Whanau Art

For our art curriculum we made koru's that represent our family. We then had to outline each koru with vivid and then cut them out so they would stand out on the wall.

Cross Country Self Assesment

Will’s Self Assessment:

During Term 3 we worked on improving our endurance and fitness.

Learning Intentions:

     · To improve my fitness and endurance to run 3 kilometres.

     · Develop an awareness of and carry out regular training that will develop my running

endurance and fitness.

     · To develop physical perseverance and ability.

     · To be fit enough to participate in the HNI Cross Country race

• To support my House exhibiting a positive attitude.

Self Assessment Criteria	✔	⌾	⨯
1.   I showed a good attitude towards developing my own personal fitness.	✔
2.   I feel I have increased my level of fitness during the term.	✔
3.   I have significantly improved my endurance running times.	✔
4.   I was always prepared and organised with my gear.	✔
5.   I displayed strong House spirit during the HNI races.	✔
Overall I found it easy to: Run the distance of 2.6km and run on the grass. I found it difficult to: Beat 9min 30sec and run in the creek because I ran in bare feet and it hurt when I ran on top of the stones.   My next steps would be: Either to try and beat 9min in the X-country course or carry on my running at a high level throughout my other sports. After reflecting on my training and overall success, I know I can: Do all right at X-country and running. Teacher comment Well done Will.  I really like the way that you set yourself goals for the run and worked extremely hard to achieve them.  Keep applying this ethic to your life. Why did you find it difficult to run in the creek? Great to hear of your effort at the Interschool race.

2015 Cross Country Training Record

Course Options
Date	Field Laps	S.W st Circuit	N. Street Circuit	Full Course	Time (Min-Sec)
21/7/15	960 metres				3min 17sec
22/7/15				2.6km	9min 48sec
24/7/15			2.97km		10min 31sec
27/7/15				2.6km	9min 42sec
28/7/15				2.6km	9min 50sec
29/7/15				2.6km	9min 30sec
31/7/15				2.6km	9min 37sec
4/8/15				2.6km	9min 43sec
7/8/15				2.6km	9min 49sec

My initial Beep Test score: 12.1

My final Beep Test score: 13.3

My best full course time: 9min 14sec

My result for the HNI Cross country run :  1st

Book Review - Homework

Monsters of Men

Written by: Patrick Ness

ISBN: 9781406331837

Published: May 3rd 2010

Todd has finally beaten the mayor but the Spackle (the New Earth's species) have returned for another fight. 3 armies up against each other for the right to rule. All wanting the same thing, peace. But the leaders of the armies want war. Nothing Else.

Viola and Todd are in love and Todd is the only one who can stop the mayor from ruling new world. But will Todd (the boy who can’t kill) overcome all the odds and finally be able to kill or be killed?

This book has an anti-gravity field on it. Too good to put down and is perfect for adults into adventure and chaos.

Patrick Ness was born in America (October 17th 1971, age 43) but was an English author. He lives in London and holds dual citizenship. He is best known for his young adult books. Such as Monsters of Men a above.

Science Technology - Convection

In science we have been learning and understanding convection. We trialed some experiments such as a tea bag getting lit on fire and how it rises. The reason for this is because there is a column of hot air rising all the way up to the ceiling. Once the teabag is burned the cooler air rushes underneath the teabag which pushes the hot air up. We also did another experiment where inside the bottle was warm water and once you placed the cold ice cube in the ice cube started to melt. Since the cube was cooler than it's surrounding once the cube melted the cubes resistance slowly goes to the bottom because it's the same density but cooler. Convection is the movement of heat energy. More dense - cooler, heavier, particles are closer. Less dense - warmer, lighter, particles further apart/energetic.