Pasion Projects

For the past few weeks in Wananga, we have been doing passion projects. I have been making bracelets out of loom bands.

I have learnt how to make different patterns with the loom bands. I have also learnt different colour combinations. I didn't have the proper tools for making loom bands so it was a little difficult. Maybe next time I could use proper tools to get better results. 

Boy- Getting dressed for the big school

Uniforms are very important for British Public schools. This is because it conveys a sense of discipline and reputation. In the book boy, Roald Dhal describes the type of uniform they used to wear. His uniform included a butterfly collar, braces, waistcoats, and tailcoats. 

Why does Christchurch value school uniforms?

Uniforms play a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging within the student body.

I think uniforms are important as it shows the reputation of the school. It also makes everyone feel equal no one seems too rich or too poor. 

The Best Pizza

Joe Beddia tells us how to make the best pizza step by step.

Step one-  The Dough

He makes his pizza dough from scratch. He uses organic bread flour, water, sea salt, fresh cake yeast, sugar and extra virgin olive oil. Let the dough come at room temperature and flour anything that touches the dough. For example your hands and the counter. 

Step two- Cheese

He uses two types of mozzarella cheese. He dots the stretched dough with half thumb sized mozzarella pieces then tops the rest with low moisture shredded mozzarella. It's all about the coverage for him.

step three- When to top

Some toppings are best cooked from the start and some are best topped after cooking.

 Things to cook with the pizza- thinly sliced asparagus, boiled (crumbled) potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, or fresh baby spinach.

things to top after cooking- chopped chives, paper-thin slices of cured meat, fresh basil leaves, or anchor fillets.

Step four- Sauce

The trick for his red sauce is good tomatoes and sauce. To make white sauce he uses heavy cream add stuff like herbs to it and whip it in the food processor until it's pretty thick.

Step five- pizza stone

The dough requires a hot surface to cook on. Otherwise, it will dry out. The pizza won't be crispy or and delicious. 

Step six- Treat it like pasta

Finish your pizza with aged cheese and olive oil. 

Step seven- Meat

Use really thin cured meat. They melt a little bit

Step eight- Pickled Chiles

Add fresh pickled chiles to finished pies.

The Doctor's Visit

Today in Wanaga, we read another chapter of the book 'Boy'. In this chapter, he talks about how medical services were back in the day. They did not use any anaesthesia to numb the area before operation. Today, medical services are more advanced than they used to be.

 

Pasion Project

 Week 1:

In Wananga, we are doing passion projects. For this, we have to choose something to do which interests us. Then, we have to come up with a question that will help us to do it. Once we have answered the question, we have to do a little presentation as proof of our project. I will be making loom bands and selling them. 

 

Week 2:

This week for passion projects, I have started making my loom bands. I found resources from teachers as shops don't sell loom bands anymore because they were a choking hazard. I have also started making posters to promote my Business. I will continue to make the loom bands over the holidays. I still need to sort out the prices for the loom bands. 

Boy- Roald Dahl

 Boy, an autobiographical book written by Roald Dhal, talks about his life in a boarding school. In the chapter we read, he talks about the Matron who was in charge of the dormitory floor. Everyone was scared of her as she could send you to the headmaster at any time to get caned. She didn't like little boys.  

Rules back then were very different to the rules today. 

Far-right Threats to Maori Women

 "Women who have done nothing other than visibly exist as Maori online increasingly face stalking, harassment, and threats of rape and death". Far-right is an article by Michelle Duff and Kirsty Johnston which was published on Friday, August 13, 2021, by The Press. This paper is written in-depth after weeks of research on who was being threatened and how they were being threatened. Women- particularly Maori women- are being threatened for what they are standing up for. Siouxsie Wiles, a Microbiologist, was also targeted after her work on Covid-19. She was bullied while having breakfast at a hotel and was live-streamed by a blogger. Because of these kinds of people, women don't feel safe in their own house. 

If you or someone you know is also targeted, please seek help and speak up for the safety of you and everyone around you.

Let's Fight Racism

In Engish, we read some real-life stories of people who have faced discrimination. We had to then choose an article to reflect on. I chose the article Elena Gorolova, a Roma in the Czech Republic. Elena Gorolova is a Romani who lives in the Czech Republic. Sadly, she is a victim of discrimination and has been facing discrimination since she was a child. The doctors sterilized Romani women without telling them. They asked for their consent when they were in pain so that they couldn't read what the consent is about.  They did this because they didn't want the Roma population to go any higher. After Elena gave birth to her second child, the doctors sterilized her. The Czech people don't like the Romani. I chose this article because I like how Elena and the Roma people stood up for their rights and justice. Roma originated from the Punjab region in Nothern India as nomadic people and entered Europe between the 8th and 10th centuries C.E. The Europeans mistakenly believed they came from Egypt and called them Gypsies. "They didn't want any more Roma children to be born. I have experienced discrimination since I was a child... they just don't like the Roma people". This was a statement given by her. This quote demonstrates the theme ' the negative effects of discrimination on society' because it had a huge impact not only on one person but also on society. Elena wasn't the only victim, there were many other women who have been sterilized without their knowledge. 

 

She is not your rehab

 She Is Not Your Rehab is a book written by Matt Brown and his wife Sarah Brown. Matt started a little barbershop to offer men to have a chance to be heard without being judged. His goal is to stop men from abusing women and to break the cycle of violence. Through this book, he wants to tell everyone that a woman is not a place to take your anger out. He has added his and his clients' stories in his book.  Click here to read more about the author.

Commitment

 In Wananga, we are learning about being committed. I read an article about Hayden Wilde who won a bronze medal in Tokyo. He showed the value of commitment by being dedicated to completing the course. I also read an article about a woman who caused a crash. Sadly, the crash killed an Irish tourist. She was disqualified from driving for 15 months and fined $7500 for preparation. She was also sentenced to 120 hours of community service. She showed commitment by doing 120 hours of community service. 

For me, commitment means being dedicated to something. This doesn't only apply to completing a course, it also applies to relationships, work, promises etc. Commitment is also one of our school values followed by achievement, resilience, and respect. 

Term 2 Reflection

 This term in wananga, we have done 2 unit standard assessments. The first assessment we did was about our well-being. We had to choose parts of our well-being that we would work and improve on. Once we had chosen 3 improvements, we had to run it for at least 3 weeks and record evidence of doing it. I recorded my evidence in a doc. Once we had at least 3 weeks of evidence, we had to write our conclusion. The conclusion was about how effective our plans were. My plant was quite effective because it helped me improve in a lot of ways. The second assessment we did was about financial wellbeing.. In this assessment, we had to plan our budget for a month. We were given a scenario if we didn't have our own. I used the scenario to do this assessment. In this assessment, we learned words related to budgeting and what it means. We also worked out the budget for the month by altering some unnecessary payments. This assessment really helped me learn how to budget.

Memory

 Should Jonny take Sophie's money? I think he should not take the money. Although he has cleaned her kitchen and he thinks he deserves it, he cannot take it. If he really wants the money he should ask Sophie. He should tell Sophie that he has worked hard on cleaning the mess in the kitchen and he found the money under the sink. Even though she lost her memory, she will respond in some way. In our religion, taking something without asking or informing the owner is considered stealing.

What are ethics? moral principles that govern a person's behaviour.

The Quran states that the consequence of stealing is to cut off their hands no matter their gender. Some countries follow these rules seriously especially Muslim countries because it's stated in the quran. Some countries don't find rules important.

Influence of music

Music influences us a lot according to research. It can impact illness, depression, spending, productivity and our perception of the world. Some research has suggested it can increase aggressive thoughts, or encourage crime. 

What does music mean to me?

Sometimes when I'm sad, depressed, or angry, I listen to music to change my mood. Sometimes the music has a very deep meaning. 

Music doesn't only have a bad influence it also has good ones. I like listening to music.

Magret Mahy- Memory

 Magret Mahy is the author of the book 'Memory'. This is the same book we're reading in our Wananga class. She uses poetic language in most of her writing. 

Some examples of the poetic language she used in the latest poetry we read:

1. As pale as thistledown
2. the yellowish-brown of certain honey

She is using metaphor. There are other poetries in the book that we've read and will encounter.

Memory- Resilience

 We're reading a book in Wananga called memory. In this story, a boy named Jonny lost his sister in an accident. Now he keeps thinking that why did his sister die in that accident why not him. To get blur the bitter memory, he gets drunk every day. He drinks one glass followed by the other until he's not in a state to remember anything. This is not good for his well-being. He is not being resilient he is not standing strong to face his fears and problems.

 

Wanaga Assessment

    In Wanaga, we are doing a unit standard assessment. In this assessment, we plan to improve our personal well-being. We have to plan on how we'll do it and how it will be recorded. Once that is done, we start following the plan and record it every day. We have to choose 3 factors that we have to work on. 

Pink Shirt Day 💝💝

 On Friday 21st May, we will be having a pink shirt day. 

What is Pink Shirt Day?

Pink shirt day is a day we stand up against bullying. Hornby High School is an anti-bullying school. We do not tolerate bully of any type. We stand for those who can't stand up for themselves. 

What is bullying? 

Abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger. There are many types of bullying. Examples are verbal, social and physical bullying. 

Verbal Bullying involves saying mean things. This involves: 

• name-calling.
• making fun of someone's weight, height or how they look.
• mean comments about someone's race or sexuality.
• threatening them.

Social bullying involves hurting someone's relationship or reputation. This involves:

• telling lies or stories about someone.
• embarrassing someone in public.
• sharing information and images that are personal.

Physical bullying involves hurting someone or damaging/ stealing their belongings. This involves:

• hitting, kicking, punching, spitting, biting.
• tripping, shoving or intimidating another person.
• mean or rude hand gestures.
• touching another person when they don't want you to.
• being made afraid of being hurt.
• stealing or damaging properties.

Together We Stand Up Against Bullying