Art Board By Mattia

Over the last 4 weeks me and Mr Jackson had to do an art board. We practiced on paper with stencils  and  spray paint.We had two kiwis and some ferns.When we had the board we started with kiwis.We traced them and then we put brown stain on the kiwis.

The next day we had to put black for our background.We got our stencils for the kiwi.When we put on the stencils for the kiwis  and sprayed the black on the board the kiwi was shaped to the left and it looked amazing. 

The next day we put on the ferns.We put them in different areas so some can be in the front and some in the back of the kiwi.We waited for the ferns to dry.

When it had  dried, we put on the words.The words were Kia Kaha it means "be strong".It is used by the New Zealand police against bullying in schools.

On Monday we presented the art board.When we presented it I was proud of my self because it was scary being up there but I was proud of me and Mr Jackson's hard work. 

We should not eat Fast Food By Mattia

I believe that we should not eat fast food. Fast food is not healthy and not good for us because it has to much sugar, salt and fat. Most Fast Foods are high in calories and in fact that can lead to diseases because fast food has too much salt, sugar and fat. 

If you go to the McDonalds and you wanted a cheeseburger, your mum goes to order it and gets her money and it cost $10.00 and she only has $5.00, and you know fast food cost too much money. 

Once I was eating a burger my face turned RED, when I looked down there was onions and I am ALLERGIC to all kinds of onions! Fast food can give you the food you’re allergic to and you won’t know! 

We should not eat fast food because it is not healthy. 

 

Awesome Impresionist Art Work

On Monday 14th August Room 2 shared some of last term's art work in a school Values Assembly. 

Here's what we did:

Last term we got our inspiration for painting for the famous Claude Monet.

He is an impressionist, which means his paintings are made with dabbing brush strokes.












He has some very famous paintings like landscapes and lily-ponds.

Here are some examples of our own impressionist paintings:

Despicable Me 3 By Mattia

Despicable Me 3

I was excited because I was going to the Maunkau Movies to watch Despicable Me 3.

First we got ready then we hopped in the car. When we got there I saw a lot of people there and people talking in different languages. My Aunty went to buy our drinks. I had a raspberry drink.When I was drinking my drink my eyes were watery because the drink was too cold. The popcorn was buttery and warm. The movie was very funny because Gur was stuck in Bubble Gum. 

After the movie we went home and I though the movie was funny. I said to my aunty, ‘Thank-you for taking me there." Despicable Me 3 wasn’t my favourite movie but it was the funniest movie and I can’t wait for the next school holiday and watch a new movie.

How do Maori celebrate Matariki? By Mattia

How do Maori celebrate Matariki?

On Matariki it is a Maori New Year and is a Maori Tradition.

They wake-up early in the morning and they gather firewood. They have a feast and sing a waiata for the people that have passed away. They also welcome the 7 sisters and do a haka.

During Matariki people spend time with their whanau and have a feast. They eat yummy food like kaimoana. They do all sorts of things.

When it’s Matariki, they do Arts and Craft. They build a kite and then they fly it. When it is Matariki whanau like to spend time together and do the activities.

Matariki is important to Maori and is a special time to see the 7 sisters and retell their Myth.   

                  

     

Thrust by Mattia

This term we have been learning about flight and the force of Thrust. Thrust is an important force to a plane because it propels it in the direction of motion.  This video shows how Thrust works. We did an experiment with balloons and had to blow them so we can see which balloon will stay in the air the longest. After that we did a balloon race to see which balloon had more air.

    

Rugby League By Mattia

Rugby League

On Tuesday I got ready to go to Rugby League. When we got on the bus I was sitting with Alyana. After a short trip, we arrived at Otahuhu Memorial Park. We warmed up and we had our first game against Koru girls.We were spreading out and I had to tackle a very big person. After it was full time, the points were 2 all. Then we did 3 cheers for them and we even had to handshake them and say "Good Game.''

How Does It Work -A Stapler By Mattia

Hows Does It Works-A Staplers

A Stapler works with staples.A Stapler is a tool to stick two pieces of paper together.Staplers are a very useful tool for everyone. Staples are sharp metal shaped like n or u or c.You put the paper between the stapler and push it down.So that is how a stapler works!

Mission Bay By Mattia

Mission Bay

On ANZAC day we went to Mission Bay with my family, my Aunty, and Uncle. It was a long ride from Mangere to Mission Bay. When we got there, we took off our shoes sand stared to play with the sand. We built sand castles, had races, and had other games. Then me , my cousins, and brothers went to put our togs. When we went in the water it was cold and I was freezing. When we finished swimming we went to have lunch and after that we went home and slept.    

The Mangere Market by Mattia

The Mangere market was full of delicious fruits and vegetables. The fresh yellow bananas sat like golden statues in the sun. Red Kumara waited to be bought. In the distance cars rumbled looking for a park.

The island music was booming throughout the market. Loud people talking in different languages. There were also shining cauliflowers that waited to be bought.