Math board game

In Room 25, we have been making our own board games. We were only allowed to use division.
Here is my board game:

It was really fun making this board game. 

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My Spaceys

In Room 25, we have been learning about algebra.
We had to make a spacey(a shape made of lots of little squares) and then someone had to figure out how many squares there were.

Here is my spacey:

Can you figure out my spacey?

Here's a hint:

DOUBLE

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My Speech

In Owairaka School, Kauri team have been writing their own speech and presenting them to the teachers and entering the Kauri speech competition.
3 people in Room 25 went to Kauri speech competition, Mala, Elio and Cleo.
Here is my Speech:

Dogs are the best pet

Have you ever wondered if you would like some more company? Have you ever wanted a playmate? If you think you want a companion and a playmate, then I am certain that you should get a dog.

A dog is a companion. Companions are creatures that keep you company or be your best friend. When you need a friend, a dog can be an option. They can sense when you're upset. When you are upset, they will give you a big wet lick. This can make you laugh and instantly feel much better. Dogs are very friendly!

Dogs are loyal to their owners. When you return after a long time, dogs can feel overjoyed and excited to see you. A woof and a wag of a tail certainly means that they have missed you. They may sometimes jump onto you and lick you all over. Sometimes, they could be weeping tears of joy on the inside.

Did you know that dogs teach kids all about responsibility? Well it’s true. When kids help to walk, bathe and feed a dog, they are learning an important skill of taking care of another living creature. The same way of taking responsibility of a dog is training then. Training a dog will be training you and the dog. It teaches you how to look after your dog, and how they will want to be treated. You must be patient when training your dog. Dogs are intelligent animals so it won’t take long for a dog to be trained. Again, people learn to be responsible when taking care of a dog.

My last reason why dogs are the best pet is that they can give you protection. They can protect you from strangers, keep you away from danger and make you feel safe. Our friendly furry friends can also be Service Dogs. Service Dogs are dogs that help certain people. Service Dogs take care of their owner in many ways. For example, a guide dog. Guide dogs can help their owners to move around without anyone or anything injuring them. They can also help their owners by pressing the traffic light button, stopping at steps, turn corners if told to and even judge height and width so you do not bump your head or shoulder! Dogs can be very useful!

If you are a dog lover or just like dogs, and now love them even more, than I am certain that you should get a dog. Why? Because dogs are the best pets.

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Endangered animals

In Owairaka School, we had an 'Endangered Animals week'. Everyone had to pick an Endangered animal and learn about it.
In Room 25, we made DLOs (Digital Learning Object) about it.

Here is my DLO:





I really enjoyed making this because I got to put a lot of links in and it's quite interesting how you can click on something and then it takes you somewhere else.

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My 1970's DLO

In Room 25, we have been learning about the 1970's.
We learnt about what they wore, what hairstyles they had, what they ate, what toys and games they had and what music and T.V they had.
Here is my DLO:





I really liked making this because I got to do a lot of researching and I have learnt about new stuff like the hairstyles and what they look like...

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Dawn Raid Part 1

In Room 25, we have been learning about the Dawn raids.
Dawn Raid is when the police come barging into Pasifika overstaying house and they demand to see their passport. If they do not have a passport to come to Auckland, then they are dragged out and taken back to the Islands.

Here is my learning about the Dawn Raids:




I learnt a lot about the Dawn Raids and I never knew that something like this was real. Dawn Raid is a new thing to me.

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Visit from Tigilau Ness

This term, Room 25 and Kauri team have been learning about the 1970's and Dawn Raids.

Today, Kauri team had a chance to get Tigilau Ness to come to Owairaka School. (Tigilau Ness is Che Fu's dad)

Tigilau Ness told us what it was like in the 1970's and how the Polynesian Panthers stood up for the Pasifika people.

I learnt a new thing about Tigilau Ness. He said that he was Dux of 2 of his schools that he went to, (Dux means that he was top student) and when he was in Mt Albert Grammar (MAGs) he got expelled because he wouldn't cut his hair. It was part of his belief that they have a special hair cutting ceremony for the eldest in the family. Tigi was the eldest in his family.

Another thing that I learnt is that he got sent to prison for protesting and standing up for Pasifika people. Tigi said that he was sent for 9 months and it was a terrible experience.

I also learnt that he was mad at the police for dawn raiding Pasifika and Maori  people and he even dawn raided the politicians along with some other angry people. He went to the politicians house at 3 o'clock in the morning and had bright car lights on and surrounded the house. Then he said that he shouted in a megaphone shouting that to the people in the house to get their identification papers out. Then when the people came out the Pasifika jumped into the cars and ran away.

Tigi also sang us a few songs!

Here are some photos of Tigi's visit:

We enjoyed having Tigilau Ness at our school.
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