Fairtrade

 In ESOL, we are learning about fair trade. To learn this we are using the chocolate industry as an example. First, we learnt about chocolate producers and consumers around the world. In this, we learnt that most cacao producers are in poorer countries and the consumers are in richer countries. Then, we learnt the process of ‘Bean to bar’. In this activity, we learnt the roles of people who are included in this process. To make class fun, we were given the roles. There were five groups-

• Growers of cacao- they grow cocoa beans

• Buyers of cacao- the buy and sell/import cocoa

• Manufacturers of other ingredients- the make other ingredients that are put into making chocolate

• Manufacturers of chocolate- they make and wrap chocolate in wrappers and import/sell it to shopkeepers/retailers

• shopkeepers/retailers- they sell chocolate to customers

All of these people have an important role in this process. My group was given the role of‘ buyers of cacao’. In this, we discussed the responsibilities they have. We also did ‘who gets what’ activity. This activity taught us what they earn from one bar of chocolate. As the buyers of cacao, we share 10.1¢ with the growers. I think it’s unfair for the growers as they work hard and need more money to pay the laborers and feed their family as they are poorer countries. 

Textiles

This week in textiles, I have sewed french seams on my dress. French seams are used on sheer materials. I have used this because the material I am using is silky and stretchy. I can't overlock this type of material because it gets stretched. My next step is to bias bind around the neck and arm area.

Dilution

 In Art, we have been doing dilution painting. Dilution painting is about using paint as a wash.  To do this, we mixed white paint with water. If we wanted a lighter colour. we added more water and if we wanted a brighter colour, we added more paint.

Here is a matrix reflection on what I did:

The Treaty Of Waitangi

 In Social Studies, we are learning about the Treaty of Waitangi. These are some keywords we have been learning.