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

Resilience

 The Power of Yet- Carol Dweck

What is a Growth mindset?

A growth mindset is about having an open mind. This means instead of saying "I can't do it, you say "I'll give it a go" or I'll try to do it in a different way". Take up challenges even though you don't know anything about them. Get inspired by others success. Take feedbacks and think about improvements.