"We're almost there," I said nervously trying to get it done and over with.
Ring.... Ring .... .. went the bell. "NO!" I said "We were almost finished."
It was a challenging day for the team and me. We were so close to finishing our windchimes, but sadly no.
In Technology we were learning about wind chimes and our teacher had decided we would make our own wind chimes to sell on Mission Day. If you don't know yet, Mission Day is when our school fundraises money to give to the Mission Sisters. They give the money to the places around the world that need it most.
We had all the parts and pieces ready and only one detail to finish.
We had some problems making our wind chime but managed to solve them. The part I enjoyed was when we added some beads as stoppers so the nylon string couldn't slide through the holes in the hanger.
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Fireworks Day
Wow. I couldn't wait till night time, it's when I got crazy!
On Saturday 5th November, it was fireworks day. I couldn't wait till everybody's fireworks went up in the sky.
BOOM! BOOM! Just saw one go up exploding everywhere. My auntie's next door neighbour was very kind and gave me a firework. I asked if they could light it, so they did. I held it up very high so it could explode. A few hours later my mum, dad, sister and brother appeared. I asked if they bought any fireworks and they said "No." Then I saw some chips but I wasn't hunting for chips I was hunting for fireworks! They tricked me. I found lots of fireworks. My brother lit them up and my favourite was the one that you hold up and it shoots up into the sky. I wanted to light my own but my mum said, "No it is too dangerous for you to do."
It was a magnificent night and I can't wait till next year.
On Saturday 5th November, it was fireworks day. I couldn't wait till everybody's fireworks went up in the sky.
BOOM! BOOM! Just saw one go up exploding everywhere. My auntie's next door neighbour was very kind and gave me a firework. I asked if they could light it, so they did. I held it up very high so it could explode. A few hours later my mum, dad, sister and brother appeared. I asked if they bought any fireworks and they said "No." Then I saw some chips but I wasn't hunting for chips I was hunting for fireworks! They tricked me. I found lots of fireworks. My brother lit them up and my favourite was the one that you hold up and it shoots up into the sky. I wanted to light my own but my mum said, "No it is too dangerous for you to do."
It was a magnificent night and I can't wait till next year.
Guy Fawkes
Fireworks are very dangerous for children under five years old. If you want to use fireworks make sure there's an adult with you at all times.
Well I had to ask my dad if we could light up some fireworks on Saturday 5th November, and my dad said "Ok but I have to buy the fireworks first." So dad went to buy the fireworks. When he came back he said "We will only use half of the fireworks and the other half is for New Year." I said, "Ok." Then we only needed to wait until sundown. We waited and waited and finally the sun went down. It was time to light up the F I R E W O R K S. And so Guy Fawkes had begun!!! The first fireworks we lit was a fountain. It was so cool! The fountain looked like a mini volcano spitting out lava everywhere. Then we lit a few more. After we finished I helped my dad to clean the backyard. Then my dad went to bed. But I was still awake. I was writing in my diary about how much fun I had that night. I can't wait until next year's Guy Fawkes and New Year 2012.
Well I had to ask my dad if we could light up some fireworks on Saturday 5th November, and my dad said "Ok but I have to buy the fireworks first." So dad went to buy the fireworks. When he came back he said "We will only use half of the fireworks and the other half is for New Year." I said, "Ok." Then we only needed to wait until sundown. We waited and waited and finally the sun went down. It was time to light up the F I R E W O R K S. And so Guy Fawkes had begun!!! The first fireworks we lit was a fountain. It was so cool! The fountain looked like a mini volcano spitting out lava everywhere. Then we lit a few more. After we finished I helped my dad to clean the backyard. Then my dad went to bed. But I was still awake. I was writing in my diary about how much fun I had that night. I can't wait until next year's Guy Fawkes and New Year 2012.
A Blast From The Past by Mei Ethan
Have you ever thought of making something that’s been around for millions of years?
In week 9 of Term 3 Mrs Manickum asked Room 5 to make wind chimes. Wind chimes have been around ever since the ancient Chinese invented them millions of years ago. After being split into groups we had to research about the wind chimes’ history. At the end of the research we had to present the information to the class. We were put into new groups to make the wind chimes. I was with Angelina, Phontain, Kryzjon and Agnes. I was astonished at how challenging it was to make a simple wind chime, but we came up with a simple design. Using a wooden hanger with drilled holes we threaded in the fishing line with brass tubes tied to it. For the clapper we used a brass plate. After securing the brass tubes the final product was sold on Mission Day. I felt happy making the wind chime so the person who bought it could have fun and hear it’s wonderful music.
In week 9 of Term 3 Mrs Manickum asked Room 5 to make wind chimes. Wind chimes have been around ever since the ancient Chinese invented them millions of years ago. After being split into groups we had to research about the wind chimes’ history. At the end of the research we had to present the information to the class. We were put into new groups to make the wind chimes. I was with Angelina, Phontain, Kryzjon and Agnes. I was astonished at how challenging it was to make a simple wind chime, but we came up with a simple design. Using a wooden hanger with drilled holes we threaded in the fishing line with brass tubes tied to it. For the clapper we used a brass plate. After securing the brass tubes the final product was sold on Mission Day. I felt happy making the wind chime so the person who bought it could have fun and hear it’s wonderful music.
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