For the last 2 weeks we’ve had the opportunity to do swimming lessons. The things we had to bring were our  togs, goggles, towel, swim cap and a jacket which was optional. We started our swimming lessons on Tuesday 1st of August and ended on Monday 14th.

On the first day of swimming we had to get changed and then go on the bus to the swimming pool. When we got there we got split into different lanes depending on how good we were. The three lanes were beginner, intermediate and advanced. I was in advanced class with a few of my friends. The first thing we did was freestyle which was kind of easy. Then once we finished we did backstroke. After we did that we did some diving.

On one of the last days of swimming we were able to go on a boat which was really fun because we got pushed off  it and we also went under it. When we finished we went to this other activity where someone has to pretend to drown and we have to save them with life jackets, a rope and the rescue bag.

One of my favourite things we did were breaststroke and diving. On the last day we just did our normal swimming. It was really fun and I can’t wait for next year to do swimming again.

                 

 

 

 

How to make a Matariki Star:

The things you need are cardboard, wool (2 colours), scissors and a pencil.

First cut a circle around your cardboard shape. Next  cut 1.5cm  slits that have an equal distance between them. Now get your  first colour of wool and slide it into the first slit, leaving a tail on the other side. Begin making your way around the shape, passing through each slit several times until you have your desired look, leaving enough space to tie a loop.

Use your second colour of wool to weave a different side of the star from 1 to 6 etc. Above is my star which I like a lot and looks good with all the other stars on our display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am free and easy. When I’m surrounded by nature I am overjoyed with happiness. I really love animals and many unusual fish, shells and birds have become my friends. I know everything I know from Fingerbone Bill. I look like a child but I understand many things that happen around me more like an adult does. I am unafraid and love living where we do.

I am…….. Storm boy

Yesterday Mr Bell organised a ki o rahi  tournament at school. It was our first ever ki o rahi tournament and after a term’s lessons, we were now going to play games against Rooms 7 and 8. After morning tea we got into our house groups and Mr Bell  called out which groups were going to play first in the tournament. The first teams were kauri and rata.  After Mr bell called out the groups the games finally started down on the field. My class went down and we started watching the game. Once the game ended it was time for the next round  so the teams got ready for that. That is how the tournament went until lunchtime.

I enjoyed playing my game because we were all mixed and we played pretty well. In the end, we were all sweaty and tired. Thanks to coach Trey for  helping us to get better at ki o rahi, and for giving Willietony fake $100 from monopoly.

 

 

 

This is my Pelican fact file screen cast

 

 

Last Thursday, my class tried ANZAC biscuits. They were very hard like rocks but they were surprisingly yummy.  When I tried them for the first time they tasted a little weird but when I took the second bite it tasted better but a lot of crumbs came out of my mouth! They tasted like coconuts and oats mixed together. Back in World War 1 in 1915, these ANZAC biscuits were made by the women back home because they could travel to Europe without becoming rotten. The soldiers enjoyed receiving these gifts.  ANZAC biscuits include coconuts, oats, butter, flour, golden syrup and baking soda. The ANZAC biscuits are round like a sphere and have little oats sticking out . The texture of the top of the biscuits was as rough as the bark of the tree. I can’t wait for the next ANZAC day so I can hopefully try another ANZAC BISCUIT. !!!