Reading Evaluation

Reading:

What did I learn?

In reading, I learnt many things during the school year. I learnt how to evaluate information from the text in novels and other books. In Term 3, I also went to the zoo to learn about the ‘palm oil’ issue. In the zoo, I learnt how people need to protect the endangered animals in different countries and nations. In Stardome, I learnt about the planets in the solar system, comets and the Sun. I also learnt about Friendship, biomes, chocolate, digital footprints and the Syrian refugees.

Why were you learning it?

I was learning about the ‘Palm Oil’ issue because we recently went to the school trip to the zoo and we want to learn more about the animals in the zoo. I was also learning about digital footprints so we can be influenced by people and not be rude on the internet.

How is that learning going to help you?

I am learning how to evaluate information from the text so it can help me to understand more about a book, I am reading. I am learning about the endangered animals because later in the future, the endangered animals can become extinct and the food chain would be affected. I am learning about Syrian Refugees because I can understand what is happening in the world.

What am I pleased about?

I am pleased about all the work I have done, especially in writing me reports such as the Chocolate and the Syrian Refugees.

Who helped you in your learning?

• My Teacher (Mrs Cochrane)
• My Friends (Liezl, Faith Kaydence, Caitlyn, etc.)
• Parents(Mum and Dad)

What do I need help with?

I need help with my vocabulary skills and my grammar skills,

What do I want to learn next time?

I want to learn more about the different countries around the world.

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Jesse Tree Week 4 done by Caitlyn, Amy and Maranita

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Sunday: Mary

Ornament: White Lily

The Annunciation

This is about Mary becoming the Mother of Messiah, Jesus Christ. Mary was sixteen years old when God’s Messenger was sent to appear to  Mary and tell her the good news. We can understand that Mary is our greatest Saint and she was the one that made it possible for us to find out what it was like to live with Jesus.

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Monday: Elizabeth

Ornament: Mother and Child

Mary Visits Elizabeth

This prophecy tells us about Gabriel, the angel who came down to inform Mary that she was chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ. Mother Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was also going to give birth to a baby boy. When Mary approached Elizabeth, she felt the Holy Spirit within her as the baby leaped in the womb.  The visitation symbolized Elizabeth’s and Mary’s interaction with the Holy Spirit and with God the Father.

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Tuesday: Zechariah Ornament: Pencil and Tablet

His Name Is John

God gave and promised Zechariah that he would be blessed with a son. We could understand that God was true to his promises and this prophecy told us to prepare for the second coming of Jesus.

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Wednesday: Joseph

Ornament: Carpenter's Square or Hammer

Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid

Joseph became the father of Jesus. Joseph was a role model to all who was not afraid to do what God promised. Joseph taught Jesus Carpentry for he was a carpenter. He taught him good manners and how to behave well. We could understand how kind and loving father, Joseph was to Jesus.

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Thursday: The Magi

Ornament: Star or Candle

The Magi Worship Jesus

The wise men followed the star in the sky that directed them to Jesus. They came from all directions and they met up in the manger. The 3 wise men gave Jesus gifts for jesus birth and they gave him myrrh, frankincense and gold.

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Friday: Jesus

Ornament: Manger Do Not Be Afraid

Jesus Christ was born. We celebrate Jesus’ birth and the shepherds were the first ones present to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

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Saturday: Christ

Ornament: Chi-Rho

In the Beginning Was the Word

Prophecy started with the word from the Old testament to the New testament. It foretold about the coming of the Son of Man who would save the world.  The word of the Lord read in the mass.

By: Amy, Caitlyn and Maranita

Book Review on The Greek Who Stole Christmas

The Greek Who Stole Christmas

By Amy

The novel ‘The Greek Who Stole Christmas’ written by a best selling author, Anthony Horowitz is packed with mystery and humour. Two brothers, Tim and Nick are the Diamond Brothers. They are known as ‘detectives’. But are they able to solve the Minerva Mystery? Now it's your turn to find out!

Tim and Nick are absolutely broke. One day, this man asks them to detect a mystery. You might be wondering, What Mystery? When the man tells them about the death threatening letters with Minerva, Will the Diamond Brothers protect Minerva from Death?

This story is absolutely brilliant. The threatening letters that come up in the story hooks you in and BOOM! You have finished the book. The author skilfully made the connections with the mystery. This book is so interesting that you might have to hide somewhere to read the amazing book so your parents don’t find you reading that book before you did your homework!

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Stingrays

By Amy

“I’m dying!” gasped Steve Irwin as he struggled in the water. Do you know the crocodile hunter that died of a hundred stabs from the stingray’s barb? Stingrays don’t usually attack humans directly but some people handling stingrays are stabbed by the stingray’s barb as the ray tries to protect itself.  

Have you ever wondered how stingrays respire? Stingrays are similar to fish so they breathe through their gills but next to the stingray’s eyes, another respiratory system they breathe through is the spiracles. The spiracles allow the stingrays to bury themselves in the sand to prevent them from predators.

In a beautiful wavy motion, the stingrays move their whole body to swim and glide through the water. They also flap their fins or flippers to help move faster. Flexibility also helps them to move along the water by using the pectoral fins. Pectoral fins are powerful, wing-like fins that help glide swiftly through the water. The Pectoral fins move by flapping and rippling. Many rays like the mangrove rays sink onto the seafloor when they stop swimming.

In order for the stingrays to have young, there must be female and male stingray. The male will follow the female closely and bite at her pectoral disk. Stingrays are ovoviviparous meaning they give birth to 5-13 pups at a time. Have ever thought if stingrays are mammals? Stingrays are marine mammals because they give birth to live young not eggs.

Stingrays sense everything happening around them. Stingrays are like gliding metal detectors. They are thought to be extra sensitive to electric fields that can be used to navigate over long distances. But what makes rays extra sensitive to electric fields? It is because they can detect the earth’s strong magnetic field.

Stingrays usually hunt for worms, carrion, squid and crustaceans. Did you realise that the stingray's mouth is on the other side of the body. Having the mouth on the other side helps the stingray to dig out crabs and shrimps from the sea floor. The mouth included several rows of blunt, broad teeth. Unbelievable!

Are stingrays harmless to humans? Well, it depends. If you are frightening them, they might react and stab you with its barb. You wouldn't want that right so be gentle to stingrays!

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Book Review: The City of Rats

By Amy

This novel, ‘The city of Rats’ written by an internationally bestselling author, Emily Rodda has been sold over 15 million copies. I chose this book to read because I read the first and the second book of the eight volume ‘Deltora Quest’ series. It continues the threesome’s jorney to seek out the seven missing gems from the Deltora belt. This story is told nicely about how the trio escape the Ra-Karcharz, Reece. This book is told in a chronological order, according to the time sequence. The book starts with a flashback and then carries on with the story.

The main characters are Lief, Barda and Jasmine. The writer describes Lief as a fast boy, Barda as a strong man and Jasmine as a flexible, strong girl. I found Jasmine sympathetic since she understood how Lief felt when he was going through some tough times. The conflict occurred when the threesome argues whether to leave the Ra-Karcharz place or not.

The writer have a reason for telling this story. The author is trying to convey to the readers the idea of not giving up so easily even though times are very rough.

I really enjoyed this book especially when Lief, Barda and Jasmine were in the City of Rats. A person that enjoys reading adventure and mystery would definitely love this book. The mystery shown in the story was when the threesome was suspicious about serpent lurking in the City of Rats. The adventure is shown in the story when Lief, Barda and Jasmine had to go on an ‘adventure’ to seek the missing gems. I would want to read the rest of the series because the finding of the gems are so interesting. In one sentence, ‘This book is skilfully written and explained’. 

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Prayer of Hope

Prayer of Hope

By Education for Justice

I believe that behind the mist the sun waits.

I believe that beyond the dark night it is raining stars.

I believe in the secret volcanoes and the world below.

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I believe that this lost ship will reach port.

They will not rob me of hope,

it shall not be broken,

it shall not be broken.

My voice is filled to overflowing with the desire to sing,

the desire to sing.

I believe in reason and not in force of arms.

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I believe that peace will be sown throughout the earth.

I believe in our nobility,

created in the image of God,

and with free will reaching for the skies.

They will not rob me of hope,

it shall not be broken

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My Inspirational person

Have you ever wondered buying a ticket to Heaven? How can you get it? Well, I know a woman that gained one. She used to go out on the road to help out with the people that suffered from a fatal and contagious disease called Leprosy. She was a caring woman that devoted herself to help the poor and sick people. And that woman was Mother Teresa. I don’t know if you’ve heard about her before but I’ll tell you anyways. As I was saying, she was born on August 26, 1910 but her birthdate was disputed to August 27, 1910.

As you can see, she displays the qualities of a role model and an inspiring person.  For example, She was self-giving. Mother Teresa chose to give all her belongings to the poor and to live a life of poverty. She even helped the people in need and comforted them when they were uncomfortable or unwell. Would you do this?

She also had the courage to do the right thing. Mother Teresa knew she had to help the poor because she felt a calling from God that she should become a nun and to be a service to the poor. So she obeyed what God had told her to do, becoming a catholic nun and a missionary.

She inspires me because she thinks of people first. She shows this by helping the poor and aiding the unloved, the unwanted and the uncared. Not only that, she did it happily and cheerfully. Once, Mother Teresa was awarded $192,000 but instead of her having the large amount of money, she gave it to the poor because she knew how the poor felt to be poor. How would you feel if you were poor? Having to starve and find shelter. Probably not what you’d call a lifetime dream. Right?

Doing what God has told her, inspired many people, including me. She won 18 awards for doing this. The awards include ‘The Nobel Peace Prize’ and ‘The Order of the Smile’. I think she deserves the awards because of her hard work in assisting the poor. You think so?

She is a person that I would consider an inspiring person. She helped the poorest amongst the poor and displayed all the good qualities of an role model, while helping them. If you want to be just like Mother Teresa, helping the poor. In that case, you will get the chance of getting a ticket to Heaven!

By Amy

China

Have you ever been to the never-ending Great Wall of China or even the beautiful Tibet? This country is located in the east of Asia. China is 9,600,000 sq km in landmass and it is the third-largest country in the world, only next to Russia and Canada. Countries bordering China are Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadzhikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. China is the world’s most populous country with 1.28453 billion at the end of 2002, one-fifth of the world's total.

The capital of China is Beijing. Beijing is one of the world’s greatest cities. Peking duck, delicious dumplings and awesome noodles are some food that you would encounter in Beijing. Da Dong Roast Duck is one of the famous restaurants in Beijing. The nation’s top artists, writers, movie-makers and musicians tend to meet in Beijing.

In China, chinese people usually use Renminbi (RMB)/yuan as money. Many people get confused about what to call the ‘chinese money’. The languages spoken in China are Standard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects and other minority languages. Many people in China speak Mandarin since it is the standard chinese language.

The religious worshippers in China are Buddhism, Christian, Catholic and Taoism. The national anthem of China is the March of the volunteers. The president of China chosen in 2003 was Hu Jintao but the president selected in 2013 is Xi Jinping.

The giant panda was considered China’s treasure. Over 1,000 of the pandas live in the wild, most of them are found in Sichuan Province. China does not have an official flower but tree peony was considered the national favourite. The tree peony had the most votes national flower. However, the oldest tree in the world is China’s gingko. It appeared in the jurassic age, 160 millions years ago. The bird, Shaanxi Province’s red ibis has been China’s treasure too. It is a rare bird that decreased its population very fast.

The beautiful Great Wall of China was built 206 BC. To be honest, Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. As you can see, the wall was not only built for beauty, it was built as watch towers and an integrated military defensive system. It was also built to avoid invasions from the northern nations. Soldiers, peasants and even rebels were forced to build the Great Wall of China with stone, soil, sand and brick. Sometimes, they even used the sticky rice to hold the bricks together. The Great Wall of 

China has been the icon and the symbol for China. In the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall of China was reconstructed and been made stronger and more sophisticated. But years later, some of the Great Wall of China disappeared because of erosion and human damage. This structure attracts hundred and millions of tourists.

By Amy

The interpretation of our Survey

Interpretation

What was the most liked sport?

The most liked sport was netball.

What was the least liked sports?

The least liked sports were dodgeball

and ballet.

What can we conclude?

We can conclude that most people liked netball because this sport is a fun, strategy game.

Some people like running more than baseball because people are either good at it or they enjoy doing it.

By Ronan, Amy and Joshua C.

Building a Bridge

Building a Bridge

Problem:

The problem was to construct a strong bridge that can hold 2 Duct tape for 1 minute.

Materials:

• 10 straws
• 2 A4 paper
• 1 Pipe Cleaner
• 1 cardboard roll
• 1 meter tape
• 1 meter string
• 1 Scissor
• 1 meter ruler

   Procedure:

1.We measured the cardboard roll.

2.We then cut it and placed it around 1 A4 paper (base).

3.After that, we taped the cardboard rolls onto the A4 paper which is the base of the bridge.

4.We folded the second A4 paper horizontally at the  ends of the paper to make the rails.

5.Then we connected 2 straws together for the rails. We did this two times.

6.We taped the rails on the both folded ends of the other A4 paper.

7.Then we got a straw and stuck it horizontally in the middle of the rails.

8. We attached a string that came down from the horizontal straws and the rails.

9. After we attached the string, we stuck some straws on the folds of the paper so it can support the span.

10. Then we stuck the paper onto the cardboard rolls.

11. We then tested our bridge by placing the 2 Duct tape on it. We timed it for 1 minute and it survived. It went a little over a minute.  

Conclusion:

We conclude that in order for our bridge to be strong and sturdy, it needs a lot of support on the top and on the bottom. When there is pressure on the top, it helps make the bridge stronger.

By: Liezl, Amy and Losaline

Chocolate vs. Child Labour

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Have you ever wondered who collects all the cocoa nibs that are made into delicious and mouth-watering chocolate?

Children, like us are being forced to work in cocoa farms, just to make our favourite treats… chocolates. Boys, at the ages from 12 to 16 have been kidnapped and forced to work in cocoa farms. Not only that, they get physically and emotionally abused when they are slow or even when they refuse to work.

This is a big issue because the children children are forced to work under inhumane conditions and extreme abuse. The boys are mainly from Mali and other countries in West Africa. They were enslaved and kidnapped to work.

Did the manufacturers care? They just ignored the issue because they are more concerned about the profit and economic gain.

I think this issue should stop and not go on because all children have rights.

By Amy

References:

http://www1.american.edu/ted/chocolate-slave.htm

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Water clock experiment

Water Clock Experiment:

Problem:

How much water drips in 15 minutes

Materials:

• Plastic cup
• Beaker/Measuring cup (not to big)
• Pin
• Water

What did we do?

1. We poked a small hole at the bottom of the plastic cup and then we placed the plastic cup in the beaker.
2. Then we poured some water into the plastic cup and we started the 15 minute timer.
3. We waited for 15 minutes.
4. When the timer was done we quickly took the plastic cup and blocked the small hole so that no water could get out. We then tipped out the extra water that was inside the plastic cup and measured the water inside the beaker.
5. Then we repeated it again until we knew for sure our measurements were accurate.

Observation:

1st attempt:

The water was dripping very slowly and it would sometimes stop. We would have to shake and move the cup whenever the water would stop dripping. For the first trial, the results for 15 minutes was 30mls.

2nd Attempt:

The water dripped faster than the first attempt and we squeezed the cup whenever it stopped dripping. We also got a higher result which was 45ml. We didn’t do 30 minutes but we estimated that it should’ve been around 80 ml.

3rd attempt:

We didn’t get to do the third attempt.

Conclusion:

We conclude that our results differ from one another because in our second attempt we loosened the plastic cup . This could be the cause why the water dripped faster than the first attempt.