Hydro power energy

WALT write an explanation of how a Hydro-power station works




The dam traps water and the reservoir fills up with water. The water then goes through the intake and rushes down the penstock. 


The water spins the turbine quickly and the electricity is stored in the generator. The electricity goes from the generator to houses by power lines. After the water spins the turbine It goes back into the river.


Hydropower is the greatest source of renewable energy.

Natural Gas

WAL about different power sources (where we get power from), and whether they are renewable or non-renewable:

Renewable (will not run out) energy source:

water, wind and solar.

Non-renewable (will run out) energy source:
natural gas, coal and petroleum.

This is how natural gas is used to generate (make) power:

All About Me

We have been learning what is personal and what is private information online.

Personal information we can share online   e.g. favourite things, hobbies, favourite food, first name, age

Private information we do not share online   e.g. home address, birth date, home phone number, full name. If we are not sure we keep it private.

My name is Starr. I am 9 years old and I have 6 sisters and 3 brothers. I like to play netball and handball. My favourite foods are banana cake and cookies.

Term 2 highlights

WALT: record what we have been learning about this term, including our thoughts and feelings.

This term I felt happy because we did lots of fun things this term. We did football/netball and going on the netbooks, it is good fun.The thing I liked the most is using my netbook because we can do math,writing reading,and we learn more things

This term we learnt about making movies. I liked filming our movie. It was about a boy who practiced to get better at Rugby. My part was one of the team members.

I also liked learning how to play football. I learnt how to play in a team, pass the ball, and score a goal. I also learnt how to dribble the ball.

WAL: about how plants grow best

This is what I think about how plants grow.
We will be doing some experiments to find out if it is true.

1. How much sunlight do plants need to grow
They one day of sunlight and water 20% of water a day.

2. Can plants grow in the shade? Can they grow inside?
Yes they do because when they are little seeds.

3. Can plants grow better by talking to them? Why?
no because plant do not take

4. Can plants grow in sand? or rocks? Why?
no because if you put a plant in the sand in the water.

5. How much water do plants need to grow? What type of water?
20% water once a day.

6. Can you feed plants food? If yes, what kind?
no because plant your food is not good  for food.

Term 2 Highlights!

WALT: record what we have been learning about this term, including our thoughts and feelings


This term I felt happy because we did lots of fun things this term. We did football/netball and going on the netbook, it is good fun.The thing I liked the most is using my netbook because we can do math,writing reading,and we learn more things.

This term we learnt about making movies. I liked filming our movie. It was about a boy who practiced to get better at Rugby. My part was one of the team members.

I also liked learning how to play football. I learnt how to play in a team, pass the ball, and score a goal. I also learnt how to dribble the ball.

WALT make a thoughtful, positive, or helpful comment on someone’s blog

 My comment was positive because I said nice things and used kind words in my comment.

My comment is positive because I was nice and kind in my comment.

About Me

I am a year 5 student at Tamaki Primary School in Auckland,NZ. I am in Room 6 and my teacher is Mr Craig. My favourite subjects are Maths and Writing. I like writing because I would like to be a writer one day. I like Maths because I learn number facts. In the future I would to be in a netball team and manage a supermarket.

WALT: take a screen shot and post it to our blogs

How do you make a Tapa Cloth?


Creating the Design

Firstly, we had to sketch shells for a practice.Then we chose the best one to use. I thought my sketching was good.

Transferring Design

Secondly, we had to transfer the best shell to cardboard with pencil. When we had sketched the main design we added a border as well. Then we had to do the out line with black vivid.

Scrunching the cardboard

Next we had to scrunch the paper. We had to do it about 30 times. The paper felt smooth and soft, like a cloth when we had finished.

Adding Colour

Finally, I had  fun coloring in with brown and black pastels. Also we had to do it nice. I had fun doing the Tapa cloth.