My Friend Ella!

Ella Marie - usually called Ella is a funny and active person. She is 12  and likes to joke alot. She likes to tell us new stories about where she’s been and what she’s done. Ella is smart, kind and is not shy at all... sometimes.

Ella is everything you would want a friend to be kind, smart and caring. She does waka ama which is a sport in New Zealand terms to outrigger canoes in a race to the race line. Last year her team and family went to the Gold Coast Australia to compete against another team from Australia. When Ella came back all she talked about was going to the gold coast staying in nice hotels and and riding roller coaster at theme parks. Since 5 years old we were best friends and now that we are both year 8 we might not see each other after primary school.

Ella is my best friend.

George our hero

WALHT: In reading this article I have been learning to combine close  reading and inference skills to analyse text to learn more about the qualities of heroes .

George is the hero of the article. He had put his life at risk to help 5 children from getting bitten. Injuries he received from the Pit Bull Terriers were so severe that he had to be put down. He is remembered with a statue in the middle of the town and his owner was rewarded with 3 medals in honor for George which  included a medal of honors from a former marine.

George, a small Jack - Russell dog, was strong and fit was a lifesaver, he showed bravery and courage when he distracted the larger dogs to allow the children to escape.

What did George believe in?

George was confident that getting the Bull Terriers to focus on him rather than the children would keep the children safe.  He believed that it was his job to do this. He was determined to protect the children, all cost!

A statue of George still stands today in the town square of Manaia in Taranaki, with the medals dangling around his neck.

 

Mission Charism

 We are learning about the virtues and values of our Mission charism.

Unmeltable chocolate

Kiwikidsnews melting chocolate

As part of our reading programmer we use kiwi kids news to learn more about what is happening nationally and internationally in the world.

1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?

There is no main quote in this article

2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.

As the article said the inventor of the chocolate wanted the bar of chocolate can could and last and that could be enjoyed bar without having to eat it fast - before it melted in your hands.

3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.

It was made in a country called Switzerland which is also  Swiss is the home to Swiss cheese. It has numerous lakes and towns that look old together with forest land.

4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.

Well their company might go  international everywhere and it would be selling in stores and malls next year and the years after that.

5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.

This event took place because maybe the inventor Barry Callebaut wanted a chocolate that people can enjoy longer and not let the chocolate melt in your hands.

6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.

Invented - Created or designed something.

company - A commercial business  

Largest - A wide range or big amounts of everything.