My Reflections on Netbooks, Fraser

My Reflections on Netbooks

Hi, My name is Fraser I am a year 5 student at Glenbrae School and I am in Room 9. My Teacher is Mr. D. Nath.

This year was an exciting year for me because I started using a Chromebook as soon as I was in the classroom. I was fascinated by the thought of doing so many cool things on my Chromebook but it took me a long time to really start using it effectively. There were so many things to learn and I tried my best to learn as much as I could from my teacher, Whanau and friends.

These are my reflections on the use of my Chromebook this year.

The things that learnt from my Teacher were how to use the Chromebook , how to use the internet safely, how to access the class site and how to blog. 

The things that I learnt by myself was how to type faster, the keyboard shortcuts and knowing what sites I need to go on and sites I am not allowed to go on. I have learnt how to take screenshots and how to change my password. The things I have learnt from people out of school is how to access shortcuts to sites and how to bookmark sites.

I  am able to think about the topics I am going to research on and write questions about it using google docs and sharing my work on the blog. I read more online books, stories and articles while looking for information, deciding which sites are safe for me to access and use information from, sharing my learning on my blog and class blog.

I feel that I have learnt so much in such a short period of time.

By Fraser

Maths Game Online, Fraser

Maths Game-Online

Maths Game Online by Fraser

During game time in maths I played this game. I used the number line to solve addition problems. It was so much fun learning addition through a game.

Story Review, Fraser

A Piece of Paradise By Leonie Thorpe 
This story is about two Gods called the Rain God and the Sun God. The Sun God and the Rain God were arguing because they wanted to see whose plants grew bigger. When it was the end of the season they both gave up because all the crops needed some sunshine and some rain so they agreed that they needed help from each other to grow their food.

 The characters in this story are the Sun God and the Rain God. This story takes place in a faraway village.I liked this story because it was about helping people and helping the environment.

By Fraser

Article Review

WALT: To write a review of what we have read.

A Passion for Pony’s  by Donna Cherry

This article is about a girl named Chelsea and her friend Sarah. They both had their own ponies. Chelsea’s pony was called Teddy. She kept Teddy in a paddock that was meant for ponies and horses.

She liked going to the paddock after school to brush her pony so that he can be nice and clean. She liked taking her pony for a ride around the paddock.

Every afternoon Chelsea and Sarah took their ponies over for the low jumps and trotted around the paddock. After that Chelsea  gives him a final brush-down. Then she covers Teddy  with a blanket to keep him warm at night.   

I liked this article because it had interesting words and it had lots of facts about ponies and how to look after ponies.

Information Report

Types of Transport

WALT write an information report.

Story Review

Fraser's Story Reveiw

Title: Mahina-a-rangi’s Perfume

Author:Rawiri Piripi  

WALT review stories we read

The story is about a warrior called Turongo who went to Kahungunu District. Many women in the district including Mahina-a-rangi were smitten by his good looks. Mahina’s rangi’s father admired Turongo’s good looks,  his hunting and planting skills. The characters in the story are Turongo, Mahina-a-rangi’s Dad and Mahina-a-rangi. The story takes place at a place called Kahungunu District. I liked this story because it is about a legend called Turongo.

Moss by Alan Bagnall

Moss by Alan Bagnall

This Article  is about a class having a session on Moss and their teacher, Dr. Thinkmore sang a song about different types of Moss.

The characters in this Article are Tama,Dr Thinkmore and Haley.

By Fraser

Beetles by Fraser

Title: Beetles

Author: Philippa Werry

The story is about a boy called Sam. One day when it was raining and Sam brought a log inside the house and told them that there was a beetle on the log. His brother Matt couldn't see the beetle at first but then he saw something brown move from the log and then he could see the beetle.

Sam's dad came into the house, saw the beetle and told them that it was called a Huhu beetle. Sam’s Dad said that they have really bad nips when they are cross. The characters in the story are a boy called Sam, his brother Matt, Phoebe and Sam's Dad.

The story takes place in a tramping house. I liked this story because the Author put in nice, powerful, interesting and exciting words.

Story Review by Fraser

Story Review

Big Shift by Jacqui Brown

The story is about a family that  splits up and the Dad stays in the country while the  three children and the Mum stay in the city. The characters in the story are   mum,dad,Cherie,Terei,Tomo,the storyteller and Meilai. The story takes place in Wellington and the Country. I liked this story because It is about  country life and city life.

Famous Fraser

Talofa lava, my name is Fraser and my friends are Jasiah, Levi F, John, Jayden, Levi, Nga,  Fineasi, Anthony and Moli. My favourite band is Thrift Shop. My favourite food is Butter Chicken. I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters. My pet cat’s name is Leopard. My favourite subject at school is Art and my favourite car is a Cadillac.

Water Fun By Fraser

Water Fun Day

On Monday the 18th of February ,all  Glenbrae students had a water fun day  at Glenbrae School courts.

First we got changed into our house colours.Then we walked to our house areas.After that we marched around the courts.

Next  Mrs Repata talked to us about the activities.After that we went to our first activity.There were seven activities we took part in. Some of the activities were the Three Legged Race,Under and Over, Zig-Zag and the Water Slide.

Finally, all activities were over and we assembled at the courts.Mrs Moopanar announced the results. We all thought that the Red team had won but it was actually the Green team that won.                                                    

We all had a good time at the Water Fun Day.    

                                                                                                     

Room 9’s MOTAT Visit

Two weeks ago the Senior students from Glenbrae School went on a  visit to the Motat by bus.

We walked to the hall and sat down in our group lines first. Then Mrs Raj spoke to us. After that we waited for the bus. While waiting for the bus, we had a quiz.Then we played eye spy with Mrs George.

Later, Ms Elia told us  that the bus would arrive late.  When the bus came, half of Room Seven and Room Ten went first. Then Room  Nine and the other half of Room Seven went on the second bus.When we were on the bus I sat with Fineasi.

When we arrived at Motat, we assembled at the assembly room. After that, we had our morning tea.Then we went on a tram ride.

Later on we went to a room with Anna and she gave us some  transport puzzles to do. Our group finished the puzzles first. After  awhile we went to the mirror maze.

Then we went to the game zone with Mrs Maruariki. We were excited about having free time at the Motat. We went to the bird cage and we had to pull the rope.

Finally it was time for us to come back to school. We went to the bus and I sat with Anthony right at the front of the bus behind the driver.

When we got back to school, we went home. I had an enjoyable time at the MOTAT.

Water Fun Day

On Monday the 18th of February ,all  Glenbrae students had a water fun day  at Glenbrae School courts.

First we got changed into our house colours.Then we walked to our house areas.After that we marched around the courts.

Next  Mrs Repata talked about the activities.After that we went to our first activity.There were seven activities we took part in. These were the Three Legged Race,Under and Over, Zig-Zag and the Water Slide.

Finally all activities were over and we assembled at the courts.Mrs Moopanar announced the results. We all thought the Red team had won but it was actually the Green team that won.                                                    

We all had a good time at the Water Fun Day.    

Bio Poem by Fraser

Bio Poem

Fraser

Sporty,playful and explorer

Lover of video games, running  and eating chocolate

Who feels happy when he plays with his friends

Who wonders why there is transportation

Who fears a scratchy violent sandstorm

Who would like to be a boy racer, a famous movie star and a Taekwondo  teacher

Who is able to  use his chromebook well.