This week for Reading, we made a DLO about how things have changed for women from the 1800s to 2025, and what things are still the same. In our project, we looked at what life was like for women in the 1800s, compared it to how things are now, and noticed some things that haven’t changed much. Our DLO explains the differences in rights, jobs, and daily life, but also points out what challenges women still face today. Check it out to see what we learned!
Athletics Day 2025
The 20th of November was a very fun day for us ! It was Athletics ! We had diffrent types of sports at our school , and we ate Morning Tea earlier than usual . We tried out for the sprints , then it was the afternoon . The sprints were on , and there were so many different classes watching ! Luckily the Red Team won the Race , and we celebrated for our team .
“Exploring Game Development: My Google DLO Journey”
In this blog post, I talk about making a Google DLO (Digital Learning Object) all about being a game developer! I wanted to show what it’s like to create your own video games, from coming up with ideas to actually designing and building the game. In my Google DLO, I explained the skills you need, like coding, problem-solving, and creativity. I also shared some cool facts about game development and why it’s such an exciting job. Check out my DLO to learn more about how you can start your journey as a game developer!
AI Video Day/Night
Hey everyone! I made an AI video for Reading this week and it was really cool. In the video, you’ll see how we used AI to make our stories more fun and interesting. We wanted to show how reading can be awesome when you mix it with technology. Check it out and see what I did!
“The Great 1891 Shearers Strike “
LI: Understanding How Hard It Was To Earn Incomes From Shearing Sheep
This week for Reading , we made a DLO about the 1891 Shearers Strike
But If you don’t know what is the backstory behind it , let me explain :
The 1891 Shearers Strike: Standing Up for Workers’ Rights
What was the 1891 Shearers Strike?**
The 1891 Shearers Strike was a significant event in Australia’s history when sheep shearers across New South Wales decided to take a stand for their rights. They wanted better pay and working conditions, and when their demands weren’t met, they chose to go on strike. This meant they stopped working in the shearing sheds, refusing to shear any more sheep until their requests were taken seriously.
**Why did it happen?**
The strike occurred because many shearers felt they weren’t being treated fairly. They worked long hours and were paid little for the hard work they did. The shearers believed they deserved a fair wage and better conditions to work in. It was also a time when workers were beginning to organize and fight for their rights more than ever before.
**When did it take place?**
The strike began in April 1891 and went on for several months, showcasing the shearers’ determination to stand up for what they believed was right. It was a tough time, and many families faced hardships during this period, but the shearers stayed united in their cause.
**Who was involved?**
The main players in the Shearers Strike were the sheep shearers themselves, who came together to demand better treatment. Additionally, there were those who owned the shearing sheds, called squatters, who were less willing to give in to the shearers’ demands. This led to clashes and tensions between the two groups. The strike also drew attention from the broader community and helped inspire future workers’ movements across the country.
### Conclusion
The 1891 Shearers Strike was a key moment in the journey toward workers’ rights in Australia. It showed how important it is for workers to be heard and to come together for fair treatment. Even today, the lessons learned from this strike can still inspire us to stand up for what is fair and just. Let’s remember the courage of those shearers and continue to support each other in our own journeys.
That is The Story behind it . And It is very bad that the Shearers didn’t get enough money for completing their jobs , even though they did it fast , they still got the same amount of money , everyday .
Anyways , after making the DLO , we blogged it , and checked for mistakes , and blogged it ,
This Task was good because you can understand the History of Australia , and what happened to shearers , back then .
What Exactly Killed The Dinosaurs ? ( Dino Theory )
This Week We made a DLO about a theory about the dinosaurs. And Our one was ‘What Exactly Killed the Dinosaurs ‘ . We searched on Google for ideas , and wrote our own words.
This task was very fun , and I learnt that Dinosaurs died to a Volcanic Eruption .
Procedural Text ( Brachiosaurus)
- LI: To create a procedural text to tell someone how to do something using a sequence of steps, instructions or actions in a particular order.
- Our challenge was to work in our dinosaur research pairs create a prototype of our dinosaur’s skeleton. The challenge was to make the skeleton of our dinosaur and record the steps we followed. Once we had our first prototype we revised and adapted both the prototype and the instructions
- We used the language features found in a procedural text to help us write clear instructions so that another pair could follow our instructions and create our prototype.
- I think this activity was fun because we got to work with Partners and it was cool making a prototype of the dinosaur .
Child Coming Home In The Rain From The Store By Hone Tuwhare (Retold By Taisorn & River )
This is Part Two of the Google Vids Task . If you haven’t seen Part One , Watch that one first . Anyways , we blogged the vid .
Overall This task was eazy and fun to do .
Rain ( Home Tuwhare ) Re-read/ Retold by Taisorn & River
This Week We made two Google Vids about Hone Tuwhare reading his poems .
If you don’t know who he is , here is a description about him :
Hone Tuwhare (1922 — 2008) was a very important and much-loved poet from Aotearoa New Zealand. He was born in a place called Kaikohe in Northland in 1922. His family was Māori, from the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe).
When he was a boy, Hone mostly spoke te reo Māori, his family’s language, until he went to school and learned English. Even though he didn’t stay in school for a long time, he loved words and reading. His dad, who was a great storyteller, encouraged him.
Hone worked as a boilermaker for many years, which means he worked with metal. But even while he was working, he was always thinking about poetry and writing.
He became famous for his poems that often talked about nature, like rain and the sea, and also about his Māori heritage and everyday life in New Zealand. He had a special way of making words sound like music. He also wrote about important topics like peace and fairness in the world.
One of his most famous poems is called ‘Rain.’He was even named New Zealand’s second Poet Laureate, which is a very special honour for a poet. Hone Tuwhare passed away in 2008, but his poems are still read and loved by many people today.
Anyways after we made the Google Vid , we voiced over the whole poem and blogged it .
This task was very fun , Overall .
A Poster About Malala’s Quote
LI : To make a Poster about Malala’s Speech
This week we made a poster about one of Malala’s Famous Quotes ; One Child , One teacher, one book and one pen can change the world . We made sure we made the poster about the quote and what the quote included in it .
One fact I learnt about the Quote was that she was talking to the Taliban about the quote .