LI: How to calculate the quotient of whole numbers using algorithm
This week in Maths, Group 1 learned how to do division using the long and short division method. We wrote the numbers in a vertical way, with the bigger number on top. We followed the steps carefully to find the answer (the quotient). We also checked the remainder to make sure our answers were correct. Learning this method has helped me feel more confident and understand division better.
LI: How to calculate the product of whole numbers, using algorithm
This week in Maths, I learned how to find the product of whole numbers using the standard multiplication method. I worked on lining up my numbers properly and keeping my work neat so I didn’t get mixed up. I practiced multiplying bigger numbers and paying attention to place value. I also made sure to carry numbers carefully when I needed to. This method has helped me feel more confident when solving larger multiplication problems. I’m getting better at checking my work and making sure my answers make sense.
LI: To write a description of life with the Frank family in the annex in 1942
The annex was quiet except for the clock chiming loudly throughout the area, which made me feel like lightning had struck me because it makes me feel as if they have captured us in our hiding spot. The space was cramped and exotically dull because we had no time to decorate, and our house was made like this because of how foul the smell would be if we painted or if we had brought any liquid because in a few days it would dry up and make it smell like moldy air and would affect our hiding spot. We had to stay silent during the day to avoid being heard by the Germans and also so that our hideouts wouldn’t get discovered. The frustration that ran through my mind, thinking, why on earth would they do that to us? We are here to have peace, not to hide from Germans because they want to rule Jewish people and torture us with the worst punishment on earth.
The air was dusty and cold. It felt suffocating. I spent my own time writing in my diary because that was the only thing that could keep me occupied because if I were to walk around, I would risk my safety, and as a result, I would get caught by the German people because of how the floors creak so loud. We struggled having to sit still for hours, and it felt like our legs were getting numb. I sat there thinking about my family and sister, keeping them safe and sound so that they weren’t harmed or killed. Writing in this diary made me feel less scared and terrified.
We tried to add a few touches to bring more life into our home with the supplies that we had left. Terrible consequences were awaiting me and my family if they were found in their hiding places, therefore being persecuted or sent to a concentration camp. My life afterwards was silent and secretive because of how the Germans were trying to find us. Looking at the flickering lights made me think as if that was my life because of how it flickers. Knowing that soldiers might find us, we were restless and terrified. We thought that in a few seconds or minutes that passed, we would be found and executed right away because of how we kept on hearing knocks on the door. But a few minutes later they go away knowing that. It shows that there is still a tiny spark of hope in surviving this terrible and horrible place.
The scent of moldy old books and the heavy dust makes our noses tickle. The narrow, steep stairs leading up to the hiding place would creak under every step you take. You’d feel them wobble slightly, and each step makes your heart race, knowing anyone below could hear us. We sat still making no movement so that the Annex wasn’t discovered. You could scent the damp food from the kitchen, which made us feel sick to our stomachs. The bookcase from behind the hiding spot is filled with family photographs, old files, and books. Look at it from the inside. It is the only thing standing between you and the outside world. It was challenging while living in a small space and writing about my hopes and dreams, even during such a difficult time.
Reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank has been a very fun and meaningful experience for our class. To help us understand what life was really like in the Secret Annex, Mrs. Anderson created Gem that encouraged us to think more deeply about the story and the people in it. I really enjoyed using the Gem because it helped me add more detail to my writing and explain my ideas more clearly. It reminded me to use descriptive language like similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia to make my story more interesting and realistic. Instead of just saying what happened, I was able to describe how it might have felt to live in hiding.
LI: How to calculate the difference of whole numbers, using algorithms.
This week in Maths, I learned how to calculate the difference of whole numbers using the standard subtraction algorithm. I practiced lining up numbers by place value and subtracting carefully from right to left. When the top digit was smaller than the bottom digit, I used regrouping to borrow from the next column. This method helped me stay organized and avoid mistakes. I feel more confident subtracting larger numbers now, and I understand why following the steps carefully is important.
LI: How to calculate the sum of whole numbers, using algorithm.
This week in Maths, I learned how to add whole numbers using the addition algorithm. First, I made sure to line the numbers up correctly by place value so the ones, tens, and hundreds were in the right columns. Then I added from right to left, starting with the ones. If the total was more than ten, I carried the extra number to the next column. At first I had to be careful and check my work, but the more I practiced, the easier it became. Using this method helps me stay organized and get the correct answer.
This week I made a vision board about being an “Agent of Change.” It shows my goals and what I want to achieve in the future, especially going to Epsom Girls Grammar. I added things that represent success, growth, and pushing myself to do better.
Making this vision board helped me think more seriously about my future and what I need to do to reach my goals. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far, and this board reminds me to keep working hard and not give up.
Kia ora, my name is Dito and I am a Year 8 student at Panmure Bridge School for 2026. I enjoy art and I like joining in during class and working with others. My goals for 2026 is that I want to get better at my work by being prepared, paying attention in class, and trying my best. I also want to be involved in more school activities and have a go at new things throughout the year.
I have been learning about the Kea, a really clever and playful parrot from New Zealand. Kea have green feathers and bright orange under their wings, and they are very curious. They live in the mountains of the South Island, in forests and grassy areas, but sometimes they come near people because they like to explore. Kea eats many different foods, like plants, fruits, insects, nectar from flowers, and sometimes eggs, and they are known for peeling bark and looking into anything they find. They are very smart birds, they can solve puzzles, use tools, and even play tricks on humans, which is why people call them cheeky. It is important to help protect kea and their homes, not feed them human food, and teach others to respect wildlife. Learning about kea has shown me how smart and playful they are and why we need to take care of animals and nature.
In this activity, I learned a lot about different animals and how they survive in the wild. I studied anteaters and aardvarks and discovered how their fur, claws, ears, and homes help them stay safe and find food. It was interesting to see how each animal is adapted to its environment and how they have different ways of protecting themselves and getting what they need to survive. I also learned how being active at certain times of the day, having the right tools like claws, and living in the right habitat all play a big part in an animal’s survival.
The hardest part was deciding which animal was better in each category and explaining my reasons clearly. I had to think carefully about the differences between the animals and make sure my answers were accurate. Even though it was challenging, I enjoyed comparing the animals and learning new facts about how they live and survive. I also liked thinking about how each feature, like long fur or large ears, helps the animals in their daily life.
I feel proud of my work because this activity helped me understand more about animals and how they depend on their surroundings to survive. It was fun to combine research with making decisions and explaining my thinking, and I now appreciate how every part of an animal is important for its life in the wild.
For this Summer Learning Journey activity, I learned a lot about predators and prey and how animals survive in the wild. I researched different animals and found out how predators hunt and how prey protect themselves. I also learned interesting facts about their habitats and behaviours, which helped me understand why some animals are easier to catch than others and how all animals depend on each other to survive.
The hardest part was picking the most important information and making sure it was easy to understand. I enjoyed this activity because it let me combine learning and creativity, and it was fun to explore how different animals live in their environments. I feel proud of my work because it helped me see the connections between predators and prey and understand how the food chain works. This activity also helped me improve my research skills by showing me how to find reliable information and explain it in my own words.