Activity 3: Hidden Figures

                     
I thought it was a good game, and pretty fun yet difficult at the same time. The levels would progressively get harder until the last one, where you could get creative and make your own picture. It was really satisfying to watch the character trace the shape once you got the coding correct. The instructions definitely made it easier, but it was pretty simple to understand how to play in general.

For this activity we looked at a fun programming game, where you can create shapes and images using specific codes. It is called "Artists" by code.org, the link will be below if you'd like to play it for yourself and my thoughts on the game are underneath the D.L.O. I've played one of their games before, though the coding wasn't to create shapes. The idea behind this activity was about the 'first computer programmer', Ada Lovelace, and Katherine Johnson, another brilliant mathematician. They both had to learn how to do basic coding which was years before now when even kids our age are experienced with technology and etc.
Play the game here! - code.org - artist

Activity 2: Overcoming Adversity

                                

One of the biggest challenges my family and I had to overcome was moving from America all the way to New Zealand, for many reasons. Mainly because I had to live away from a lot of my family, and adapt to a new life here. But my siblings and I have ended up living most of our lives in New Zealand meaning we know a lot more now, and although it's not as simple to connect with family members we still find ways to communicate with them. Being able to overcome this big challenge, life has definitely gotten more easier.

For this activity we were asked to share or recount a time when we, or someone we know has experienced a challenge but overcame it. I decided to talk about something not only me, but a lot of my family has been affected by. It's one of the main challenges in general that was most easiest to talk about since I've learnt over the years how to over-come it!

Activity 1: Through Careful Observation

For this activity we looked some scientists or theorists who have changed the world. They introduced these theories about things and how they work, mostly from close observation. Off of that, we were asked to choose one of two paintings to observe it and describe what we see in as much detail. The two pictures were "Day and Night" by MC Escher, and "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh. So I went with the painting I hadn't seen before.

Activity 3: Apple vs Microsoft

For this last week 3 activity for day 1 we looked at the two biggest names in the field of digital technology, Bill gates and Steve jobs. These two entrepreneurs have accomplished many things. Bill gates is the founder of Microsoft and Steve jobs is known as a co-founder of Apple. Apple and Microsoft are both are seen as competitors or rivalries. Inspired by that, we were asked to look at three more common rivalries in whatever subject. And we had to provide a picture that represents the rivalry between the two brands/companies/people. The ones I chose are showed in a presentation above.

Activity 2: Influencers

For this activity we looked at influencers on the YouTube platform also known as youtubers. These people create videos and channels about almost any and everything whether it's vlogging, gaming, or tutorials, but the list goes on. We were asked to think about creating our own YouTube channel: What would it be about? What videos would you post? I chose to be a D.I.Y channel, because it's the best way I can express and share my creativity. I would post crafty and useful videos on how to make or do things. But I would also love to have a personal YouTube channel so I can post whatever.

Activity 1: The World Wide Web

For this activity to start week 3, we took a look at a few websites that are helpful for our learning. But first we learnt about Tim Berners-Lee who was the creator and inventor of the world wide web which is an information system. The four websites I have listed help me a lot with my learning and in class. I've took a picture like asked, as well as information about why I use it and how it is helpful, with a link to it.

Activity 3: Choose your own

This last activity for week 2 was another own choice. We could choose any person we think has changed the world or community no wrong or right answers. It could be  someone from our family, church, community, or someone famous we admire. I chose to write about Emma Watson because you may know her as an actress, but she is also an activist and has changed the world. You can read about who she is, what she does, and how she has made an impact on others lives. She was a great choice for this activity.

Activity 2: Leading by Example

Sometime ago this year I was swimming and I over-heard two people talking about one of the life guards because of how he acted feminine and wore makeup. This life guard had did nothing wrong but watch over the people swimming making sure they were safe. Out of respect and kindness, I went up to him/her and complimented them saying they looked beautiful. They smiled, and I swam away knowing I had made their day. What to take away from this story is that we should never disrespect a person for being different.


For this activity we were asked to re-call or preform a random act of kindness little or big in inspiration of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa that were both led by examples of random acts of kindness towards others. Although I decided to talk about something I did quite a while ago I think it was a great example of a simple act of kindness you can learn from too!

Activity 1: Everyday Heroes

For this activity we were informed about the New south whales wildfires in Australia that are currently happening. After doing some research and learning about what's going on, we were asked to brainstorm at least five ways we could support and help the cause. This could be raising money, donating, gifting, and etc. Then we shared them by creating a video or voice recording, you can watch mine above.

Activity 3: Wise Words

For this activity, we were asked to identify a role model in our life and ask them to share a piece of advice with us. This is something I quoted from my mother when I asked her for some wise words. She always says things like this to me and my siblings, and I always appreciate the different things she says. It's very inspirational and gives me motivation, so I decided to create a poster with it as well.

Activity 2: Celebrating Diversity

For this activity, we looked at a few indigenous communities being Ainu people, Australian Aboriginal People, The Inuit People, Papua People, and the Maya People. The two most interesting to me were Papau New Guinea and the Inuit Nunangat. We had to write at-least two interesting facts we learnt about both choices. I did a lot of research about what is happening with these two Indigenous Communities, and the issues.

Activity 1: Guiding Principles

For this first day 4 activity we looked at something called a Whakatauki, which is the way Maori (like many other cultures) explain their feelings or describe a specific thing using these sayings, proverbs, and metaphors. Knowing this, we looked at a few examples of some Whakatauki and chose one that had meaning to us. We created a simple poster, and we had to include a picture/drawing. I chose this Whakatauki because it's inspiring and motivating in a poetic way.

Activity 3: Belle of the Ball

For this activity, we wrote a short book review of any choice imagining that Emma Watson asked for a good book recommendation to share with her book club that she started. The book I've chose is called "The Best Worst Thing" written by Kathleen Lane. This is an amazing book, and I was really excited to write about it. I would definitely recommend it. Book cover + summary + personal review is all above.

Activity 2: The Right to an Education

For this next Summer Learning Journey activity, we looked at a young woman named Malala Yousafzai. I've heard about her before, and her story is very inspirational. She is a Pakistani activist who wants female education. But she is also a survivor and fighter. Malala survived an assassination attempt, and has since recovered. She lives her life continuing her career, and is currently 22 years young. Malala created a children's book called "Malala's Magical Pen". Inspired by that, our task was to write a short story/narrative about anything. This is a made up story called "The Man on the Moon" about a boy called George and the mysterious far away person on the moon, who he talks to at night. Enjoy!

Activity 1: The Right to Vote

For this activity, we had to imagine the government was going to create a new 10$ note. We had to find another New Zealand women to replace Kate Sheppard with and explain our choice. I chose Kate Edger to be the new face of the 10$, and above is some information about both of them. Kate Edger is a great example of womanhood, just like Kate Sheppard. Kate Edger was the first woman in New Zealand to earn a  university degree. Merry Christmas everyone! I won't be as active through the day as usual, but I hope you have a great day.

Activity 3: “I Have a Dream”

Rosa Parks was an African american women who was heading home after a long day. She sat at the front of the bus knowing the racist law, yet believing she didn't need to move because of her skin-color. When the bus driver aggressively approached her to give her seat up to a white man, she refused to move or even get up. The police arrested Rosa, and she was in jail for 24 hours before she was bailed. Rosa Parks fought for civil and human rights. Many remember her story, and look up to her as because she wanted freedom and stood her ground. I think the incident on the bus was just another protest for Rosa and her people.


For this activity, we went back in time to when Rosa Parks refused to fall to a white man, and when racism was very alive. At that time, there were laws to separate black and white people. One of them made colored people sit in the back seats of the bus. That is just how Rosa's story takes place. We learnt and read more about her story, so we could share what happened, what Rosa Parks did, and how others reacted.

Activity 2: School Strike for Climate

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we looked at the School Strike for Climate protests and learnt a bit about what was going on. What they are doing is striking schools in order to be able to start seeing the changes that they want. "We are temporarily sacrificing our educations to save our futures from dangerous climate change." From this, I created a poster and had to include 3 things I learnt and a photo of me doing something helping the environment seen above. Climate change is definitely a real issue which people like the government aren't addressing before it's too late.

Activity 1: A Long Walk to Freedom

For this first Summer Learning Journey activity to start day 2 of week 2, we wrote journal entries imagining we were Nelson Mandela living at Robben Island prison. Talking about how he felt, what he did there, his thoughts, and etc. A Journal entry is personally expressing yourself in the pages of a Journal with writing. I found this activity really interesting, because I was trying to look at this perspective I've never even experienced myself. But using the information I've read about being in the prison, I was able to make a good paragraph out of it. 

Activity 3: ‘Dear Jacinda’

For this last day 1 Summer Learning Journey activity for week 2, we wrote a letter to Jacinda talking about an important issue in New Zealand. It could be about education, health or welfare, or maybe a controversial topic. I chose Child Poverty in NZ, which covers education and wealth. The reason I chose this was because I know many children not only in New Zealand but all around the world, suffer from poverty, and aren't able to be a kid and live their lives freely. Children are more likely to live in poverty than adults. Child poverty is children not being able to sustain or afford for basic needs.

Activity 2: NAIDOC Youth of the Year

For this challenge, we were to calculate Dr Jessa Rogers age when she won the NAIDOC youth of the year award. The information we were given was she was born 7th of April 1985, and received the award on the 9th of July in 2010. The following working out is my calculating and answer..

First step is to calculate the months because it will be the hardest to count, and the main goal. An important step is the order of months - April, May, June, July.  The bold names are the months we need to count up first before we can to the 9th of July and sum our days. May has 31 days, June has 30. We start at May by adding 23 days to April 7th. But we quickly finish May by adding 31. Now June + 30 means we would be at July. Now all we have to do is add 9 more days. Doing the final counting, her birth year (1985) + 25 years gets us to the final date 9 July 2010. 

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SUMMARY: April 7 + 23 = May + 31 = June + 30 = July + 9 = July 9.

 23 + 31 + 30 + 9 = 92 days which is 3 months/2 days. 1985 + 25 = 2010.

Dr Jessa Rogers would have been..25 years, 3 months, and 2 days old!

Activity 1: Playing Favourites

For this first Summer Learning Journey activity for week 2, we created a list of 5 of our favorite things to do with some photos. It was hard choosing my top 5, because I like having a bigger variety. Here are a few things I like to do..I like reading fictional books to enter my imagination, and writing stories/summaries, or etc because it's my favorite subject I love being with friends and family whenever possible because I love their company and we can spend more time together. I enjoy all games, digital or physical. I'm really good at online drawing, especially when it comes to tracing.

Activity 3: Own Choice

For this last Summer Learning Journey activity for week 1 we could choose any community or person who we think is changing the world, no wrong or right choices. Instead, I chose to talk about the Summer Learning Journey programme and team because they fit this description perfectly. We were to provide the name of your chosen subject, a description of what they do/have done, and an explanation of how their work has had impact on the lives of others.

Activity 2: Swimming to Safety

For this activity we were introduced to a young women named Yursa Mardini. Reading about her life was shocking but also interesting. It's amazing what this profession swimmer has done to deserve such respect and support. This is her story of how she became the person that she is today.

Yursa Mardini was only 18 years when she helped save 20 passengers sea-crossing on a boat. Only a few minutes after they first set, something caused an engine failure in the boat full of people. Brave Yursa took responsibility to save those people and risked her life. She hopped in with her sister, and two others to handle the lifeboat for over 3 hours and rescue those people. It didn't just take her skills to be able to do this, but her dignity. Months after, she was recognized and became a member of a Refugee Olympic team. Now she focuses and wishes to continue her swimming career. Her work has been see by many around the world, and she's been already been presented with many awards.

Activity 1: National Treasure

In this activity we learnt about Sophie Pascoe who is a competitive swimmer, and is said to be a national treasure. Which means someone who is special or important to said country. Inspired by that, we were to list 3 things we treasure. These three things are small but some of a the few things I treasure: Necklace, Badges, and a Hand-made craft. Click through the presentation to find out why they are special to me!

Activity 3: Worth her Weight in Gold

For this activity we created Brochures about a country that is important to you, and include some tips and what to see/do. This activity took quite long create the design for the brochure and finding the best pictures and information. I chose Tonga because that is my culture although I have never been there before. Some information possibly incorrect, sorry!

Activity 2: What’s in a Name?

This next Summer Learning Journey activity was really creative, and I was excited to share the name I would possibly change my name to if I could and why. I got a bit creative with my DLO, and created the background as a sky because it correlates to my name. I would change my name to "Hevani" which is Tongan for Heaven. And this was almost my first name, until it became my middle. I really like my name because it's easy to pronounce but I also really appreciate the meaning behind Hevani.

Activity 1: Making a Racket

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we had to watch these two videos on Serena and Venus Williams speaking about equal pay. These two women are amazing athletes and some of the best tennis players. What I would like to know more about is how this is affecting players in other sports, and the three things I learnt from the videos is that...

1. Venus, Serena, and many other female athletes seek for equal pay when it comes to tennis: but others think to get this they would have to play the same sets or play against male players as well.
2. They both play extreme games and conquer great titles, proving that they're as capable as men.
3. The women think that endorsement deals should be more equal and they would like both women and men advocating and supporting it (meaning signing endorsement deals as way of making money off the court; like players in ad's showing their approval of said product).

Activity 3: Achieving our Dreams

For this activity we asked a friend or family member what their dream job/career is and six ways of how we could support them. I asked my friend Florence to help me out, and her dream of being a photographer is what I used as my example.

Activity 2: Defying the Odds

For this Summer Learning Journey activity we had to imagine we had a chance to interview a basketball player and write 5 questions we would ask him. I chose Russell West-brook, a popular NBA basketball player. I've made a short biography in case you haven't heard about him.

Activity 1: Rugby Superstars

For this activity we looked at a few popular rugby players that are really good at what they do. Being so talented, some people would say they have 'superpowers'. We were to list 3 superpowers that we would have, what they are, why we chose it, and what we would do with them. The three I chose were Telekinesis, Shape-shifting and precognition.

Activity 3: Miracle on the Hudson

For this next activity we had to recount something someone, or I did brave. The activities we did at camp took a lot of bravery because we were stepping out of our comfort zone. The ones I did were Kayaking, High Beam and Raft-Building. But even though they were really fun.

Activity 2: One Small Step for Man

For this activity we were looking at Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut and engineer. We had to imagine we were Neil Armstrong when he first stepped on the moon, and described how we felt. I made a short description since it's easier for me to be more descriptive.

Activity 1: Flying Solo

Amelia Earhart and Jean Batten were both Female American solo flying pilots that had a lot in common. So we had to create a Venn Diagram comparing their differences and their similarities for this Summer Learning Journey Activity. This really interested me because researching about them, I've read about their stories and I was really suprised.

Activity 3: Scaling New Heights

For this next activity we had to look at choose a charity that we were interested in and why. I chose https://www.spca.nz/, it is a charity to save and protect animals in New Zealand every year that are sick, injured, abused, or abandoned. I've never heard or knew about the SPCA before, but I really appreciate what what they are doing to help New Zealand. On their site you are able to donate, adopt, volunteer, fundraiser, partner, or join their team. I would love to adopt one of their pets and be apart of what they are doing.

Activity 2: Discovering Aotearoa

Today we are starting the first official week of the Summer Learning Journey. This is the second activity for day 1. We had to create a DLO or something about our Cultural. I am Tongan, and I get it from my Mom's side of the the family. Read more about me and my Cultrutal in this presentation.

Activity 1: Setting Sail

1. Porridge - Is healthy and nutritious, and the wholegrain oats contain helpful fiber. 

2. Spaghetti - Whole-wheat spaghetti are a good source of fiber.

3. Backed Beans - They are a good source of protein and high in fiber.

4. Noodles - Instant ramen noodles provide iron.

5. Biscuits - Digestive biscuits help our digestion and improve our health.

6. Soup - Eating soup has higher intake of fiber, vitamin, magnesium, potassium and iron.

7. Trail mix - Nuts have fiber, proteins, minerals, and vitamins that are all good for you.

8. Canned Tuna - A good source of essential nutrients.

9. Dried Fruit - Boost fiber and nutrient intake; supply body with large amounts of antioxidants.

10. Bread - The nutrients are easy to digest and available for body use.

For this activity we watched a video on the pacific explorers and how they traveled. We then had to list 10 food items we would take if we were setting sail and why. I mainly listed canned and dried foods, nuts, and easy to make meals. This is because canned and dried food lasts longer.

Activity 3: The Columbian Exchange

For the last activity for day 3 of the Summer Learning Journey teaser week activities, we had look at someone who has a significant impact on our life, which is positive. I chose to talk about my Mother because she has changed my life, for better. I've grew up being resilient, discipline, and respectful because of the life lessons she has taught me. She helps me do better everyday, and takes care of me.

Activity 2: When the Rubber Hits the Road

For this activity of the Summer Learning Journey teaser week, we looked at a girl named Marina. She didn't attend school until the age of 16 and she was the first person in her family to earn a degree in university as well. Taking from this, we had to interview 3 people what their proudest accomplishment was. I asked 5 people, which were Florence, Aung Naing, Nyjah, Fui, and Chavda. My biggest Achievement personally was earning my first C.A.R.E Award badge, which was Silver Respect. It meant alot getting my first badge, because I put a lot of effort into the activities and I was proud because I knew I deserved it.

Activity 1: The Rainman of Rajasthan

This was the first teaser week activity for day 3 of the Summer Learning Journey. For this, we worked in small groups and looked at The Water Project. We watched a video, and read the site. We explain what the goal is, what the problem was, and what the organisation has achieved. Then each group presented their DLO's.

Activity 3: The Greatest of All Time

This was the last activity for day 2 of the Summer Learning Journey teaser week. For this, we had to create a Pros and Cons list of being the best chess player in the world. An example of this person is Garry Kasparov who is said to be the best Chess Player in the world. 

Activity 2: Equal Pay for Equal Work?

The black Ferns have only recently become 'professional' rugby players who are paid to play rugby. Although they are paid, the Black Ferns make less than members of the men's professional rugby team - the All Blacks. This difference in pay is often called 'gender pay gap' and it is not uncommon in sports. My thoughts on this are very biased. I don't think it's fair female Rugby players are payed less, because they are different genders but play the same sport. They should be paid equally because they're doing the same things.

For this Summer Learning Journey teaser week activity, we had to give our thoughts and opinions on the situation of equal pay with the Womens and Mens rugby teams in New Zealand. I explain what's going on in the description, and my point of view.

Activity 1: Faster than a speeding bullet

Shelly-anne is as fast as bullet.

Shelly-anne is as tall as the neck of a giraffe.

Shelly-anne is as slim as a belt.

Shelly-anne is beautiful like a model.

For this next Summer Learning Journey teaser week activity we had to complete these four similes about Shelly-anne Fraser-pryce who is an athlete (sprinter). I created my own version of some of the starters, and thought creatively to make them my own.

Activity 3: Big Friendly Giants

This was the third Summer Learning Journey teaser week activity for day 1. We had to listen to a reading of a short clip of the BFG. Then we created a descriptive paragraph describing the big friendly giant and creating a picture of him.

Activity 2: Exploring Our Roots

This was the second Summer Learning Journey activity for the teaser week. For this activity we had to create a Pepeha in Maori, of our background. We looked at an example of a what was expected, and had to make ours more interesting. I decided to make it personal, by adding a background of the sky tower and Tongan patterns as the frame.

Activity 1: New Zealand Royalty

                                

This was the first activity of the Summer Learning Journey for the teaser week. We created a profile page about Lorde, a popular female artists from New Zealand. I've included a biography, description, and fact page about her. The most interesting thing that I found out during this activity, was how she started professionally singing at such a young age. For this Summer Learning Journey, the prize for first place is a Nintendo switch. The programmer is officially starting on the 16th of December, and going on for six weeks.

School Leader Speeches for 2020

This week the year 7's presented their School Leader speeches in front of Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Panmure Bridge School has 6 important leaders which represent our school, being Head, Manaiakalani, and sports. These roles are given to seniors that have shown they have the capability of being everything a leader is. It's traditional to write and present speeches reasoning ourselves to why we want to be a leader. The results for the leaders of 2020 will be revealed at prize giving. I'm going for Head or Manaiakalani leader because I feel that I would be suitable for that role.

Blog Post Analysis Reflection

Today we updated our blog post data analysis graph for 2019. In the beginning of the year when I made the first blog post analysis graph, my goal was to reach 500 blog posts this year. I didn't achieve my goal, being at 415 counting this post. I think this is because I somewhere in the year I stopped blogging Kiwi Can, Kiwi Sport, and Tech reflections. Above are the differences between the updated version and the other version of the blog post graphs.

Exploring National Current Events

This week for Reading we created a Google map about National Current events using the Kiwi Kids News site to look at what is happening in New Zealand. I worked with Chavda, Fui, Florence, and Nyjah to find out where things are taking place and locating and placing them on our map. The following activity was to create an awareness poster about one of the events. We chose measles because it's becoming a big problem in New Zealand, starting to spread.

Social Media Marketing - Rainbow Crayons

Before Market Day we created a fake Social Media posts about our Rainbow Crayons as a way to Advertise what were selling. Making it realistic, we used an Instagram template and a picture modelling the item. Using social media strategy by using hashtags and a exciting caption.

Market Day Evaluation

Last week on Friday was our Market Day. LS2 sold the mix of rainbow crayons we created for 1$ each. Our idea sold because customers were attracted by the posters and vibrant colors and there was a wide variety and supply. We sold every crayon, making a gross profit of 96$. Minus the cost it took to make it, being only the molds which was $8, the net profit was $88. If we had another Market day, I would want there to be more food items and markets that would be faster to move around from.