Science

 Science

In Science, we have been learning about forces and motion also on how to calculate speed from diameter We used this to investigate the speed of cars on Carmen rd we used a stopwatch to time how fast the cars and trucks were we also found out the speed down carmen rd is 50ks. The lights have been effecting it because the lights change color and they have to slow down and then they have to speed up to pick up the speed of doing 50kms. Motion is just movement needing a force to act upon it. Pushing and pulling are examples of forces that can speed things up or slow things down. 

21st Century

 21st Century

In Social Studies, with Mrs. Turner we have been learning about the 21st Century.

Here is our slideshow and our creations.

Hamilton The Musical

Hamilton The Musical

In Music, we have been watching Hamilton the Musical.

What is Hamilton About?

An American Musical, simply known as Hamilton, is a sung-and-rapped-through musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Miranda said he was inspired to write the musical after reading the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.

What is the style of the show? (Music, Set, Costumes)

The show draws heavily from hip hop, as well as R&B, pop, soul, and traditional-style show tunes; and casts non-white actors as the Founding Fathers and other historical figures. Miranda described Hamilton as about "America then, as told by America now".

Name a Character that I liked?

I liked Hamilton because he was the one that wrote all of the set meaning all of the Hamilton The Musical Songs.

What did I think?

 

I Loved it because it was fun to watch.

https://screenrant.com/hamilton-musical-songs-ranked-worst-best/

https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/4417/hamilton/songs

Textiles Semester 2

Textiles Semester 2

In Textiles, we are learning about Commercial Patterns and we have been looking at what we need for them also what you need to do to make them.

Here are some photos of what I have been doing.

Real World Slides

The Real World Slides

Emily and I have been working on The Real World Slides in Social Studies. Here are our slides.

Carrers

Careers For A Checkout Operator/Assistant 

 Your Job, Your Future

When completing your Career Plan Booklet you are given the opportunity to investigate a career that interests you.

You will research your chosen career and present your information as a Google Doc Report

FQ 1: What does my chosen Job entail? 

You should provide the following information about your job, a good source of information is the http://www.careers.govt.nz/ website

1. Provide a one-paragraph written overview/summary of your job. 

Checkout Operators work in retail stores and collect payments from customers. Main duties highlighted on a Checkout Operator resume sample are using barcode scanners, weighing items, removing security tags, packing purchases, processing vouchers and coupons, and balancing the till at the end of the day.

2. What are the working conditions like? 

You would normally work 38 to 40 hours a week as a full-time checkout operator. This may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Stores can be open from 8 am until 10 pm, and some are open 24 hours a day. Shift work is often available and there are lots of opportunities to work part-time.

3. What skills and knowledge are required for this career? 

Employers select resumes displaying the following qualifications: customer orientation, patience, strong communication abilities, attention to details, and good numeracy skills. Most Checkout Operators hold a high school or general education diploma and receive on-the-job training.

4. What are the personal qualities that you require to do this job?

Employers select resumes displaying the following qualifications: customer orientation, patience, strong communication abilities, attention to details, and good numeracy skills. Most Checkout Operators hold a high school or general education diploma and receive on-the-job training.

 

5. What are the key tasks that you will do in this job?

6. customer service skills

7. social and communication skills

8. payment-processing skills

9. numeracy skills

10. How much will you earn? Salary? And what are the work hours like?

When factoring in bonuses and additional compensation, a Checkout Operator at New World Supermarkets can expect to make an average annual salary of $37,275. See all Checkout Operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market.

11. What training and education is required for this career? How long does the training take and cost?

There are no specific entry requirements to become a checkout operator, but three years of secondary school education is preferred. Useful subjects include English and maths.

12. What pre-requisites are there to get into the training course?

Checkout operators need to have: good communication and listening skills. ... cash-handling and basic maths skills. knowledge of what promotions or special offers are available in their store.

13. What subjects will you need to study in school to prepare you for this career?

English And Maths

14. Add any interesting information about your chosen career that you may find

15. Add in an image/photo/picture that relates to your job

FQ 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job

1. Identify the positive, negative and interesting aspects about your chosen job by completing a PMI Chart 

Positive	Minus	Interesting
Checkout Operator resume samples are using barcode scanners, weighing items, removing security tags, packing purchases, processing vouchers and coupons, and balancing the till at the end of the day.

FQ 3: What does someone in this job have to say about it?

Find someone who does this job and conduct an interview and include their responses.  You can also add your own questions which are more specific to your career inquiry. (if you have trouble finding someone, come and this discussion with your teacher).

Ask them these interview questions – over the phone, email, or in-person – and record the questions and answers in your notes.

1. What is your occupation? Forklift operator

2. What is your current job title? Forklift operator

3.  How long have you been working in your present job? 1.5  years

4. How many jobs have you had in your life? What were they like? Fisherman, Sawmill operator, Dairy farm worker, car wreckers, paperboy, garden center,hoddys orchid,bondor, and Halls

5. Have any of the following factors affected your work life, and if so, how?

1. Changing technology? No

2. Layoffs or cutbacks? No

3. Changes in the economy? No

4. Working from a home-based office? No

5. Traveling or moving? Yes

6. Having a family? Yes 

7. Other Factors? Nothing

6. Can you think of any other ways the world of work has changed since you first started working? No

7. Have you ever had to retrain? If so, in what field? Why? No

8. Have you ever had to relocate to find work? Why? No

9. When it comes to finding and keeping a job, do you think education is more or less important than it used to be? No

10. What advice would you give to help young people prepare to enter the workforce?

Don’t be lazy

Be prepared to have DIRTY HANDS

Cuts And Bruises

Protective Clothing

PPE Clothing

See if you can draw up a work line for them, starting at when they left school.

It should show the length of training, length, and names of jobs, something like this:

Left School at 18

Trained for  5 Years

First job as  For      20         Years

Second job Saw Mill Operator

Now Halls

Reflecting

Once you have completed your interview, think about your person responses and write a quick summary discussing the following points:

1. Has technology impacted on their job? If so, how? Nothing

2. Was there anything discussed that surprised you? No

3. How do you think their working experience will differ from your own? Not really the same thing 

FQ 4: Evaluating your Job – the what and why you are interested in this career

You need to answer these questions and you are expected to write a paragraph for each.

1. Why you think this job is important, what values does it promote? Your work values are a subset of your beliefs and ideas that are related to your occupation or job. These core principles are an important part of who you are. They include things like honesty, service, self-respect, respect for others, peace, and success.

2. Why have you chosen this career to investigate? Because it looks like it is so much fun

3. What qualities and skills do you already have that suit this career? Everything

4. What qualities and skills do you need to develop for this career? Employers select resumes displaying the following qualifications: customer orientation, patience, strong communication abilities, attention to details, and good numeracy skills. Most Checkout Operators hold a high school or general education diploma and receive on-the-job training.

5. The job market is competitive, what can you do now or in the near future to out-compete others for this job. Help them out 

FQ 5: What were your sources of Information – bibliography

Include a bibliography which lists the details in full of the different sources of information used.  If you are unsure how to set out your bibliography, check the Library webpage.

https://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/retail-and-personal-services/retail/retail-sales-assistant/

FQ 6: Reflecting on the Research Process

1. What worked / went well for you during the research? Everything went well

2. What have you found challenging during the research? Nothing 

3. How did you try to overcome these challenges? Trying to be positive 

4. If you were to do this again what would you do differently and why? I would do it again but I wouldn’t change anything 

Careers For A Receptionist

Your Job, Your Future

When completing your Career Plan Booklet you are given the opportunity to investigate a career that interests you.

You will research your chosen career and present your information as a Google Doc Report

FQ 1: What does my chosen Job entail? 

You should provide the following information about your job, a good source of information is the http://www.careers.govt.nz/ website

1. Provide a one-paragraph written overview/summary of your job.

Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately. Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival. Maintains security and telecommunications system. Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries.

2. What are the working conditions like?

Receptionists usually work in areas that are visible and accessible to the public and other employees, such as the front desk of a lobby or waiting room. Some receptionists face stressful situations. They may have to answer numerous phone calls or deal with difficult visitors.

3. What skills and knowledge are required for this career?

Communication​​ First and foremost, you should focus on your verbal and written communication skills, along with your sharp listening abilities. ...

Multitasking. 

Prioritizing. 

Organization. 

Technical skills. 

Interpersonal skills. 

Initiative and problem-solving abilities. 

Dependability.

4. What are the personal qualities that you require to do this job?

Effective communication. 

Professionalism. 

Interpersonal aplomb. 

Multitasking capabilities. 

Organizational abilities.

Technical prowess.

5. What are the key tasks that you will do in this job?

6. greet visitors, clients, or patients and notify staff of their arrival.

7. answer telephone calls and other inquiries.

8. make bookings or appointments for clients or patients.

9. administrative tasks such as managing documents, filing, or organizing catering.

10. How much will you earn? Salary? And what are the work hours like?

$39K-$55K per year Receptionists usually work normal office hours, typically 9 to 5.30 from Monday to Friday. Depending on the nature of the company, this could increase during busy periods and receptionists may be required to undertake some weekend work.

11. What training and education are required for this career? How long does the training take and cost?

There are no specific training requirements

12. What pre-requisites are there to get into the training course?

None

13. What subjects will you need to study in school to prepare you for this career?

High school diploma or equivalent; certificates and training available and preferred
Degree Field	administrative/clerical studies, communications, or business
Experience	1-3 years of experience; many employers provide training

14. Add any interesting information about your chosen career that you may find

No

15. Add in an image/photo/picture that relates to your job

FQ 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job

1. Identify the positive, negative and interesting aspects about your chosen job by completing a PMI Chart 

Positive	Minus	Interesting
You're the face of the company. For many people visiting an organization, you're the first and last person they will see. ... You'll become incredibly skilled. ... Pay can be generous. ... You're at the center of everything. ... Progression is available. ... You're the face of the company. ... You'll become incredibly skilled. ... Pay can be generous.	The workload can be quite hectic. People don't realize how busy and involved a receptionist is. The company literally falls apart when I take time off but it's not until things start going wrong before they realize how important the things that I do.

FQ 3: What does someone in this job have to say about it?

Find someone who does this job and conduct an interview and include their responses.  You can also add your own questions which are more specific to your career inquiry. (if you have trouble finding someone, come and this discussion with your teacher).

Ask them these interview questions – over the phone, email, or in-person – and record the questions and answers in your notes.

1. What is your occupation? Forklift operator

2. What is your current job title? Forklift operator

3.  How long have you been working in your present job? 1.5 years

4. How many jobs have you had in your life? What were they like? Fisherman, Sawmill Operator, Dairy Farm Worker, Car Wreckers, Paper Boy, Garden Centre, Hoddys Orchid, Bondor, Halls

5. Have any of the following factors affected your work life, and if so, how?

1. Changing technology? No

2. Layoffs or cutbacks? No

3. Changes in the economy? No 

4. Working from a home-based office? No

5. Traveling or moving? Yes

6. Having a family? Yes 

7. Other Factors? Nothing

6. Can you think of any other ways the world of work has changed since you first started working? No

7. Have you ever had to retrain? If so, in what field? Why? No

8. Have you ever had to relocate to find work? Why? No

9. When it comes to finding and keeping a job, do you think education is more or less important than it used to be? No

10. What advice would you give to help young people prepare to enter the workforce?

don’t be lazy 

Be prepared to have dirty hands

Cuts and Bruises

Protective Clothing

PPE Clothing

See if you can draw up a work line for them, starting at when they left school.

It should show the length of training, length, and names of jobs, something like this:

Left School at  15

Trained for  5 Years

First job as  For     20          Years

Second job Sawmill Operator

Now Halls

Reflecting

Once you have completed your interview, think about your person responses and write a quick summary discussing the following points:

1. Has technology impacted on their job? If so, how? Nothing

2. Was there anything discussed that surprised you? No

3. How do you think their working experience will differ from your own? Not really the same thing 

FQ 4: Evaluating your Job – the what and why you are interested in this career

You need to answer these questions and you are expected to write a paragraph for each.

1. Why you think this job is important, what values does it promote? 

Your work values are a subset of your beliefs and ideas that are related to your occupation or job. These core principles are an important part of who you are. They include things like honesty, service, self-respect, respect for others, peace, and success.

2. Why have you chosen this career to investigate?

Because it looks like it is so much fun

3. What qualities and skills do you already have that suit this career?

Everything

4. What qualities and skills do you need to develop for this career? 

 Employers select resumes displaying the following qualifications: customer orientation, patience, strong communication abilities, attention to detail, and good numeracy skills. Most Receptionists hold a high school or general education diploma and receive on-the-job training.

5. The job market is competitive, what can you do now or in the near future to out-compete others for this job.

Help them out

FQ 5: What were your sources of Information – bibliography

Include a bibliography which lists the details in full of the different sources of information used.  If you are unsure how to set out your bibliography, check the Library webpage.

https://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/business/administration/receptionist/

FQ 6: Reflecting on the Research Process

1. What worked/went well for you during the research? Everything went well

2. What have you found challenging during the research? Nothing 

3. How did you try to overcome these challenges? Trying to be positive 

4. If you were to do this again what would you do differently and why? I would do it again but I wouldn’t change anything