Personal inquiry slideshow

Waiuta the ghost town

Waiuta the ghost town

By Emily

Waiuta is now a West Coast ghost town. Waiuta is located south of Reefton. Waiuta was the largest gold mining town in 1906 until 1951 at the time. Waiuta had a population around 600 people and now it is completely abandoned. It is now a historical site and attracts many tourists.




The first mine

Waiuta was known for the gold mining industry until it shut down in 1951 because the mine collapsed making it uneconomic to re establish. The very first mineshaft was operated in 1908. It was extended in 1926. The first mine was called Blackwater north claim, but renamed the Prohibition. In 1938 the Prohibition took over all production. It reached around 879m deep. The mine produced nearly 750,000 ounces of gold (which is in today’s money $1,869,255,217).




Waiuta now

Waiuta is now a historic site, which is visited by many tourists. No one lives in Waiuta, it only has a lodge where people can stay. Today Waiuta is almost empty of all the old buildings, most of them were demolished. Waiuta is considered one of New Zealand's most popular ghost towns. Waiuta was once a successful gold mining town, but now it is completely abandoned. Only a few building stand and the mines are now in crumbles. Waiuta is a very popular historic site that many people visit to find out more information about the town.

Personal inquiry reflection

Personal inquiry reflection.

I think that I have done most of my photos that I wanted to take I still need more photos for my slideshow. I did want to get hold of some photographers to show me some techniques, sadly no one got back to me. I think I am up to date with my time table but I have had to change it around. I do need to edit more photos but I don't think I will have enough time because I need to make a slideshow and take more photos. I have planned put how I am sharing my work, I did want to do something better but I wouldn't have enough time. In the time left I need to put together my slideshow, I need to take more photos and I need to edit the ones that are worth editing. 

Weekly reflection

Weekly reflection!

How has the first week gone?

My first has gone a bit bumpy. I didn't get into a rhythm straight away. Later in the week I managed my time really well. I got khan done, I did my personal inquiry and I have going by my trello. My week has been good but next week will be better because I will have a rhythm. 

Does my personal inquiry project feel big or small?

I think that my inquiry could be bigger, it is a little simple. One of the reasons why it is simple is because I am also doing another inquiry with my friends and may be making a business.  I don't think that it is a problem that my photography project is simple.

Is my personal inquiry timetable effective?

I think that my timetable is really effective because I will always check it and I will follow it. I think my timetable is a guide to guide me where to go and what to do.

Will I continuously need to change my timetable?

I don't think I will need to because I have planned it out how I want to do my photography. The only time I probably need to change my timetable is because something comes up. I hope that I don't change my timetable that often.

Kiwi visit recount

Class Kiwi Creche Visit 

By Emily and Eden

Intro- 

The class journeyed far to Papora range to find the kiwi creche . Jo the kiwi protector was the expert that showed us around, she explained what the Kiwi Creche was all about and why it was out here. Jo also told us about the evil predators that are killing our native Kiwi.

Waiting for the Kiwi - 

Jo pulled out an aerial to search for Juno the Kiwi, the Kiwi had a small harmless transmitter attached to her leg. There was a faint beeping which was Juno’s transmitter letting us know where she was. We then voyaged to where the kiwi was in hiding. Jo trekked through the tough gorse to locate the kiwi. We remained in a clearing for Jo to return with with the kiwi, the adrenaline rushed through our bodies while we waited.

Seeing the Kiwi-

Jo then fought her way out of the bristled gorse. She held in her scratched hand a twitching bag. Jo had returned with the kiwi her name was Juno. Jo tried her best to catch Kaipo but she couldn’t so she just brought Juno. Jo said for us to split into groups so then we didn’t over crowd Juno. Jo grasped hold of Juno’s struggling legs and heaved her out of the green bag. The brown speckled kiwi was confused and disturbed, she tried her best to escape out Jo’s hands. We were all speechless. The kiwi’s beautiful, soft feathers captured our attention. Jo carefully checked her health, since it was day time Juno was drifting of to sleep.

Personal comment-

Overall I think that this trip was an amazing opportunity for us. I was astonished about how many facts there were about kiwis. It was awesome to be so close to our kiwi. Seeing the kiwi wasn’t the only good part, learning about the kiwi’s themselves was shocking.

Weekly Reflection

Weekly Reflection

I think that if we have a balanced schedule. I think if people aren't getting their work done then they should be monitored and told what to do. I think that I am good at managing my own time, I don't think I need a structure. I don't want to get rid of trello to do list because it is a guide for me. I don't enjoy being told what to do and when to do it. I feel like I can get thing finished more when I go by my own schedule. I keep focus by knowing when I am not focus. I can keep focus by not talking to other people and to just get on with it. If I am not being focused then I would like my friends to tell me to get focused. I need to be trusted by my teacher that I can get on with my work without him telling me what to do. I will take charge in my learning with some motivation and a guide. I am going to use my trello more often when the to do list is gone. I will put everything I need to do and focus on the learning I need to get done.  

Hansel and Gretel poem

In the forest!

The mud squelches between our soggy freezing toes,

The old trees whistle while the wild wind blows,

The dark forest became silent as we swiftly strolled,

The swampy dying trees are filled with revolting mold.

We approached the peaceful river attached to the calm water bed,

Slowly drinking from the water something horrid fills our noses, as if something is dead

Kiwi kids news

Rapunzel- Moment in time

Rapunzel writing!

Sentence - She scolded him fiercely for daring to enter and steal from her garden.

My Version 

She firmly clenched his fragile, greasy wrist, twisting the demolished rapunzel plant out of his trembling hand. Her eyes narrowed as she glared into his unforgivable soul. His shameful body dropped to the ground full of sorrow, he begged and pleaded for her to let him go. She called for the guards to drag the rotten thief deep into the dungeons.

Weekly reflection wk 7

Weekly reflection!

Have I been connected with people and the environment around me?

I think that I have connected with people, I wasn't at school much because I was sick. I connected with people because I didn't ignore anyone, and I was connected with the environment because I was aware of what we were doing.

Have I been caring, responsible and trustworthy regarding my work and others?

I think that I have cared about other people because I have respected them so they can get on with their work. I was responsible with my learning and others. I have had a good week.

Mirror Image - Vocab

Vocabulary

Chagrined-  feel distressed or humiliated. 

A chagrined look swept over his face.

Frog-march- force (someone) to walk forward by holding and pinning their arms from behind.

The lady was frog-marched away to the police station. 

Remnant- a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.

I feel asleep listening to the remnant sounds. 

Surge- a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide.

The people surged forward as the boat tilted.

Broadcast- transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television.

The game was broadcasting on the television.

Weekly reflection wk 6

Weekly Reflection!

What does SDL mean to you?

I think that SDL is an important time to catch up on work you haven't finished or your behind on. I think if we had no SDL time the we wouldn't get thing done in time and we wouldn't have time to do anything we want to do for example Ukulele.

Have I been able to complete tasks on time or am I behind?

I am behind on some of my tasks and I need to manage my time. I am ahead on some of my tasks, like maths buddy. I need to focus more on my writing and scratch.

Will I use SDL time to make sure I am focusing on my personal inquiry?

I am using SDL to do some of my personal inquiry but I think I'm doing more of it at home. I am up to date for my personal inquiry so I don't need to use SDL to do that.