My Holiday: Thursday 17th December Reefton + Swimming

 On a terrific Thursday, Dad woke me up at 6:15 am to go swimming in the Hokitika swimming pool. I was very tried. When I got there, I got changed, put my cap and googles on, and put my drink on the side of the pool. Me and this man were swimming. A little while later, two older ladies arrived. At 7:35 am, I hopped out. Today my training consisted of 36 lengths, some fast and slow. I enjoyed training today.  ( Click here to see me swim Swimming )

 At 10:00 am , we left our Air 'bnb'. For breakfast I had Peanut  butter on toast which was yum. Next, I had a shower, brushed my teeth and hair, got changed,made my bed, back my half of the suit case, and did a few jobs. A little while later, we drove to a lolly shop. It was amazing! I got Harry Potter frogs. Also, we got some sour ones and regular lollies too. When we got back in the car, Dad opened this sour sweets they were extra sour. They were DIGUSTING! Then, we carried on driving. 

On the way to Hanmer Springs, we stopped at Reefton to get a snack. I got a strawberry milkshake, Alec and Dad got pies, and  Mum got a coffee. It was a nice little town, with lots of cafes. Back on the road to Hanmer springs and I had a wee nap. When we arrived, I put mine and Alec's suit case in our room and helped with dinner. Next, Mum put the sheets on our beds. Sadly, there was no internet so Dad hot spotted the chrome book. For dinner, me and my Dad created chicken with purple onion, peppers, some spices and wraps which were scrumptious. At 8:00 pm, we put on the T.V and watched a house program - which Alec didn't like. Following this, we had hot  chocolate which were yummy in your tummy. Soon we went to bed and felt a asleep. Another great car journey to a new place.

My Holiday: Wednesday 16th December Tree top walks +Glacier Gorge

 On a wonderful Wednesday, I woke up in Hokaitika. Also, watched the chrome book for a bit. For breakfast, I had eggs on toast which was tasty. Next, I got changed, brushed teeth, put on sunscreen, and did a few jobs. 

At 10:15 am, we hopped into the car and drove to the tree top. When we arrived at tree tops walks, we walked to the cafe were we were going to pay. Then, we walked up a steep hill for a little bit of the walk. When we reached the top, we ran down the walk way. We were 20 m high, I bet my Auntie  Diane would get very scared. There were pictures of types of birds and some information that we read. I really enjoy this experience. We walked, back down to the car and Mum and Dad got a tea and a coffee.    ( Click there to see how high we were Tree top walks )

At 1:25 pm, we jumped backed into the car and headed to the Glacier Gorge in Hokitika. When we a
rrived, we went on the little trail to get there. We had to cross a big,long, and wobbly bridge to get to the other side. There was another family there and they were jumping in. Dad said, 

"Do you want to jump in?"  

"Yes," I replied.

A few minutes later, I got changed and felt the water, which felt warm. I stood on a huge rock. 3,2,1 I jumped! It was freezing! But I did it a few more times, because it was fun.  After that, I got all dry and put my clothes back on. Then, we walked back to the car, had a snack and carried on driving back to our house that we were staying in. When we got back, we took showers as we were going out for dinner. Following this, we walked down to the restaurant. When we found our seats, me and Alec decided we were going to share a big plate of food such as chips, chickens nuggets, fish bites, cheese, chocolate fish, and  fruit, which was yum!  When we were finished, we walked back to the place that we were staying in. When we got home, I made myself a hot chocolate and we watched 'The Grinch'.

What an awesome day!😃

My Holiday : Tuesday 15th December Pancake rocks

 On a relaxing Tuesday,  at 7:19 am, I woke up at Carter's beach. Also, I watched the chrome book. I packed mine and Alec's suit case ready for going to Hokitika. For breakfast, I had a slice of seed toast with cheese which was scrumptious. Next, I got changed, I took the sheets off my bed, brushed my teeth, and brushed my hair. 

At 9:30 am , we left Carter's beach and headed to Hokitika. On the way, we stopped at Truman walk, where you go and see huge waves crashing onto the rocks. A little while later, we jumped back into  the car and drove to the pancake rocks. They looked amazing, just like a  pancake. My Dad gave my brother Alec a challenge, because he is trying to be a member of PRODIGY. So our activity was throwing rocks to try and see a splash. Sadly, Alec didn't get it so he ran off. In the end, at the last throw, Mum said

"I think it was a splash." So Alec got a month of Prodigy.  

At 12:45 pm, we ate lunch; I had a ciabatta roll with cheese and butter that was mouth- watering. After we ate lunch , we hopped back into the car for another hour. When we arrived in Hokitika, we walked down to a little town where we decided what we were going to do the next day. We stopped at a pub to get some drinks, such as lemonade and beers. 

At 6:30 pm, we headed back to the place that were staying in and had showers. For dinner, we had  wraps and chicken with veggies which was great. Also, we started watching the Grinch 1/2 way. A few minutes later we jumped into our beds. Goodnight every one. 😀💤

My Holiday: Monday 14th December Tauranga Bay

 On a magical Monday, I woke up at Carter's beach.  Also, I watched YouTube for a bit before breakfast. For breakfast , I had a slice of toast with cheese which was yummy.Then, I got changed, brushed my teeth, and made my bed. 

At 10:45 am , we headed to Tauranga Bay. When we started the walk, we saw a whole lot of seals and their babies too. Madly, Mum and Dad didn't realise that the walk was 7.4 km. It was lovely to see plants and trees. The walk was about going to see a light house and see seals too. The water was very rough. This one seal was trying so hard to get in. Finally, it got onto the rocks in the end. 

At 5:15 pm we arrived back at Carter's beach. We decided that Mum would got for a run and me, Dad and Alec we would prepare dinner which was sausages, bread,eggs,and few veggies. After, we did all the shopping,we drove to the beach because Mum wasn't finished her run. Next, we started  to play a game with a box drawn on the sand  get 3 sticks to put at the top of your drawing. Also, you had a little you had a little stick to try and throw at each other. Alec got a huge, fat, and heavy stick and he throw it at my thigh. It was very sore, by that time Mum had finished her run, so we walk back to our bach. Ate dinner, watched T.V, and went to bed. 

 

Summer learning journey

 Today I learned was about Te Reo Maori which was great fun. We had to tell them about what we were up to that day.  Also, we had practice writing it out that I thought that really help me. I went swimming in a lake and jumped off a jetty. 

Please click here to see mine:

What are you doing today?

My Holiday: Sunday 13th December Lake Rotoiti

On a bright summers day, I woke up at The Jumping Goat Farm. I woke up at 9:00 am. After that, I got changed into my togs. The pool was very cold. It was as cold as the Antarctica sea and it had leafs and dirt in it too. After I got out, I had breakfast - a slice of seed bread with peanut butter. Also, I went for a shower and got changed.  Pool video

At 10:30 am, we decided to go to Lake Rotoiti that Emma - the lady who ran the Air B 'n' B-  said  is a good place. She also gave me and my brother Alec some cat crunchies because we were going to lake Rotoiti where there are millions of eels to feed. 

At 11:30 am, we arrived to lake Rotoiti. The water was as clear as plastic wrap. There were millions of eels, a jetty that you swim and jump off, and there was also a forest walk. Me and my Dad swam up to the jetty that was freezing. I felt I was going to have frost bite for a minute. I swam my fastest to make it to the jetty. When I got there was lots of duck poo. The water was 8 metres deep. A few minutes later, I swam back to shore and got a warm towel. After that,my Mum went on the  forest walk and me, Dad,and Alec lay in the sun. A little bit later, we strolled down to the bridge where all the eels were and we fed them some cat crunchies which they liked. Then me and my dad jumped off the bridge/ jetty. That was amazing ! Also, mum met us there.

 

At 2:30 pm , we jumped back into the car and drove to Carter's beach which took about 1 1/2 hours. Me and Alec also had a nap. When we arrived it was 6:15 pm and we brought all our suit cases into the bach. Alec and Mum went to Carter's beach for a play, while me and my Dad made dinner; we had the BBQ on and had steaks and lamb chops. Also, some veggies too.  After we ate dinner, we headed to Carter's beach as a family which was fun. When we got back to the Air bnb, we put the T.V on and I finished off my blogs.  Soon, we went to bed ! 

My Holiday: Saturday 12th December -flight to Nelson

 On a sunny Saturday, I woke up at 6:16 am and let the chickens out. They all ran out to the feeder. Then, I jumped back in bed and watched the computer. At 8:30 am Mum said,

"What do you want for breakfast?" 

I said,"A bagel please."  

Also, I got changed and got ready for the car trip to Auckland. The bagel I had was delicious. We also went up to our neighbours to give him the chicken feed because we are going to Nelson and doing a little tiki tour. 

At 11:25 am,we headed down to Auckland. It was an all right car trip as we ate lots of lollies and me and Alec played hand games. When we arrived at the airport, we handed in our suit cases. Happily, I bought some doughnuts. 

At 5:30 pm, we hopped onto our flight. When the plane started, my ears popped. During the flight we got given a cookie and some water. Alec played on Dad's phone when I read Tom Gates. Dad was doing a suduko and Mum was reading her book. 

After the plane landed,we got a rental car. I was very windy. We had to go to Pak'n Save to get dinner and some snacks. Then, we got back in the car and we drove for around 40 minutes to The Jumping Goat farm. When we reached our destination, Emma, the lady who owns the place, showed us round. There were chickens, cows, sheep, goats, a dog called Molly and a cat called Linda. For dinner, we had a roasted chicken, and sat on the floor as there was no table or kitchen. We also watched some videos of 'Bondi Rescue' before going to bed. 

The day of Freedom

The day of freedom

On a wonderful Wednesday, we had our school party which was a blast!  We raised 4000 dollars at our school market night to have this fun day.

 When I arrived at school, everyone was wearing mufti. Teachers were setting up the water slide, water system, and pumping up pool floaties. Ring, ring,ring that's the sound of the bell. Everyone ran back to class. Whaea Jorja told as how the day was planned. After that, we walked to  the field and Whaea Meg explained more rules. The juniors were doing scooters, singing, and bouncy castles.

 
At 9:00 am,we headed down to the bottom field. There were 4 activities: slippery hockey and soccer, water slide, water fight, and wet sponge tag; we got to pick and choose.  First, I went to the slippery hockey and soccer which was great fun. It was as slippery as a white board. Also,  Alice and Georgia were in my team at slippery hockey and soccer. After that, I helped with the water supply and carried water buckets to the water gun re - fill and slippery hockey and soccer. 

 At 10:30 am, it was morning tea time. Me and all my friends got changed and ate. Ring, ring,ring that's the sound of the bell and we walked back to the field. The second set activities were gaming, ball rush, scooters, and bouncy castles. I did gaming which was great fun. IT'S SWIMMING TIME YAY! We got to go swimming with Kauri class and lots of floaties; the pool was as fun as going out on a boat and jumping off. For lunch time we had hotdogs. I didn't have one because I don't like hotdogs so I just finished my own lunch. 

 At 1:00 pm it was time for ice cream! I enjoyed my ice cream, however Lyrik had his ice cream  that he already licked and dipped it in the sprinkles bowl. Yuck! After that, we got to  go down to the bottom field and play in 9 tonnes of ice/snow. I was throwing snow balls at Jonella and Zoe which was great fun. The ice was as cold as a freezer.

Sadly, at 2:30 pm, it was time to get on the bus and go home.  I had a great day and my favourite activity was swimming in the pool with floaties.  

Camp 2020 (Taupo Bay)

 

Please click onto my slide show to see what I got up to during camp!

Camp Slide Show

Padlet

 

Paint by number

Today Donna came into our class and she take to us about the summer learning journey. Donna gave us an activity. We were doing paint by number. These were the ones  I created : 

Compensate using tidy numbers

The Movies

 The Movies

Last week, we watched movies from when I was a year 2 in Rimu class.  Every Friday Emma used to video the movies and she edited them all.

The first movie we watched was the disaster I was in. The characters were Xavier H, Georgie, and Kora.  There was a shop and I was the shopkeeper selling fruits and vegetables. Also, Xavier H was the thief and stole some of the fruit such as the strawberries and Oranges. Kora was the investigator and helped me find the thief. Xavier H got caught behind the Library and got taken to Jail. That was the end of the story SO DON’T STEAL !

The second movie was about a monster. The characters were Leah, Stacey, Riley, and Lauren. They were all eating their lunch and Stacey said “ do you want to go on a walk.”  They all said” Yes.”  They all headed to the playground to play in the sandpit. Then the monster  came around the corner and all ran up by the field aaaaaah they yelled. Riley had a gun in his hand and shot the monster. The monster  fell to the ground. They all ran to the early words and they were safe until the monster came back. 

They were great movies!

Swimming Competition 22nd Sunday November

 On a bright spring Sunday, I had my 3rd competition down in Kawakawa. For breakfast, I had a raisin and cinnamon bagel. It was as crunchy as a chip. At 8.45 am me and my dad left and got in the car.  It was an ok car journey; I felt a little sick, but dad just said it was just me being nervous.

At 10.15 am, we arrived at the Kawakawa pool . Our whole club - Dargaville- was there.  I had never met any of them before, except a bay named Raiden. The coaches gave me a yellow Dargaville swimming cap.  After that we warmed up, then my first race - 100m breast stroke- was at 11am.  It went well and my time was 2minutes and 7 seconds. I waited half an hour, then it was my second race, which was 50m backstroke.  My time was 53.19 seconds, and a new PB by 3 seconds.  Next, it was my 100m freestyle.  I got disqualified for jumping too soon, but it was still fun.  My final race was 50m butterfly and I felt a bit nervous because I had not raced this distance before.  However, I completed it in 1 min and I enjoyed it. I also got 4 ribbons. 

At 2.30pm, It was time to come home. It was so tried. I hoped that you had a good Sunday too. 

Here are some videos (click on them):

Butterfly: Butterfly race

Back stroke :Back stroke

Free style: Free style

Breast stroke: Breast stroke

Real or Fake?

Last week, Donna came to our class to work on Media and being smart online.  It is good to see what is going on in the world and so you don't get catfish. 

We made these real and fake images on Google draw. 

Harry Potter with a cow head and some glasses.

Peppa pig with Donald Trump for a head. 

 

Sunday swim 8th Nov

On a sunny Sunday,  I wanted to work on speed so I competed:

8 sets of 2 lengths

5 fast lengths with a walk in between.   

Here is the 1st video: 1st video

Eastern Zone Athletics 6th Nov Friday

 On a fabulous Friday, we had Eastern Zone Athletics at Taipa school field. When I arrived at school we put our sport uniform on. When we arrived  at the Taipa fields we had some morning tea under the gazebo.

 Then Emma - Leah's Mum-  took us to our first a activity of the day which was shot put. It was only Leah and Waikeri  competed for shot up.  You put the shot put by your cheek bend your arm and push. Leah said "it was as heavy as a a concrete brick." We cheered them on. 

After that, It was long jump. Our second activiy of the day. I was competed in long jump  with Leah and Kadee. We ran up and jumped from a red, yellow and blue mat. We got 2 jumps. My Dad also came to watch. 

Further more, It was discuss. Our third activity of the day. Daisy, Zoe, Leah. and Waikeri  competed in discuss. They put their foot by a pipe and and they had to stand diagonally. It is as circle as a pie. 

Also, It was track time. Our fourth activity of the day. Leah, Kadee, and Waikeri competed in track. First they did 100 m . Then 200 m. They did amazing! 

Finally, it was  our fifth activity of the day which was High jump. Leah, Waikeri, and Kadee  competed in high jump. You do a scissor kick over the pole. 

Then we went home on the school bus.  

Ocean a source of life - reading response

 Ocean a source of life 

What does the word feat mean? 

An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

What is Zoo planktom? 

Plankton consisting of a small animals and immature stages of large animals 

Making Record bowls

 On a lovely sunny Friday, we made record bowls with Hannah. 

What you need: 

- glass bowl

- 160 degrees oven

- oven mitts 

- record

The steps     

Firstly, you will need to go and buy a few records, you can buy them for Op shop or second hand shop. Put a glass bowl in the oven to heat up at 160 degrees .

Secondly, put the record on the hot glass bowl. Also, put it in the oven until it troops down. Then you take it out of the oven be very careful. After that, you push it with your oven mitts to make the curly lines. Next you leave it for 1 minute to cool. Then you take it out of the bowl.

   

Class trip Waitangi

Class Trip

 On a wonderful Wednesday, we had our school trip.  We were going to Waitangi. When I arrived at school Whaea Jorja was writing names on the board about what cars we were in.  I was in Gene's car with Daetyn, Zoe, and Connor.  It was a blast! When we arrived, we ate our morning tea on the grass. 

After that, our leader - Whaea Imogen-  came to give us stickers. Also,  she explained what we were going to do. Further more, we walked to the museum and put our bags in a bag cage. Then we got our first question which was:  
How many years has it been since New Zealand had people living here?
1.  3 million Yrs
2.  1 million Yr
3. 8 million Yrs

 (We got in our car groups  to work it out.)

We kept on walking and saw Captain Cook and he was the first European in New Zealand. He was from France and other people came from over seas to explore our country.

At 12.00 pm, we split us up into groups. Whaea Sharee took a group and showed them the marae. She explained about this carving. It was brown and smooth like chocolate. Its name was Hine- Amaru and she was a Mum who gave birth from her armpit. Meanwhile, Whaea Imogen was drawing signs about what you like. 

Finally, we went to go and see the waka called Ngatokimatawhaorua. It was as big as cow.After that, we went the cars and drove back to school. 

 

     

31st Saturday Oct

Today it was the first swim of the year. I completed 4 IMS. ( 4 sets of 4) that consisted of: 

1st length of butterfly 

2nd length of back stroke

3rd length of breast stroke 

4th length of freestyle 

4 times ( 16 lengths) 

1st  set: 2.05 mins

2nd set: 2.07 mins

3rd set: 2.05 mins

4th set: 2.03 mins

It wasn't cold at all, but Alec took a while to get in. 

Click here: 1st swim

Media Post

 On cloudy Tuesday, Donna came to teach use about Media. Media is words and Information. For example....  Billboards, newspaper, advertisement, signs and posters. 

Voyage of Exploration - reading response

 WALT: make multi choice question:

What does a wire weed mean? 

1)  Is it spaghetti 

2) Is it a a weed that fish sleep in

3) Is it a plant that lives in your garden

Healing Honey - reading response

 1) What did professor Molan invent? 

A honey dressing. 

2) List 3 things that the Maori used Manuka wood for.....

building paddles, bird spears, and frighting sticks. 

3) Why is honey a good Medicine?

It helps sores, scratches,cuts and scrapes. Also, it is very natural.

Also we made tee- tree tea. We had to soak the Maunka 10 minutes. After that,we took all the leaves of the stems.  Then we left it soak in hot boiling water for another 10 minutes. Further more we added the honey, and pour it into cups. 

My Holiday recount 13-10-2020 Tuesday

 On Thursday 1st of October, we started to drive down to Whitianga. It was a 7 hour drive in the car. Me and Alec listen to Matilda in the car. Alec was as sad as a baby bunny because he didn't get a hot chocolate. 

When we got there Kate ( My Mum's friend) was working. So we quietly brought our suitcases, bags, bikes,and cool bag. After Kate finished her work, Me and Alec went  fishing and swimming. Then Daryl arrived home ( Kate's boyfriend). For we had nachos. I helped Kate make them. While Alec played with Jasper ( cat). They were very spicy. So me and Alec had to keep drinking water. So we were being rude. Then we got all cosy and went to bed. Good nigh. 

My Holiday: Hot Water beach Monday 5th October Part 4

Kia ora, another flaming hot day in Whitianga. We decided to head to hot water beach. Armed with two spades, we headed toward the crowd. It was chockablock. We started digging, but the water in the hole was still cold. We tried different places. Eventually, a group of people left a pool, so we jumped in it. It was very hot like a kettle. After that, we asked this man who was digging forever if he wanted the pool. Then we went into the cold sea. 

Further more, we went to go and get  ice creams. I got an apple crumble, Alec got cookies and cream also Mum got chocolate caramel. Finally , we went back to Kate and Daryl's house for dinner. 

It was an awesome day, I really enjoyed going swimming and getting ice creams.    

                                                                                                    

My Holiday: Roast Sunday 4th October Part 3

 At 3.00 pm, me and Kate cut and peeled all the veggies such as potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. After that, we rode our bikes to the pub to get drinks. Later that afternoon, we rode back on our bikes and peeled the parsnips and cut them in long strips. One of Daryl's tricks is to flour the potatoes to make them extra crunchy . They looked like ice on a castle.  Then we put all the veggies and meat in the oven. When we had dinner, it was delicious.  I really enjoyed the roasted parsnips and lamb.

After we ate dinner, we watched the movie "Rango". It was about a lost lizard and water shortage. We watched half of the movie and ate my leftover birthday cake.  

It was another great day in Whitianga!  

 

My Holiday: New Chums beach 2nd Friday October Part1

 During the holidays, we drove down to Whitianga. We went to stay at our friends house called Kate and Daryl.  It took us 7 hours to make it to Whitianga. When we were in the car, we listened to Roald Dahl- "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

The next day, we went to New Chums beach. It was very cool because we climbed over rocks. Also, my Dad went for a swim in the freezing cold water. I think it was as cold as a frozen iceberg. 

Here is a video and a photo:

This rock is called seal rock. 

Holiday Sentences

Simple Sentences about driving down to Whitianga:

We left our house at 8.30am.

We were in the car for 7 hours.   

We stopped at Thames to collect  some food for sandwiches.

W-start , beginning with While 

While Alec played prodigy, Georgie watched YouTube. 

While  Alec is fishing, Georgie doing her sentences.

While Alec fished, Georgie swam in the water.

-Ing start:

Jumping off the jetty , Alec fell in.

Running around the block, Kate feel over.

Fishing  on the jetty, Alec caught a fish. 

2 sentences of your choice:

Tomorrow is my birthday.

Sadly, the chicken's can't come to Whitianga

Holiday Sentences

 Every morning, before  we have technology, we have a page of sentences and maths .  

Simple sentences: 

Alec loves to play proidgy.

Georgie  loves to watch YouTube.

Dad loves to go to the gym. 

ly starts ( adverbs):

Slowly, Steve and Carole care for their hedge.

Luckily, I didn't lose my gumboots.

Unluckily, I lost one  of my sandals.

Red, White, and Blue:

I went to the beach and took a rug, a towel, a snack, and water.

On Monday, I went to school and brought a lunchbox, water bottle, and togs.

We are going to Auckland and we have been packing togs, lifejackets, and clothes .

Ing- start :

Swimming fast, Georgie got a new P.B.

Eating lollies, chocolate, sprinkles, and ice cream, Alec felt like he needed to do a poo.

Running as fast as a cheetah, David felt out of  breath. 

Packing lollies for Alec to eat, we went to Whitianga.

Walking on the farm, Billy was electrocuted by the fence, on his bottom.

Using magic, Harry Potter and Mathilda both fight villains. Harry fights Greyback and Mathilda fights her principal.  

Book creator How to make a good blog conversation

   If you click on this link it with take you to my book creator:  Copy public share link to clipboard

 On Tuesday, Donna came  in our class to use  book creator. That consisted of voice recording, finding an animal or  buddy, photos, backgrounds and text.  

I really enjoy doing a fun project like that, book creator is a great site.    

Monday 21st September 2020 Stuffed possum

 On a sunny Wednesday, Ella brought stuffed to school. It was holding a polystyrene peach. It was as fluffy  as a baby kitten.n Also, when she bought it to school Lockie named  it Jeff , but Ella said it was a girl. So Lockie called Jefferina.  

So Ella and her Dad took all the guts out and fed them to her dog called Milo. After that Ella took the real eyes out of the skull ad replace them with plastic eyes. Also,  Ella place polystyrene down by there the ears and put wire, so when the ear dry up it is sift. Then Ella took out the polystyrene out of the ears.  Jefferina toes nails  are revolting, disgusting  also very long. 

11th Friday September Moari Insects

 This week we have been learning about Māori insects. Our teacher has been testing us through the week to practise. I enjoy learning a language. 

These  are the insects in Te Reo  Māori: 

    Mumutawa - lady bird 

  Ngata - snail 

 Pungawerewere - Spider 

 Anuhe- Caterpiller

    Porerrhua - Butterfly 

  Noke - Worm 

   Wētā- Wētā

  Pi - Bee