Thursday 19 December 2013

Goodbye Parkvale :(

Goodbye Parkvale school

I have appreciated what you have done for me.

Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Christmas gifts for family

These are the Christmas presents I would give my family


Name
Gift
Price
Mum
Diamond cluster earrings
Merry xmas mum I know you love jewellery.

$99.00
Dad
Mens ccc nrl warriors 2013 training shirt
It was hard to decide but i got you a warriors shirt
$45.00
Xav
Assassin's creed IV Ps3
This is for you xav I know you love this. Merry Xmas

$79.00
Davis
funky kids bean bag
Davis loves beanbags he jumps on them all the time

$55.99
Rory
Ps3 cod ghosts
He would do anything for this game he loves it

$99.00
Me
Ps3 Gta 5
Because I love gta I want it so bad

$89.00
TOTAL: $469


Year 6 camp reflection

Year 6 camp reflection by tycam209 on GoAnimate

This is my year 6 camp reflection but on a goanimate.

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Road safety poster

This is my bike safety Poster. It explains how important it is to wear bright clothes while riding your bike on the road.

Toilet bike advert

I have made an advert for a bike. This is not a normal bike. Its a TOILET BIKE!!!

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Bike hazards

You know how you're just riding along on your bike on a regular old day day then BAM! A cat jumps out in front of you. There are no super heroes to save you now. What will you do. Stop and think to yourself, “I really need to watch out for hazards because I could hurt myself”. Read on to found out more about keeping safe around hazards.


Animals and people can be a real hazard when you're biking on the footpath. When you are biking on the footpath a cat or person could walk out in front of you. You should stop and let them past because if you don’t stop you could crash into them and hurt them.


Parked cars may look harmless but they are hazards. When you see a parked car look through the back window to see if anyone is in the car because if you go around by the drivers door and there is someone in there SPLAT you'll be on the ground because the driver tried to get out of the car. you also need to watch out if the driver backs up because you don’t want to end up like my flat mate.


Cars must be able to see you when you're riding your bike. It is best to wear bright clothes so cars can see you. You must use your hand signals when you turning corners and stopping.
Make sure cars know what you're doing.

In conclusion when you're biking you need to look out for hazards or you might end up in the hospital. Make sure you always on the look out for cars coming out of driveways. Bike safely and don’t end up like my flat mate.

Hazards

Riding a bike on the road can be a lot of fun but you need to be on the lookout for dangers at all times. You can’t just ride your bike without being aware of what is going on around you. Riding a bike takes concentration. Ask yourself , “Am I a safe cyclist?”
Passing a parked car can be a hazard. The driver might open the door as you pass or it could even drive away. Take care you ensure no traffic is coming before passing it and don’t go too close to the door in case it opens. You can usually see if there is a driver in the front seat though.
Animals and even people can be hazards. Often animals can run out onto the road right in front of cars or bikes. They don’t even look. People are almost as bad especially little kids who can run onto the road or chase a ball.
When the road is wet it can make it very slippery. Be careful when turning and stay off those painted lines and signs as they are as slippery as ice. Also take care when riding over railway lines go straight not on an angle.
Cars in driveways can sometimes reverse out unexpectedly. If you see a car up a driveway and it looks like it might come out be ready to stop or get out of the way quickly. Remember though to make sure that nothing is coming behind you either.
Intersections are where most accidents happen. When you are travelling through one take extra care. If you think the other vehicles haven’t seen you or they seem to be going too fast to stop then wait. If in doubt go onto the foot path and go through the intersection like a pedestrian does.
So remember when you ride your bike on the road you must always be looking for hazards. If you spot a hazard then be ready to stop or avoid it. If a car and a bike crash it’s almost always the bike rider that comes off worst. Be a safe cyclist.

This is my road signs



Monday 25 November 2013

Friday 15 November 2013

Imagination land Part 1


Once there was a land called imagination land. Imagination land was a place where all of the things from people's imaginations went to stay. But there were two sides of this land one half had all of the good imaginary things and the other half had all of the bad imaginary things on it.


There is this boy his name is Timmy. He has a very active imagination. Timmy says that there is a land called imagination land. He says that he goes to imagination land in his spare time and he see’s all his favourite characters he could ever imagine. Since I started using my imagination I started seeing this land, It is amazing, I never thought it was possible to travel through different dimensions to new lands but now I know its true.


I’ve been visiting this land for a couple of months now and it seems the bad guys are breaking through the imagination gate. This hasn't happened in a couple thousand years now. “ATTENTION ALL OF MY FELLOW GOOD GUYS, WE ARE ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED BY THE BAD GUYS SO GET IN BATTLE POSITIONS NOW PLEASE”


“Humpty are we going to be okay” I asked “hopefully” Humpty Dumpty replied. A few hours later. “Oh no the gates almost broken” Spongebob cried.


CRASH BANG BOOM! ROAR!


To be continued in part 2.



Tuesday 24 September 2013

Build with Chrome projects

I started using build with chrome to make things of my interest.
Here is what I have made:

First I made a movie theatre with people waiting for the movie to start

The second I made was a laptop because I love having a laptop in class, also I love being in a digi class
The third thing I have made is a Rugby field with Daniel Carter kicking for goal.

Please leave a comment and go check out build with chrome for yourself.
I will be making more of these hope you like it!

Monday 23 September 2013

Optimist Yachting reflection day 2

Optimist yachting
Something I was pleased with was that Naz and I avoided capsizing because we had to lean to one side of the yacht

A time that I felt really scared was when the yacht was about to tip because Naz and me were screaming like little girls and the water was freezing

Something I enjoyed was playing in the water and dragging the yachts back to shore

Something I found hard was nothing really because I am a pro when it comes to yachting and kayaking

Something I want to get better at is going in a yacht on my own

I can man up and do it on my own


Wednesday 18 September 2013

Optimist yachting reflection

Optimist yachting day 1 by tycam209 on GoAnimate
Reflection for
Something I was pleased with was how most people participated in yachting and kayaking because its a great opportunity for us to get out on the yacht.
I really enjoyed learning how keep the yacht afloat because if the yacht was right about to tip we would know how to get it back to normal.


Something I found hard was walking across the kayaks because the boats would always move in and out
Something that made me think was that we have to put our right hand on the blue tape because if we put our left hand on the blue tape I would be holding the paddle upside down.
Something I want to get better at is steering that yacht in the right direction.
I can find where the wind is coming from then I can tack towards the right buoy


My next goal is to sail a yacht on my own

Make sure to leave a comment

Tuesday 10 September 2013

Ban homework

Dear Mr Gifkins


I strongly think homework is a despicable idea because kids won't get enough time to play and get their fitness level up. Plus most kids think homework is boring. Also the parents lives are way too busy for homework


First of all the kids won't get enough time to play because they’ll be thinking too hard about what 1+1=. The kids won’t be getting any fitness. Sometimes homework is a good idea because kids do get to learn quite a bit of things, but it can also cause arguments with parents.


My second reason is that the kids think homework is boring and they refuse to do it because they want to get outside and play. But they have to sit inside and do homework.


Lastly parents are too busy babysitting their nephews or grandchildren. We could at least give them some attention. The parents lives are way too busy for homework.

in conclusion I think homework is a bad idea because the kids won’t get enough time to play. Also the kid think homework is boring and most parents are too busy. So please please ban homework from Parkvale school.

Yours sincerely 
Tyler Cameron Room 20

Thursday 5 September 2013

Ancient Egyptian cartouche

In ancient Egypt when royal people die they make them Pharaohs and they put cartouche's on their coffi
Here is my cartouche.

Yachting Safety rules

Each year throughout NZ hundreds of school children get the opportunity to sail an Optimist Yacht. This is a fun but challenging activity for many. As with any activity there are a number of things that need to be considered to make this activity as safe as possible.
Before putting the boats on the water a safety check must be made. You need to ensure that the 3 buoyancy tank bungs are screwed in place so that if the boat capsizes it won’t sink. The mast clip must be secured with figure of 8 knots needing to be tied to the sprit rope, mainsheet rope and the kicker rope too. Don’t forget to also check that the rudder is clipped in place properly.
Boating conditions can sometimes be unpredictable and even the best sailors can sometimes get tipped into the water. It is an important safety rule that all people on the water have to wear a properly fitted life jacket, even parents. This will ensure that if you fall in you will float safely.
Sometimes you need to move around in the boat to balance to stop the wind tipping it over. Just remember to stay seated when moving. Standing up will only make the yacht unstable and this might cause it to capsize or for someone to get hit by the boom.
There are no brakes on a yacht but if you need to slow down or even stop simply steer the front (bow) of the boat so it is pointing into the wind, then let go of the mainsheet rope. This will de power the boat as no wind will be getting to the sail. Easy.
Pandora pond can be an extremely busy place with many other yachts, kayaks and even swimmers using it. With all this traffic around it is really important that you always watch where you are steering so you and others can stay safe. The boats are very sturdy and running into another boat or a swimmer can be very dangerous.
The pond entrance is affected greatly by incoming or outgoing tides with water often rushing in or out of the open mouth. This area also has a sand bar which you can get stuck on so make sure you don’t go out beyond the last buoy.
Sometimes the teachers need to get the sailors attention. If you hear one whistle it means stop and listen while 2 whistle blasts means come back to shore immediately. If you are in trouble on the water call, “Help,” out loud and wave your arm or arms above your head.
By following these simple safety rules your yachting experience will be a fun event. Look after your yachting buddies and happy sailing!!!
Walt to summarise information into our own words- Safety rules
1/ Highlight the main sentences which explain the safety rules.
2/ Underline the main keywords in the sentences you have highlighted.
3/ Use the key words to make short sentences.
4/ Present your information as a poster headed up , “Safety rules.”

I have made a poster on the rules using key words from the sentences:


Tuesday 3 September 2013

Tuesday 27 August 2013

Report on a made up creature



Introduction:
This Creature is called a Dird (Dog mixed with a bird)
The scientific name is Dogius birdous. The Dird can fly.
It was accidentally introduced from Russia.



Description
It has the head of a dog and the body of a bird.
The Dird grows to about 30cm long and 10cm high. It weighs about 2 Kilos. It has wings like a bird and It also has the sharp teeth of a dog

Habitat:
They live on steward island below NZ
It lives in the trees and it often hides from humans and predators

Behaviour:
It plays dead around predators and when the predators are gone the dird flies off. When it sleeps it hangs upside down on a branch.

Diet:
The dirds main prey is rabbits and dog food. The Dird finds food by flying to houses in the country with an orchard and a dog  

Interesting facts:
The Dird can fly about 200 Miles without stopping. It Barks and tweets at the same time. There are 5 types of Dird. There is the ocean Dird, the bush Dird, the grassland Dird, the cave Dird and the Mystery Dird that no one knows what it looks like and how it behaves

Conclusion:
In conclusion The Dird is an amazing creature it is completely harmless, We don’t know about the Mystery Dird. Watch out for any suspicious looking birds.


Wednesday 21 August 2013

Gondwanaland play


gondwana land 20 from Stephen ford on Vimeo.

This is room 20s Gondwanaland play for assembly. We learnt a lot about Gondwanaland.
Hope you enjoy.

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Camp interview


I have interviewed Courtey.J  to see how she is felling about going to Camp Kaitawa.

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Earthquake


 We saw the pool water swaying like a washing machine out of control and then Suddenly we felt a mighty shake...

 My brothers and I were chilling on the couch and our parents were in the other room glued to the TV. We saw the pool water swaying like a washing machine out of control and then we felt a mighty shake. it sounded like a lion roaring as loud as it could. Then my mum zoomed into the room and shouted “get under the table now”. We flew under the table and we grappled the legs tightly. It was terrifying. The world was shaking like never before. I could hear glasses smashing. I could see pictures falling off shelves . We were screaming as the walls started caving in. The ground was getting more unstable by the minute. Then a fire started in the kitchen, from our dinner burning to a crisp. there was no way out of the rubble. The trembling would not stop. “Boys are you ok” a faint voice asked, “yes” we replied. We heard some rubble tumbling out of the way. Then we saw the light, It was Mum and Dad, “Thank god you're alright I was worried sick” Mum said thankfully. “ So that's what the sun looks like” I replied. We’re alive for now. “Lets hope this doesn't happen again”

This writing was inspired by the Wellington earthquake.

Friday 14 June 2013

Lightning lions


Lightning Lions from Student Parkvale on Vimeo.


This is my camp groups movie trailer.
My camp groups name is called the Lightning Lions.
On the 17th of  June Room 20 is going to Camp Kaitawa.

Monday 10 June 2013

My Journey to the Trash Vortex

What up I’m Skids the plastic bag and this Is my incredible journey to the TRASH VORTEX.

I started out as a clean plastic bag in a nice house. Ok who pooped themself OH The BABY.
Eww I hate those things. There so sloppy and runny. Oh no you didn’t just put me in that trash can. HEY get me out of here. Thats why they call me skids. Yay it’s travel time. Wait this is a dump truck. That means i’m going to the DUMP. Hey look over there. That could be a big enough hole for Me to fit through. Yay I’M FREE. OH NO a gust of wind AHHHHHHHH. Well it is quite relaxing. Don’t stop wind I’m not ready to come down. Well here I am in the ocean floating away. Well I have time to sing a sad song. I am so lonely, I have nobody, I am on my own. What is that. Is that my friend bobby the chip packet. HEY BOBBY IS  THAT YOU MAN. “YEA IT IS ME.” Bobby replied. I swam over to him “hey long time no see” I chattered. “Wow what is that skids” “I think  its a Trash Vortex. “lets see if there is some food” “Bobby you do not want to see this” “ what what is it” “ some of your brothers are dead”.  “Yep i’m next to die” Bobby says sadly. “ I should just get it over with now” “ good bye cruel world” Bobby stabs himself in the heart with a pin. “Why oh why did you have to die now” I cry out to heaven.

Thats how I got to the trash vortex

Stay tuned for bobby's story (even though he’s dead) :(