Flanders Field

 LI: To read for meaning and understanding

For Reading we were focusing on a poem named the "Flanders Field", which was about ANZAC and the battle that went in place. Our task was to answer each question about the poem, and answer them. One of the questions were about the RSA, which is a foundation for all the soldiers that passed away during the war trying to earn freedom and independence for our country. I really enjoyed doing this activity as I was able to express my thoughts while answering these questions, and it was fun reading the poem as it had a meaning that was really deep and dear to the author.

Duffy Assembly - Marc Duffy

Marc Duffy was our Duffy role model for Term 1s Duffy Assembly. Marc was a kid who wasn't really bright, he had a really troubling childhood. But he had someone who changed his life around completely, he was able to transition into boxing and was NZs reigning champion for 5 years. He then got older, and became a really succesful businessman. His speech was really inspirational and I really enjoyed his speech, it was really inspiring. 

Key Competencies 2021

LI: To compare the Key Competencies we think we will use on camp and the Key Competencies we actually used.

   

Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges.  When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them. I found this activity great cause I was able to reflect what I did before, during, and after camp. It was really cool to see the differences and what I did during those times. 

What is Culture?

LI: to learn the meaning of Culture

For Writing we were learning about Cultures. Our DLO is a word wheel connected to the word Culture, it has words that are connected to each other and it keeps going on and on. The DLO also explains what culture means. I found this activity really fun, cause I was able to learn new vocabulary and I was able to expand it. I was also able to explain what Culture is, and was able to explain the bigger picture around the word. 

Brochure

LI: To a collaborative brochure that tells others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp

Over the last week everyone challenged themselves during the sessions at archery, high ropes, kayaking, raft building, camp cooking, pancake race and team building/orienteering. Our group collaborated to create a brochure that shows others why Kokako Lodge is a great place to go on camp.

I found this activity fun because I got to show others what I experienced during camp. 

Kokako Lodge 2021

LI: to make a photo collage about Kokako Lodge

LI: To create a collage of your camp highlights.

This week LS2 have been celebrating our camp. I created this collage to show my time at camp and the activities I enjoyed. To make my collage effective I thought about the size of the images, the angle of the images and I tried hard not to leave any gaps between the photos. I found this activity fun because I was able to see the achievements I've made at camp, like the high beam.

Infographic - Kokako Bird

LI: to learn about the Kokako Bird

This week, everyone in LS2 has been given a set of different challenges based on our camp. For this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information about the North Island Kokako bird. I found this activity fun because I was able to find new things and interesting facts about the Kokako Bird. Kokako Lodge was named after the extinct bird. 

Recount: Kayaking

The Big Fall

“Slosh” the water pounded down on the rocks, then the water sprinkled up high like a seagull in the air. We admired the beauty of the waterfall glistening in the sunlight. The kayak was balancing on the top of the blue water, excitement running through my body. Snatched my paddle and jumped on my kayak. I paddled with energy and excitement. The water was being pushed back as the kayak was pushed forward. We were kayaking around the top of the blue water, above the deep, deep hole of the Hunua Ranges. 

We heard the splash of the waterfalls hitting down on the rocks and water, we felt the little drops of water flying through the air. We were hit by the water drops as we flowed through the water. Going through the water with the paddle was as easy as cutting through butter. 

As it was simple paddling through the blue water, there were times our arms dropped dead. They couldn’t tolerate the pain anymore. We were frustrated with ourselves, the flow of going through the water paused. Many times we crashed into each other feeling the shock of the after effect. We were dripping wet not knowing if it was sweat or water, but with a smile on our faces going out again into the water of the Hunua Ranges. 

As I went back into the water, I felt the water splash on my face by the impact. The wind lightly hit me, as my paddles cut through the water. 

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LI: to write 5 minutes of our experience at Camp

Last week we went to camp at Kokako Lodge. My 5 minute snapshot shows my personal voice and I have tried hard to paint a picture with my words to describe what I was doing and how I felt. I found this activity cool because I was able to recall and present what I felt at camp, and gave the audience a feel of what the experience I went through at Camp.