Miss Gays Reading Challenge (The School For Good And Evil, A Crystal Of Time)

Miss Gays Reading Challenge

even though I am still in the middle of reading a book series from Sarah J. Maas, I have taken a break to read the nest book in the series the school for good and evil by Soman Chainani. I am currently halfway through the novel but I have so far found no connection between the title and the novel. what I like about the novel so far is the relationships between the character because they no everything they can to help or save on another even in the toughest of times and when reading it from there different prospectives I can see the strong bonds between the characters. I think what the author is trying to teach us is that nothing is going to be that easy and if we want something we have to strive for it yourself but it's ok to ask for so assistance. My favourite characters in this novel would be the main characters Sophie and Agatha because throughout the series they grow to be close friends and even when they are drawn apart they find each other again. they have been through a lot together and they would always support each other. My least favourite characters are the twin brothers who have manipulated the other kingdoms royalty and have made people turn against the storian (a magical pen that rights fairytales).

Weeks later

I have now finished the book and I am lost for words. after reading the end I believe there will be another book being written. as for the title, I finally understand how it relates to the novel. It relates because the crystal of time is actually a crystal ball which when underwater can be a portal to inside the crystal ball where you can access the past and future of those inside the crystal. making it a crystal of time. I can't wait for the next book to come out but until then I will be carrying on with the throne of glass series.

Media Studies Project.

Miss Gays Reading Challenge (The Throne Of Glass)

Miss Gays Reading Challenge

After finishing the book series by Amy Ewing I ventured out to find a new novel to read during SSR (sustained silent reading). So now I am currently reading the first book of a series, The Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Even though I have only read 15 chapters, I can guess that the title is fitting for this book because after an assassin was asked to compete to be the kings champion, she travelled to a castle made of glass where she met the king who sat upon a throne made of glass. What I like about this novel so far is that even though its a story of its own, I can still relate parts of it to the previous book series I read. What I also like about it is the strong female lead character, for she had to disguise her identity as a jewel thief when shes really the best-trained assassin. So far my favourite character is Celaena Sardothien as she is the person the story is based on, though she has done incriminating things she is still a strong-minded woman who is intelligent and skilled. From what Celaena describes in the novel her least favourite person in the world in the king and from how she described him I soon agreed with her. what I have learned so far from this novel is that you should never be too quick to judge someone because there is more to them then it seems. Something from this novel that relates to my own life is that a character wanted Celanea to be someone she could talk to even though Celeana wouldn't share things with her because of her hidden identity, and its the same for me. My friends want someone to talk to but I would just be there supporting them. I have heard from multiple people that this is a great book series and I can't wait to read more.

Miss Gays Reading Challenge (The Black Key)

Miss Gays Reading Challenge

The book I have been reading during SSR (sustained silent reading) is the third book in a series, The black key by Amy Ewing. I think the title is fitting for this book because the black key is a society of people rebelling against the royalty, The black key is also their secret symbol of recognition. So far the book has started where it left off in the previous book the white rose. what I like about it is that the main character Violet is helping other girls like her become aware of what they are capable of. At the moment I have no least favourite characters that are newly introduced but my least favourite characters that are mentioned are the royals because of how they treat people as if they are there property.

Ajax the kea dog. (Sound)

In media studies today we learned about different aspects of a film. together a classmate and I studied a short film Ajax the kea dog. click on this link to watch the short film
https://vimeo.com/229067450

Sound

The short film Ajax the Kea Dog, I believe the director uses a range of sound to grasp the attention of the audience. I think he uses a calm and classical underlying soundtrack over the duration of the film

to give the overall film a friendly and welcoming effect. I think this adds to the wilderness aspect as a similar soundtrack is played during shows like bear grills. At the beginning of the film, we have a

voiceover about Ajax and his story. I think that he did this to be relatable to his audience as dogs are

well loved in our community. I also think this is why he made the story about Ajax instead of about finding keas. Throughout the short film, we get different sound effects including bird calls and the zip of the tent to add context to the scenes.  There is also a music change when he changes locations adding to the scene of mystery in the unknown location.

Factorising Single Brackets.

Making Compounds - Science

Revision On Compound Interest Poster.

Summer Learning Journey (W3) (Day One)

Activity 3. Snail Mail

In the 1950s, most people communicated with one another by writing letters. According to the NZ history website, New Zealanders sent over 200 million letters and postcards between 1950 and 1960. That is an average of 87 letters per person!

For this activity, imagine that you are living in New Zealand in the 1950s. Use Google Draw to design the front of a postcard that you could send to a friend. Try to include elements of Kiwiana in your design (e.g. Pohutukawa trees, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc). Post a copy of your postcard picture to your blog. Be sure to describe what you have drawn on your blog beneath the picture.

In this post card I have included a Zealand beach with a pohutukawa tree. nesting in the pohutukawa tree is a fantail one of New Zealand's native birds. underneath the pohutukawa tree is a picnic bench where a pavlova sits and instead of the post card saying New Zealand I Replaced with the Maori name known as Aotearoa.

Summer Learning Journey (W3) (Day One)

Activity 1. Meat And Three Veg 

It was common for women in the 1950s to stay home with their children and raise their family. They were called ‘housewives.’ Many housewives followed a simple rule when they prepared the evening meal: the ‘meat and three veg’ rule. This meant that they prepared dinners that included three different vegetables and a type of meat (eg. beef, lamb, or chicken).

On your blog tell us if you think that the ‘meat and three veg’ rule is a good one. Do you like the rule? Would you enjoy eating a typical 1950s dinner? Why or why not?

To be completely honest I would not like the rule of meat and three veg it just simply would not be enjoyable for me. when it comes to food you can be as creative as you like but this rule only always to put so little on a plate what about all theses enjoyable herbs on the side what about when your at a BBQ you have to have one kind of meat when without the rule you can have a different selection of meat. why go to the supermarket and just buy simple veges and one kind of meat theirs is so much you could choose from to put on your dinner plate so i would not like this rule at all.

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Five)

Activity 3. Sweet Tooth

Ingredients 

• 490g (3 1/4 cups) plain flour
• 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
• 3 teaspoons dried yeast
• Pinch of salt
• 250ml (1 cup) milk, warmed
• 100g butter, melted
• 3 egg yolks
• Canola oil, to deep-fry
• 215g (1 cup) caster sugar, extra
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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    • Step 1
      Combine flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a bowl. Make a well. Mix in milk, butter and egg until dough starts to come together – it may be sticky.
    • Step 2
      Knead on a well-floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover. Prove for 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
    • Step 3
      Punch down the dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes or until smooth. Roll out dough until 1cm thick. Rest dough for 2 minutes.
    • Step 4
      Use an 8cm round cutter to cut out discs. Use a 3.5cm round cutter to cut out centres. Place on a lined tray. Set aside for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
    • Step 5
      Combine extra sugar and cinnamon on a tray. Heat oil to 180°C. Deep-fry 4-5 doughnuts for 40 seconds each side or until puffed and golden.
    • Step 6
      Transfer the doughnuts to the sugar mixture and turn to coat. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with remaining doughnuts.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Three)

Activity 3. Paying it Forward

In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand. More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought treats or gifts for one another.

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you?

As a tasty treat I would most likely bring scorched almonds. Scorched Almonds are made using whole almonds, which are  roasted to bring out their luxurious flavour and are then covered in creamy milk chocolate. Making a combination that is true luxury and perfect for any occasion. I would also bring some healthy food choices. and I cant forget about lots of games and activity's for the children. And because I couldn't be generous enough I would give them a whole lot of cash that they would be able to use. 

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Three)

Activity 1.  Dealing with Stress

In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this decade. Experts predict that as much as 30% of the population was unemployed. It was a very stressful time for families.

Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to this day. On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book, watch a favourite television show or talk to someone special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?

When I am stressed or have had a jam packed day and I just want to relax I have a long warm soak in the bath, for me baths don't just clean you it cleanses and soothes your joints and mussels making you feel relaxed after having a long warm soak in the bath I just lie or sit up on my bed reading my favourite book series.

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day One)

Activity 3.  In Flanders Fields

As the new century dawned, New Zealanders settled into a period of relative calm. The calm lasted for about 15 years but came to a sudden end in 1914 when World War I erupted in Europe. The war lasted for almost five years and claimed the lives of 18,000 New Zealanders.

It also claimed the lives of thousands of men and women from countries around the world. Every year, we remember these brave men and women on ANZAC Day (25 April). Many people go to a special Anzac Day ceremony where they read a special poem that was written for the fallen soldiers. The poem is called ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

Read the poem. On your blog, tell us what you think of the poem. Do you like it? How does it make you feel?

When I read Flanders Fields it gave me so many mixed emotions because these soldiers died to make New Zealand they way it is today to me the poem has such a deep story behind it we all no the stories about the soldiers but we don't now there personal stories. when I think of the situation of all those sons, brothers, husbands and fathers never returning home reading that poem had shone a light telling us that they loved and were loved and they couldn't be happier. John McCrae has done a fantastic job I couldn't have done better.

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day One)

Activity 1. St Joseph’s Cathedral

At the turn of the century, there was a great deal of construction happening in New Zealand. Many of the new British settlers wanted to build homes and community meeting places, such as churches. One of the largest buildings to be constructed during this period was St Joseph’s Cathedral in Dunedin

St Joseph’s Cathedral is just one of hundreds of beautiful cathedrals around the world.

Use your search engine to find a picture of another famous cathedral. Post a picture of the cathedral on your blog. Underneath the picture tell us: the name of the cathedral, where the cathedral is located, when it was built, and how long it took to build.

                                   

St. Basil's Cathedral 

The St. Basil's Cathedral Is Located In Red Square, Moskva, Russia,

St. Basil's Cathedral Was Built in 1555

The St. Basil's Cathedral Was Built Between 1555 - 1561

The Height Of St. Basil's Cathedral Is 65 meters 

Summer Learning Journey (Day Three)

Activity 3. Fun Family Facts

Everyone’s family is unique. What makes your family special? Choose three people close to you and ask them what their two favourite things to do in summer are

On your blog, write two fun facts about each person.

1 My Big Brother. He dose lakebrunner sea scout and enjoys drawing he might not admit it but he is a really good drawer

2 My Dad. one of dads favourite things in summer and all the other seasons is drinking coffee And another favourite of his is cooking lets just say I will not complain about whats on my plate when he cooks.

3 My Mum. One of mums favourite things to do is catching u with her friends in town for a cuppa. and I can't forget her love for gardening when it's fine weather she is always out in the garden when she can.

Summer Learning Journey (Day Three)

Activity 2. Acknowledging Ancestry

All of us are members of a family. Some of us have large families and some of us have very small families. When I have the opportunity to talk about my family and my ancestry I sometimes choose to use a pepeha. It is a very special way of identifying who I am and where I come from. There are many different versions of pepeha but most provide people with information about who you are and where you come from (i.e. your whakapapa). Use the template provided below to prepare your own unique pepeha. If you need help please watch this short movie clip on preparing a pepeha. 

Ko Mount Sewel te maunga

Ko Mawheranui te awa

Ko James Grant tōku tīpuna

Ko Grant Clan tōku iwi

Ko Dunwoodie Clan tōku hapu

Ko Dobson ahau

Ko Tony Grant rāua ko Rosslyn Grant ōku mātua

Ko Catrin Grant tōku ingoa

Summer Learning Journey (Day Three)

Activity 1. The More, The Merrier? 

In the 1800s, most families were pretty big. In fact, many parents had an average of seven to nine children.  Imagine that you were a child in the 1800s and you had nine siblings.

On your blog, please tell us how you would feel. Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family? Why or why not?

To be honest I would not enjoy being a member of such a large family. I mean it's nice to have siblings and all but I would be to concerned for my parents all that money they have to earn they would have to work really hard and look after all of there kids at the same time if I were to be the oldest after all the other siblings being born I would feel like all the attention is been stolen from me. If I was the youngest of the family I might end up being stuck with all those hand me downs from older siblings. If I was in this situation I would be concerned.

Summer Learning Journey (Day Two)

Activity 3. Special Meal

Back in the 1800s, most Māori ate a simple diet. They ate foods that they could catch in the water (eg. fish) or grow on the land (eg. kumara). They did not have access to a supermarket to buy food for their meals! Speaking of meals, what is your favourite meal?

On your blog, post a picture of your favourite meal. Be sure to tell us what it is and why it is your favourite. You could also include the recipe if you have it so that we can all try it!

Honey Garlic Pork Loin
I have only had this dish once in my life but it is the most fascinating mixture of honey and garlic. My dad added some sesame seeds on the top to add more flavour I strongly recommend this for you to make.

Link To Ingredients

Link To Method

Summer Learning Journey (Day Two)

Activity 2.  The Rules Of Engagement

During the early years in New Zealand, men and women would often marry at a young age. Women were expected to have babies and remain in the home caring for their children. Few, if any, left home in search of work. Men, on the other hand, were expected to work outside of the home.

These days, we don’t have the same strict expectations about work. Girls and boys can choose their own path in life.

What is your dream job? Draw a picture of yourself doing your dream job and post it on your blog. You could be a doctor, an actor or even a zookeeper!