The Colosseum (Wonder of the World) - Aleenah

 The Colosseum

A task was given to me to choose one of the 7 wonders of the world and write an infographic about it. I have always admired the Colosseum and even wrote about it before. Here is the one I recently made.

Now I'm glad it's just a wonder of our world, its architectural structure is amazing and one of the best the Romans built in their era.

Emergency Alert - Aleenah

 Emergency Alert

Here is where I wrote an emergency alert/text. It was from a scenario where the Civil Defense has asked me to make an alert for the public, in this case, it was for the tsunami. They figured their alerts were too wordy and long. Here I wrote a straight-to-point text but it also includes the same topic.

A Time In My Life (Diary Entry, Christian's Journey) - Aleenah

A Time In My Life

Lifting up the led from the paper, a thundering echo shook the ground "BOOM." Bricks came flying and ash came flooding. My stomach tightened. It felt like a rope was tying me down for life to end. I turned hesitantly, my eyes mirrored the fuming flames and the fiery sparks. "RUN RUN" a screeching voice called. Walking slowly back, I tripped on a piece of hardwood. Crawling away, escaping yelps and the constant ringing in my ear was all that could be heard. Finally getting up, a river of tears came streaming down, as my legs ran outside, away from the raging ignited building.

Fake Facts - Aleenah

 Fake Facts

These are categories people use when sharing fake facts and information. I have written in this table what they are and what they mean. I hope you don't use these or come across on them!

 

Misinformation	Malinformation	Disinformation
Misinformation is information that is wrong and not facts but it’s not really meant to hurt anybody at all so it’s not really such a bother to share misinformation. Most of the time it’s for comedy.	Malinformation is supposed to harm somebody. They use this as a way to cyber bully and share private information. It is usually provoked by maybe a hate speech.	Disinformation is a mix of both misinformation and malinformation. This is intentionally false and is to cause harm to people. This dangerous act is deliberate to try and manipulate you to think a certain way.

A Yellow Umbrella - Aleenah

 A Yellow Umbrella

"Tha-than-thank you!" I muttered. She looked down at her fidgeting shoes. "I didn't know, I'm sorry" her soft voice echoed around them. Silence was the only thing heard. The mother urged her daughter to go downstairs. Both women fled thundering down the  stairs. Only the two of them alone. We both could see their growing smiles looking at each other. My heart finally slowed down, it was a relief since I already felt embarrassed around her. We both ventured around the attic, observing the quaint furniture. Receiving the aroma of old books. After inhaling the atmosphere both of us came flashing down the steps to finally join the fun.

A Sailing Experience - Aleenah

 A Sailing Experience

It was a drafty day which meant it was time to sail. Thanks to the St Johns Rotary & Yachting NZ sponsorship, we got to spend our time having the most fun in and on the water! I really loved it and I'm very grateful to them. I'm just recounting my most favorite moments. 

After they explained all of the safety regulations to us, we were asked to assemble our own boat with barely any help but a display. My and two friends and I did perfectly well! Of course there were some minor mishaps but overall the boat was functional. Not the neatest but functional.

After removing our boats off land, we were all attached in a convoy since we were just starters. After the speed boat towed us around (It felt really fast), we had a little lunch break then sailed on our own since most of us finally got the hang of it. I now know how to use the sail and steer the boat. When steering your boat goes the opposite way whilst the sails just follow the wind. You just have to be able to control it unless you want to reach the middle of the ocean.

I felt that sailing is actually something I could really enjoy doing. It's easy and I was confident as my life jacket was protecting me. 

Of course the day was going all too well until it started raining. We were not too bumped about. but we did have to cut our fun short because it was time to get back to SCHOOL. 

Last year the Year 7 & 8's were unlucky since covid struck and they couldn't go sailing. Now I am most grateful to St. John's Rotary & Yachting NZ for giving my friends and I the opportunity of a lifetime. It has sparked an interest in me and to maybe pursue sailing in the future.

Thank you!

 

      

A Diary Entry - Aleenah

 An Umbrella Story

This is a diary entry I have written in response to a short animated movie we are studying for literature.

I was neglecting telling my story for such a long time, its made me sob into feeling emotionally weak. Curling into a ball of sadness, my scarf damped with my tears of regret and guilt. My mind zoomed through my flashback, strolling down the street, hand in hand with the most soothing, familiar warmth I once took for granted. Gliding my frozen fingertips along the metal fence, it hummed chiming sounds behind me. We slowed down a bit by the most sweetest display window. The scent of sweet strawberry frosting mocked my nose. My father wrapped me close and urged to keep on going. We were almost close to my surprise. My boots hopped onto numerous pockets of puddles, both of us sharing our last laughs oblivious to what would come ahead. The saddest rain poured over me and my dad. He opened the boldest yellow umbrella. It was the light among the pitch black umbrella. Huddling close, we shakily rose onto the porch. My dad swathed my face with his knitted scarf. Starring me down with the most regretting smile. Disappearing onto the roads, leaving me stranded, all alone, with nobody.

A Prayer in Color - by Aleenah

 A Prayer In Color

This term in Prayer we are learning about different way to pray. Today we did a prayer in 'color' praying for all those who need us at this time.

A Sunny Clay Value - by Aleenah

 A Sunny Clay Value

Today we discussed our values. We had to dig deep and think hard about what really counts. I chose the sun as a value. The light of the sun reminds me that there will always be light in our world. Even in the darkest moments. We created our value in clay so we could think about our values more and what it meant to us personally.

 

A mini behind the scenes of me making it with my friends :)