Summary On Woodwork

In my last class of Tech I made a box. I had some other decisions to choose from but the box is what  I wanted to make, I have to admit this project turned out really impressive for my first time.

The box took a few long weeks to make. I went from ruling lines, sawing, chiseling to assembling. The way everything happened felt really slow but I was one of the first ones to finish. If I didn't make the box I probably would've made a mirror.

Without Mr Grundy's help I don't think that I would've been able to make my box. He showed us how to use the tools and how to assemble everything together.

Air NZ Offering In Flight Exercises

Air New Zealand have teamed up with a fitness company to create some in flight exercises. This means that while the plane is in the air you will be able to work out. 

Around the beginning of this month, all Air New Zealand international passengers will have access to the stretchers, exercises and meditation. The passengers will be able to view the content in the planes entertainment. It has been selected so that passengers are able to have a good experience. 

In one of the statements from Les Mills ( fitness company ) they said "it's not about doing burpees and tuck jumps in the aisle but being able to do relaxation and stretching techniques in their seats".

In my opinion I think it's a great idea because it allows all passengers to be able to work out in mid air for free. It can also keep you fit instead of you just sitting down for hours.

Kiwi's May Be Fined Soon?

The New Zealand statistics have revealed that more than 50 people haven't been filling out the census. Filling out the census is required to be filled out but if it hasn't then you could be fined 500 dollars. 

The agency has tried their hardest to collect information by going to houses and knocking on their doors over the last couple of months. Last year the national population census reached 83.3 but was aiming for its target of 94 percent. The review also found out that just 68.2 percent of Maori have been filling the census out too.

Manakalani Film Festival

Yesterday the Maniakalani schools went to the Hoyts cinema. We were in the same cinema as people from Tamaki College, Stonefields, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori and Tamaki Primary.

Our film was about sign language, trying to encourage everybody to give it a go because it is really fun and not that difficult to learn. Overall I really like our film as it showcases that sign language is really important and shouldn't been forgotten.

In my opinion if I had to pick a favourite from the other schools it would probably have to be Tamaki College's film about Respect. Now days respect is something that people don't show towards each other and it just reminds us to respect people the way they are.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall Arrive In New Zealand

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived for their 7 day tour in New Zealand. Their tour will be in the Northland, Christchurch and Kaikoura.

This has been the couples third trip to New Zealand. They visited in November 2012 and November 2015. During their visit they will meet up with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. One of the highlights of their trip will be going to the Waitangi Grounds on Wednesday.

It will be the first time a member of the Royal family has visited since the Prince of Wales visited 25 years ago.

New Zealand's Largest Waterslide

New Zealand's largest waterslide has opened in Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury. They have named the slide Conical Thrill and believe it or not it is 13.5 meters high. 

It includes a twisting hydro slide before a drop that is really steep. It was officially opened on Friday morning and five new pools were also opened.

They gave the honor to a class from Leithfield to have the first slide. The new features took up a lot of years of planning and constructing as well as spending a lot of money for people to enjoy. 

Smart Footprints

Did you know that whatever you search up online can be saved into your history forever? Well if you didn't you need to learn that you should only be using your devices for appropriate things, for example school work.  

You mustn't share all your private information like your password and all those important things. Learning the difference from private information and public information can help you figure out what you shouldn't be giving away. 

On your blog you can share content with people as long as you know your parents will be proud of and won't have them worried. Remember to never share private information!

Astronauts Attempting To Make Biscuits In Space

Some astronauts will try to attempt to make biscuits in space. Over the weekend they loaded a cargo craft up filled with scientific instruments like an oven and other supplies from Virginia on Saturday. 

The oven and the ingredients will be used to try and make chocolate chip cookies. They will then examine the the impact of its heat and zero gravity will be on the shape. 

The spacecraft is is carrying 3,700kg in cargo and is expected to land on Monday at 10:10pm.

Firefighters Using Virtual Headsets

Firefighters have been using a different method to train, with virtual headsets.

They will use the headsets more as it helps them to prepare for the more challenging unsafe and complex scenarios they might go through soon.

In Australia they have made protective clothing that is able to handle the heat from the flames. It means that the firefighters can stay in a big fight of flames and take the risk of burning buildings while still being safe with the gear.

England Beat All Blacks In World Cup Semi-Final

England has beaten the All Blacks in the semi-final for the world cup. Now they will have to compete against Wales for the place of 3rd and 4th. They won 17-9 but nobody blames the All Blacks because they were versing a very good team.

England started very strong with someone scoring a try within the first two minutes of the game. Then continued to dominate most of the first half and was leading 10-0 at half time.

Sky City Breaks Out Into Flames

A few days ago a major fire hit Auckland's Sky City.

Around 1 pm large flames started burning at the top of the convention centre. It caused the fire to spread from the seventh floor passing it down to the sixth. It has been very difficult for the firefighters to get inside the building and go all the way to the top.

St John has said that one person has been taken to Auckland City Hospital in a very serious condition. This has made all everybody evacuate the entire area making people leave the casino, hotels, restaurants and the offices.

Technicraft

Today at tech I was chizzling out my pieces. I also had to check to see if my piece would fit but it ended up being to small. Luckily Mr Grundy could fix it by trimming the side and making it a tiny bit larger. I now need to just saw and chizzle out the joint from the other piece of wood and get myself a lid.

Local Elections Take Place Around New Zealand

Different regions in New Zealand have completed voting for the Body Elections of 2019. This means the people of Aotearoa have to vote for their new mayor, city councillors and also the district health board.

The mayor for Auckland still is Phil Golf as he beat his challenger. Wellingtons mayor will be Andy Foster and Sir Tim Shadbolt Invercargill's mayor for the ninth time. Dunedin's mayor is 35 year old Aaron Hawkins and Fisher Wang was elected into Rotorua Lakes Council, as the youngest person to be ever voted into Government.

Sawing

This week I needed to saw my piece of wood and mark my joint. After sawing it in half I just straightened the sides out so they were even. I completed the two legs and the bottom piece of my box. Mr Grundy then made a mark for where my joint would be so again I had to saw it up to his mark and that is where my joint would go in. When I go back I will have to chisel it out carefully so that I don't make a big mistake. Sawing is quite challenging when you first try it but then you get used to it the more you do it over and over.

All Blacks Beat Canada

As you may know the Rugby World Cup has started and the All Blacks are off to a good start. Last week they beat Canada winning 63-0.

This year the Barrett brothers joined the All Blacks as a trio, they are the first siblings to trio in a World Cup playing for New Zealand, and to top it all off they all scored tries. Their victories over other teams have extended winning 16 World Cup matches. The last defeat the All Blacks had was in 2007 against France. 

Final Design

This week in woodwork I made a final decision of what I wanted to make. I would've made the M&M dispenser but because Mr Grundy told me that not many people have finished making the dispenser, I decided to go with something more easier and less advanced.  Since I have never made woodwork, I am going start off by making a box where I can hide my accessories and special things. I was going to make a box like this but mine has legs and not a flat bottom.

First Week In Woodwork

Our first day in woodwork with Mr Grundy was quite... interesting. He showed us some of the woodwork other students made while they were in his class and set a few simple rules, and not to forget he showed us how angry he gets when people interrupt him but it looked quite funny.

On a piece of paper we had to draw 8 different ideas we could make but had to pick only one. I really want to make the M&M Dispenser but it will take me a long time unless I work really hard each week.  This is an image of what I am trying to make, it will kind of look like this but more simple.

Netballl 2019!

Last week Wednesday some of the year 7 and 8 students went to the inter-school netball. It was held in the Auckland Netball Center.

Our first game was at 10:20 against St Pius. After that we then had some other games to play and a few short breaks. The position I played was Goal Keep but I played Goal Shoot once for the second half. Overall we ended up coming 13th out of 20 schools but we all played really well. We played 6 games, lost 3 drew 1 and won 2 games. My teammates were Nataaliyah, Madisyn, Kate, Konzay, Leaaepeni, Tristan, Leanah, Mary-Ruth and Kotipi.

Funding For Hamilton To Auckland Rail Service

A funding service has been given for the rail from Auckland to Hamilton. They will launch the funding next year but they have been approved $92 million for it.

The transporter minister announced this on Friday saying "most people like to travel between these two cities". Hamilton to Papakura will be where the train will run. Once reaching Papakura they will have to use the Auckland public transports.

The final mission is to get the train to go all the way to Britomart.

More Painting

This week at tech I had the chance to do more painting on my hearts. I had to apply another coat so the colour would pop out more. I spent about 15-20 minutes second coating and then I was finally done. This is how my hearts look but the red is lighter and the blue is more dark.

After my painting session Miss Ferguson made a wooden 35 x 35 square and then a platform for my shape to go in. I had to sand the wood so the sides would get smoother then I added some glue, stuck the platform and the part where the pieces go in together and left it to dry. You will see on the side is an example of how it looks. Next week I need to paint the platform and I'll be done.