Show dont tell

The buildings were tall.

The buildings were touching the clouds.

Sarah was really upset.

As she left the room she slammed the door shut.

She was happy to see him.

she couldn't stop smiling while she was running to give him a big hug.

The lake was beautiful. 

The reflection of the lake was shining like a star.

ANZAC

Hello everyone welcome back to another post on my blog and In the past week in SOST class we have been studying world war 1 and ANZAC and what happened during this time and what soldiers go through.

1-When do you hear this song?

This happened on Anzac Day- Sunday, 25 April( Monday )

2-Why is this song significant/important to New Zealand?

We remember what New Zealand and Australian soldiers go through and how hard it was for them and even how some of them passed away during world war 1. The song has a strong theme of shared fear in combat.

3-What is the History behind the Last post - Why was it played and when?

It played on ANZAC day on 25th April and its really important because new Zealand and Australian soldiers served their lives for their country.

4-What does this song represent?

We remember those first Australians, who joined and fought and died … We remember the fighting First Australians – now – and on every ANZAC Day. The song has the strong theme of shared fear in combat and, afterwards, shared scars and terrors and rejection of the black soldier by the RSL.

The LINK:

Thanks for reading my blog and hope you learned something new today, have a good day:)

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Ramadan

 

How is this celebrated?

We celebrate Ramadan by fasting for 30 days from sunrise until sunset, we basically don't eat during the day.

Who is it celebrated with?

By your self so basically if you are Muslim and you are over 15 years old you have to do it.

Why is this important to you?

Because it a religious thing and its also good for your health.

Parihaka

 

Parihaka:

The lyrics of the song:

My friend, My friend, I hate to see you suffer
Events conspire to bring us to our knees
My friend, my friend, you've taken this the wrong way
Rise up, defend yourself, never give in
Look to the sky, the spirit of Te Whiti
The endless tide is murmuring his name

I know Te Whiti will never be defeated
And even at the darkest hour
His presence will remain
I'll sing to you the song of Parihaka

Te Whiti he used the language of the spirit
Then stood accused, the madman and his dream
He saw the train go roaring through the tunnel
He heard the voice travel on the magic wire
But he loved the silence of the river
He watched the dog piss on the cannon's wheel

I know Te Whiti will never be defeated
And even at the darkest hour
His presence will remain
I'll sing to you the song of Parihaka

One day you'll know the truth
They can't pull out the roots
Come and take me home
To weep for my lost brother
They gather still, the clouds of Taranaki
His children's children wearing the white plume
So take me for the sins of these sad islands
The wave still breaks on the rock of Rouhotu
And when you taste the salt that's on your pudding
And when you taste the sugar in your soup
Think of Te Whiti, he'll never be defeated
Even at the darkest hour
His presence will remain
I'll sing for you the song of Parihaka
Come to Parihaka
Weep for my lost brother
The spirit of nonviolence
Has come to fill the silence
Come to Parihaka

The Link to the song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsM1nL5aLSM

The main message of this song is to bring awareness to the tragic events that occurred to the people in Parihaka.

The lines "I know Te Whiti will never be defeated, And even at the darkest hour" are evidence of their determination to never give up.

This shows the significance of Parihaka by speaking about Te Whiti and how brutal this event was and the troubles they went through. It also shows how many people were affected.

"His children's children wearing the white plume" explains their passive resistance method.

The line "You can't pull out the roots" refers to their ancestors that brought them here and the history that has occurred on their lands. 

Slam poetry

 

Slam poetry:

Also, My Favorite was " Im not gay but I'd go gay for Jhon key" by brad McCormick.

I like it because I really enjoyed watching that video and it was super funny and I couldn't stop laughing while watching it and he was saying about Jhon key and here is the link if you want to watch it and have a laugh.

The link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os20Q6TPTM4&feature=emb_title

 

 

Bullying

 

Hello everyone today in health class I did a blog post about Bullying and how bad is it and how it makes people feel and what to do when you get bullied so hopefully you will learn something new from this blog.

1-Why do some people bully?

Because they think ist ok to bully other kids and they think they look cool when they bully people and they don't really care how other people feel.

2-Why some people are most likely to be bullied?

Because they don't stand up for themselves and maybe because they are scared.

3-Why bullying is harmful?

Some people think that bullying is a part of growing up but bullying makes people feel unsafe, unhappy and lonely, bullying makes people lose confidence.

4-What can you do if you are being bullied?

You talk to them and sore it out or tell an adult like your parents, siblings, teachers, coaches and they will help you out, If you are getting bullied stand up for your self don't let them bully you or letting them to be mean to you.

5-What can you do if you see someone else getting bullied?

Talk to them and tell them to stand out for themselves and or tell someone older that can help them out.

• Teachers
• Dean 
• Older students
• stuff 
• parents
• Sport coaches

Reflection section

 

Text title- game of cards 

Text Type- short story

Text creator- whiti tmieria

Text purpose- To entertain the reader to show hoe much Nani Miano loved card games.

Date: 26th February 2021-]

Summary: 

This week on Monday period 5 we read a book and in wananga, and in wananga we have one hour of reading per week and