Mona Hatoum

Hey,

In school I am learning about Mona Hatoum.  She is a Palestinian  artist (Mum edit:  She was born in Lebanon but considers herself Palestinian)  I like her sculptures (Mum edit:  She creates art installations).

She was always good at art but her dad did not want her to be an artist but I'm glad she is an artist.

I like her art because she can use everyday objects and furniture to mean something.

One sculpture looks like a cheese grater, but it is massive.

 

It is 6 foot like my dad.  It is sharp and dangerous.

I listened to this interview.

I'm going to make a sculpture from everyday objects too.

Do you like her work?  Which artists do you like?

Bye

Danny

Children in Need

 

 Hi,

Now I am a school counsellor.  I had meetings to organise Children in Need in school.

I like Children in Need, they sometimes give money to Little Hearts Matter who help children like me.

I had lots of ideas to raise money as I am always thinking of ways to make money.  They liked my Guess the Key idea and we found lots of keys and made that game.  It raised lots of money and I was so proud.

I went to school in my pyjamas.  I won a selection box in the raffle.  I shared it with my sisters.

I tried to win a really big teddy for my baby sister.

I played games for money.

It was a fun day and we raised money.  Then I got a Merit in assembly for being good.  After school, Rebecca told me she got a merit too.

I stayed up late watching Children in Need.  It was funny and sad.

Bye.

Danny    

Hi, I'm Danny!

 

  

Hi,

I’m Danny.  I am 9 years old and have three sisters.  Rebecca is 6, Caitlyn is 4 and Isabelle is nearly 1 year old.

 I have half a heart (hypo plastic left heart syndrome) and I also have friends with half a heart, but back to me, my mum and dad were worried about me loads every night and day when I was born.  I was lying with tubes in while they sat next to a cot just looking at me. 

 

 The Doctors fixed me, I will tell you more in my blog about my operations and my life with half a heart but it’s time to tell you what I like…

  

 I like Xbox 360 games, motor bikes, reptiles, tech decks, Lego, play guns, lasers, scooters, remote control army tanks that’s enough for now.  I like to watch funny DVDs and read funny books. I love curry, chillis and olives.

I like to be funny and make people laugh too!

I am a Seconder at Cub Scouts and a Class Councillor at school.  I like making money.

My Mum says that I have half a heart but a very FULL life!

I hope you like my Blog!

See ya!

Danny