connections

29th July 2019

Connections

 The hero's journey 

Ordinary World / Status Quo

The hero's journey is a mythic structure of Joseph Campbell's. There are 12 stages of the hero's journey. stage 1 ordinary this is where the hero lives before his adventure begins. this is where his everyday life as an ordinary person and learns basic aspects of a hero, his characteristics, abilities and risks of life. 

call to adventure 

the hero's adventure begins as they receive a call for action, like a threat to their family, their safety and the neighbourhood that they live in. It's not always as dramatic as a gunshot however a phone call or communication reveals itself, and interrupts the pleasure of the hero's.

Refusal of the call

Even though the hero may seem to accept the challenge or the quest that has been given to him, at this time he might have fears that need to be overcome. he could be having second thoughts or he might have personal doubts if he can do the challenge or not. The things or the problem that he might face might be too much to handle.

Assistance

At this crucial moment where the Hero really needs guidance, he meets a mentor who gives him everything that he needs for his journey. He could be given a gadget of importance, wise advice, practical training, or self-confidence despite the difficulty he will face. The mentor gives him the strength and courage to begin his quest.

departure

The hero is now ready to begin his quest, whether it's physical, spiritual, or emotional. The Hero may go freely or he may be forced, but either way, the Hero will finally cross the beginning. This might mean leaving home for the first time or just doing something that he has always been frightened to do. However, the beginning presents itself as an action that represents the Hero's promise to his journey.

Trails

Now the Hero is finally out of his comfort zone the is now faced by more difficult sets of challenges that will test him. The crisis is thrown into his path during his journey. To reach his final goals he must win each challenge that has been conferred to him during his journey.

Approach

As the Hero enters the darkest cave the hero may once again face some of the doubts and the terror that he has faced upon his call to adventure. This might intend that he may need time to reflect upon his journey and the horrifying road ahead in order to find the spirit to continue his mission. This helps the viewers understand the importance of the challenge that awaits the Hero and increases the pressure in expectation of his test.

crisis

The trial may be a critical physical test or it could be an inner crisis that the Hero might face in line to survive. This means that he might meet his deepest fear or most dangerous enemy, the Hero must bring in all of his skills and his experience that he has gathered upon the path to overcome his most complicated challenges. undergoing detailed reappearance that somehow grants him greater power or insight needed in order to reach the end of his journey.

Treasure

After the Hero destroys the enemy, surviving death and finally overcoming his fear. The Hero is basically changed in a new form, appearing from a battle as a stronger person and often with a prize. The reward may come in various forms: an object of great value or power, secret knowledge, or even settlement with loved ones or family. Whatever the treasure, which may help him return to the Ordinary World, the Hero must prepare himself for the last part of his journey.

result

This is the stage where the Hero's journey shows an opposite response to the Call of Adventure. Now he must return home with his reward but his expectation of crisis is restored by the emotions of approval and forgiveness. But the Hero's journey is not over yet. He may need the last push back into the Ordinary World.

Return

This the closing stage of the Hero's journey in which he returns home to the Ordinary World as a changed man. He will be developed into a person, received new things, face terrible danger and even death however now he is looking forward to the start of a new life. His return may bring faith to those that were left behind at home, a right resolution to settle their difficulties

Final

The final reward that he receives may be realistic or symbolic. It could be a cause for celebration, self-realization or an end to the conflict. it represents three things: change, success, and evidence of his journey. The return home also indicates the need for the purpose of the story's other important members. In conclusion, the Hero will return to where he started but everything will never be the same again as his life has changed throughout his journey.

The South Island Robin (Info report)

The South Island Robin.

18th June 2019.

Hi friends! Welcome to my blog!. Today I have got a blog on the South Island Robin. why this?. In New Zealand, we have got a wide range of birds so I decided why not I write something on one of Nz's endangered birds, The South Island Robin. Plus yesterday we were given a task in our ESOL class to research on the South Island Robin. We were provided with some links to guide us through the research process. There were many sites telling multiple information, this made it really hard to assess the correct information. The information I was looking for was where the South Island robin lives, what it eats, what are the characteristics of it, how does it breed and how long their life span is.  Between all those sites I chose 3 that I think had all the information I needed. 

Heres a link to it

• ( New Zealand Birds online).
• (Wilderness Magzine)
• (TE ARA) 

All the sites have a huge amount of data on the South Island Robin. This is why I am going to show a comparison of these three sites to make sure we are using accurate information. Above all, I found out that all the sites have slightly different data on the bird. Furthermore, most of them have a lot of information while others have few or less information on. Those have less information tend to answer the basics about the South Island Robin. And those with plenty have either deeper knowledge on the bird or they have unnecessary information. 

Wilderness magazine

This talks about the bird in the South Island. However, the data on the bird is more of an opinion than a report. this is because I saw a common difference in all of them was the breeding system. They all had 5-6 days difference in the breeding processes. The site does not have enough information on the bird to help me to write a report.

Wiki

This is a common site used by everyone. This has a lot of information on the bird. Although this site details on the bird, the barrier is that it can be edited by anyone all over the world, therefore, it can give undetermined knowledge.

NZ Birds Online 

I think that the NZ Birds online has a huge amount of data on the South Island Robin. This is amazing because it only talks about the South Island robin and its particulars. it also gives evidence on the information I needed.  And I can write an information report basing on this website.

Willow bank trip

Willow Bank trip 

It was a cold and rainy  Tuesday morning. We went to our ESOL class, as usual, there our teacher, Mrs Briggs was waiting for us. She did a head count then we left for the bus. Mrs Alpers and Mrs Flores were waiting for us at the bus. once we all were settled, the bus left for Willow bank at 10:50 am. 

We reached Willow bank at 11:10 am. first Mrs Briggs gave us booklets and instructions. then we all were divided into 3 groups. the first group went with Mrs Alpers, the second group went with Mrs Flores and the last group went with Mrs Briggs. I was in the third group with my friends Vani, Hillary, Ofa, Adi, and Francis. 

our group went to the barnyard. We saw Lamma, peacock, chickens, ducks, sheep, Eguana and many more. We also saw a horse named Samantha. My friends fed the animals at the barnyard. The animals were really friendly. We spent a bit of time seeing rabbits and their cute little babies.

Lastly, we all came together at 12:00 pm at the Kea encloser. There the Instructor Rachel gave us Information about the Kea. I got to learn new things about Kea such as it likes eating peanut butter and honey. One of the Kea birds took my friends Spray because they love playing with shiny things. I also got to know that the Kea has a king and queen that controls their group.

Around 1:00pm we did a head count and took a class picture. Then we rode back to school. It was an amazing and educational trip. I really loved it. 

Language Features

Antithesis

1. what is Antithesis?

• it literally means "opposite"
• two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to make a contrasting effect 

2. what is its effect?

• shows the comparable structure of the contrasted phrases or clauses in order to draw the attention of the readers and listeners.

3. example 

• Man proposes, God disposes

• Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing.

• Speech is silver, but silence is gold.

the dark horse

21st February 2019

The Dark Horse 

hi, guys, this is a new post on English. For the past 2 days In English with Mr. Taylor, we have been watching a movie called the dark horse. This movie was based on a true story. In this movie, the main character called Genesis. The people thought he was sick and was sent to a mental hospital. I liked the movie because he changed the view of people judging him.

 

goal settings

goal settings for ESOL

This year I have got three goals set up for ESOL

1. to achieve  in every assessment
2. to get a minimum of 15 credits
3. to improve my writing skills  

flow chart

Health 2019

HI guys!
this is my first blog on health for year 11. This blog is on a flowchart about if you weren't at school what you be doing?

this is what I brainstormed

plastics

why plastics are not recyclable 

Plastics are not recyclable.There are many types of plastics but they fall into two major group,thermoset and thermoplastics. Thermoset plastics are rigid {hard} plastics that is used to make toys and electronic appliances. These plastics will partially burn and take millions of years to break down. Thermoplastics are easily melted down and can be recycled. However, thermoset plastics burn with an acrid smell, produces dioxins, and products with flame retardants  release many toxins. As a result, these can cause severe health problems like cancer, neurological damage, birth defects and child developmental disorders.

Where do this plastics go?. Firstly we use an average of 100 kilos of plastic packaging every year. Less than 10% of the plastic used is recycled. The remaining 33 million tons goes to waste, with 22-43% ending up in landfills, and the rest being destroyed or littered.thermoset plastics take 200 to 400 years for decomposition. Secondly  the plastics that are not recyclable end up in the landfills and the oceane. Thermoplastics In the landfill, can take 10 years, to 50 years to fully degrade. Dumps, and landfills plastics blow over to streams and rivers, and are carried to oceans or are washed up on beaches.Eighty percent of marine waste comes from land sources and an additional 20% is dumped by ocean liners and platforms.

Does it affect us? The toxic chemicals in thermoset plastic interact with water and drain into the ground and pollute groundwater, harming wildlife and people.Thermoset Plastic uses bisphenol A (BPA), a carcinogen, and more recently bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) as hardening agents that can cause a high risk of cancer. Other chemicals are added as flame-retardants or coloring agents which can affect hormone activity and asthma .Acid and BPA, contained in food packaging and medical devices, are mostly found in 90% of premature babies.

Lastly the largest impact of plastics has been on marine ecosystems.10% of plastics produced end up in the oceans. As a result,  Three hundred species of animals ingest plastic mistaking it for food, for example sea-turtles mistake thermoset plastics for jellyfish. Nearly 100,000 animals die every year, some starve to death as plastics fill their bellies and there is no place left for food.

laser cutting & 3D printing

laser cutting

laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials such as plastics and wood and is mostly used for industrial manufacturing applications. A laser cutter can only cut a piece that is in detail and in high definition.The laser optics and CNC (computer numerical control) are used to direct the material or the laser beam generated.

3D printing 

3D printing is the process where materials are joined under computer control to make a 3D object. There are many different technologies, used in the 3D printing process. The most common by number of users being fused deposit modeling (FDM).  usually done by  adding material layer by layer.

People in the amazon rain forest

People in the amazon rain forest

The Matses tribe are the traditional people depending on hunting wild game, such as the peccary and tapir with bows and arrow. They live along the Javari river in the remote areas of amazon rainforest in peru and brazil. As indigenous people they use small scale swidden ( slash and burn) for farming. After years of farming and cut-down of rainforest nutrients are washed away by the heavy rains and the soil are infertile. Missionaries have encouraged assimilation into modern culture. It has affected the matses through discrimination ,outside influences, lost interest and feel ashamed by their own culture.

Discuss whether the change in life style of the Matses is positive or negative change

positive because negative because

they live longer lost interest in culture

better food discrimination

jobs feel ashamed of their culture

money influenced

Evaluation

burger unit 

What workout well?
we did experimented our burger
we put cashews instead of cheese however it didn't taste very well

what needed changing?
the whole burger

where was the flavor coming from?
the cashew nut patties and the sweet chili sauce

what offered texture?
lettuce
toast brioche buns

PP Passion project

community projects

On the second week of our passion projects we had to make changes to our first plan in-order to reach the end of our project.our project is to feed the homeless people. we are selling raffle tickets for $2 to collect money. our aim is to collect $360.

what have I done so far?

we have created the raffle tickets and I am going to create a draft email or script.

how does the it help the passion project?

this is going to help me reach my goal of getting maybe $360 to donate Christchurch city mission  

the homelessness and poverty is becoming a major problem in New Zealand 

Here is an example of what we are doing 

we are going to print of the tickets and sell them . And sort  out  the prizes

this is what we did