How To Stand Up To Bullies

 

 Bullying is a problem that is faced by schools in New Zealand and around the world. Bullies are usually trying to show off to their friends or their home life is currently not the best. Reacting to the situation can make matters worst like adding gasoline to fire. There are many ways to avoid the situation. For example, if it is cyber bullying you can block them and report them. If it is physical try talking to an adult who you trust or try avoiding the person until the tension dies down. If you try and get revenge it could just end you up in trouble so it is for the best you make sure someone is aware of the difficulties you are facing.

Presenting At Assembly With Photos

Every assembly Tiava and I are asked to speak at assembly. Our job is to inform other students what will be happening next week and talk about highlights of the week. The photo above is a photo of us presenting at the official opening of the first Medicube in New Zealand. We were joined by members of our Board of Trustees and also some important people from Starship Hospital. I was asked to speak in Te Reo Maori which I found easy because I have been speaking Maori at other assemblies. The photos on the screen were taken during the morning at the blessing of the Medicube. As I am a part of the Kapa Haka group I also joined people for the special blessing of the new building. This was an initiative between Panmure Bridge School and the District Health Board. It has taken three years for this idea to become a reality but it is now situated at our school.

Leading a Special Assembly

For 2018 Tiava and I are the head students of Panmure Bridge School. Apart from the duties that are carried out by head students we also present at assemblies that are of some importance. We have done Duffy this year but never in front of a Member of Parliament. The Duffy assembly I have chosen was important because Priyanca Radhakrishnan ( a Labour M.P.) was at our school to share her passion for reading. Her story behind her passion of reading was inspiring and it had everyone captivated. Like always we sang the National Anthem and the Duffy song. This assembly was definitely a highlight  in my opinion because I could relate to her passion for reading. I find reading pleasurable and it is a great thing to do when you want time to pass.

Kiwi Certificate - Literacy & Mathematics

A couple of weeks ago students from LS2 and LS1 partook in a Kiwi competition. This competition revolved around our capability of literacy and mathematics. Everyone who partook in the mathematics test would agree that it was difficult. I found this personally difficult because there were algebra questions which I haven't learnt about nor did I understand. Everyone who took part in the maths test received a participation certificate. For literacy I received excellence which was great. I found doing the literacy test quite simple but when it came down to the last couple of tests, I started losing focus. I am still proud of my achievement and it was fun to take part in something that is something I enjoy doing.

Medicube Opening - Gold CARE Awards.

As head boy I represent our school at different functions and when visitors come into our school. This term we have opened our new building which is a place where students can have a private conversation with a trained medical professional without feeling uncomfortable. Just before the ribbon cutting Tiava and I fulfilled our duties by presenting at the assembly where we were joined by visitors from Star ship and people who helped fund for the building. This is the first portable medical cube in New Zealand and they are planning to have more. Like every special assembly I was asked to speak Maori to greet them to our school. I spoke as confident as I could and Tiava and I worked towards making sure that this assembly ran smoothly. During assembly we had a performance by our kapa haka group and some of our guests spoke. After that we all went outside to witness the opening of the medicube. The ribbon was cut by Sarah who is a nurse and the person who came up with the idea.

Stopping Bullying DLO

For my last confidence award activity I have decided to create a DLO on how to stand up to bullies. On my DLO you will find what forms bullying comes in, and how to deal with bullying. The most common bullying is cyber bullying. This is the easiest and most funnest activity for the confidence award. I hope these tips will change peoples lives.

Teaching A Group Of Juniors A New Game

A couple of weeks ago I was a wet day monitor for room 4 which is one of our junior classrooms. During the time Fraidoon, Jericho and I spent with them we taught them how to play Ping Pong. They really enjoyed playing and I really enjoyed it too. I really enjoyed being able to teach this game and to complete a C.A.R.E. award activity. 

                                   

Teaching A Teacher A New Skill - Summary DLO

Yesterday Miss Apelu from Tamaki College came to see our learning in action. To show our learning we showed her how we write a summary and how we have learning conversations. We worked together as a group and communicated with each other in a respectful manner. I also think that our summary was very well written and we showed her how we work in Learning Space 2.