Silly Sports

Last Tuesday afternoon, team 5 hastily walked to the bottom field to play some silly sports. There were 4 games to choose from. There were 2 teachers to guide us through each game. Each teacher had their own game. But to started off with the teachers had to take us to their game first. There were four games and four teachers teachers that had a game each. Mrs Lagitupu (Rm21) , Miss Tito (Rm22), Mr Harris (Rm19) and also Mrs Nua (Rm20). They all had different games and had different strategies to it. Every time the horn rang it was time to move to the next activity.quietly and silently to the next activity. I think this activity was all about co-operation and support.

There were different games to choose from, but Rm 21 had to go to Mrs Lagitupu’s game first and it was called Ball Tiggy. The strategy was all about working together and supporting your team. There were 3 teams ( red, yellow and blue). There was 2 games going all at once. Mrs Clarke guarded one and Mrs Lagitupu guarded the other. I didn’t really wanted to play but I had to anyway. As soon as the horn rang we started to walk quietly and quickly towarads the next activity

As we walked towards Miss Tito’s game we had line up in a single line. Miss Tito demonstrated and then we started to take turns. This strategy was all about aiming. But before we started two students had to hold the sling shot.

There were hoops, and if

we got a ball in then we get points. First each person took their turn. Apparently we didn’t get any points apart from Stevie hitting Nathaniel so we only got 10 points for that. Afterwards when we had our first turn everyone had rushed up and had a second go. Nobody got any thing in, but Tanielu was the closet to the hoop. There were heaps of balls to choose from. I didn’t want a turn, but it looked like everyone else was having fun. This game was all about aiming.

It was time for the next activity. So we lined up

and silently walked over to Mr Harris game.Walking towards Mr Harris game. We all had to pair up with each other. Everyone were pairing up and lining up in to five groups. I wasn’t participating because I didn’t feel like it. Even though I didn’t participate I still had fun watching some of the pairs fall and trip. Some of them even had to drag their feet and also balance at the same time. The finalist were Casey and Moses, Stevie and Tevita. Then the horn ra

ng and it was time to walk to the next activity.

Quickly walking to the last activity towards Mrs Nua’s game. Looking at the buckets of water and sponges, I quickly knew that it was a sponge race. First Mrs Nua explained to us how it worked. There was 4 teams. I was in group number 3. Trying

not to squeeze the sponge, I knew we were already going to lose. The ones who won was group number 1. This activity was really fun. It was disgusting when some people drank the water out from the sponge. Luckily I didn’t get wet if I did I

would of got in trouble. But some of us got a little bit wet. But they had

spear clothes.

Even though I didn’t participate in 2 activities I still had fun at the other 2. My favourite activity was the sponge race (Mrs Nua’s). It was very fun because some of us got wet by passing it to each other. Some of us had spare clothes on and some didn’t. Apart from getting wet I really enjoyed it. That day I thought it was going to be boring but actually it wasn’t. I had the best silly sports day ever. Hope we can do it every Tuesday’s. Some of these games were very exhausting and tiring.

Missing School

Last week early Monday morning I had to skip school and go to Thames with my brother, sister and also my Nan. But first we started packing our bags and stuffed our bags in the back seat. On the way to Thames we had to drop off my Auntie at the Kelston transition school. We had to go to Thames to attend court because my Nan was a witness there. It took 2 days to figure out how long and what time the court starts and finished.

When we arrived in Thames, it was really cool because it's great to be back in my home town. Thames is a suburb in the Coromandel Peninsula. Being there for a whole week was really cool. It gave me an opportunity to hang out with my family who I don't really see that much. I saw my mother, brothers, sister and also my step dad. My favourite place to go to in Thames is the mall.

On a Tuesday afternoon the adults went to court for my step dad's court case. Us kids had to wait out in the car. There were only 4 of us kids while the other 2 were at school. It was very boring. My mum came out of the court house and took us out to the park. I felt bored.

It was Sunday afternoon and it was time to leave. Saying good bye to everyone was very upsetting because I wanted to see them more. Having a whole week down in Thames was really cool. I can't wait to go back. It was a great time to hang out with the family, even though my sister, brother and I missed a week of school. That was the best excuse to skip school ever. My favourite thing that I did was visiting my family and spending time with them.

Daniel Carter

1. Dan Carter was born on March 5th 1982 in South Bridge, Christchurch.

2. He is a New Zealand professional All Black rugby player.

3. He has an older sister called Sarah.

4. Dan went to Christchurch Boys high school and Ellesmere Colledge.

5. Daniel Carter is also an under wear model.

6. Daniel started to play for Canterbury in 2002-2003.

7. Dan's uncle was once in the 1924-25 All Blacks team.

Holiday Highlights

During the school holidays I went to Thames. On the way down to Thames I fell asleep during the ride. When I got there all I did was watch TV and I sometimes play outside.

Over there was her baby brother he was also annoying. Every time I was up late he woke up in the middle of the night and started crying. It was very irritating for me because he cries a lot. Then I had to put him to sleep at 1:00am in the morning while I was watching TV.

But sometimes when my mum was busy I had to go to my aunty’s. That’s the only time I go there. My mum babysits my cousin’s from Monday-Friday so my aunty comes and picks up her kids and she also had to pick me up. My aunty’s house is not that far from my mum’s house. It is opposite of Thames South School. That is where I might be going next year.

When I was at my aunty’s all I did was watch a movie called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1. It was a very interesting movie. Some parts were scary, and some parts weren’t that much. While I was there I hopped onto her laptop and went straight on Facebook. But that was after dinner. I had to also look after my cousins. One is 1yrs old and the other is 2yrs old. Looking after them is really annoying.

Apart from all the trouble that my uncle had caused, I mostly had a thrilling holiday. I also had a great time to hang out with my family especially my mum, brothers and sisters that I only see in the holiday. Next week I’m going to see them in the weekend.