So Far

I recently just arrived back from my home of the Cook Islands, it was a blast.Met a lot of people and relaxed. Rocky flight on the way but real good way to kick off the holidays.

Unfortunately my reason of departure was for my Grandfathers unveiling of his headstone in one of the outer islands , but nevermind. Well on the first day, my family & I went around Rarotonga countless times, visiting people, and shopping. 28 degrees was the low, and I was sweating as soon as I got out of the truck. On that same day I went with my niece who lives there, to the valley to feed the neighbours & her pig. I couldn't really manage to cut the coconut, so I handed it over. As time flew by it was time for bed.......


The next morning, I heard the rooster saying "Cockle, doodle, Doo" I quickly launched myslef off the bed to see that it was 11:00. I wondered around the house to see were my family had been, then I rushed to the kitchen table and saw a note which stated "be home at six, motorbikes outside". Had a shower, and got myself ready, I thought "I should go auntys house" so I locked the house and left on the bike. Even if I wasn't old enough to ride the bike nobody was stopping me once again the flew by within a click.....

Throughout the last week of my duration in the Cook Islands, I Travelled to one of the outer islands called Mangaia in a small Air Rarotanga plane about 1/4 of the size of an Air Nz plane. My papas unveiling was turned out to be very great. I think I met most of my cousins and a few of my Aunties & Uncles. I also purchased a few merchandise from one of there main shops.

Overall the 3rd experience of my lifetime was great, I recommend to all teachers that you guys should visit the beautiful island.

I miss you Pt England

Everything has hit me, I know im going to miss this school, throughout these 8 years have being alot of up and downs but I promise I will never stop blogging. Listening to songs that reminded me of this school shows how much all you teachers given up your time to teach us. I hope in this year of 2015 all the kids will realize how much you have sacrificed to be with them.


My adventure in high school began on the 1st of January, im not going to forget all the awesome things you have taught me. I could say proudly it has been a pleasure growing up in Pt.England School.You never thought I'd write this ay? But yeah like I said my journey starts this year,mathematics is the subject I need to rise up on. Last year was great having Ms.Squires again, once again she pulled the real potential out of me. I cried quite a lot on the last day.


Mrs & Mr Burt I really hope you read this, you have really guided me to bring a young but delicate man, & also all the teachers that have taught me in the recent years, but especially I would like to thank Mr. Kent Somerville, bro thanks a lot I know I was a bit rough when I was younger but you helped me launch into a young man, no words can describe how much I'll miss you. Also how could I forget Ms.Tito you too have trained me to become what I am today, it's always been a privilege to be a kaia in kapas, I really hope you succeed Ms, with your iron maori as well.


"Treasure all the memories" my grandfather said, I definitely have. Like people say "All good things have to come to an end". So on behalf of me, myself, and my family I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank you , & may the lord be with you guys forever.

Future Aspirations

As Team 5 walked into the Street they had a good line up of speakers getting ready to speak. Mr.Andrew Patterson had never missed a Future Aspirations before, in term 2 he had a good line up of speakers and they were exceptional.





The first speaker was Anthony Samuels, who everybody in the intermediate block knew. He had a very good topic to talk to us about. He started to talk about his early life and how he started to entertain, and the rest of his life. In the early 90’s he started a job as a entertainer \ n what now and became the longest running producer in the What Now! Company. He was kind of a clown while we were looking at his photos back then, and he told us one quote which stated “Your past does not have to determine your future”





Up next as the 2nd speaker was my dear friend Paula Fakalata, he told us about his life & when he almost died. It all started when he was at school, he went to Glen Innes School. When he was little he thought he was the man at swimming but really.... When he would race he’d get tired and because he was very tall at a young age he’d act like hes swimming but hes walking.

Then one day he went to a tournament and almost drown, because the pool was too deep for him




Then it was the last one Her name was Amelia Unufe. She talked about how she became a fashion designer. She was in university and kids her class knew her they said to her ‘’ You're not gonna get a good future” because of her brother seted a bad reputation for her family




Overall Paula, Amelia & Anthony were very good i enjoyed it alot

Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw was born on the 31st of December 1980 & is a international rugby player who captains the All Blacks. He has past the 100th test mark for the all blacks. He plays loose forward which is the no.7. For 7 years straight he has led the all blacks to victory over the 2011 Rugby world cup & first led the all blacks to the rugby world cup in 2007.





In the recent news Richie McCaw has arrived on the 100th as a captain. Along side his team mate Brodie Retalick received overall player of the year. Richie McCaw is a really good player. The recent game he received the love from his team for being a 100th test capped captain.
















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Jo May

RIPS

Have you been caught in a rip? If you panicked i'm surprised you're still alive because this is one of the most common factors in why people drown alot.New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD at the moment. First of all most people can be very dumb. if you had went to school and learnt about beaches.  





To bypass a rip you have to make sure you are swimming between the yellow and red flags because it is the safest area to swim in. You would know to not overreact in a rip current, step one: never panic because i can cause alot of misunderstanding between your body and your brain, step two: when wanting help raise one hand and maybe call out if thats the only way to get attention from lifesavers or other people.




If you discover discoloured water ( never go towards it if you're scared of going out to the deep blue ocean, when discovered the discoloured water you will see that the waves are not crashing in the area where the rip is formed. The ocean will be rushing out towards the ocean.




I hope this has helped you in and out of the sea, commment to tell me if you have saved anybodys life.

Perspective drawing

This is my perspective drawing.

Colour Wheel

Rip Current Explanation

Have you been caught in a rip? If you panicked i'm surprised you're still alive because this is one of the most common factors in why people drown alot.New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD at the moment. First of all most people can be very dumb. if you had went to school and learnt about beaches.



To bypass a rip you have to make sure you are swimming between the yellow and red flags because it is the safest area to swim in. You would know to not overreact in a rip current, step one: never panic because i can cause alot of misunderstanding between your body and your brain, step two: when wanting help raise one hand and maybe call out if thats the only way to get attention from lifesavers or other people.




If you discover discoloured water ( never go towards it if you're scared of going out to the deep blue ocean, when discovered the discoloured water you will see that the waves are not crashing in the area where the rip is formed. The ocean will be rushing out towards the ocean.




I hope this has helped you in and out of the sea, commment to tell me if you have saved anybodys life.

Empathy Explanation

Just imagine the world without people being empathetic, this world will be very miserable. There will be no kindness around the world and around our community. Around everywhere there will would be no happiness & no laughter around the community and also around the globe. Just put yourself in there shoes and try go a day without empathy




How can people show empathy? Its simple all you have to do is show that you care along with others to see how much it helps. Also show respect if they're having a down moment and understand the situation there in at the moment, maybe if they're not as fortunate as we are maybe give them a sandwich to show that you care about them. Just try put yourself in them shoes and try go a day without empathy and see how it affects you.





Why is it important to show empathy? I reckon behind your screen right now you're asking the same question, same as me. Well without it guess how much violence would break down every hour? Like for example a robbery is a shopkeepers nightmare, robber gets away, unknown for whom the person may have been. Would you want to live in a community like that? Maybe if they used empathy there will be less crimes.




In conclusion. Empathy and the actions involved using empathy is very valuable. Sometimes it helps me at the lowest times in my life.

Shayne theme song

Hey this is my movie, Enjoy.

Ki-O-Rahi

Ki o Rahi is a ball game traditionally played & was made by the Maori People. The ball is called the “Ki”. The fast sport is compatible to Australian rules, Rugby, Netball & also touch. There are 7 “pou” around the circular bases, The game is played either on a field or a netball court. On the court it has to be tag, or if you're on a field you can tackle.

All round skills between netball, rugby and Aussie rules are really needed. The key skills you need if you are playing tackle is the ability to sidestep, Pass, and really have a powerful arm & good vision. You also have to have good grip onto the ball & you have to be very fit, to be running around the circular base.

When played, to be able to score you have to attempt to throw the ball and hit the rubbish bin or the Te Tupu in the middle.

Kabaddi

Kabaddi is a contact sport which is originally based on wrestling, which formerly came from India. The game had its first international world cup in 2010 which was held in Punjab, India. This game came from the attack and defence from the youth of pakistan.




The skills needed for this game are: Agility, Aggression, Speed, Defence, and most importantly strength. The game is played by two teams, the raiders(One who enters into the court of the opponent with the cant is known as a ‘RAIDER’. The raider must begin his cant before he touches the opponent’s court.) and the catchers (the people from the opposite team who will attempt to tackle or bring down the opponent, if tug by the raider).




Each team will have a maximum of 10-12 players, but with 7 remaining on the playing surface. The playing time will be split into 10min halves. If the catcher gets tug then the raider has to try and run away in order to not get ground impounded on the ground or they may be put into a submission maneuver.

Dj Forbes

Amanda Billing.

Amanda Billing (Sarah Potts) one of the main actors and one of the main nurses has sadly died in her main T.v program Shortland Street. In the program she never cured herself, but cured others who had been suffering the sickness as well. Around New Zealand she is well known for being the actor off Shortland Street. The most recent episode the program she sadly passed away.S



She was first introduced to the cast in 2004 and was first diagnosed. Sarah was really sick behind the scenes of the t.v program so she had to find a way to leave shortland street. Sarah sadly died on shortland street with an dieses she caught. Sarah has won and recently been nominated for multiple acting awards including the nomination in New Zealand Television Awards for the best actress.

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is a Jamaican athlete who has competed in the 4x100  & the 100m sprints & is the fastest man in the world and sets the 100m record & got 9.63 seconds. He races in the Jamaican team with Yohan Blake is soon to try and beat him in a race.

Bolt has a nickname it is Lightning Bolt. He sometimes spends time playing cricket and football with his brother. Bolt is also in the Racers Track Club. Bolt has kept on training to become the fastest man, and I think that everyone will achieve something if you keep trying/training. Bolt is an icon to most people.

My bigger Fish & Sticks

a. How many sticks were needed to build the 17 fish patterns?

b. How many sticks would you n  eed to build 20 fish patterns? (See if you can work out how many without making the pattern)

c. Explain how you worked this out.

d. In a spreadsheet create a table that shows how many sticks are needed for up to 20 fish.

e. From this table create a graph to show your findings.

f. How many sticks would there be in 42 fish?

Robin Williams Artical

Recently Robin Williams, was on the news because he had died from a possible suicide, he was a stand up comedian & was a actor. He was born on the 21st of July 1951. He played the role as Mrs.Doubtfire, he was really funny in that movie. He was cloned into the animated cartoon called "Up" and received a few awards for best supportive actor. 

His wife stated that "He had been battling the early stages of Parkinson's & also everyone knew that he was battling depression as everyone knows that, depression might have been the reason and the cause to suicide death. It is very sad that he has passed away and many respects from everyone. 

Peta. The slug

 As you can see, after three minuets he moves up 6cm. 

How much cm would the slug have reached by 30 minuets?

 

Ki o Rahi

Ki o Rahi is a ball game traditionally played & was made by the Maori People. The ball is called the “Ki”. The fast sport is comparable to Australian rules, Rugby, Netball & also touch. There are 7 “pou” around the circular bases, The game is played either on a field or a netball court. On the court it has to be tag, or if you're on a field you can tackle.

All round skills between netball, rugby and Aussie rules are really needed. The key skills you need if you are playing tackle is the ability to sidestep, Pass, and really have a powerful arm & good vision. You also have to have good grip onto the ball & you have to be very fit, to be running around the circular base.

When played, to be able to score you have to attempt to throw  the ball and hit the rubbish bin or the Te Tupu in the middle. The aim is to throw the ball and aim right at the Te Tupu & if you hit it then you get a point.

There are two teams Taniwha & Kioma. Taniwha runs around the circle trying to touch the Pous (the sticks in a circle around the area where you playing). & Kioma is trying to deny Taniwha from touching the pous and going into the circle where the Te Tupu is, from scoring a try. If you want to score a try you have to touch the pou then run into the middle, but if you pass the person that is receiving the ball behind the circle.