Are 2 senses better than 1 ?

For my Science Fair project I will be looking into the Rates of Reactions and if using 1 of the senses is better than using 1. For example, I'd be using a ruler and seeing how quick it takes a person to grab that ruler using either the sense of sight, hearing or both of them combined. I hope to solve which sense is stronger. Will they be better off on their own, or together ? 

Leadership within our School

 Kia Ora, and today I will be reflecting on our topic ‘Leadership within our School’. 

We were given the task to make a Hierarchy about Leadership that is in our school. At the top, I had put the Ministry of Education and bottom was us students. We’d name the positions and all the names of people that take part of those roles. 

I have learnt in depth who takes up these important roles within our school and who to acknowledge in what they do. 

Another topic which I’ve completed that I think relates to this assignment is my ‘Leadership Speech’. In my speech, I talk about the three main attributes of a true leader, and one of which  is dedication. The Hierarchy shows us the people who have dedicated their time and selves to our school. 

Overall, I’ve realised that leaders aren’t only the people that are doing things for our country, but they are also people making changes within our school. I have taken notice of these people, and will forever thank them for providing the best possible experience for my school life.

Speech Reflection:

To kick off our topic of Leadership for Social Studies. Whaea Muritere made us do speeches. Half of the reason was because she heard about English Speeches so she wanted us to do one for Social Studies. We were given the task to write a 2 minute speech about anything along the lines of Leadership. The one issue I had with this speech was time. The speeches were assigned right on the week of the kapa haka regional so time was not on my side. I had decided to have the speech in 1 week so that I didn't have to worry about it too much afterwards. So although I had a somewhat decent speech done, I feel it could've been more depth and detailed. In the end we had been given a whole extra week to get them done, so rushed for nothing but oh well. I based my speech on the 3 main attributes I thought made a true leader those being Humility, Confidence, and Dedication. Here is my speech for you... 

Leadership: 

There is a saying that goes 'actions speak louder than words' which to me in a nutshell is what a true leader is all about. Leading from the front, putting the needs of others first. When there is a problem a true leader stand us for their team and takes the full grunt of the ridicule and wears it on the chin. All of what I've shared is part and parcel of the three main attributes that signify a true leader. 

Firstly, be Humble. As a leader the achievements are not defined to the individual. But a true leader gives credit to where credit is due, that being to their group, peers, and those who have helped in getting them to where they are. 

Secondly, be Confident. Let your yes be a yes, and your no be a no. A true leader is able to stand up accordingly and be that person that people can always rely on to do what needs to be done, and say what needs to be said. 

Lastly, be Dedicated. Sylvester Stallone quotes 'It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you take and keep moving forward'. That's the dedication of a true leader, taking the hits, taking everything and still being able to continue. 

In closing this what a true leader would say "Whenever you call me, I'll be there. Whenever you want me, I'll be there. Whenever you need me, I'll be there. I'll be around." (Song: The Spinners - I'll be around)

Thank you.

Shindler's List Reflection Post

 This past week we have been watching a movie called ‘Schindler’s List’. Here is my  reflection about the movie.

From my observation I think a positive attribute will be at the end, when Oskar saved the Jews from Auschwitz. At first the commanders were only letting the adults on the train and taking the children away. When Oskar saw this happening he was quick to run over and give a reasoning to him actually needed the young children. Oskar was rather thoughtful when he reconsidered saving the Jewish lady’s parents. Oskar had rage about how people were taking his company as a saviour camp, but he later had a change of heart and we see the parents entering his company. Personally I think that since this scene Oskar’s heart had been changed. Yes, he was doing stuff beforehand but he was on and off and would always bounce back. But from this scene on wards Oskar was never ending, saving Jews. Itzhak Stern (Oskar’s assistant) to me was a helpful person in the movie. In the beginning Itzhak had been reassuring the Jews to choose Oskar’s company. Another scene was when Itzhak was filling in Oskar about everything that was going on inside the detention camp. When you think about it, Itzhak was quite an assistant. He sacrificed his life doing his job. Assistants in today’s society just have to get the paperwork done, so I feel we must be grateful that we never have to go to the extent Itzhak had to. The movie in the end left me with 2 questions, What punishments were placed to those who were apart of the Nazi Clang ? Were there any survivors founded in basements and underneath floors ?

All About Me 2021

Kia Ora, 

Ko Hikurangi te maunga 

Ko Waiomio te awa 

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka

Ko Ngapuhi te iwi 

Ko Ngati Hine te hapu

Ko Mohinui te marae 

Ko TeHura toku papa 

Ko Ngatokorua toku mama 

Kia Ora my name is Jacque and I attend as a Year 10 at Bay Of Islands College. So far this year I've enjoyed both MPA (Maori Performing Arts ) and Weaving. I'm currently in the time of trials for the whakataetae Kapa Haka Group (Te Roopu O Peowhairangi), so fingers crossed all goes well. If you were to attend BOIC you would clearly know who I am, because I'm that one girl who randomly dances in areas around the school, or even singing my lungs out. If you were to see me don't be shy to join along. So that we're not here for too long, I hope you learnt a little more about me and that your all updated. 

-  Jacque 

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