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Sunday, December 10, 2017

PAT maths test results Term 4 2017



E_asttle writing test Term 4 2017.

Here is my Term 4 writing test result.
I am working at Level 3b.
That means I am working above my expected National Standard level in Writing.



STAR reading test results Tem 4 2017

Here are the results of my Term 4 2017 STAR test.
I got a Stanine of 5 which is achieving at average.
I scored well in Word recognition, sentence comprehension and  paragraph 
comprehension. I need to work on building up my vocabulary.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Toku Pepeha

Te Reo Maori and singing.


I am learning to sing in tune.
I am learning to pronounce words in Te Reo Maori correctly.

My thoughts about Tautoro School.

Tautoro School


I think Tautoro School is the best learning school ever.
I think school is fun and fantastic.
Also we have sports with Matua Matt, like Basketball, Hockey, soccer and slapball.
Also we learn with Miss Paraha and the best of all we get to dance with Whaea Dorothy.
We always have Whaea Janet to help us with our spelling.
She’s fun too.
We learn so many different things and we are able to use our chromebook to help with our learning.
I like starting off the Term by setting my learning goals and I try to achieve my goals.

So that’s why I think Tautoro is incredible.

Number knowledge Stage 5

Number Knowledge stage 5

Monday, December 4, 2017

Recount Writing- Watching the Breakers.

WALT to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.
4.12.17
Watching the Breakers.
On Friday morning me, Andy, and Aunty Jean drove to the Christian School to hop on the bus to go to the Auckland Basketball court. First me, Andy, and Aunty Jean got in the bus. It was a long journey in the bus. When we got to the games our whole team followed a lady. Next we went into a little place where the Breakers were.
Later on our whole team got a t-shirt for our game.
When we got picked to go on the court the team played well.
When I got picked I was running as fast as I could, so fast that I was able to get the ball off someone.
Then everyone ran on the court and our time left was 43 seconds. When time ran out we won. I was so proud.
After that, my team got a slushy for excellent work.
Shortly after the Breakers and the Wildcats were warming up.
Then it was the game Breakers vs Wildcats.
My team was cheering so hard.
While the game was on, me, Andy, and Aunty Jean walked to the shop in the hallway. I had $20. It looked so clear and beautiful down there. I bought a LandP drink, a Breakers handball and a Breakers key ring for my Mum. That left $1.
I wanted to buy me a new very expensive cool Breakers hat but they were $69.
I went back to watch the game. It was so cool and amazing.
The Breakers players were doing some amazing dunks. The game was so fast because they didn’t have many outs.

The game was over. The Breakers lost but all I know is they tried their best.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Basic facts Practice

WALT: I am learning to get faster and more accurate with basic facts.


Basic facts Practice

WALT: I am learning to get faster and more accurate with basic facts.


Friday, October 20, 2017

Recount Writing - William’s birthday.

WALT use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.
16/10/17
William’s birthday
On a lovely and beautiful Sunday morning it was William’s birthday at his house in town. I was pumped to be invited to William’s birthday. I was very excited.
First me, my mum and Rawiri walked inside. My mum said, “V.J I will pick you up soon.”   So my mum and Rawiri went home and I stayed at William's birthday. When my mum left I said, “What can I do today?” So I walked into the room and I played on the xbox 360. It was fun. William had all of the games like Assassin's Creed and GTA 5 or Modern Warfare. We played Modern Warfare. Next the game got a bit boring so me William and Cyprus played outside with bikes on the road. It was fun. I was riding as fast as I could. Later on we found a hand ball. So we started to play handball. It was so fun and fantastic.
I thought I will never go to a birthday like that.



Persuasive writing - We should do homework every day

WALT use the correct structure and language for Persuasive Writing.#
18.10.17
We should do homework every night
I think we should do homework every night.
Firstly I think we should do homework every night because
you can have 1 on 1 time with your mum when you are reading a book to her.  
Secondly I think we should do homework every night because we will achieve our goals by practicing our learning.
Another reason is so we can be very smart.
Lastly I think we should do homework every night because you can give your brain a workout.

So that's why I think we should do homework every night.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Persuasive writing - We should play sport every day.

WALT use the correct structure and language for Persuasive writing.
19.10.17
We should play Sport every day.
I think we should play sport every day.
First I think we should play sport every day because playing sports gives us good exercise.
Secondly I think we should play sport every day because when you play sport like when you're running you get lots of oxygen and oxygen is good for your body especially your heart.
Another reason I think we should play sport every day is because you can get fit by playing sport. This is because you do lots of running around when you play sport.
Lastly I think we should play sport every day because you can learn lot of skills and work as a team.

So that’s why I think we should play sport every day.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Persuasive Writing-We should drink water every day.

WALT to use the correct structure for Persuasive Writing.      
We should drink water every day

I think we should drink water every day

Firstly I think we should drink water every day because if we don’t drink water our lips and body would be really dry on hot days.

Secondly I think we should drink water every day because water is better than any other drink because other drinks like fizzy or juice has sugar, water does not have sugar in it.

Another reason why I think we should drink water every day is because it will help you swallow properly and spreads all the nutrients from the food you eat, around your body.

Lastly I think we should drink water every day because water keeps your temperature normal, especially on hot hot days.

So that’s why I think we should drink water every day.

Friday, September 22, 2017

Persuasive Writing-Kapahaka is important to learn.

WALT use the correct structure for Persuasive Writing.
20/09/17
Kapahaka is important to learn.

I think that kapahaka is important to learn.
First I think kapahaka is important because you learn lots of songs and actions.

Secondly I think kapahaka is important because we learn how to keep the beat by actions and waewae takahia.

Another reason why I think kapahaka is important is because we learn to sing in time and in tune.

Lastly I think kapahaka is important because so we can get fit from moving all the time.

So that’s why I think kapahaka is important to learn.

Friday, September 15, 2017

My Multiplication Basic Facts Practice.

I am learning to get faster and more accurate with solving grouping problems.
I improved my score by 16 points. I got much faster at answering each problem.

Day 1
Day 5

Friday, September 1, 2017

Addition Basic Fact Practice.

I have been practicing my addition basic facts. I wanted to get faster and more accurate.
When I started this week my top score was 27. Today I scored 61.
Here are my results.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Recount Writing - Tautoro Cross Country.



I am learning to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.
Tautoro Cross Country  
Ready, set, go!” shouted Whaea Rosina.
The race was at my teacher's house. Her name is Mrs Paraha. My whole school was there on Wednesday morning.
I started my race with 5 people. I was coming 5th but then I over took 2 people. First I over took 3 more people. Next I ran up the hill. It was very tiring.
My side felt like I got stabbed with a knife because I was running so fast up the hill. Next I got my first mark. I said,
“One more lap to go.” When I got down the hill Miss Simeon said, “Straight through the water V.J it’s not fun if you don’t run through the water.”  So I went straight through the water. I felt cool when I went through the silvery water.
Then I started to run around the cones.
My legs felt like wobbly jelly. My heart was pounding.  After that I ran through the last bit of the course.
I got tired so I had a little rest. My Uncle Joe said, “Aroha is catching up with you V.J.” So I started to run as fast as I could. Later on I said, “I made it.” I heard lots of people cheering. I felt so proud of myself. So I went to Whaea Dawnette. She said, “V.J you came first place.” I forgot

what else she said. Shortly after I had a kai. It was delicious. I felt super tired after cross country day.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Recount Writing-At the movies.

I am learning to use the correct structure and language for recount writing.
25 / 7 / 17                          
On Friday morning Me, Nana, Micoya, Kaharau and Paki drove to the movies in Kerikeri. We watched Despicable Me 3.
First at the movies we got popcorn. The popcorn was yummy and hot.
In the movies we sat down and the movie started. I felt amazed about the movie. Next there was a funny bit I was laughing hard out. It was so funny the whole room laughed. I said, “Hahahaha.” I felt pumped to see what was next.
I think that the Despicable Me 3 is the best movie ever.
I said to Kaharau, “Do you like this movie?”
He said, “I love this movie.”
Then Nana said, “Time to go home.”

I had a wonderful and surprising day.

Monday, August 7, 2017

Recount writing --- At the Marae

I am learning to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.
At the Marae
On Tuesday night me, Uncle Matt and Konrad drove to Matawaia Marae in Matawaia for my Nana Girl’s tangi.
When we arrived at the marae I saw heaps of people. They were getting the kai ready. I felt sad because Nana Girl died. Everyone was crying and feeling sorry for Nana Girl.
I saw Andy, my cousin, Cash, Rangimarie and Traeh.
First me Andy, Cash, Traeh and Rangimarie were playing tiggy. Andy always wants to be in because he is the fastest.  I was running as fast as I could.
When Nana Girl arrived at the marae we were still playing outside and then we had to go in the whare to see Nana Girl. People were crying and feeling very sad. Everyone started doing a mihi for her and we were singing songs. I was listening and hearing people’s mihi to Nana Girl. I felt very sad and sorry for Nana Girl’s family.
After that it was Kai time. So I washed my hands and had a feed. The Kai was delicious and very yummy.
Then I went back outside. It was very cold. I felt so cold from the wind. It was as cold as ice.

When I got into the marae I sat down and had a rest. Later on my Mum called me to go home.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Recount Writing-Fire Brigade Cup

WALT add details to help our readers understand our story.

You can also add interesting words, talking, similes, feelings and thoughts.

At Fire Brigade Cup Sports Day
On Thursday morning my school went to play rippa rugby and soccer in Kaikohe and to have fun games. My team and I were playing soccer at  Lindvart Park.
I felt pumped to get a goal at the fields.
When we got to the Soccer fields we saw lots of teams. So I bolted to the first game. It was Tautoro vs Kaikohe West.
I said, “Whoa they are big. They look hard to verse.”           
I felt eager to play and score but we lost the game.
Shortly after that we had a game against Okaihau. They were big kids. They had good control of the ball. They were very skilled players. We lost against them. I said, “Oh no we lost another game.”
I felt a bit sad but I was still keen to play more games.
Our next game was against Kaikohe West again. We lost again because Tuishaly got scared of the ball when the team kicked the ball hard.
Later on it was time go home.
I said, “That was super cool.”
Finally my mum was ready to go.
I thought it was the best day ever.


Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Te Reo Maori


I am learning to give and follow instructions in Te Reo Maori


Toku Pepeha


I have been learning to say my Pepeha with confidence.


Term 2 Goal Setting


I have achieved all of my goals this Term.
I feel ecstatic and proud of myself. I worked hard to achieve my goals.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Recount Writing-I went to the Park

WALT add details to help our readers understand our story.

I also added interesting words, talking, similes, feelings and thoughts.

I went to the park.
On Saturday afternoon me and mum drove to the park in Kaikohe to play.
I felt pumped to see all the things to play on.
When we got to the park we saw the swing, the slide and every fun thing.
I said, “Wohoo, so many things to play on”
The first thing I did at the park was speeding to the slide. It looked like the funniest thing in the park. Then I bolted to the swing I said, “Wheee, I'm going so high.”
I felt like a flying bird on the swing. I was going so high. As high as a plane.
Next I ran to the monkey bars. On the monkey bars I was climbing like a monkey.
I said, “Mum, Dad, Nan, look at me. I’m going backwards.”
I felt a like a monkey swinging backwards and forwards.
After that I chose the last thing to play on. I said, “Mmmmm, let’s play on the slide one more time.”  So I did.
I felt like the luckiest kid ever.

Monday, June 19, 2017

Recount Writing- Playing outside

WALT add lots of detail and information in our writing so our readers understand the story.
Thursday 15 June 17
Playing outside
On Saturday me Andy and Traeh played some games at home. First we played dodgeball. We grabbed the ball and started the game. We had to throw the ball at each other. Ouch! Treah shot me. Then I was in. I tried to get Andy but I missed. I said, “Oh no! Andy dodged the ball. I will just go for Traeh.” Then I got Traeh. He went for me. I tried to do Andy’s trick. It worked because I dodged Traeh’s ball. The game got boring. Next we played soccer then Joeche arrived. Then the game got fair because before it would have been 2 vs 1 but now it was 2 vs 2. So it was me and Joeche. Andy said, “I have the speed and VJ has the tricks.” Andy was as fast as Uncle Matt and I was as tricky as Uncle Matt. Andy’s team scored a point. Treah thought he was better than me so we versed each other. Treah kicked it out and had to kick it to me but he kicked it into my goal. That was 1 point for me. Then Treah got a goal. We were a tie. Then we played volleyball.  Me and Andy made up a little net but it was still a bit big. Andy was good at this game so it was me and Treah vs Andy. The ball was pumped up really hard. That made it really painful to hit. I could barely hit it so we played volleyball but with kicking the ball instead of hitting it. It was still sore so we played another game. Then it was time to go home.

My mum called me so I was speeding home. I told my Mum about my awesome day of playing games with my cousins. It was exciting and fun.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

My Speech 2017

Here I am delivering my speech at the Tautoro School Junior Speech competition.
The judges were marking me on showing confidence, good pace
and volume, speaking clearly, audience connection, use of gestures and timing.
I came 2nd for the Year 4's.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Google Draw-Mother's day poster.

I am learning to create a poster with an important message and an image
that supports the message.
This poster has an important message for my Mum.

A Portrait of my Mum.

I am learning to use lines, shapes, symmetry and position to create
a portrait of my Mum.


Friday, May 5, 2017

My Term 2 2017 Goal setting.

Recount Writing-Whangarei Pools

02/05/17
I am learning to use language features to make my recount more interesting for my readers.
Whangarei Pools
Splash! Splash!
I was at the Whangarei pools with my whanau. It was a beautiful sunny Wednesday and I was enjoying my holiday.
Swish Swish I was barrelling down the slide as fast as a rocket. Swish swish side to side.
The rushing water pushed so fast. Suddenly Swoosh I flew out off the slide and crashed into the warm water.
“Wow that was so amazing.” I said to myself.
I had the best time. It was wonderful.
I dashed into the cold pools. “It’s not that cold” I said to my mum. Me TK and Rawiri enjoyed playing water fights. We played for 2 minutes but there were no waves. Then the warm pools finally opened. I tried to swim from top to bottom but I only made it into the middle. “Oh well,” I said to myself, “I’ll try that again in the next holidays.”
I had an awesome day at the pools.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Screencastify-Christian Huriwai


Recount- Playing Rugby in Okaihau.

I am learning to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing..
4.4.17
Playing Rugby in Okaihau
On Saturday afternoon my team Tautoro Titans and I were playing Rugby in Okaihau. I was very very very fearful of playing tackle rugby but when I had a go it didn’t feel bad. It felt super cool. When it was the second round I did amazing fending. Matua Matt said, “We are playing well but we need to strip the ball off the other team, better.”
The other team were running then Ranga tried to strip the ball but he tackled a boy from the other team. Rangamarama got the ball and was running as fast as he could. Then Ranga passed the ball. I wanted it but Andy got in the way and got the ball. He ran and ran and it looked like he was going as fast as lightning but then he got tackled. Then Jahvis got the ball. He used his muscles to fend off the other players but he still got tackled. After that Chris got the ball and lost it straight away.Then the other team got the ball and scored a try.
I know we lost the games but we still had fun.
I think tackle rugby is my best game.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Persuasive writing - Healthy eating.

I think we should eat healthy food
30.03.17
WALT use the correct structure for Persuasive Writing.
I think we should eat healthy food.
Firstly I think we should eat healthy food because your skin and your body will work properly. Secondly I think we should eat healthy food then all the nutrients in the food will keep you up all day. Another reason I think we should eat healthy food because we will learn and play and won’t be tired. Lastly I think we should eat healthy food then we will be full of beans all day. So that is why I think we should eat healthy food.

Google Draw poster-Healthy eating


Monday, March 27, 2017

Screencastify-White-tailed spiders.

I am learning to use information from the text to create a presentation.



Friday, March 24, 2017

Recount writing - Going fishing

I am learning to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.
20-03-2017.
Going fishing
On Sunday morning me and Uncle Andy and Taria and Treah and Aunty Roxy went out fishing. We went in Opononi on the wharf. Treah caught the first fish, then Taria, then me. First you cast the fishing rod and when the fish are grabbing the rod and trying to escape you yank it up so the hook can go right through. Then you try and reel it up a little bit just in case the fish is on there. I caught 5 fish and 9 hooks that got loose. My Uncle said, “Wow that is lots of hooks you got V.J.” I think we got over 15 fish. My Uncle caught nothing because he was too busy fixing the fishing rods. But sometimes he was helping us when the fish were too big. I think I caught a very strong stingray or a snag. We were using squid and dropping the line down all the way to the bottom and then it was better because you got more fish. The squid really did the trick. It must be yummy for the fish. My Uncle was saying, “Wow squidward is yummy.” My rod and Treah’s rod were bending so hard that it looked like the rods were going to snap. When we ran out of squid we thought we had to go but we forgot  about the bait so Uncle Andy pulled out the bait and we were so surprised and said, “Wow.” “Yes yes yes!” We were so happy that we could keep on fishing.
We only had 4 more pieces of bait left that lasted long enough. My Uncle said “1 more fish and then we will go” So the last person who got a fish was Taria. She shouted, “Yes, Yes, I got one.”
Then we went home and had a good kai.