Whangara camp 2019

Makaraka School in gisborne has just been to whangara on their annual leadership camp the senior year 5 and 6’s went on the 20th of February and returned on the 22nd .While they were there they did many activities like kayaking.

I hopped into the kayak the river sloshed against the banks. of the river wash was push out into the river.I was in a bright green and red kayaking . As I paddle I felt the murky river water rolling down my arm.

I hopped into the kayak the river sloshed against the banks. of the river wash was push out into the river.I was in a bright green and red kayaking . As I paddle I felt the murky river water rolling down my arm.

I scrambled up onto the bank I ran into the water wish I slid into the water with a splash. I bubbled up to the top gasping for air.At last were out of the water .

As  all the kids climbed slowly back up the hill there was some kuts and straps but they all had smile on their face. It was a blast doing kayaking.

Term 1 2019 Maths Grid Results

Each week we do math gird to get better at our times tabbles. We also trying to get better at accracy in our answers. Here is my term 1 graph:

Rip currents

On thursday my class went to the beach.
Some life gards they show us how to spot the rip currents 

Caring

In groups we then used a strength card to look at how we can choose to be certain ways.  What does it feel like to be the "un" version of this?  Why would we choose the "un" version?  What makes people be in the "un" frame of mind?

Here is an example of one group's learning about being caring and  un caring

Hinaki story

In class we are getting ready for school camp and  made hinaki (eel trap).
This how you do it.

Goals for week two

This google slide is about my goals for term 1.
I aim to put new goals on each week. I also aim to complete 3 goals per week.
I will try very hard in term 1 to achieve my goals.

Kaycee 2019

My name is Kaycee I am a year 5 at Makaraka school. My interests are mountain biking, horse riding,running and dancing.I enjoy being with my pets, farm animals and spending time with my family.This year I want to become more confident when speaking in front of people. I am excited about going on school camps with the year 5 and 6. I am looking forward to a fun year.