3d Cube Making

This term with Mrs Wylde we have been learning how to draw all the different views of a 3d shape.

Camp Photos 2018

Maori Phrases

My Mihi

Descriptive Writing

At the moment in class, we have been working on descriptive writing. We have been using pictures to give us ideas of what to write about. Here is a piece of writing I did. 

click here for a link to the original work.

The Abandoned Hospital.

As I walk through the light emerald trees, I hear the manu (birds) chirping in the sizzling hot rā (sun). As I am walking I see an abandoned building. Through all the moss and dirt I read a sign which says hōhipere (hospital). I wonder what happened?
I decide to go inside to explore and to escape the rā (sun) which was beating down
on my back.

Inside I was hit in the face with the strong aroma of chared rakau (wood) and ash.
I continue walking. Creak... Creak I stop dead in my tracks what was that. WWas somebody else in here as well? Shivers were sent up my spine. I looked down at
my waiwai (feet) to see that I was just standing on creaking floorboards. What a relief!

As I explore the smell of burnt rakau (wood) follows me around wherever I go.
BANG CRASH! What was that? I was so scared I jumped. I realised that It was
just a piece of steel falling to the ground. I think I know what happened; there
was a fire! I wonder how it happened?

Morepork Information Report

What are they

Morepork or Ruru is a native bird to New Zealand.  Moreporks are nocturnal birds; that means that they sleep during the day and are awake at night. Moreporks are a small type of owl. Unlike most native birds Moreporks are not endangered.

What they look like

Moreporks are all different shades of brown with white patches all over their bodies. Moreporks have big kōwhai (yellow) eyes which help them see in the dark.  Moreporks have lots of fluffy feathers to keep them warm in the winter.

Where they are found

Moreporks are found in forests all of New Zealand. Moreporks are uncommon in Eastern areas in New Zealand.  Moreporks are endemic to New Zealand; that means that they can only be found in New Zealand.

Their feeding behaviour

Moreporks eat a variety of different things including small animals,  large insects, small birds, small mammals, mice rats, and lizards. To catch their prey they fly silently then swoop down and grab them with their talons and beak.

Moreporks can turn their heads 270° which helps them know if anything is sneaking up behind them.

Breeding

Moreporks breed in Raumati (summer) and Koanga (Spring). Moreporks normally build their nests in dead or alive trees and broken logs. They have one-three eggs at a time. Both of the adults look after and feed the baby chicks. Usually only one out of the three chicks Will Survive because of what they are eating and the other two will probably get eaten by predators.

Threats

The Moreporks predators are Rats, possums, pigs, hedgehogs, Cats and mustelids (stoats and ferrets). They protect themselves by using their sharp beaks and using their long sharp talons. The man-made threats are that we are chopping down trees which is making It harder for them to find a place to build their nests. To fix this we can plant more trees So they have more places to build their nests and we can try to kill all of their predators to help keep them alive.

By Mackenzie.

Volume and Capacity