10T Radio show - Eddy Vidulich

This term we have been working on our radio show project, each group picks a subject and finds some people to interview about the subject. My group's segment was about Otaki college sports, We interviewed the captain of the basketball team as well as a player from one of our netball teams.

Here's the link to our interviews. 

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Our groups teamwork went really well I think our overall grade would be a merit as we met many of the criteria but could of improved.

I found the most challenging thing was remembering what to say and to speak more clearly, next time I would make a script.

I think I worked well in the group, i'm proud of myself for working out how to work the editing app. Next time I think I shouldn't distract my group members as much.

My communication skills were alright but I should have spoken more clearly and sounded more enthusiastic. My next goal would be to speak a lot more clearly.

I did enjoy this project I liked how we had to work independently and get our own stuff down. I would suggest to our teacher to give us a little more time next time.

Thank you and please listen to our interviews on Otaki college sports interests!

Boy in striped pyjamas, essay- Eddy

This is my essay on the boy in striped pyjamas

In John Boyne's novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, an important relationship is between Bruno and Shmuel. This relationship helped me to understand a key message, which is that nothing can stop a strong bond of friendship. In my opinion this novel shows and informs people like myself, the devastating truth about World War ll.

In the novel, Bruno, a 9-year-old boy from Berlin, is forced to move with his family for his father's job. Bruno didn't know what his father's job involved, all he knew was he was a high ranked soldier. Bruno and his family moved next to a concentration camp called Auschwitz where Shmuel was imprisoned. Bruno is an adventurous boy. As soon as he arrived at their new house he was eager to explore, "He went upstairs and turned slowly around in a full circle, hoping he might find a small door or cubby where a decent amount of exploration could eventually be done." That helped me to understand that at the time Bruno didn't know what his father did for work and enjoyed exploring.

Bruno had spent most of his time exploring but there was one place he had not. The back yard was strictly out of bounds and he wasn't allowed anywhere near it. Bruno's curiosity got the best of him and he snuck behind the back of the house. Something caught Bruno's eye as he explored all through the trees and shrubs. Bruno saw a dot along the other side of the large barbed fence as he wandered closer as the dot grew larger and larger. As the author said, "The Dot That Became a Speck That Became a Blob That Became a Figure That Became a Boy." That's how Bruno met Shmuel, with his curiosity. That showed me how Bruno and Shmuel met.

Every day Bruno would meet Shmuel on the opposite side of the fence, he would bring a ball or sometimes food, as Shmuel was often hungry. All the times Bruno visited Shmuel their friendship grew stronger. Through their visits Bruno and Shmuel learnt more about each other and came to realise how alike they were and how many things they had in common, "'Because my birthday is April the fifteenth too, and I was born in nineteen thirty-four, we were born on the same day,' said Bruno." Bruno was extremely happy to find a friend as he was getting very lonely at Out-With.

The relationship between Bruno and Shmuel develops from two young boys not sure about each other who then became best friends due to the similarities and kindness within the boys. This relationship helped me understand a key message in the novel, that no matter the race, gender or age you are, friendship is an unbreakable precious bond. In my opinion, more people need to be aware about the horrors of World War ll, this novel is a great emotional ride that informs and shows different perspectives of the Holocaust. 

Creative Writing

The weird silhouette kept getting closer to the door I wondered what, who? it could be... It was 3:47am I was just getting a drink from the kitchen then I noticed a tall silhouette standing by my bed. "Mum? Sam? Bailey?" Nothing came back, It looked as if It was some creature or someone but I honestly couldn't tell what it was.. Every time I looked away it got closer and closer. Hours went by and I could barely keep my eyes open.... But I didn't want to look away because who knows whats gonna happen!! "Leon? what are you doing?" I turned around and the next thing I know the silhouette was running towards. "Son why are you sleeping on the floor?" Was it a dream? What happened to the silhouette? 

China day

Last term we had a China day, first off we did calligraphy it was cool. Then we did fan dancing It was one of the best. Then we played this instrument it was weird looking. The fourth activity was martial arts the guy had cool weapons. The 5 one was Tai Chi It made me tired.

Otaki youth space.

 On Wednesday KCDC came into our class to do a workshop with us about having a youth space in Otaki. They asked us some questions about it. I think it would be cool if they had Xbox, basketball court, vending machines, vr and movies. I also think It should be around Haruatai. I would want it to be fun but not weird. I hope it will be fun. I want it to have free food.

 

My Tapa Art

Last Week was Tongan language week. We made Tapa art. First we looked at some designs on the internet. Then we drew something on paper, Once we had drawn it we coloured it a bit with markers and then scrunched it up. After that we dyed it and then we were finished.

Fractions!

 

This is my Slide about fractions, We have worked on this over the past week. It has been fun.