Song of the week...

This weeks song is 'Like a drum' By Guy Sebastian. Have fun...

Song of the week!!!...

Well this weeks song is called Animals by Martin Garrix.

End of year reflection thingy..

Something I have accomplished tr his yeais getting chosen to participate in the Aims Games. It was the first time Winton School has taken part and getting our first try was really special.

My biggest improvement was in reading because I learnt alot of new strategies. I have also had some really good test results that I’m proud of.

My favourite subject was P.E because I have enjoyed learning new games and skills outside with my class and having Sports Southland coaches come in and teach new sports like Volleyball and Cricket.  My other favourite subject is Writing because I have new ways to make my writing interesting.

Next year my goal is to get involved in everything I can or want to do.  I also want to learn to play the drums and guitar.

Deep cove reflection...

We were all sprinting along the road to the Real Journeys dock all of us in wet weather gear. When we got to the dock we walked along the wharf to the huge two story catermaran. As we boraded the magnificent beast we were told to go upstairs. to our suprise we had the whole boat to ourself I sat at a booth with Adam, Ben, Jane, Ashlee, Mark and I. As we looked out the window we saw the huge thundering waterfalls there were more than the day before and the ones that were there the day before were bigger. As we left we saw how choppy Doubtful Sound was. The captain told us we would be going into Hall arm because it would be carmer in there. When we got to Hall arm we saw waterfalls everywhere it looked as if the mountian were bleeding or crying. The Captain navigated into the arm. All of us silent taking in the view. At the end of the arm the Captain steered the boat under a waterfall the water just cm from the boat. On the way back we came across a small island called rolla island inhabited by small penguins apparently the smallest in the world. We stared at the little creatures as the jumped of there pearch and into the cold water. Then we came round a smal point and we saw the hostel and a big old blue boat that we pasted on the way to Hall arm. As we docked I thought to myself ‘I will remember this for a long long time !’

Deep Cove camp

2013 DEEP COVE from Winton School, NZ on Vimeo.

Well in week 2 our class went to Deep Cove for a four day camp we left on the Monday and came back on the Friday on the way up we got a bus to Manapori after we got there we got a boat over to west arm when we got there we got a bus down to the power station. After we had a look around we drove over Wilmot pass to Deep Cove. At Deep Cove my favourite activity was going on the boat cruise on Doubtful Sound my favourite walk was Hanging Valley because it was challenging and steep but I didn't get to do the whole thing because I had to go home on the Thursday afternoon. Overall I really enjoyed Deep Cove it was my favourite camp. I highly recommend going there for a trip.

Song of the week.

Well I haven't done a song of the week for awhile now so I will put on two songs...

Holiday recount...

Well I just realised that this post is a good milestone for me its my 60 post since I started my blog last year. Well done me. Right on with the post.

Our holiday of a life time started with one very vivid moment. We were sitting in CHCH airport our flight has been delayed which was no biggy but then Katy came over to us and said "guys we got a problem" Mum said "what" Katy replied that our flights been cancelled!! We all walked over to the TV with disbelieve and sadly to our shock it was true. So Dad walked over to the desk and talked to the lady about what flight we would be put on. Then over the loud speaker it said anyone who has been affected by the flight to Collangatta can you please come and speak to the Air NZ desk. So Mum and Dad went over to the desk while Archie and I went to play on the I Pads at the Duty Free shop. About a hour later Katy called us over to the Air NZ desk where Mum told us we were getting a flight from CHCH to Auckland then a Virgin flight to Collangatta. So we went up to the food court and grabbed some food and then we went to our gate and ate our food. After that we got on the plane. Once we landed we meet a lady who was also supposed to be on the flight that was cancelled. Her name was Amanda, we also met two ladies called Rachel and Utta, who was Rachel's Auntie so we called her Auntie. We rushed over to the international building where we went to check-in when the people at the Virgin desk said your ticket hasn't been booked properly so you can't board you have to go to the Air NZ desk. So we ran over to the Air NZ desk because when we got there we had 3 mins till the check-in closed after 10 minutes of arguing with the lady at the Air NZ desk we knew we wouldnt make the flight. The manager of Air NZ took us over to this posh hotel were we had dinner with Auntie ,Rachel and Amanda. The next day we woke up at 6am to make the flight at 9.25. We got on the flight with Amanda. Rachel and Auntie went to Brisbane. the flight took about 3 hours I sat by Dad and Archie. When we landed we said our goodbyes to Amanda then we got the taxi to the hotel we quickly put our stuff away and we left for the V8 Super Cars.
So far we have been to both V8 races on the Saturday and Sunday and Dream World on Tuesday and today we are going to Whitewater world.

Please comment and ask any questions.

Holding a Koala at Dream world

Beside one of the Nissan V8s

Archie & I enjoy dinner at the Hogs Breath.



Archie & I outside Red Bull racing in the Pit Lane Walk at the V8s.

 

 

Song of the week.

This weeks song is Lalala by Naughty boy and Sam Smith. It got stuck in my head will it get stuck in yours.

Kapa Haka.

Here is our Samoan  Sasa which Rm 11, Rm 5 and Rm 7 performed at polyfest we really enjoyed preforming it and practising it with our buddies in Rm 7. Also well done to Adam who was the leader he did a awesome job ae. At polyfest we also did a Haka and to songs I will try put them on my blog as soon as I get hold of them.

My friend sloth.

My friend sloth.

Have you always wanted an exotic animal that you

don’t have to walk was and all that other pet stuff?

Its lazy poo’s and pee’s once a week and sleeps for

At least 10 hours a day. How about a pet sloth?

I strongly believe that the sloth is the best pet in the

World. The reason I think this is sloths sleep for up to

20 hours a day. Plus they only move from 1.8 to 2.4

Metres a minute so no more lost pets. Also sloths poo

And pee once a week so there is a lot less poop scooping

Because we all hate that job. They are also family friendly

And long-lived. So no more vicious pets that bite everything

And die when it’s four. You also need to chosse the right sort of sloth
there are three toed sloths and two toed sloths so make sure you get
the right toed sloth for you. 

Another great feature about the sloth is its very clean.

You must be thinking sloths are pretty cool animals but

Some sloths can be a bit dumb! Some sloths grab their arms

Thinking it’s a tree branch and then they slip and fall

To their deaths! Nice ae. Now that you want a sloth

I will tell you what you need to have and know to cater for your sloth.

When you feed your sloth feed it fruit, leaves, buds and tender shoots.
 Also give your sloth lots of loving and do NOT wake him/her up when they are sleeping.

What you will need to contain your Sloth you will need.
A stream

Some music that has water rushing and parrots squawking.

You will need tree’s or branch’s that your sloth can sleep or hang on.

Also you will need some animals so your sloth feels at home.

The Amazon is also very hot and humid so you will need a heater to keep the room temperature.

So if you are looking for an exotic animal that’s friendly, clean and always has a cute we smile on its face go buy a pet sloth from your local exotic pet store.  

Song of the week.

This weeks song is Demons by Imagine Dragons

My narrative.

Check out my narrative.

The minute you turn away.

“Ding Ding Ding”went the golden bell of the toy shop door as the manager left to lock up. There was a white flash through the window as he left. It wasn’t dark because the brig neon billboards lit up the New York skyline.

“Has he gone yet” howled Clumsy Smurf.

“Shut up you stuck up little Smurf!’ Snapped Ted from across the room.    

Time passed and the toys played. The toy shop was so crowded with shelves the toys were constantly bumping into each other.

“Oi Nigel move!”

“I can’t Ted I didn’t mean to bump you.”

These two statements turned into a massive verbal fight over the room the each had in the shop.

“It’s not fair your Lego men get all the room!” Whined Bruce.

“WHAT! I’ll have you know my men take up no room at all!” Growled General Rufus the head of the Lego men.

After another hour of squabbling Phil decided that they should draw a line.

“That might work.” stuttered Rex. Callum

So Clumsy jumped on Bruce and the flew of through a hole in the iron roof. They flew over buildings and through alleyways until finally they reached ‘Bill’s Barn of Books and stationary.’ They flew into the shop through a small open window. Clumsy jumped of Bruce and sprinted around the shop until he found a invisible ink pen. He snatched it off the shelve and he ran back to Bruce and the flew off.

Halfway back the weather got worse the wind picked up. Clumsy was rocking side to side. Suddenly he slipped right off bruce. Bruce swooped down and tried to catch him but Clumsy was out of sight. Clumsy fell and tumbled into a water fountain. He jumped out and started to walk, he didn’t know where he was going he just knew he wanted to go home! Hours past and back at the toy shop the toys were starting to get worried even Ted! They were biting their fingernails and chattering their teeth. Clumsy walked and walked he stumbled right past Lady Liberty without even knowing. It started to brighten, now the orange and yellow sun was rising over the Manhattan skyline. He was still stumbling along when he saw an amazing sight. The Toy Store he knew it was the toy store because it was right beside Central Park and his favourite place ‘Central Park Zoo.’

He ran straight to the Toy Shop dodging people and cars as he ran. He jumped straight through the brass mail flap and quietly sat back on the shelve with all of his friends, then they sat quietly side by side hand in hand.

Holidays

In the Holidays I was Invited to Adam's Birthday, for his birthday we went paint balling at Sandy Point. We picked up Ben, Adams Grandad and Adams family friend Damon on the way. When we got there another of Adams family friends Harley was there. We got our guns and amour and the man explained the rules and we chose the teams. The Teams were Arron, (Adam's stepdad) Adam's Grandad, Grace (Adam's step sister) and I. Against Adam, Ben, Damon and Harley. We walked into the very dence arena which was just Pine Tree's. We walked down to our base and the horn went. Grace and I stayed at the base while Arron and Adam's grandad went forward. Suddenly SPLAT a paintball hit the base. After that I said to my self 'that's it im out of here' so I ran to the nearest cover which was a pile of sticks while I ran I could here that thump thump thump of the guns firing at me. I crouched down and saw Ben moving up so I shot at him and gave him a massive bruise. I was lying down now when I saw Hurley run down to our base and grab our flag. I was shooting him but I kept missing he shot at me a got me in the ankle I said i was hit and ran back to the respawn point. The horn went off to signel the end of the game. I had a look at my wound and it was bleeding ouch!This time we switched base's this time I didn't stay at the base I moved up on the right flank. But just infront of me moving up through the bushes was Adam and Ben I run back a bit to some cover. I stayed there and told Grace there was people on the right side. So she started shooting Adam and Ben. Then suddenly Damon came rushing up to the base from out of nowhere he got the flag and sprinted back to his base with the 'Tump Thump Thump' of our gun's firing at him.

We carried on doing more battles untill we were all out of paint!

Song of the week.

This weeks song is a groovy song by MKTO its called Classic.

It's a boy!!!

Just last week we welcomed to the world his Royal Highness Prince George Of Cambridge he was born on the 22nd of July at 3.24 Pm UK time. I am putting this text blue to show my respect for the new prince and I will put a blue background.

Welcome to the world Prince George.

Song of the week.

This week song is 'The Gummy Bear song' this song is dedicated to DJ Stew for what is going to to be a awesome disco.

Children's art for peace program.

Here is some of the art work that our class produced for the Art for peace program.

Song of the week.

This week the song is Love somebody by Maroon 5

Art

This is my art piece for our children's  art for peace programme.

Maths

This week and the last we have been learning how to draw triangles correctly. It has been lots of fun because I love drawing shapes. We have also been drawing 3d shapes, and identifying angles and how to draw them. The angles are Obtuse, Acute, Reflex, Straight, Right and Revolution. Here is a picture of my maths book to show you what i've been learning.

NYLD

On Monday 18 students including myself went to Dunedin for the NationalYoung Leaders Day we got to Dunedin at about 9:40 after a miner set back on the way up of me being sick! But Overall we had a good day listening to speakers like Allison Shanks and Gemma Knight. It finished at 3.00 with a song from Jamie McDell which was amazing here is a quick video to sum up our learning.

Fair trade.

This term and last term we have been finding out about Fair trade. At first I did know any thing about Fair trade but now I know lots. So next time when I go shopping with mum. Mum you better watch out. We learnt about how Fair trade helps the producers and pickers in third world countries. As a consumer I will buy more Fair trade goods so I am supporting these poor child slaves. So next time you do your weekly shop buy Fair trade products and not Nestle, Mars or Hershey go cadbury all the way if you want chocolate.

Here is my writing about Fair trade.

Child slavery in the Chocolate Industry

Man don’t you love that sweet bar of Kit-Kat with the nice crunch of biscuit in the middle. Well behind the label it isn’t so sweet.

Child slavery has been used for years big company bosses employ them simply because its cheaper. That’s not right! If children do the work in place of adults they should get paid the same. One of the biggest cocoa producers the Ivory Coast has up to 200,000 children working on cocoa plantations alone. Most of these children are working under the worst form of child slavery. Would you like to send your children to work under these conditions? These are children from the ages 6-14 working 12 hours a day using dangerous tools like machetes and they aren’t even getting paid! These kids should at least have a minimum wage. Some children are forced to work. Other children get kidnapped straight of there door step. Or the other poor orphans get sold to companies for no more than $20 US each! That’s not fair humans are worth more than anything else on this planet!

Some of the cocoa plantations on the Ivory Coast supply brands like Nestle, Hershey’s and Mars. These companies’ especially Nestlé have been known for using child slavery. I have found out that Nestle have a factory in the Ivory Coast just down the road from a port. Doesn’t this tell you something? A brand known for using child slavery having a factory by a port in a country that has up to 200,000 children working on cocoa plantations alone! I think these poor children should be at school getting an education at least.

What would your life be like if you were one of these poor children?

Well you would wake up at 6.00 am and be shivering after another cold night in hardly any clothes and bare feet. You would walk out and grab your machete and start work. Now you have spotted your first cocoa pod you hold the branch carefully trying not to slip and cut your arm off. THWAK you slip and cut a massive gash in arm you need medical help. Your boss has none of it you are still forced to work. You keep working until 6.00 pm, your cut is still bleeding you are starting to feel drowsy so you lie down on the floor and try get to sleep. All of that just so you can enjoy an small bar of Kit-Kat. Don’t you feel selfish?

If you want to make a difference buy fair trade certified goods because they give more money to the producers and growers and they help build schools and medical centres. Also if you think Mars, Nestlé and Hershey’s should stop using child slavery or you want to help. Don’t buy their products it’s a simple as that!

By Callum Bryan. YR 8

8^th/4^th/13

Here is a sing that also goes with my writing.

song of the week

This week for the song ids Radio Active By Imagine Dragons

Oklahoma Tornado

Sadly yesterday Oklahoma was hit by a massive tornado if anyone watches this that was effected I just want you to know we are all felling for you here is a quick video.

Aims games.

Last week I found out that I was chosen to go to the Aims games in Tauranga. I was chosen along with 5 other year 8s and 7 year 7s. Today at lunch time we are having trials because there is 14 people allowed to go and 12 that can go. If I do go I we will  be going up to Tauranga for a week in September. We will be playing 3 games a day 20 minutes each half. The cost overall we be $500 each that includes flights, food and we are getting billeted out. On the last friday we will hopefully be going to the hot pools and the beach to finish a long week.

Here is a link to the website: http://nzaimsgames.co.nz

Buddy reading.

On Friday's room 11 do buddy reading with the juniors from room 6 and 7 my buddy is Copper from  room 6. Last week we started making snakes and ladder games. Here is a pic.

cross country

This term we will be doing cross country training. For training we have to run round the school which is about 1.0 km from now on I will make a list for you of how many laps I did.

Monday 6th May-9 laps
Tuesday 7th May-3 laps
Wednesday 8th May-6 laps
Thursday 9th May-6 laps

Monday 13th May-9 laps
Tuesday 14th May-6 laps
Wednesday 15th May-7 laps
Thursday 16th May-5 laps

Monday 20th May-6 laps

song of the week

This is this week song of the week, its called ' that power by will.i.am and justin bieber.

Technology

This week we have had technology I was doing cooking with Ms Munro. On Monday we made a basic     loaf of bread and Bacon and egg pie and jam tarts. On Tuesday we made Wheat Meal bread and sushi. On Wednesday we made Sultana Spice Bread, Naan bread and spicy meat sauce which we ate very formally . On Thursday we made Chocolate Bread and a dipping sauces for carrots and crisps.

We all had a awesome learning how to make bread and learning all the awesome skills. Oh and thanks to Adam my awesome buddy for the week.

Song of the week

Here is this weeks song of the week by Macklemore it is called 'Cant hold us"

Touch rugby.

On Sunday 7th of April. Some students had a touch competition at the Moores Reserve. I was in a Year 7&8 boys we came second because there was only  one other boys team because the two boys high teams pulled out. So we got put in with the mixed teams and we where straight into the final. In the final we were versing Longford boys. In the end we lost to Longford 2-3 but we were happy put sore and half dead from running all day but we still had fun.

Song of the week

Ok from now on every week I will be putting on 'The song of the week' this will be a song that I like and recommend. 

                                                                    This is the first song of the week its called Lost by Fank Ocean.

My self portraits

 This is my portrait.  If you were wondering the purple thing on the top is a Bennie  and i did a red background because it was a bit different .

Fair trade.

In class we have been learning about Fair trade. So about the growers and pickers in third world country's getting fair amounts of money of. So far we have researched about the organisation that is fair trade and looked at what they do and talked about how people can help fair trade.

our inter-house video

Winton Inter-House Competition Promo video from Winton School, NZ on Vimeo.

one day

One Day from Room 3 Winton on Vimeo.

Self Portraits

In class we have been doing self portraits for art. We have done our face shape, the tone of our face, our eyes and the colour  of our faces. Today we will be doing the noses which I am dreading because I  cant get the right shape for my nose so I will see what happens.

Waitangi day.

In class we have been learning about waittangi day I have some questions that I can't answer they are.

How did William Hobson learn Maori?

How valuable was NZ at the time of the treaty?

Why was there a small war afrter the treaty if both Maori and English so happy?

If you know the answer for some of these questions or have the link to a website please comment.

My Smarts

Last we started learning about our 'Smarts' which is the way we learn best. My smart was 'Nature Smart' so I learn best out side and I like having pets. My other smart was 'body smart' so I'm a hands on learner.

Here is my results.

Week 1 reflection.

Well a new year new classroom and a new Teacher and new opportunities. This year I am in room 11 and my teacher is Ms Mynes YES!!! We have had a great week learning about what we will be doing this year and meeting and learning about Ms Mynes. I have also been campaign this week for president sooo VOTE CALLUM FOR PREZ. I have been giving out lollies and my trustee assistants Archie and jack have been helping give out balloons. We were also lucky to of had waitangi day on Wednesday so we had a day of yay!!! We also learnt a bit on waitangi day as well. We also made a korowai which is a Maori cloak with symbols that   repersents us  as kids so we had a busy week.