Exercise Song

Hey Bloggers! Our task was to find a well known song on the internet, get a chunk of lyrics and re-write it in the theme of Exercise for our school topic. I have chosen "Good Time" Enjoy.

Good Time

Whoa oh oh oh,

It's always a good time

Whoa oh oh oh,

It's always a good time

Woke up on the right side of the bed

What's up with this Prince song inside my head?

Hands up if you're down to get down tonight

'Cause it's always a good time

Slept in all my clothes like I didn't care

Hopped into a cab, take me anywhere

I'm in if you're down to get down tonight

'Cause it's always a good time

Good morning and good night

I wake up at twilight

It's gonna be alright

We don't even have to try

It's always a good time

Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh,

It's always a good time

Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh,

We don't even have to try, it's always a good time

My Version (Song)

Stop Eating Oreos

O O O O O Oreo

These are bad for your body blood flow

It’s covered with lots of co co coa 

Everybody stop eating O O O O Oreos

Wake up and eat some healthy breakfast

After that I exercise then take a rest

I’m running hard and my heart has a beating chest

Now im going to become the best

Lots of air and birds in a nest

Everyday you needa exercise

You need to be niiiiice

If you don’t exercise your gonna look like a miiiice 

Please stop and don’t ever try

Start easy it’s time to buy

O O O O O Oreo

These are bad for you body blood flow

It’s covered with lots of co co coa

Everybody stop eating O O O O Oreos

Running around it’s time to lose weight

Fitness always good even if your running la-a-ate

Keep eating fruits but don’t ever eat ca-a-ake 

Always exercise everyday but don’t ever eat ste-a-ak

O O O O O Oreo

These are bad for your body blood flow

It’s covered with lots of co co coa

Everybody stop eating O O O O Oreos

Thanks For Reading!

By Mitchell.M

21/08/18

Summer Learning Journey - Day #19 : Contemporary Entertainment

Hey Bloggers! Today is Day #19 of the Summer Learning Journey. I've been so busy with travels down to Rotorua and so much more! Let's Begin!

Activity 1 : Moana

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In late 2016, the movie Moana was released by Disney. It’s a beautiful story about a young Polynesian girl from the fictional island of Motunui, who goes on a big adventure.

I have been asked to watch the Disney Movie Trailer for " Moana " and then write a summary! I have seen the movie, I can include my favourite part! I also can tell you as much as I can about the movie.

Here are my answers!

What is the movie about? The movie is about a young girl named Moana who lives in the islands of polynesia, on her island Motunui and her mission is to find the demi-god Maui to get him to restore the heart of a island named Te Fiti.

Who are the main characters? The main characters are Moana, Maui, and Hei-Hei her ( Pet Chicken ).

Where do they go? They travel around and across the South Pacific Ocean to restore the heart of Te - Fiti.

Activity 2 : Country Calendar

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Did you know that the longest running television show in New Zealand history is a programme called ‘Country Calendar’? It started on 6 March 1966 and has been running ever since. The programme includes stories of everyday New Zealanders, many of whom are farmers.

I have been asked to watch a video by Country Calendar. It's basically a show about the Country and farming. Here are some questions:

What do you think would be the most interesting and/or challenging things about being a farmer? I think the most interesting/challenging about being a farmer is transporting around the farm. It would be really annoying and stressful!

Would you would like to be a farmer when you are older. No.

Why/why not? Well I wouldn't want to do so much challenging stuff.

Give us, at least, two reasons to support your answer.

Stressful Transportation, Lots of Work.

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Bonus Activity : Singing a Different Tune

It may be hard to imagine, but one day you will graduate from high school and it will be time to decide what to do next. You may want to study at university, become an apprentice, go to training college, travel, or start working. There are so many options!

I have been asked to name my favourite song on my blog and write the lyrics. I don't really have a favourite song. I love heaps of songs and there are so many to choose from!

Thanks for reading!

By Mitchell.M

29/01/17

Summer Learning Journey - Day #4 : Hitting a High Note...

Hey bloggers! Today is Day #4 of the Summer Learning Journey! Wow! I can't believe that it's Day 4 already! Well anyways let's start today!

Activity 1 : The Waiata - A Song In Your Heart

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In the past Maori People often used songs as communicating to others or telling different stories. A waiata is the name of a traditional song. One of Rachel's favourite songs are Kia Paimarie! I have been asked to research a Maori Waiata on Google, listen to the lyrics and find a favourite. I didn't need to research any waiata on Google. At School we sing heaps of waiata and have a favourite.  Name of my favourite waiata is : Tai Aroha

I have also been asked to name why it's my favourite waiata. Well it's a really beautiful song with relaxing gutair chords, beautiful singing and more lovely stuff. Now that's my favourite waiata. What's yours? Comment down below!

Activity 2 : Playing Games

Hundreds of years ago Maori children were taught to play traditional games such as :  Poi Rakau, Ki O Rahi, Koruru Taonga and Poi Toa. I have been asked to click on the links of the games and read each text including instructions, what you need and how to play!

Then I have been asked to choose one of the games and on my blog I have to tell you the name of the game, the goal or the purpose of the game and the rules. I have decided to choose the game Koruru Taonga also known as " Knucklebones ". 

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Name of the game : Koruru Taonga or Knucklebones

What you need : 5 stones around the same size of a 20 cent coin and some Floor Space.

The Goal or Purpose : To throw the stones in the air and try catch them only using your knuckles.  

Rules of the game : 

You cannot catch it with your hand.

You cannot throw it a short distance in the air.

You can research more.

 Instructions of the game: 

1. Hold the 5 stones in your palm. 

2. Then slightly throw it in the air. 

3. Then try catching the stones using your knucklebones. 

If 5 stones land on your knucklebones then you simply have 5 points or you won!

Bonus Activity : Musical Festivals - Matatini 

In New Zealand, a huge festival is held every two years, called Te Matatini. This performing arts festival celebrates the tikanga (culture or customs) of Māori. Kapa Haka groups from around New Zealand are invited to attend the festival and each group gives a 25-minute performance. The performances are judged and the best teams win prizes.

A Matatini Performance!
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I have been asked to watch 3 previous Matatini performances on Youtube including :

Tamatea Arikinui

Te Iti Kahurangi

Te Puku o Te Ika

and rate them from #1 - #3!

Here are my ratings based on the performances:

#1 - Te Puku o Te Ika

#2 - Te Iti Kahurangi

#3 - Tamatea Arikinui

I have chosen Te Puku o Te Ka as #1 because they have outstanding singing, beautiful formation, and lovely costumes. Their songs and waiata were amazing and well sung, however I have chosen Te Iti Kahurangi as #2 because they did have average singing, lovely voices and timing but they could've done dancing and a bit singing a little bit better overall they were awesome! Finally we have Tamatea Arikinui I have ranked #3 mainly because they could work on their singing, formation and dancing. Overall all the groups were amazing and wonderful!

Thank you for reading today's blog post for the Summer Learning Journey!

Thanks for reading!

By Mitchell.M

21/12/17

Mitchell's - Emotions

Hey bloggers! Here is my presentation about Emotions! It's all about how songs make you feel! The emotions included are: Happy, Sad, Angry and Scared songs. Enjoy!

Thanks for reading!
By Mitchell.M
1/12/17

Mitchell's - Musical Madness 2017

Hey bloggers! Here is my animation for this term! We have been asked to create an animation on hyperstudio, based on different emotions. We also had to create music on Garageband using French Horns and make happy music, sad, angry or music based on your emotion created.

Thanks for watching!
By Mitchell.M
28/11/17

Mitchell - Musical Madness ( Reflection ) - Extension

Hey Bloggers! Here is my reflection this term for our projects based on Musical Madness! :

This term this term/school wide focus was “ Musical Madness “. The term was all about creating music, playing music, and using music throughout our school work. Well, this term the Yr 7 & 8 Extension Group had the opportunity to create our very own band in groups of 4. My group concluded of Simon, Kyron, Noah and myself.

We first had to pick a genre to match the music we were going to be creating. My group chose the genre “ Rap “ and also everyone agreed to make/create and research for the genre, planning, lyrics and music beats. We decided to pick a few bits and pieces from our favourite rap songs and mix it all together to make a great masterpiece.

So then we started! Every wednesday we would make progress into our projects. Adding text to lyrics, research and planning. For our planning we had to plan what kind of lyrics we were going to make, research history about and where rap started, we had to also make beats/music for our track.

The most difficult part I found was creating the lyrics. Everytime we rapped the lyrics with the music it was always not right in time or the beat was just too fast. In the end, the solution was to change up the beat slower and in time, and to mix up and change a few lyrics so it was easier to read.

The most challenging part was creating the research. I surfed the internet for so many different facts and history about rap! It was very challenging because I had to find pictures of rappers, I had to find out specific dates for example: when rap was created and heaps more about the history of rap.

Another challenging project in the process was the scratch and coding process. We had to get out different kinds of sources such as play-dough, aluminum foil, small pieces of cardboard, tape and paper cups to create an energy source for our scratch game. We also had to get some coding pieces of music from “Scratch” to create a similar beat to ours on Garageband.

Speaking of garageband we created our beats/music on garageband using different kinds of instruments such as electric guitar, piano, drums and electric techno beats all provided from Garageband. In the end we made up a cool, funky beat for our project!

It was a really fun experience.

I think one thing we had to work on was focusing and spending time on our work alone!

Thanks for reading!
By Mitchell.M
22/11/17

Mitchell - Extension Animation ( Music )

Hey bloggers! Here is my mini animation created for my Yr 7 & 8 Extension Group! It's all about how a piano is made to work! Take a look and Enjoy!

Thanks for watching!
By Mitchell.M
22/11/17

Assembly - Mr J - (Instruments)

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Hey bloggers! Did you know it's Niuean Language Week! Cheeeeehoooo! Today at the school assembly the Niuean Language Week Dance group performed today! It was amazing. You can check the post I wrote about it down below. Anyways after the dance Mr Jacobsen the Associate Principal had a few instruments displayed on the stage. He also had a few tricks up his sleeve he could use while playing the instruments.

Displayed on the stage were a conch shell, a shofar, a bugle, and finally a trumpet. First he held up a conch shell. The conch shell was based on the history of the Pacific and Polynesian Islands. He blew through the small hole at the end of the conch shell and it started to make an blowing noise! "Mmmm" was the noise it made. It was awesome!

Then he put it down and then everyone happily clapped. He then got out another instrument named the Shofar! It is originated in the Arabian Deserts and the Middle East! It is used to make special calls! He blew it and it sounded like a beautiful masterpiece. 

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It was a really nice sound he made. 

Anyways the next instrument was a bugle. Yes a bugle pronounced - boo-gul like google but boogul. He gripped his hands on the long part and blew hard into the hole. He also played the Anzac Remembrance Song! Then finally he blew the golden trumpet. He also played a few songs on there too!

Thanks for reading!
By Mitchell.M
20/10/17

(Recount) School Immersion Assembly - Mitchell

Hey bloggers! Today was the 1st day of Term 4 for 2017! We just finished the School Holidays and we are now  back into school! If you were reading my blog in the holidays thanks very much! Anyways let's start!

Have you ever felt so good you just want to dance! Well today the whole school felt excited in a way they were very happy. If you didn't know this term's topic for Pt England School is "Musical Madness". This term is all about music! Now each Team gets to perform a special performance about the topic or make a awesome movie! Now let's start the recount!

The assembly started off with Team 1 performing their item! The teachers from Team 1 pulled up an big green table on stage, alongside with some classroom chairs! They sat down in their chairs and pulled out an deck of play cards. The cards were divided between each teacher! They were going to play an original card game " Snap" !

In the background music played and teachers played! They each put one card down for the game to start! It was on! The music in the background changed frequently their emotions changed as well. For Example : their was horror music playing and they would act scared, then exciting/happy music played and the teachers would re-act their emotions depending on the music!

It was really entertaining! The music stopped and everyone cheered for the Team 1 teachers! Then Mr Burt came to the front to tell the school the next performance was "Team 2". Everyone was pumped and ready since they were entertained from Team 1!
The Team 2 teachers began to walk on stage 1 by 1! Miss Gaston had a mini brown ukulele in her hands and started strumming the strings playing "In the Jungle"! Then she started singing and then Miss Peck came along with an bell!

Team 2 teachers singing and playing instruments!

She started ringing an small bell instrument! "Ring, Ring, Ring" the bell goes! Then Miss Tumahai walks on stage with an xylophone and started hitting colours with a small wooden stick! Then finally the team leader" Miss Nalder" walked on stage with a small mini drum set! She started drumming with her hands!

Then they walked off one by one and everyone started to clap for the entertaining performance! Miss Nalder the team leader came to the front of the stage and explained to everyone what Team 2 was learning this term! Then finally everyone couldn't wait for Team 3! 

Team 3 had an song in real life video everyone enjoyed! They would lip-sync lines from a popular song depending on the emotions they had! Mr Moran was very funny! He had funny singing and also he had lip-synced the songs really good! Even Miss King, Miss Eadie, and Miss Davis were lip-syncing the songs too! Mr Moran had asked what are you doing for the holidays? and he replied with a song! It was really cool!

Now Miss King also came to the front of the stage and explained what they were going to be learning about this term! Now Mr Burt told everyone to shout out " Teaamm 4" !
The school was curious on what their movie was going to be about. Mr Jacobsen hit the play button and the movie played!

The first scene showed all the Team 4 teachers in a car! They were making a "Carpool Karaoke". They did similar to what Team 3 did but they lip-synced songs in a car. Every time the song changed the teachers would change seats, change emotions, and also had a few instruments popping in their hands. It was pretty cool. The team leader Mr Somerville explained that they were going to be learning how to play different instruments based on music.

The Teachers Band!

Now finally, the item you've have all been waiting for "Teaaammm fiivvee" shouts Mr Burt! The Team 5 teachers run across the hall racing to the stage! Mr Wiseman pulls out an couch from the side of the stage! Mr Wiseman acts as a father for the play with Ms Tapuke being his wife! They call their other acting patners" Whaea Kelly, Mrs Tele'a, and Miss Ilaoa. They all watch a short clip from the movie Lion King. The music always changes with Simba getting held up in the air! The music depended on their emotions!

The song " Let it go" played and they were completely horrified! "Don't let the baby go" says Mrs Tele'a! They throw popcorn at the screen and are really scared! This term Team 5 are going to be learning about how music in movies can change someones emotions or feelings! Then the assembly ended with a prayer, a korero from Mr Burt and a song " Musical Madness".

Enjoy term 4 bloggers! 

Thanks for reading!
By Mitchell.M
17/10/17