Maths

We are learning to do rich questions every Friday in maths. Rich questions can be hard because you have to use lots of different strategies and when I did them last I did 35 questions.

Jesus - Advocate for the poor

An advocate - kai korero is a person who speaks and acts on behalf of others and who pleads for them with those in power.

PRAYER

Dear God,

Please look after me and my family and please make sure I try my best at school. Also look after my Grandparents and please look after everyone I know that is in heaven. God, please help me get my pilots license when I'm older too.

Amen.

PERCUSSION

1. Percussions are all sorts of instruments.

2. These are the sorts of instruments , Cymbal , Timpani , Triangle , Tambourine and Xylophone and there can also be piano and drums.

3. Most of these instruments are high sound and they are quiet when they are played.

4. These can be made out of Brass , Wood , Plastic , Leather , Strings from horses and Steel.

5. They are made to make cool rhythms.

6. When they are played they are played in the background of the orchestra.

7. They are made to get louder as the orchestra goes on.

8. Percussion instruments are made from many materials.

9. When they are shaken and struck they produce more sound.

10. Percussion instruments are made from hollow material.

Yesterday Years 7 and 8 went to Napier, to see the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. There were all sorts of Instruments like Trumpets, Violins and drums.