Kate's Camp Reflection

1:What were your favourite parts of the experience and why?

One of my favourite parts was fishing because I caught the biggest fish  which I'm really proud of and
because I never caught a fish before.
My second favourite part was going to Ulva Island because I got to see lots of birds that I thought I would never see like the Weka, Bellbird and lots more. Also native plants like the Rimu Tree, Grass Tree and again lots more.

2:What do you think will stick with you?

Fishing because it was my first time and I was really excited and nervous because I thought I would not catch a fish.

3:What challenged you and how did you overcome that?

My challenge was getting to Stewart Island on the boat ride over, trying not to get sick. I over came that because I was looking at where the sea meets the sky and staying calm.

4:Did you feel well prepared for what we were going to see and do? Give examples

Yes, for tramping I had hiking boots, water bottle and lunch. Also I was prepared for fishing because I had warm clothes, lunch and sunscreen.

5:Comments:

It was such a cool place I diffenitly want to go back. All the native birds and plants I saw was wonder full.

6:Rate each of these out of 5 and give reasons

1:Accommadation 4/5 because there was not a lot of space.
2:Food 5/5 because it was really delicious and had really good menu.
3:Activites 5/5 because was really fun with lots of games plus all the stuff we did outside.
4:Parents 5/5 because they were really helpful and kind, when I got hurt they would help me by bandaging me up.
5:Teachers 5/5 because they were super nice, kind, helpful and really fun.
6:Yourself 5/5 because I tried really hard every time to finish the activities.


Published by Kate Hindle.

Camp Reflections

Q1: What were your favourite parts of the experience and why?

Josh: My favourite experience's would have to be fishing because of learning how to catch blue cod even though we only caught 4 all together.

Ryan: Mine was also fishing because I have experience and I helped people catch one. Also all the walks because I like fresh air and exercise.

Q2: What do you think will stick with you?

Josh: I think that building Charlie the sand turtle because Owen and I built it with Miss Bradley who is becoming a teacher on December 9th.

Ryan: The whole island and everything because I loved it!!

Q3: What challenged you and how did you overcome that?

Josh: What challenged me was sea sick ness but I over came that by staying active and strong across the Foveaux Strait.

Ryan: Mine was also seasick. I overcame this by changing my view and looking at the horizon.

By Josh# and Ryan#

2016 Polyfest

On Thursday 1 September the whole school (Yes all 295 students) went down to Stadium Southland and preformed a range of songs, including our school song 'We are Winton.' Each syndicate sang 3 songs including the school song. By Ryan and Owen 

First Aid

                             First Aid

In room 12 in week 5 we have been learning about first aid. In first aid we have been learning the DRSABCD and about CPR in the right situation and also looking for danger when helping a person that is injured. And the DRSABCD stands for Dangers, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Commence CPR and  Defibrillation.

By Josh Gill

First Aid

                             First Aid

In room 12 in week 5 we have been learning about first aid. In first aid we have been learning the DRSABCD and about CPR in the right situation and also looking for danger when helping a person that is injured. And the DRSABCD stands for Dangers, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Commence CPR and  Defibrillation.

By Josh Gill

Attitude

In week 5 we had an Attiude presenter come to our school and talk to the year 7 and 8s about attitude. 

His name was Phill, he told us that there are four personality that you might fit into...

1: The Otter = Entertainer

2: The Lion = Leader

3: The Golden Retriever = Peacemaker

4: The Beaver = Hard Worker

The link to see what personality you are you can go to attitude.org.nz

He also told us that we can change our future by helping someone the people we care about and not to judge someone by how much money they have or what they look like because the might be the nicest person you have meet. 

FRIENDS

Don't make fun of people behind there back if you catch them then maybe the are not really your friends. You should trust them.

By: Kate Hindle

The Olympics

During the Olympic Games Room 12 have been studying a New Zealand Olympic athlete that was competing this year. We all had different athletes and could present our information anyway we wanted to. We had the duration of the games to finish our individual projects and have all the information we needed to present our work. Over the time period of the Olympics we had to have finished: a KWL chart (what I Know, what i Want to know and what i have Learnt), a two page spread timeline in our  Topic Books, a title page, bibliography to record where we obtained our information and a notes section on our athlete. Our project had to include: a Mini Bio on our chosen athlete, their achievements, what is involved in their event, expected and predicted placings, the training needed and their progress, results, and any personal bests obtained during the Olympics.

We have also decorated the group room in our class with lots of information, pictures and our work.  Everyone had a Olympic year starting from 1896 when the Olympics started all the way to 2016. We had to write a small paragraph about our year to go on our timeline on one of the classroom walls, although some people had to complete 2 or 3 paragraphs about the Olympics due to class members being away. Also in the group room is some information such as tragedies, boycotts and cheats, New Zealand at the Olympics, the mascots and more. We completed these activities in groups.

Studying the Olympics was very interesting, fun and educational with so many things to learn about and we have all enjoyed it

By Rylee Nattrass