Book Art

Book Art, Since most of the Libraries in the UK have shut down due to people not really needing them any more. There has been a mysterious person coming around leaving very unusual yet, beautiful beautiful pieces of art. The person has carved a different image out of each book leaving a special note on each one. The person has left them in Libraries all over the country and each one is very touching and amazing. This person is trying his/her best to keep the libraries open and to get people to read more from them. The libraries really are a wonderful place to express your learning. There are so much books each one matching the different topic you need, we really need to start using them. Because if they shut down, we're not going to have a chance to borrow fantastic books, because in book shops we have to spend money and actually buy them, but libraries you don't!

This person has change pretty much the whole face of libraries, by the touching quote he/she put. It really makes us think how important they are and how we should start using them a lot more. This person has become pretty famous world-wide for his amazing talent of carving different sculptures out of books. It really is truly amazing, and we should learn to appreciate our libraries a lot more!

My Name

Caoimhe. to me that name just looks like a garden filled with lovely pink and purple flowers. Although, when it comes to spelling and pronouncing it, its like a garden full of weeds, and a pond with lots of brown and green water, and even a war between the letters! My name is Irish, its spelt in Gaelic and that’s the way its spelt on my passport. It could be spelt Keeva or Kiva, but I like it the way it is. Everyone who reads my name just stops and says “Okay I need some help here!” or something like that. But I’m kind of used to it now. Its really hard when I try to tell people my name, they’re like “What?! How can that be Caoimhe?!” My usual response is “Its Irish!” and they understand immediatally. I like my name, the way its all complicated, I wouldn’t want an easy name. I like having an interesting name, it describes me, I’m and interesting person.

My parents decided to call me Caoimhe Anne O’Reilly after a lot of hard thought and decision. My mum had a complete different idea than my dad. In the end they thought of the name Caoimhe. They wanted to give me and Irish name so people would know straight away I’m Irish. They loved the sound of my name and thought it was really unique although. I don’t see it all. My parents thought the name Emma, Amelia, and Emer were good and that’s what they were going to call me until they found Caoimhe. For short my parents call me Iva, but not in school because that’s my friends sisters name. The name Caoimhe means gentle, beautiful and precious.

Sometimes I wonder do I really match the personality of my name? Well I’m gentle sometimes, I don’t know about precious and beautiful though, I guess that’s what other people are meant to notice, not me, because then I would sound full of myself. Caoimhe is a really eye catching name, like looking at all of these black horses and suddenly you see a grey, you kind of look at it for a while and think “Why is that there?” Caoimhe is the type of name you have to get used to, its like riding boots, you have to get used to the shape to be able to ride easily. Because so many people get it wrong, I could go on and on about all the people who have attempted to spell my name correctly, but not one so far has gotten it correct. There has been only one person who looked at my name and could say it straight away, and that was a random shop keeper in Ireland, well because he’s Irish I guess he has an advantage.

In fact, now that I have written about my name, and described it, I kind of like it. I’ve always hated my name, but now I kind of see it differently. I like how people can look at my name, and know instantly that I’m not and ordinary person, because I’m not. I am Caoimhe, and I’m proud!

Me in 3 objects

A big black and white pony, getting on a huge airplane, traveling from Gloscestshire, England to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yes that ponies mine, my very own pony. I had just come home from school, when my mum said to me “ The money has been transferred and Joy is now ours!” Joy was our ponies name. Finally I had my very own pony! I was so excited! Something I have always wanted is now mine, like really mine! I was so ex-static! There are no words for how happy I am! I just can’t believe it! My pony is originally from Ireland and was moved to England 2 years ago.

My second picture was with me and my first place rosette that I won when I was on one of my school horses Looie! I loved Looie to death! Now I’ve moved onto someone bigger called Delight. But anyways lets get back to the subject. It was the day of the competition and I was really excited and nervous at the same time. I was about to go into the arena to do my dressage test, I was getting so nervous, because I was so nervous because I was competing against like 20 people most were pro riders! I was going into the arena and was getting really nervous and excited, but I was scared I would forget my test! I said quietly to Looie “ Lets do this Looie and show them what we’re made of!” I’m very competitive and I do not like losing at all! I had done my dressage test, but was really nervous to see what I had gotten. Finally the judge was giving out the rosettes, my name wasn’t being called for anything. The first thing that shot to my head was I hadn’t won anything at all! But then she said “ In first place, Caoimhe O’Reilly, Riding for Bukit Kiara on Looie!” I was so delighted hearing people clapping for me! I was so chuffed with myself and my pony! Its definitely a day I’ll never forget!

These are another few objects that describe me. I am a Roman Catholic and I pray every night before I go to bed and I go to Church. Religion to me is very important. I like to keep my religion important in my life because I feel that God has given us so much in this world and I feel so lucky to have what I have that I really have to thank him back for all he has given us. Sometimes it is hard for me to believe that someones really up there looking down on us, but then I think, well you know who else is going to be up there and how else will the world have started? My dad keeps me going because he is always going on and on about how Religion is so important in this world. Yes it really is now that I think about it and I’m older and more mature than I was a couple years ago. Also when I’m having a bad day, or I want things to go right I add that in my prayers at night time and ask God to help me and lead me in the the right direction. He has always answered my prayers, so the least I can do for him would be to thank him by doing what he asks.

I like to call her my “Blonde cutie!” or “ My little gorgeous pup!” and yes, she’s mine, all mine! This is my blonde puppy Cassie, she’s really 3 but I like to call her a pup! I’ve had Cassie for at least 3 years now, and I remember the exact day we got her! We had seen her in a pet shop window for 6 months, she was no longer a puppy so nobody wanted her (except me of course!) I just felt so bad for her, and I wanted her so badly, that my mum took my dad out to get her for me as a surprise. My parents left me and my sister at home with our maid Divina, they came in through the door, and I walked down the stairs with a sad face to make them see that I was upset we hadn’t gotten her. But then I looked up and saw my dad with Cassie on his lap. “ Oh my gosh, You got her!” I was so happy I started crying my eyes out. I’ll never forget the day I got my precious puppy Cassie.

Then there is Fly, Fly is a German Short-Haired pointer and is the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet. We’ve had fly before I was even born! She is 13 now, and I’ve known her my whole entire life! Fly had become my older sister now and always looks out for me. She is the most precious thing in my life right now because she’s becoming old and she’s starting to slow down. But there are always times when she just wants to play around and have fun. I always loved that dog, and I will never ever forget her, just like all my animals. I love them all! I’m a very caring person when it comes to animals as you can see!

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

These are just some of the few famous quotes that Walt Disney has said. I bet you your wondering why I chose to have that as my new title. Well because its a true fact in life. My dream was to have a horse, I got one a couple of days ago. My new dream is to become a professional rider and enter the Olympics for Ireland. ( For horse-riding) Yeah its a pretty big dream, and this quote definitely gives me confidence that i'll get there someday. Just when he says, "If we have the courage to pursue them." It makes me want it even more, I get courage because I know how bad I want it. This quote just makes me feel like I can do anything, and that nobody can stop me. Just by the words he uses, how he uses them definitely makes me want it more. I find this quote really interesting and helpful in life. Because well, it gives you confidence, and courage, because well everyone wants their dream. I just find this quote really helpful and makes me more determined.

Grade 6 Reflection

This year in 6th grade I've had so much fun getting to go all around middle school and learning different things. Its nice to finally get out of the school you've been in for 4 years and change to something new. I feel so much more free from how I did last year. Last year we had to get lunch from trays, stay in one classroom, have one teacher, etc. This year we have like 7 different teachers and classrooms, we get to buy our lunch from the different shops, etc. It was really confusing at first but after that first week I had gotten the hang of it and finally realized this was the school I was going to be in for at least another 6 years ( unless we move ) . These are some of my thoughts on how 6th grade has gone for me and how i'm ready to move on to 7th grade.

1. What piece of work and learning are you most proud? Explain

This year I think that I did a really good job on my Egyptian unit. This was probably one of our biggest units this year and we had a huge test at the end of it. In this unit we had to make a Imovie about a very important person in Egypt with a partner, and we also had to create 3 diary entries to create a diary. When we were creating the diary we each got a character that fell under one of Egypt's social classes. I got a Musician, which fell under Artisans. This meant that I would have to write my whole 3 diary entries in the point of view of an Ancient Musician. This of course meant that we had to do a lot of research on our character. I had to find out what a ancient Musician did, how they lived, what they would do when they were not at work, etc. For each diary entry we had a theme like one was the Nile River the other one was Amulet, etc.

2. What were your greatest challenges? Explain.

This year I think that my biggest challenge was definitely getting my homework in on time. It wasn't really a challenge its just something I kind of left till last minute and it became a challenge. I tend to leave things last minute because, well, I want free time. But this is always a huge mistake because in the end I end up turning all my homework in late and getting bad grade on my tests. I think that I don't have a lot of homework but I leave it till last minute and then it is a lot of homework. Then I rush through it to try and get it done so that I will have it done by tomorrow. But that never helps because I then end up with half of the questions wrong.

3. Reflecting on your growth this year, what did you learn about yourself as a learner?

I think that something I learned about myself this year was since we are doing a lot more group projects that I can get annoyed if people aren't doing what I want them to do. I would normally not show it but sometimes you can see on my face that I'm not happy with what I am doing or what we are doing. I also learned that I can get a bit bossy sometimes and will make other people do what I want them to do. Mainly because I want to get my work done and express my ideas. What I need to remember is that its other peoples projects as well and they want their ideas going into it too. I think that I kind of take over the whole project when I want to. I'll be like " Okay I have a great Idea! We could do..... I think that we should!" Sometimes I kind of feel like the project is all about me. I definitely for next year have to stop being bossy!

4. To evaluate your work habits, choose 1 of the following from each category ( and provide explanations):

a) Behavior

Could be improved
Satisfactory
Perfect - the model student

Explanation: I think in class I behave well and will listen. Sometimes I can go out of my focus mode and act silly, so I think that best way to put that would be Satisfactory.

b) Participation

None
Satisfactory
Actively participate in class

Explanation: In class I always try to share my ideas and I'm not shy to say what I want. I think that I am engaged when the teacher is talking and I am Actively Participating in class.

c) Organization

Needs serious help
Satisfactory
I'm super organized

Explanation: I always have my stuff whenever there is a class. I do not tend to forget my stuff and whenever the teacher asks for things that we have to use I always make sure I have them.

d) Effort

Needs serious help
Satisfactory
I always go above and beyond what is required.

Explanation: Whenever I do projects and worksheets and things like that I always try to put in as much effort as I can. I don't put that much in but I wouldn't say I need serious help.

5. Based upon your reflections, write two personal learning goals for Grade 7 next year.

Goal 1 - In Grade 7, I plan to stay more focused in class and not goof around with the other students. I want to know what I have to do and do it well. This year whenever the teacher is talking sometimes I will be laughing with my friends and when he/she is finished I will have no idea what to do. So in 7th grade I plan to focus more and be more engaged with the teacher and my work.


Goal 2 - In Grade 7, I plan to get all my homework and projects finished before they are due. This year I left some of my projects till last minute and have gotten bad grades on them. Next year I plan to get all my work done before its due so that I can get a better grade and have more free time.

6.Is there any more information about yourself that you would like the teachers to know?

There is nothing that I really need the teachers to know, but I do like doing projects that I can like create things, like posters and stuff like that. I also like using electronic devices such as the laptops. I think that it is an easier way to get my work done and it also for me is a lot of fun. I love doing projects because I get to learn so many new things and work with so many different people.

7. What was your favorite activity lesson in Humanities this year? What did you enjoy about it?

This would probably be the Tic - Tac - Toe. I loved doing the this project because we got to work with out best friends and it was a lot of fun. You had to work and best of all it was with our friends. I thought that it was a great opportunity to test our work habits to the max. Maybe because when you join up with friends you usually goof off and stuff. But when you doing a project its time to work and not be silly. I think that its really great because you get to put fun into you learning and it really shows when you present your project.

8. What activity do you wish we could have spent more time on?

I wish that we could have spent more time on maybe on our Tic-Tac-Toe. Maybe because I thought that it was the best project that we ever did. I really enjoyed getting to work with my friends and getting a pretty good grade on it. I had a really good time and wish that there was more to it than just 3 projects. I had such a good time and it was one of my most favorite projects.

9. Finally, cast your minds back to the first few months of middle school (when you arrived in Grade 6 ) what "Words of Wisdom" or "Advice" could you pass on to the Class of 2018?

Maybe that you should always keep a positive attitude when your doing your work and Socially. This will help you enjoy your work and well hopefully keep you out of fights with friends. Also just go with it. When a teacher tells you there's going to be a test don't stress just relax and got with it. Thats what I did and i'm having such a good year in Middle School so far!

Letter from Will

Dear, My family and People of Wherton

I am so sorry for leaving you without you knowing. I really couldn't help it! I couldn't be capped! I just couldn't! I have thought about this for a while now I really couldn't take it! So I met this man called Ozymandias he told me where I would be safe from all this. Of course I was deep into this and I wanted to know. He told me that there as a place called the White Mountains. He told me that I could escape all of this just by going there, so sure enough I had begun my journey. I couldn't tell anyone because you would all keep me from going so I basically ran away. But someone stopped me on the way I turned around to find out that it was Henry. He wanted to come with me because he wanted to escape the Tripods. So we left and began our long journey. We met a person called Beanpole, he was a really nice Character and had helped us with shortcuts and places we could stay. We stopped in one place, it was an old city in France. There were many little abandoned shops and I found some bomb like objects I thought would be useful and a watch so I kept them. One day I had separated from them and woke up in a beautiful castle in France. I met a beautiful girl called Eloise. Sure enough I had fallen in love with her, only to find out she had been capped and had to go and serve the tripods. I was truly heart broken.

This taught me so much about Society and Life. I've learned that you really have to stay focused and work hard. I'm mainly saying this because Eloise had distracted me a lot from what I was meant to be doing. Society well, you have to trust some people and others not, you really have to know who your trusting. I trusted good people so nothing bad happened to me. It's just made me really think about it. I really miss you all and can't wait to see you again. I'm really sorry and I love you all.

Sincerely,

Will