There once was a dog named Rocky. He was hungry. A bone was on the other side of a big fence. A cat named Ruby tells Rocky to try and climb over the fence. But Rocky sadly can not climb. A friendly bird flies over and tells Rocky to dig, and go under the fence. He does. Rocky gets his bone and wags his tail happily.
THE END
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
My First Basketball Experience
“We’re letting them win”......
I walked into the courts, filled with excitement. A man who was obviously our instructor told us to stand on the yellow line. We did. He then began introducing himself. His name was Coach Bruce.
Afterwards Mrs Tui put us into 4 groups. Once the groups were sorted Coach Bruce started demonstrating a few basketball skills. He showed us how to dribble a ball and the proper way of holding it. This was all new to me.
As soon as he was finished we played a game. Each person from each group had to dribble the ball to the cone and back. At first it was sort of easy. Until Coach Bruce announced we had to use our left hand. I found it difficult. First team to finish were the winners. My team won once. We were very happy.
The next game we played was sort of similar. Each group had multiple coloured cones they had to collect. (during this game a tall man walked into the courts. Coach Bruce told us his name was Coach Dwayne. He plays for the Auckland Pirates) We played and played. I was having a lot of fun. Even though Ofa’s team kept winning. Coach Bruce asked us “why does the white team(referring to their coloured cone) keep winning? Daniel answered “We’re letting them win”. Everyone laughed.
Later we played another game. This time we had to focus on our shooting. We challenged Agnes’ team. They won. Showing good sportsmanship we congratulated them.
After all that fun our time was sadly over. We said thank-you to Coach Bruce and Coach Wayne. I can not wait till next week when we have another basketball session.
I walked into the courts, filled with excitement. A man who was obviously our instructor told us to stand on the yellow line. We did. He then began introducing himself. His name was Coach Bruce.
Afterwards Mrs Tui put us into 4 groups. Once the groups were sorted Coach Bruce started demonstrating a few basketball skills. He showed us how to dribble a ball and the proper way of holding it. This was all new to me.
As soon as he was finished we played a game. Each person from each group had to dribble the ball to the cone and back. At first it was sort of easy. Until Coach Bruce announced we had to use our left hand. I found it difficult. First team to finish were the winners. My team won once. We were very happy.
The next game we played was sort of similar. Each group had multiple coloured cones they had to collect. (during this game a tall man walked into the courts. Coach Bruce told us his name was Coach Dwayne. He plays for the Auckland Pirates) We played and played. I was having a lot of fun. Even though Ofa’s team kept winning. Coach Bruce asked us “why does the white team(referring to their coloured cone) keep winning? Daniel answered “We’re letting them win”. Everyone laughed.
Later we played another game. This time we had to focus on our shooting. We challenged Agnes’ team. They won. Showing good sportsmanship we congratulated them.
After all that fun our time was sadly over. We said thank-you to Coach Bruce and Coach Wayne. I can not wait till next week when we have another basketball session.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Retreat
29th March to 30th March, something amazing happened.
The year 8s went to a place none of us have been to.
We went to the St Francis Retreat Centre in Mt Roskill. We stayed there for 2 days, and one night. I learnt amazing things, that I will remember FOREVER.
We did A LOT in the 2 days we were there. We, prayed and reflected. We also did a lot of activities. Every activity we did, I learnt something.
One of the many activities we did, was ‘Noah’s ark’. This activity was based on the story ‘Noah’s Ark’ in the bible. We were given paper bags. Inside those bags, were things such as sticks, scissors, tape, cardboard, fake-money, foam, and flax. Brother Phillip said, we had to make mini arcs’ that can float for 5 minutes.
BUT wait, not every bag had, scissors or tape, and some bags had more sticks than cardboard. So that’s where the money came in. We could use the money in our bags to buy things. Br Philip also gave us a choice. We could work alone. Or we could get into pairs.
I decided to team-up with Robertanna. We went outside. Emptied out our bags, to see what we had. We had cardboard, sticks, foam, flax and scissors. We also put our money together. We had $50.
We went straight to work. While we were planning. I realized something. How is everything going to stick together. I needed tape. Robertanna and I got up and started to search for the lucky person who had tape in their bag.
LISI!!!!!!! Robertanna’s aunt was the lucky person who had tape. We thought, because she was Robbertanna’s aunt we could get the tape for free. I was wrong. We had to pay. We gave her $20 for 2 long strips of tape.
We rushed back, to where we were sitting and carried on building. I had an idea in my mind on how our ark would look like. We put the cardboard and foam together. Then we put sticks underneath it.
Time went by. Before we knew it, our time was over.
We all walked to the back of the building. Where the fish pond was located.
Br Philip gave us all a stone. The stones represented the animals Noah rescued. If there were 2 people in each group, that meant they had to have 2 stones or if there were 3 people, then 3 stones...etc. So we had to get 2 stones.
Slowly we put our ark in the fish pond. Because it was Robertanna’s birthday I thought she might have good luck. I was right. It floated. Our ark floated.
“YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY” Robertanna and I screamed. Jumping up and down. We were shocked to see our ark FLOATED.
Now, it was moment of truth. We had to see which ark could float for 5 minutes.
We waited, and waited. Each minute went by there was at least 2 arks sinking. 1 more minute was left. There were only 4 arks’ still floating.
5 minutes were over. “WE WON” “WE WON” Robertanna and I said. OUR ark as well as Zeph’s, Roland’s, Daniel’s/Koula/Siu’s ark floated the longest.
I was surprised and shocked Robertanna and I were one of the winners. I was overwhelmed.
This was my favourite activity.
I learnt from this activity to try and use EVERYTHING I am given and use it wisely. I also learnt having a good plan and sticking to it, will help you achieve in anything you do.
The year 8s went to a place none of us have been to.
We went to the St Francis Retreat Centre in Mt Roskill. We stayed there for 2 days, and one night. I learnt amazing things, that I will remember FOREVER.
We did A LOT in the 2 days we were there. We, prayed and reflected. We also did a lot of activities. Every activity we did, I learnt something.
One of the many activities we did, was ‘Noah’s ark’. This activity was based on the story ‘Noah’s Ark’ in the bible. We were given paper bags. Inside those bags, were things such as sticks, scissors, tape, cardboard, fake-money, foam, and flax. Brother Phillip said, we had to make mini arcs’ that can float for 5 minutes.
BUT wait, not every bag had, scissors or tape, and some bags had more sticks than cardboard. So that’s where the money came in. We could use the money in our bags to buy things. Br Philip also gave us a choice. We could work alone. Or we could get into pairs.
I decided to team-up with Robertanna. We went outside. Emptied out our bags, to see what we had. We had cardboard, sticks, foam, flax and scissors. We also put our money together. We had $50.
We went straight to work. While we were planning. I realized something. How is everything going to stick together. I needed tape. Robertanna and I got up and started to search for the lucky person who had tape in their bag.
LISI!!!!!!! Robertanna’s aunt was the lucky person who had tape. We thought, because she was Robbertanna’s aunt we could get the tape for free. I was wrong. We had to pay. We gave her $20 for 2 long strips of tape.
We rushed back, to where we were sitting and carried on building. I had an idea in my mind on how our ark would look like. We put the cardboard and foam together. Then we put sticks underneath it.
Time went by. Before we knew it, our time was over.
We all walked to the back of the building. Where the fish pond was located.
Br Philip gave us all a stone. The stones represented the animals Noah rescued. If there were 2 people in each group, that meant they had to have 2 stones or if there were 3 people, then 3 stones...etc. So we had to get 2 stones.
Slowly we put our ark in the fish pond. Because it was Robertanna’s birthday I thought she might have good luck. I was right. It floated. Our ark floated.
“YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY” Robertanna and I screamed. Jumping up and down. We were shocked to see our ark FLOATED.
Now, it was moment of truth. We had to see which ark could float for 5 minutes.
We waited, and waited. Each minute went by there was at least 2 arks sinking. 1 more minute was left. There were only 4 arks’ still floating.
5 minutes were over. “WE WON” “WE WON” Robertanna and I said. OUR ark as well as Zeph’s, Roland’s, Daniel’s/Koula/Siu’s ark floated the longest.
I was surprised and shocked Robertanna and I were one of the winners. I was overwhelmed.
This was my favourite activity.
I learnt from this activity to try and use EVERYTHING I am given and use it wisely. I also learnt having a good plan and sticking to it, will help you achieve in anything you do.
Retreat, was very, very special to me. I enjoyed my time there and I have learnt A LOT. The 2 days and 1 night I was at St Francis Retreat centre is something I will remember and treasure FOREVER. I hope from this experience I can be better leader.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Opening Mass
Friday 10 February 2012, St Pius X school had their opening mass for the year. It was a time to welcome new pupils and their families, thank God for blessing us with another school year and to focus on working hard so we can achieve our goals. Room7 led the mass.
The mass was held at our parish church. Good thing our church is on school grounds, so it was only a few feet away from our school office. All the classes were gathered at the church. There were a lot of parents too.
I said the introduction, I was a little bit nervous but I got over it. Before I knew it I was finish.
It was now time to sing the entrance hymn. The song was called 'Rainbow'. The entrance hymn was sung beautifully and the mass begun.
During the mass Ofa read the 1st reading. From that reading, I learnt to not be lazy, and if I want something I need to work for it. It was a message for everyone.
After the reading the mass went on as usual.
But before Father Iosefa said the final blessing, he asked for all the teachers to go up to the altar. So the students and parents could bless them. Bless them for another year of teaching and to ask God to give them strength to help us succeed in our learning.
Everything about the mass was special and I was glad to be apart of it.
The mass was held at our parish church. Good thing our church is on school grounds, so it was only a few feet away from our school office. All the classes were gathered at the church. There were a lot of parents too.
I said the introduction, I was a little bit nervous but I got over it. Before I knew it I was finish.
It was now time to sing the entrance hymn. The song was called 'Rainbow'. The entrance hymn was sung beautifully and the mass begun.
During the mass Ofa read the 1st reading. From that reading, I learnt to not be lazy, and if I want something I need to work for it. It was a message for everyone.
After the reading the mass went on as usual.
But before Father Iosefa said the final blessing, he asked for all the teachers to go up to the altar. So the students and parents could bless them. Bless them for another year of teaching and to ask God to give them strength to help us succeed in our learning.
Everything about the mass was special and I was glad to be apart of it.
Tennis Experience
“I haven’t played that before. Have you?”
Full of excitement I grabbed a racket and a ball, and went to one side of the net. Marcel, our instructor, demonstrated a few basic skills. Everyone followed. I nervously threw the ball in the air and hit it softly with the racket. I felt relieved. I actually hit the ball and it didn’t go tumbling onto the ground. Like I expected.
I learnt the basic skills of playing tennis. I also learnt about a ‘fore arm hit’. I found it difficult to do at first but I practised a little more and I got the hang of it.
One of the games we played were ‘King of the court’. King of the court was sort of like the tennis version of handball. Although I wasn’t the best I still had fun. It was a great experience.
Full of excitement I grabbed a racket and a ball, and went to one side of the net. Marcel, our instructor, demonstrated a few basic skills. Everyone followed. I nervously threw the ball in the air and hit it softly with the racket. I felt relieved. I actually hit the ball and it didn’t go tumbling onto the ground. Like I expected.
I learnt the basic skills of playing tennis. I also learnt about a ‘fore arm hit’. I found it difficult to do at first but I practised a little more and I got the hang of it.
One of the games we played were ‘King of the court’. King of the court was sort of like the tennis version of handball. Although I wasn’t the best I still had fun. It was a great experience.
Friday, October 7, 2011
What have you done with my little boy
John Castle is a little boy who lives with his younger sister his Mother and Father. They lived in a nice quiet street in Pennsylvania America. They were like any ordinary family. John has short Blonde hair, blue eyes and he has freckles on his cheeks. Although he is only 6years of age he likes to think he is a BIG boy.
Every morning John walks with his mother to the school bus stop. Until one day he begged his mother if he could walk alone, his mother said “okay”.
That was something she regrets for the rest of her life.
May 25 1979 a day John’s family will never forget. John walked to the bus stop by himself. His mother thinking he’ll be alright, because the bus stop was not that far away. What she did not know, was that was going to be the last time she sees her little boy.
John was absent from school that day. His teacher did not bother reporting it to the principal thinking there was nothing wrong.
3.30pm, John did not return home. His mother knew there was something wrong. She immediately rang the school and asked “what has happened to my little boy John”. It was then Johns mother found out her son had not made it to school that day. She started panicking and started to worry, like any other mother would. She rang the cops and John’s father who hurried home as soon as he got the call.
Detective James Wright was called to investigate the case.
That night there was about 100 police men and women looking for the little blonde headed 6year old boy.
Weeks went by and there were even volunteers, searching for John Castles. He was everywhere. The news, papers, posters. He was even on milk cartons. (he was the first ever missing child to be on a milk carton)
Weeks, turned into months. Detective Wright always tried to re-enact what happened the morning of 25 may 1979 trying to think of ideas he did not think about before. Detective Wright was getting no where.
Until one day they went past a name "Klaus Smith" who had a history of violence between children. The cops thought they had their man. So they tracked Smith and they started questioning him about his past.
Detective Wright asked Smith “Do you know a little boy by the name John Castle” Smith replied back “no”. But he later admitted that he saw a little boy the morning of May 25 1979 who matched the description of John Castle, but he did not harm him. Detective Wright thought they had got their man. But Smith did not confess to harassing or abusing John Castle. So without a confession or any good evidence Smith was let free. AGAIN they came to a dead end.
Years, and years went by. John’s parents always thought Smith was responsible for their son disappearing. During those years Smith was serving jail time reasons that no-one knows due to the fact that his case was private.
John’s parents blamed Smith for their son missing but they had not enough evidence to charge him with a crime.
Years, went by, John’s parents appreciated Detective James Wright work as well as others who had helped to try and find their little boy John. But they had gone through enough pain. They deiced to close the case.
Johns parents still from this day still believe that Klaus Smith was responsible for their son’s disappearance.
Every year on October 9, which is John’s birthday, and May 25, the day he disappeared, John’s parents sends Klaus Smith a copy of John’s missing-persons leaflet. On the back they always type the same message: “What have you done with my little boy?”
Every morning John walks with his mother to the school bus stop. Until one day he begged his mother if he could walk alone, his mother said “okay”.
That was something she regrets for the rest of her life.
May 25 1979 a day John’s family will never forget. John walked to the bus stop by himself. His mother thinking he’ll be alright, because the bus stop was not that far away. What she did not know, was that was going to be the last time she sees her little boy.
John was absent from school that day. His teacher did not bother reporting it to the principal thinking there was nothing wrong.
3.30pm, John did not return home. His mother knew there was something wrong. She immediately rang the school and asked “what has happened to my little boy John”. It was then Johns mother found out her son had not made it to school that day. She started panicking and started to worry, like any other mother would. She rang the cops and John’s father who hurried home as soon as he got the call.
Detective James Wright was called to investigate the case.
That night there was about 100 police men and women looking for the little blonde headed 6year old boy.
Weeks went by and there were even volunteers, searching for John Castles. He was everywhere. The news, papers, posters. He was even on milk cartons. (he was the first ever missing child to be on a milk carton)
Weeks, turned into months. Detective Wright always tried to re-enact what happened the morning of 25 may 1979 trying to think of ideas he did not think about before. Detective Wright was getting no where.
Until one day they went past a name "Klaus Smith" who had a history of violence between children. The cops thought they had their man. So they tracked Smith and they started questioning him about his past.
Detective Wright asked Smith “Do you know a little boy by the name John Castle” Smith replied back “no”. But he later admitted that he saw a little boy the morning of May 25 1979 who matched the description of John Castle, but he did not harm him. Detective Wright thought they had got their man. But Smith did not confess to harassing or abusing John Castle. So without a confession or any good evidence Smith was let free. AGAIN they came to a dead end.
Years, and years went by. John’s parents always thought Smith was responsible for their son disappearing. During those years Smith was serving jail time reasons that no-one knows due to the fact that his case was private.
John’s parents blamed Smith for their son missing but they had not enough evidence to charge him with a crime.
Years, went by, John’s parents appreciated Detective James Wright work as well as others who had helped to try and find their little boy John. But they had gone through enough pain. They deiced to close the case.
Johns parents still from this day still believe that Klaus Smith was responsible for their son’s disappearance.
Every year on October 9, which is John’s birthday, and May 25, the day he disappeared, John’s parents sends Klaus Smith a copy of John’s missing-persons leaflet. On the back they always type the same message: “What have you done with my little boy?”
Friday, August 26, 2011
Taking My Net-book Home
The first time taking my net-book home.
Yay! We could FINALLY take our net-books home after 2 Terms, and 4 weeks. It was now our responsibility to make sure our net-book is fully charged and ready for the next day.
I was super-duper- ultra- mega excited taking my net-book home.
I can’t wait to do more work on my net-book, and taking care of it, showing my teacher that I am a responsible person.
Yay! We could FINALLY take our net-books home after 2 Terms, and 4 weeks. It was now our responsibility to make sure our net-book is fully charged and ready for the next day.
I was super-duper- ultra- mega excited taking my net-book home.
I can’t wait to do more work on my net-book, and taking care of it, showing my teacher that I am a responsible person.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Being M.C. For The Day
Friday 19 August was a special day for me as well as for the whole school. We celebrated the life of the Patron Saint of our Parish and our school, St Pius X.
One of the ways we celebrated our special day was having a Talent Quest, so a bunch of kids who made it through the auditions, could show the whole school their special talents, our Heavenly Father has blessed them with.
I played a special role for the talent quest, I as well as Robertanna were the M.C.
I walked up ready to begin our Talent Show, “WHATS UP St Pius” we began with, I started talking really fast, and I knew my nerves had got the better of me, but I carried on and I was off the stage before I knew it.
“Give it up for Room 4” me and Robertanna said, as they were our first act.
The Talent Showcase went on, there were groups that sang songs, groups that did a dance routine, and a whole lot more, it was a HUGE success.
The bunch of students really did show the school that they have Talents. As for myself my talent is pretty much talking, and that was 1 of the reasons why I volunteered to be the M.C.
Friday was special and I know that the whole school enjoyed themselves as much as I did.
One of the ways we celebrated our special day was having a Talent Quest, so a bunch of kids who made it through the auditions, could show the whole school their special talents, our Heavenly Father has blessed them with.
I played a special role for the talent quest, I as well as Robertanna were the M.C.
I walked up ready to begin our Talent Show, “WHATS UP St Pius” we began with, I started talking really fast, and I knew my nerves had got the better of me, but I carried on and I was off the stage before I knew it.
“Give it up for Room 4” me and Robertanna said, as they were our first act.
The Talent Showcase went on, there were groups that sang songs, groups that did a dance routine, and a whole lot more, it was a HUGE success.
The bunch of students really did show the school that they have Talents. As for myself my talent is pretty much talking, and that was 1 of the reasons why I volunteered to be the M.C.
Friday was special and I know that the whole school enjoyed themselves as much as I did.
Friday, August 5, 2011
My Highlight
My first thought of the pool was ‘how deep is it ?’
I nervously walked into the portable swimming pool taking step, by step. I finally got in the pool and I started having fun, I knew that there was nothing to worry about. This was my highlight.
I can’t wait for our next swimming lesson on Monday.
I nervously walked into the portable swimming pool taking step, by step. I finally got in the pool and I started having fun, I knew that there was nothing to worry about. This was my highlight.
I can’t wait for our next swimming lesson on Monday.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Persuasive Writing; Homework is good.
Homework has been a main part in school, it has been around for many years. It has also helped a lot of people including me.
First, thing first, homework is like practise. We all know that quote “practise makes perfect”. Would you want your child's brain to be filled with unnecessary things rather than educational things?
Second, homework also allows us to show our parents what we have learnt at school, so they know we actually learn something.
As well as that homework gives us something to do after school as most kids just sit back on the couch and watch T.V.
Third, some people might say that homework is just a waste of time, but those people are mainly the people that need help.
You might take homework for granted but homework also helps you get prepared for a test, and once you get a great mark you'll feel proud of yourself.
First, thing first, homework is like practise. We all know that quote “practise makes perfect”. Would you want your child's brain to be filled with unnecessary things rather than educational things?
Second, homework also allows us to show our parents what we have learnt at school, so they know we actually learn something.
As well as that homework gives us something to do after school as most kids just sit back on the couch and watch T.V.
Third, some people might say that homework is just a waste of time, but those people are mainly the people that need help.
You might take homework for granted but homework also helps you get prepared for a test, and once you get a great mark you'll feel proud of yourself.
Finally, homework helps us with something we do not know. It also helps us catch up with work, we are behind with.
So I think that homework helps me as well as other. We should have it not everyday but at least twice a week.
So I think that homework helps me as well as other. We should have it not everyday but at least twice a week.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Athletics Day
2011 St Pius X Athletics
Once a year St Pius X school have their athletics. So they can find out who would go to the cluster inter-zone athletics and represent our school.
Friday 18 March was St Pius X annual athletics day.
Friday was a fun and enjoyable day. Students were cheering for their teams. Lots of laughter and shouting going on. Teams were singing and chanting. I saw a lot of team effort shown from everyone.
On the other hand, teachers were frustrated with some of the students. Some were wandering around. Some took off for a drink without asking for permission. Others were just not listening. I thought it was okay but teachers said no.
Time for the cheer off, “yelled Mr Coakley”!
‘KEAS’ dynamite don’t mess with dynamite’ are one of the cheers I heard, at the cheer off. As well as Strawberry shortcake banner spilt we make your team look like ;shift to the left shift to the right come on TUIS fight fight fight’.
“And now the team that won the Cheer off is..............GECKOS !!” said Mr Coakley. ‘Who are who are who are we, we are we are somebody, can’t you see can’t you guess were the team that is the best’ - Geckos.
It was near the end of Athletics. But before that it was time to announce who came 4Th, 3rd 2nd and 1ST.
4th place by 169 points KEAS. 3rd place by 330 points KIWIS. Now first place by 500 points..............B-boom b-boom. My heart was thumping. Hoping that Mr Coakley would say TUIS.
“Now 1st place by 500 points................GECKOS”.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!” I cried. Thinking that I was dreaming.
But Geckos soon got up and started yelling from the tops of their lungs.
That’s when I knew that it was reality.
Geckos. Had won, and TUIS had come second.
Once a year St Pius X school have their athletics. So they can find out who would go to the cluster inter-zone athletics and represent our school.
Friday 18 March was St Pius X annual athletics day.
Friday was a fun and enjoyable day. Students were cheering for their teams. Lots of laughter and shouting going on. Teams were singing and chanting. I saw a lot of team effort shown from everyone.
On the other hand, teachers were frustrated with some of the students. Some were wandering around. Some took off for a drink without asking for permission. Others were just not listening. I thought it was okay but teachers said no.
Time for the cheer off, “yelled Mr Coakley”!
‘KEAS’ dynamite don’t mess with dynamite’ are one of the cheers I heard, at the cheer off. As well as Strawberry shortcake banner spilt we make your team look like ;shift to the left shift to the right come on TUIS fight fight fight’.
“And now the team that won the Cheer off is..............GECKOS !!” said Mr Coakley. ‘Who are who are who are we, we are we are somebody, can’t you see can’t you guess were the team that is the best’ - Geckos.
It was near the end of Athletics. But before that it was time to announce who came 4Th, 3rd 2nd and 1ST.
4th place by 169 points KEAS. 3rd place by 330 points KIWIS. Now first place by 500 points..............B-boom b-boom. My heart was thumping. Hoping that Mr Coakley would say TUIS.
“Now 1st place by 500 points................GECKOS”.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!” I cried. Thinking that I was dreaming.
But Geckos soon got up and started yelling from the tops of their lungs.
That’s when I knew that it was reality.
Geckos. Had won, and TUIS had come second.
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