senior School went to the Stardome in Greenlane. We went to the Stardome on a bus with Rooms 5 and 8.

First we went to inside and waited for the Stardome Educator to come and talk to us. Then we looked at the Observatory and we learnt about space travel.

After that we watched a movie on outer space. Later on we went outside and we walked around Stardome and  we  played in the playroom with the planets.

Lastly we went into the space room and the Educator talked to us about the planets.

Finally, we came back to school at one o’clock.  I  felt very excited because I had learnt a lot about planets.

The Lord's Challenge

One of the stories that caught my attention on my first week back at School for Term 2

Wizard Dark Flung by Dylan Owen

This story is about three children who worked together as a team to win a challenge from their dad who was called Lord Dark Flung. The characters in the story are Sophie, Anna, Tom and  Lord Dark Flung.

This story takes place at Lords Dark Flung’s house.

I think this story is cool and wonderful because the three children worked very hard as a team and they outsmarted their dad who was wicked.

By Fraser

An actor in ten years time!

We have been learning to create a positive, digital footprint. We imagined ourselves in the future in ten years time.

Fraser's Smart Profile

Talofa lava, my name is Fraser and my friends are Jasiah, Levi F, John, Jayden, Levi, Nga,  Fineasi, Anthony and Moli. My favorite band is Thrift Shop. My favorite food is butter chicken. I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters. My pet cat’s name is Leopard. My favorite subject at school is art and my favorite car is a Cadillac.