Should we change the NZ Flag?

Let's make a change! I think that we should change the New Zealand flag to a flag that suits the unique country that Aotearoa New Zealand is.  

We need to change the flag because we don't do a lot with England anymore.  I think it needs to be spiced up a bit and have more Kiwiana in it and not just the Union Jack. I think that instead of the Union Jack we should have the sliver fern or a kiwi some thing that would represent New Zealand better.

Another reason to change the New Zealand flag is because the Australian flag is alot like the New Zealand flag and some people get confused between the two and we are nothing like Australia and we don't want to be either!!!

As for the Southern Cross stars, I think that they represent where we are found in the world which is important so we should keep that as it is.

My favourite flag design is this one because I think that it represents New Zealand well.  It shows the lush green side of our country and the blue of our waters. The sliver fern has jagged leaves representing our beautiful mountain ranges. The Southern Cross stars represents where we are found in the world and the red and blue on the Southern Cross represents the small connection we have with Britain.

In conclusion, I think we should change the flag, its time to spice it up a bit more.  Let's make a change!

The most annoying sound and how would you fix it

The most annoying sound and how would you fix it


I think the most annoying sound in the world is when Mr Wynne says "Spelling Test!" or anyone at all says spelling test, this frustrates me a lost because I hate, hate, hate spelling tests. It's annoying because I have dyslexia which makes me not as good at spelling as I should be. I also hate spelling tests because I am lazy, I am very lazy and would much rather be doing other work than spelling tests, because it makes me think hard. So when Mr Wynne says "Spelling Test!" it means I have to do another hard test and lots of thinking!

How would I fix it?..........Well Mr Wynne is not really one to reason with when it comes to things like that, because you normally end up losing lamda (Our class currency) or just a very long conversation going back and forth and back and forth. Mr Wynne is very stubborn and will NOT give up! I could fix this though if I knew there was going to be a spelling test before hand, I could pull a sickie, although Mr Wynne would probably realise that pretty soon.... Another way I could fix this would be to practice - a lot! Although that would be taking up my time so I would have to think twice about that!

So that's what I think is the most annoying sound in the world and some ways I might be able to fix it.


 

What is the world’s biggest problem and how would I fix it?

I think the worlds biggest problem is lack of resources in third world countries.  The world that we live in has problem with sharing resources like food, water and clothing.  Over three billion people in the world live on less than $2.50 a day, 1.6 billion people live without electricity, (http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats).  

In third world countries people are starving and have nowhere to live, yet in places like New Zealand and America we have houses, clothing and plenty of food.   Much of which we have could be given away yet because we are naturally selfish and don't think about others enough we don't help those in need. 

There are many simple ways we can fix this problem:

• Grabbing old clothes or clothes too small or we don't wear and sending them overseas to the people who need then. 
• Operation Christmas child is another great way we help the children by sending over clothing, toothbrushes and other things like toys which brings great delight to the children who will probably never get Christmas presents. (I think we can improve this is by doing boxes all year round instead of just at Christmas, like a delivery service, and also making an adult version which could help out the older generation). 
• Encouraging more people to sponsor a child, by just giving a little bit of money each week children who normally miss out on things will get an education, doctors and decent food and clothing
• Help third world countries by setting up farms or educating the people with skills to support themselves.                                                                 
• Encourage large businesses who make a lot of money to give some of it to well known organisations that help third world countries.

These are just a few things we could do to change the environment in places like Africa, but there are many more ways you can make a difference in these people's lives my challenge for you is to try and find one way to help the poor people.

House fire

You escape a house fire –what three things would you take and why?

If I had to escape a house fire I would take the following three items:

Chrome Book
The first thing I would take would be my chrome book because I saved a lot of money to buy it and it is valuable to me. I could also I could stay in touch with people where ever I am - email, chat and continue to do my school work.

Wax model of my hand
I have a wax model of my hand. The wax hand was made in Madam Tussuad's and it reminds me of good memories when I went on my first holiday overseas to Sydney. It would definitely not survive the fire because it would melt so it would have to come with  me!

My magic wheelie bin

I have a magic wheelie bin in my cupboard that holds all my magic tricks and magic gear in it. This is special to me because I have been collecting magic tricks for years from birthdays or money I have saved up.  I spend alot of time practising my magic and some of the tricks I have done on occasions that have special memories to me.  I love magic!

There are many other things I would like to take but my teacher decided that he was going to make it easy for us (NOT) by only letting us have three things to take if we were in a house fire so I think these would be my top three.

New Year

Its a new school year with new challenges and ready to take them full force.  Are you ready to take on your challenges this year?