Hello! Old friend!

During the weekends,my mum told me that my old friend came back from Australia and is coming for a visit. I felt very happy and excited! when he came he looked so different and much taller. I am 1 year older than him but I am amazed at how big he's grown.

When we were bored  we played outside and we found some white pebbles that were beside the old palm tree. We hid the pebbles and took turns while finding them. If we couldn't find them  you have to give them a clue. However the minimum was one and the maximum is three.

After playing we went inside to eat. We had chicken ,chop suey,sausages, vegetables and apple juice. It made my stomach blow just after eating,but it was very delicious.

later on we started a drawing contest inside the kitchen while my mum and my friends mum were talking.

First, he chose a car and we drew them.then we colored them and showed them to our mom and they thought we were artist. However, really we weren't trying our best we were just rushing and we know they were just lying.

Later they decided they were going to leave because it was getting late.They got in the car and waved goodbyes. I wished that they could stay a bit longer but their short visit was worth it!.

WALT: understand and use descriptive language.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use adjectives, adverbs and verbs in my writing.

Avoid the evil and do good!

WALT: reflect on today's mass.
Success criteria : I know I can do this when I listen to Father and write down the message about how we can pray to God when we feel uncertain about something.

Jesus is truly the living God!

We are learning to understand what it means to be a son or daughter of God.
I know I can do this when I write down 4 ways of how we are a part of God's family.

Merciful God, thank you . . .

We are learning to write a personal prayer to God.

I know this when I write a personal prayer following the prayer structure.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you!

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for my mum and dad ,
Thank you, for my my friends who accompany me when I am lonely.
Please look after the homeless because it is getting very cold and they might get sick this winter.
Please bring me closer to you.
         Amen

We are learning to write a personal prayer.

Success criteria: I know this when I express my feelings in a prayer.

Happy birthday Grandma!

WALT: understand and use descriptive language.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use adjectives, adverbs and verbs in my writing.

Happy birthday Grandma! 

On Saturday 23rd of May it was my grandma’s birthday, she was turning 90 and it was very special day for her. We celebrated her birthday at our church hall.

We had to go to church early because we had to arrange the tables, chairs, food and plates for everyone, it was hard work. By the time we finished, people were starting to arrive so we quickly left to bring grandma to the hall. When we came back with our grandma, there were a lot of people there waiting for us. We felt embarrassed but they all knew we worked hard setting it all up.

After we got inside, we started with the speeches from my grandma’s nine children . When the speeches had finished, we had some food. There was ham , prawns, taro, shop suey, curry and flavoured drinks.When the prawns came out I felt like taking a big handful because they are my favourite. However, my younger cousins and I always went last, it was so unfair but we are the youngest.By the time I got to the prawns , they were all goneI was a bit angry at first but then I got over itas it wasn’t that important at least I got to have some chop suey and tarro.

After everyone had finished eating, some performed a samoan dance in front of grandma and I was one of those dancers because one grandchild was chosen to represent each child that grandma has.

The first dance was performed by my cousin and the 8th dance was my cousin was my niece’s. She is only 6 years old and she had to do it all by herself I felt sorry for her because it was her first time and she was very shy in front of everyone. When she had finished, she was about to cry and she was red in the face. However, we were so proud of her.

Then it was my turn and I was extremely scared, I had butterflies in my stomach. I was scared crazy but I had to face my fears and go through with it. When I ran up to the front, my heart was beating so fast because I thought people might be watching for my mistakes, I was so nervous. However, I believe in myself and believe I can do it. After I had finished I felt so better but I was red in the face as well. When I had finished my dance everyone started clapping and cheering. I was proud of my dance and it lasted longer than the other dancers.

Soon after all the dancers were finished, it was time for the cake. We stood next to grandma and sang “Happy Birthday” in Samoan and English. When we finished singing, she blew out the candles and we all cheered. We all got a piece of cake. How ever the children always take what is left. It was so not fair but at least we all got to taste. I only managed to get small piece.

Finally we all left and we hugged grandma goodbye. I hope that my grandma stays healthy for many more years to come.☻♥  

Ooh! They are so adorable!

WALT: develop understanding of the article that I read.

I know I can do this when I recall information from the article to answer the comprehension questions about the article.

"Oh! no!, I'm lost! Please someone find me quick!."

WALT: develop understanding about the article that I read.
I know I can do this when I correctly answer the comprehension questions about the article.

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Have you seen a detector dog at the airport?

WALT: develop understanding about the story that I read.
I know I can do this when I correctly answer the comprehension questions about the article.

Do you know what is the biggest parrot in the world?

WALT develop critical thinking skills by asking Inquiry questions.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 Inquiry questions about Kakapos.

Have you read the Transfiguration story?

WALT understand the Transfiguration story.
I Know I can do this when I retell the Transfiguration story in my own words.

Jesus is fully human!

WALT understand how Jesus was human.
I know I can do this when I list down ways that shows Jesus' humanity.

What do you know about Archaeopteryx?

WALT understand the origin of birds. 
I know I can do this when I answer 5 Inquiry questions about the origin of birds. 

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Hmm! What makes me human?

WALT understand what makes me a human.
I know I can do this when I draw myself and list keywords of physical features, feelings, needs, gifts and my personalty.

Dance, dance with me!

WALT  understand the lyrics of Lord of the dance.

I know I can do this when learn and sing along with the Lord of the dance.

The Lord of the dance-

Jesus tells us that we have to follow Jesus just like in a dance.
 James and John followed him.
It tells the life of Jesus and what had happened to him while he was preaching.

I danced in the morning when the world was young 
I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun 
I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth 
At Bethlehem I had my birth 

Dance, dance, wherever you may be 
I am the lord of the dance, said he 
And I lead you all, wherever you may be 
And I lead you all in the dance, said he 

I danced for the scribes and the Pharisees 
They wouldn't dance, they wouldn't follow me 
I danced for the fishermen James and John 
They came with me so the dance went on 

Dance, dance, wherever you may be 
I am the lord of the dance, said he 
And I lead you all, wherever you may be 
And I lead you all in the dance, said he 

I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame 
The holy people said it was a shame 
They ripped, they stripped, they hung me high 
Left me there on the cross to die 

Dance, dance, wherever you may be 
I am the lord of the dance, said he 
And I lead you all, wherever you may be 
And I lead you all in the dance, said he 

I danced on a Friday when the world turned black 
It's hard to dance with the devil on your back 
They buried my body, they thought I was gone 
But I am the dance, and the dance goes on 

Dance, dance, wherever you may be 
I am the lord of the dance, said he 
And I lead you all, wherever you may be 
And I lead you all in the dance, said he 

They cut me down and I leapt up high 
I am the life that will never, never die 
I'll live in you if you'll live in me 
I am the Lord of the dance, said he 

Dance, dance, wherever you may be 
I am the lord of the dance, said he 
And I lead you all, wherever you may be 
And I lead you all in the dance, said he

Let's all follow Jesus' timeline!

Descriptions:

1.The three wise men followed the star to find the newborn king.

2.The angel brought the good news to the shepherds.

3.Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem.

4.Jesus preached the bible in the temple to the religious priests and scholars.

5.Mary and Joseph found Jesus in the Temple.

6.Jesus told Mary and Joseph that he was in the temple preaching the gospel.

7. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan river.

8. Jesus chose his first 12 disciples.

WALT understand the timeline of Jesus' life.
I know I can do this when I can put the events of Jesus' life in order and write descriptions for eight of the events.

Oh no, there are ants everywhere!

WALT develop my understanding of the text that I read.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use blabberize to share my poem about ants.

Shoo! shoo! There are ants in my picnic basket!

WALT develop creative thinking skills.

I know this when I write a poem about ants.

Is it the same John who wrote the Gospel?

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WALT understand the importance of the Book of Revelations.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write 4 facts about the Books of the Revelations in my own words.