Well, it has been quite a while since I wrote a blog post so here is one about Music Camp/ workshop.
During Wednesday and Thursday last week Matamata Intermediate and Cambridge Middle School came to Te Awamutu Intermediate for a workshop on music. The choir and symphonic band were both involved in this event. During these two days we learnt new techniques for breathing, dynamics etc. On Thursday night we performed for Te Awamutu Intermediate during the afternoon and our parents during the night. I came away from that experience with new friends, more goals and heaps more to work on.
I am a bit ashamed of my poor effort in getting this post done on time but it just means I need to work harder and manage my time better. I will do better next time definitely. I think it would be good of me to write a more in depth post later on today because this one really lacks in everything as it is a quick, short but sweet post. So until then, goodbye for now.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Week 2 out of the way
Well, I can say this week has been really fun and exciting. I have been so busy out of the class yet I have been able to stay on top of my classwork. I have finally remembered to do a blog post after a number of weeks.
My Science Fair project is now getting into gear and is now on the way to success as I have finally, after one week, decided on my topic. My topic is "How/Why does the temperature affect water freezing time".
Today we had french and I learnt the days of the week and the months of the year in french. We also recapped on last week's lesson which was really fun.
It was the first time back at Japanese where we had a new Japanese teacher Etsuko. She showed us a slideshow of what schools look like in Japan and what her own classroom looked like. She showed us the Sky Tree Tower and said it was 630 meters high. She asked us what we knew about Japan and also taught us a game that is similar to shadow boxing. What you do is you play paper scissors rock with another person and see who wins. The winner gets to point their index finger at the losers face. The winner then has to say "Atti moite". On "HOI!" the winner points in the direction of left, right, up or down and the other opponent has to try go a different direction from where the winner directs. The aim of the game is to try make your opponent look the same direction that you are pointing in. This was very fun to play and it can get very intense.
Overall this week had been very fun and exciting for me. For the next few weeks I am going to be full on with Leadership Day, Music Camp and more. I will try make an effort to keep you updated on time. Well goodbye for now.
My Science Fair project is now getting into gear and is now on the way to success as I have finally, after one week, decided on my topic. My topic is "How/Why does the temperature affect water freezing time".
Today we had french and I learnt the days of the week and the months of the year in french. We also recapped on last week's lesson which was really fun.
It was the first time back at Japanese where we had a new Japanese teacher Etsuko. She showed us a slideshow of what schools look like in Japan and what her own classroom looked like. She showed us the Sky Tree Tower and said it was 630 meters high. She asked us what we knew about Japan and also taught us a game that is similar to shadow boxing. What you do is you play paper scissors rock with another person and see who wins. The winner gets to point their index finger at the losers face. The winner then has to say "Atti moite". On "HOI!" the winner points in the direction of left, right, up or down and the other opponent has to try go a different direction from where the winner directs. The aim of the game is to try make your opponent look the same direction that you are pointing in. This was very fun to play and it can get very intense.
Overall this week had been very fun and exciting for me. For the next few weeks I am going to be full on with Leadership Day, Music Camp and more. I will try make an effort to keep you updated on time. Well goodbye for now.
Monday, May 9, 2016
First week back to term 2
Hello. Well I can say that it has been a very quick week and we are already trialing for sport camps and music workshops.
Last week we were introduced to a new activity that happens every two years at our school. Science Fair. I am still contemplating on what my question is but I have got a few rough ideas.
Our band is preparing for a music workshop in two weeks times where Te Awamutu Intermediate, Matamata Intermediate and Cambridge Middle School collaborate bands and we all play as an orchestra however; the group is split into two groups which are Beginner band, first year people, and Senior band, second year players and up. Not only does our band participate but also our school choir. After we have practiced as a whole we have a concert on the last night in front of all our parents. I am really looking forward to this particular workshop as you meet new people.
On Tuesday our school was split into two groups because we had Mike King come into our school to talk to us about Depression, anxiety and addiction and his journey to recovery. Mike King was a former comedian who had a terrible drinking problem and drug addiction. Mike told us how he got a Councillor and how that had a big impact on him and his family. I thoroughly enjoyed Mike King because he was able to still make his talk humorous and include the students in his talk.
All in all my week was very full on but these few things had quite a big impact on my week. I am a bit disappointed in myself for not putting up a blog post summarizing my term last year and also not having this post done in time but what can I say? I need to time manage a bit more and I need to prioritise better. Well, yes I could say that but instead of just saying these things I need to put them into actions. Well I hope my week goes well this week and that everything goes smoothly. Well it is time to say goodbye and come to a close. Goodbye for now.
Last week we were introduced to a new activity that happens every two years at our school. Science Fair. I am still contemplating on what my question is but I have got a few rough ideas.
Our band is preparing for a music workshop in two weeks times where Te Awamutu Intermediate, Matamata Intermediate and Cambridge Middle School collaborate bands and we all play as an orchestra however; the group is split into two groups which are Beginner band, first year people, and Senior band, second year players and up. Not only does our band participate but also our school choir. After we have practiced as a whole we have a concert on the last night in front of all our parents. I am really looking forward to this particular workshop as you meet new people.
On Tuesday our school was split into two groups because we had Mike King come into our school to talk to us about Depression, anxiety and addiction and his journey to recovery. Mike King was a former comedian who had a terrible drinking problem and drug addiction. Mike told us how he got a Councillor and how that had a big impact on him and his family. I thoroughly enjoyed Mike King because he was able to still make his talk humorous and include the students in his talk.
All in all my week was very full on but these few things had quite a big impact on my week. I am a bit disappointed in myself for not putting up a blog post summarizing my term last year and also not having this post done in time but what can I say? I need to time manage a bit more and I need to prioritise better. Well, yes I could say that but instead of just saying these things I need to put them into actions. Well I hope my week goes well this week and that everything goes smoothly. Well it is time to say goodbye and come to a close. Goodbye for now.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Two weeks in one
Hello. Well it has been two weeks since I last wrote a blog post and normally I could write heaps about the events over that course. Unfortunately I have come up short with ideas but am willing to try my best.
We have had a few major events happen over the course of the week that has just gone such as our school disco and summer games.
During the first week I did the usual here and there transferring. I felt mixed emotions as I was processing so much.
Last week we had Inter-house Summer Games. I was in touch for this and it was really fun. My house was very cooperative with eachother. We won all games we competed in and we almost got a perfect streak of never getting a try scored against us but one boy managed to score.
All mixed emotions were running through me these past weeks. There isn't much I can say to be honest because we had three days of school last week so not much educational activities happened. I am really hoping I can write heaps next time I write a reflection but these weeks just weren't in my favor.
We have had a few major events happen over the course of the week that has just gone such as our school disco and summer games.
During the first week I did the usual here and there transferring. I felt mixed emotions as I was processing so much.
Last week we had Inter-house Summer Games. I was in touch for this and it was really fun. My house was very cooperative with eachother. We won all games we competed in and we almost got a perfect streak of never getting a try scored against us but one boy managed to score.
All mixed emotions were running through me these past weeks. There isn't much I can say to be honest because we had three days of school last week so not much educational activities happened. I am really hoping I can write heaps next time I write a reflection but these weeks just weren't in my favor.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Times going fast
Well the clock is ticking down until Term 1 is over. So much progress has been made over the past couple of weeks. I have exceeded way out of my comfort zone with a few bumps along the way. I have definitely been put under the element but I have found it very motivating.
In maths I have had to definitely revise on my integers knowledge as I am so lost this year. My mind has been so active I have forgotten everything I knew on integers. I remember some stuff about it but not as much as I did.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Makuhari students. The Kapahaka group taught them how to dab, whip, nae nae and hit the quan which are very "in" dance moves of our generation. It is really amusing and very cool how the Makuhari students fit right in with our school which actually makes it a bit harder to see them go. It just makes you treasure the time you had with them.
This week, at Kapahaka, we had so much fun. The Makuhari students had joined us so we taught them a classic song you learn called "this is what you have to do" which teaches you the basics to Kapahaka.
This upcoming week I am going to strive to be the best role model I can be and try be a bit more organized than I was last week.
In maths I have had to definitely revise on my integers knowledge as I am so lost this year. My mind has been so active I have forgotten everything I knew on integers. I remember some stuff about it but not as much as I did.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Makuhari students. The Kapahaka group taught them how to dab, whip, nae nae and hit the quan which are very "in" dance moves of our generation. It is really amusing and very cool how the Makuhari students fit right in with our school which actually makes it a bit harder to see them go. It just makes you treasure the time you had with them.
This week, at Kapahaka, we had so much fun. The Makuhari students had joined us so we taught them a classic song you learn called "this is what you have to do" which teaches you the basics to Kapahaka.
This upcoming week I am going to strive to be the best role model I can be and try be a bit more organized than I was last week.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Reflection on my week
This week has been a very busy, emotional, happy and motivational week I have had yet. We had found out who are the new Head Students were and we welcomed the Makuhari students to our school. I was so nervous this week because I had to do the Karanga for Makuhari.
All emotions came to me on Thursday when I found out I was one of the head students for 2016. It definitely was a humbling experience for me. I really have to put my A into gear and manage myself this year. No more just saying it I actually have to do it.
Other than these two events nothing else was really big or major. I can't really remember what I had learnt unfortunately. I think I was mainly focused on head student this week. This upcoming I think I will be much more relieved and really focused in my learning. Next time I write a blog post I will have more to say hopefully.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Swimming sports
Last week I was absent for most of the week due to getting sick. I was able to attend two days of school and in those two days a lot of things happened but the biggest thing to happen was inter house swimming. The results in the end for my house were so joyous for me as house captain to know, that for now, our house, Waipa, came first for swimming. I can't get to excited as there might be a change in points and places. We all participated in swimming but not the championship heats. There were other heats where the school could participate. I did not come any places in any of the races but I am happy that I participated. I was very proud of one of my friends who came first in nearly all her heats. I can't say much about the day but I can say I nearly lost my voice due to chanting really loud.
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