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Task Description:

Yesterday, a few amazing actors visited our school! They performed a play about not caring what others think about them, but instead believing in yourself and your own abilities! The play was not only very entertaining but there was a great lesson behind every single scene.

Task Description:

For this task, we had to construct a bar graph representing the data below. We had to calculate the Mean, Median, Mode, and Range based on the information presented in the graph.

What are Mean, Median, Mode, and Range?

MODE: Count how often each number appears and whichever appears the most times is the mode

Median: If there is an odd amount of numbers, whichever is in the middle is the median. If there is an even amount of numbers then you must take the two middle numbers, add them together then divide them by 2

Mean: Add all numbers together then divide the total sum by the amount of numbers used in the equation

Range: Subtract the lowest value from the Largest value

(Here is my graph):

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Task Description:

For one of our Olympic tasks, we had to choose a sport and research its history and how it has evolved into what it is like today. I chose breaking (AKA breakdancing) as it is a very underrated sport and is often downgraded, people often say that style of dance belongs ‘on the streets’, which I find very untrue.

Read Below to discover more about breaking and its involvement in the Olympics!

Task Description:

For one of the tasks this week we had to take 3 different sports included in the Olympics 2024 and merge them to make a newer sport. I chose Artistic gymnastics, trampoline, and basketball.

Read below to discover more about my sport 🙂

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What sports did I choose?
Artistic gymnastics, trampoline and Basketball

New Name:
Artistic Goaljump.

Rules:
This sport will take place on a trampoline. For this sport, you must be able to balance yourself because balance is key. You will be given 3 minutes to do different gymnastic poses that must last at least 3 seconds. There will be a basketball hoop just above the trampoline, while in your position you must shoot the basketball into the hoop. If you miss it, but the pose is very clean, you will receive a misos (Half). However, if you score AND the pose is clean, you will receive an ena (one). If both the pose and goal weren’t achieved you will receive nothing, The same goes for if you score but the pose isn’t clean because the pose and balance matter the most. The most points in those 3 minutes will reveal the winner.

Penalties

You aren’t allowed to use the wall of the trampoline for support, otherwise it will result in a penalty. Going into a pose and then leaving it to score will also result in a penalty. If you leave the pose you must redo it all over again. If you score before the 3 seconds have been counted, that will result in a penalty. Any aggressive behavior will also of course result in a penalty.

Task Description

For writing this week we had to construct an information report about anything related to the Olympics due to the event taking action on Friday. I decided to write about one of New Zealand’s own Paralympians, Michael Johnson.

Read Below to open your mind to more amazing information about one of New Zealand’s legacies!

Michael Johnson
By Zurielle

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Who is Michael Johnson?

Michael Johnson is a prominent Paralympic athlete who was born in Auckland on 15 October 1973. ‘A shooter’, that is his profession. Michael Johnson strives today as one of the Best NZ Paralympians.

How did he find his passion for shooting?

Michael found his passion for target shooting after a life-changing motor accident at the age of 22 led to the development of Quadriplegia due to a spinal cord injury. Despite the challenges, Michael remained undeterred and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems. In his late 20s, he discovered target shooting through a brochure at Parafed Auckland and decided to give the sport a try.

Having started at the Ardmore National Shooting Complex in 2001, Michael quickly showcased exceptional skill, establishing himself as one of the top Paralympic athletes in the region.

Reflecting on his journey, Michael once remarked, “The great thing about shooting is it is one of the few sports which integrates both able-bodied with disability. My goal was to try and beat the able-bodied guys,“.

His Successes

Shortly after beginning his career in Shooting Para sport, he started competing internationally and achieved a remarkable feat in 2004, winning a gold medal with a world record score in the R4 Mixed Air Rifle event at the Athens
2004 Paralympics, an accomplishment he described as a “huge surprise.”

In 2019, at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Sydney, Michael Johnson and Natalie Brunzel secured a bronze medal in the R11 10M Air Rifle Standing Mixed Team event.

During the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Michael Johnson made history as the second New Zealand Shooting Para sport athlete to compete in five consecutive Paralympic Games, matching the accomplishment of Paralympian #54 Colin Willis.

Mike’s success has been consistent throughout the years, earning World titles in 2006 and 2010 while securing back-to-back bronze medals at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Paralympics. As a member of the New Zealand Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Team, he contributed to their impressive tally of 21 medals, propelling the team to first place in the world per capita and 13th place overall.

Michael officially received his numbered Olympic pin as part of the celebration project in Auckland, in May 2019. (#148)

2024 Olympics

Michael secured a silver medal in the R4 Air Rifle Standing event at the 2024 World Shooting Sport during the New Delhi World Cup, aiming to qualify for the NZ Paralympic Team at Paris 2024. Impressively, this achievement marks his sixth appearance at the Paralympic Games, making him only the second New Zealander in history to reach this milestone.

Since the Olympics are yet to begin, there is not much info on his 2024 doings or motivations for the Olympics.

Why did he decide to make shooting his passion?

“It matches my personality in terms of the need to be quite patient and consistent,“ he explains. “I also like the fact it has allowed me to travel the world and make so many friends. I still feel I’m improving as a shooter.“

Mike, a former President of Parafed Auckland (now Disability Sport Auckland), is not only known for his leadership but also for his dedication to coaching. His active involvement as a coach demonstrates his commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential. “I don’t hide any secrets and I pass on my knowledge freely.“

Mike currently utilizes his expertise in his position as the Shooting Para Sport Lead for Paralympics New Zealand. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Shooting Para Sports program and formulating its strategy, as well as engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. An important upcoming matter for the Para sport is the potential integration into the New Zealand Shooting Federation, which Michael is actively exploring.

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Michael is a shining example of believing in oneself, even in the face of uncertainty. He continues to pursue his passion as a shooter, and all of New Zealand awaits the next legacy he will leave.