Galapagos Islands

This term we have been learning about the Galapagos Islands.  We learnt about the evolution of it and how the animals adapted.  So far we've had to write 2 essays, one on Evolution and one on Adaptation.


I really liked watching the videos and learning about Evolution.  I was happy that the videos gave me so many notes, so that it helped me with the essays.

I also liked doing the reading follow-up when we had to chose animals and plants and write about their adaptations.

I really want to learn more about the animals on the Galapagos.  Also, a bit more about Charles Darwin.

Next term I would like to learn about other countries like the Galapagos Islands.

BYE☻☺

Roles and Responsibilities

This year it was quite hard to get into school roles, because there were so many
 Year 7's coming in this year.  We could only apply for two or three roles so I applied
 for P.E Monitor, Librarian and House Captain.  I got into P.E Monitor and
House Captain. 


I was the only girl going for House Captain in Murphy, so I really hoped I would get
in.  I really enjoy this role because I get to be a leader, sort of.  We've only had one House
meeting and we've only had one House event, so I don't think I've had to experience anything challenging.  I've learned that it takes some hard work to sort out all the events.


So, there were quite a lot of us that become P.E monitor this year. I like helping younger
kids with games, but the thing I find challenging is that most people leave their sports
equipment all over the courts and don't bring it back.


So yea.  I'm really happy that I got these roles and I will continue to persevere with them.


BYE!☻☺

ASB

Yesterday, a guy from ASB came to school to talk to us about managing money,
how we can earn money and how we can save it.

Firstly, he gave us some examples about how to earn money, like doing chores around
the house and for neighbours.  Another example was hosting a lemonade stand, doing bake
sales, garage sales and yard sales.  He then talked about eftpos cards and credit cards and
how to keep your money safe.

Later on, we split into small groups and came up with a business idea.  Abby, Olivia,
Mercedes and I came up with an idea called Design a bottle.  It's when you get an empty
plastic bottle and decorate it with whatever you want.

The last thing we talked about was a CAT goal.  We had to write on apiece of paper,
something that we want.  Then we had to estimate the price and see how long it would
take for us to but it.

I think the lesson was worthwhile.  I think I am quite good at saving money but I need to
do more jobs around the house, so I can save up for things that I really want like phone
or a laptop.

BYE!!!

MISSION FAIR!

Last Friday was Mission Fair! I was in a group called The Carnival Express, in my group was Catherine R, Abby, Siena, Kelsey, Olivia, Tyler, Charlotte, Ethan, Grace T, Amelia and Me!
We sold lots of food and did lots of games.


What went well?
I think that we had lot of great teamwork and we sol almost all of our food. Our stalls were
 really busy so we managed to collect a lot of money.


What were some things you would do differently?
We probably should have bought more bags of fruit bursts because at mine and Catherine's
game we started to run out so we had to improvise with something else.  I don't think I would change anything else really.


This years Mission fair was really fun but I'm sad that It's my last :( 


BYE!!!!!☺☻