Buoyancy

In Integrated Studies we are learning about Buoyancy which is sinking and floating. Sinking is when a objects goes under the surface. Floating is when a object stays above the surface. Objects that float is lighter than the water. Objects that sink is heavier than the water.

We had a experiment that related to our topic. Mrs Tui filled a huge tub full of water and got objects for us to throw in, and see if that object either sinks or floats.

This is a picture of our experiment!

What I've learnt in Maths

In Maths I've learnt easier and faster strategies to solve equations and problems.
e.g. Step 1. 9 X 7 =
Step 2. 10 X 7 = 70
Step 3. 70 - 7 = 63

I enjoy doing Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.

Now that I've learnt many strategies I am hoping that my levels will change and that I make progress.

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

During Religious Education we've been talking and learning about the Holy Spirit and his descend to the Apostles on Pentecost Day.

The Holy Spirit gave the Apostles warmth, strength and courage to continue to preach the Good News of Jesus. They spoke in different languages and were understood by many.

Today we are Jesus' Apostles, we need to continue to proclaim the Kingdom of God.

Today during Maths I was on a maths website. I was working on my addition. It wasn't really challenging but I enjoyed it a lot.

The Final Count Down!

The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. The whole of room 7 and 6 students received their own individual net books.

We got this tool not to help us with our learning but to change the way we learn. As I unwrapped my net book my face lit up. The moment I’ve been waiting for arrived.

Out loud we counted down, from 10 - 1 as we turned on the start button with our index finger.

“CLICK” went the start button.

I was filled with thankfulness and happiness that we’ve finally got to touch and hold our very own net books.

It was nearly time to have a little play on our net books, but first we had to follow a few instructions that Miss G demonstrated on one of the machines.

We had to type in our user name from our email address and think of a good 8 character password for our log in.

The clock was ticking and soon our fun had to end. Tick, Tock, tick, tock went the clock, it was time to put away our net books. My face dropped as I packed up my net book carefully.
It felt like I was saying good bye to someone who passed away.

What a day full of excitement and being impatient.

Heres a video of our first experience using our net books.

ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY!

A Prayer From My Heart!

Dear Jesus

Thank You for sacrificing your life for us. I feel appreciated, happy and blessed. Thank you for showing us how to forgive others, love our enemies and be virtuous.

You sacrificed your life by going through those 14 stations that gave you a hurtful, painful hard time. You did not complain. You set good examples that are still present right now. May I try to be more like you.

AMEN!

Reflection 2010