German Folk Dance

Task Description:
Due to our topic Life's a stage team 5 is doing rotation learning different dances. This week is our 3rd rotation and we have been moved to room 1 with Mrs Moala. We learnt about german dancing. Our dance was called "D'hammerschmiedsgselln". It is a dance where you have to been in pairs then a group of 4. Mrs Moala would describe it is the german style siva samoa, because there's a samoan dance that requires you slapping your body. My pair was with Jahzara then our group of four was: Me, Jahzara, Devontae and Freedom. In the beginning we had some trouble then we got we just kept on stopping because we started laughing, but in the end I think we did the best. The next day I was paired Leilani and was in a group with: Me,Leilani,Pisi and Delijah. Here's a video.

Museum Trip

KPMG:

Team 5 is so lucky to go on a trip to the museum. Thanks to our main sponsor KPMG they paid for the trip, bus and even got us some morning tea. The extension group is familiar with KPMG because we get to go there once a term. We even didn't need any parent helpers to supervise us while we were on the trip. They sent 36 employees to look after a few kids during the trip. Our adult was Yuna she is from China and she was really nice.

Exhibitions:
There were some really amazing exhibitions but my favorites were: The volcano room and the Voyage to Aotearoa : Tupaia and the endeavour room. The volcano room was really fun because you go into this area with heaps of facts about volcanoes. Then there is a room where you go inside and it looks like a regular living room but then on the news it shows actual news reporters saying there will be a earthquake. It felt so real because the floor began to shake the sound made things seem even more real and the lights would flicker. The Voyage to Aotearoa : Tupaia and the endeavour room was really cool because it had so many screens and things to look at. It had a game where you had to navigate your way to collect 3 items: A fish,banana and melon. Then you would have to make your way to a flag to win. There were even props to wear and lie in a hammock to experience what a sailor's life was like.

Attitude Talks with Jannah

Today we had a visit by a  lady from Attitude her name is Jannah.Before we even started we got to talk with her as we were sitting down. The year 8's were catching up with her because sh came and talked to them last year. She seemed really positive and like her positivity would spread across the whole building.She told us a bit about herself we learnt that her name is Arabic and that it means "Gracious Gift".She shared a few funny stories that got my mouth and cheeks sore.She explained to us the different types of friendships there are like Girl girl friendships,Guy guy friendships and Girl guy friendships.We were told what not to do in friendships and that girls are such good friends because we talk alot like alot alot. We learnt 6 key tips in friendship they are to 1. Be Friendly 2.Be Positive 3.Be Yourself 4.Don't Be Shy 5.Don't show off 6. Remember the special events (Birthdays etc)