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It has been more than three weeks since the I have become a PAL. For the past weeks LS2 took time out of class to spend time with our Juniors We took time to run games with our juniors and teach them games that they can enjoy. The games that we have introduced to the little ones are. Sequence Tag, Fruit Market, Banana Tag, Shooting Stars, Flip The Hoop, Chain Tag, Selfie Tag and Superhero Tag.

We each got separated into groups and picked a day Monday through Friday to introduce the games. I had realized that at the start of the PALS there were hardly any kids to play, But during the weeks more and more kids got interested and to this day there are so many more kids that want to learn new games.

Today we were making a DLO about prime numbers. We were making it because we had just learned about prime numbers. So we created a DLO that can help people understand prime numbers. Prime numbers are numbers that can only be divided with 1, and itself. For example, 2 is a prime number because it can only be divided by 1 and itself. Any number that does not fit that description is called a composite number.

For maths we were making a DLO about prime numbers. We made it to help others know what it is and how to solve it, as well as helping ourselves revise. Prime numbers are numbers that can only be divided with 1, and itself. For example, 2 is a prime number because it can only be divided by 1 and itself. Any number that does not fit that description is called a composite number.

This term, LS2 researched about a Octopus that lives in rainforests in North America. To make this clear, this was a lesson of false information. One thing you must remember about researching is always search on Google about the information to gain more. In this case, we were only allowed to research on one site, which was suspicious. We made a DLO of the answers towards the questions but in the end, it was a hoax. Crazy right? This teaches people to always research about the information to see if its correct or false.

LI: To understand what honouring the treaty means

We explored the ways we still honour the Treaty of Waitangi today.The Treaty of Waitangi is important because in 1840 it established a paternership between the British Crown and Māori rangatira (chiefs). It was intended to create a framework for two different peoples to live together under a shared set of laws, while ideally protecting Māori land, resources, and tino rangitira(self-determination).Today, it remains important because it serves as New Zealand’s founding document . It provides a moral and legal roadmap for addressing past injustices through the Waitangi Tribunal, and it ensures that the government continues to consult with iwi to protect the cultural and environmental heritage of Aotearoa.

Something we found interesting was that there are two versions of the Treaty one in English and one in Te Reo Māori. Because certain words like ‘sovereignty’ and ‘governance’ don’t mean the same thing, the two groups actually signed different agreements which led to many of the disagreements we are still resolving today.

Last term LS2 learnt how to take notes like a caveman. Notes aren’t full sentences, its two to three key words so you will know the meaning without the sense. Think of your notebook like a secret cave wall where you only record the most important “treasures” you find in class. Instead of writing long, boring sentences, you should only grab the big “meat” words and throw the rest away. Use a real pencil and press hard so you can feel the ideas hitting the paper. Draw fast, messy sketches like a spear for a point or a sun for a bright idea, because your brain loves pictures more than letters. This “caveman style” stops you from getting distracted by fancy apps or glowing screens that tire your eyes. Since you aren’t worrying about perfect handwriting, your brain can focus entirely on understanding the story of what you’re learning. Writing by hand actually wakes up your brain and tells it to remember these facts like they are survival skills. You’ll start to remember exactly where a drawing is on the page, which makes it way easier to “see” your notes during a test. It’s much faster than typing, giving you more time to think and less time spent staring at a keyboard. By keeping it simple and primal, you become a master hunter of knowledge instead of just a human typewriter.

Bruno panicked. Bruno quickly came up with a clever cover up story. The dangerous secret almost slipped out his mouth, but he saved himself just in time. Because his sister Gretel was constantly questioning him, he had to look and act innocent. A heavy chill went right down his spine, while a cold nervous sweat all over his palms. A terrible lie.  “You are one step away from being crazy,” Gretel laughed. “Shmuel, will you ever forgive me for this?” Bruno thought. Gretel walked to her room, shut the door, and organized her dolls. Bruno’s secret was safe, but his heart was filled with guilt.

The bottle slipped. Red wine splashed across the table. Pavel froze in utter shock, and Lieutenant Kotler stood up instantly. Because Lieutenant Kotler was already angry, his face turned bright red filled with rage. The loud sound of the chair crashing backwards echoed through the entire dining room while Bruno on the other hand gripped his fork with his hands shaking filled with fear. Pure panic. What are you doing!, he yelled. Why was nobody at the table standing up to stop this terrible situation? Bruno just stared at his plate, squeezed his eyes shut and wished he was back at home in Berlin. The true terror of living in this house was just revealed.