True Or False??

Fish Fact #1: The oldest known fish in the world is a 65 year old Australian lungfish. TRUE

Fish Fact #2: Sharks are the only fish that have eyelids. TRUE

Fish Fact #3: Starfish are a type of fish. FALSE

Fish Fact #4: Fish communicate with each other by making low-pitched sounds (moans, hisses, etc). TRUE

Fish Fact #5: Fish usually swim together in groups called ‘classes.' TRUE

Be Sun Safe!!

In Summer you need to be Sun Safe because because, obviously, you will get sun burned. Here are 5 tips to prevent getting Sun burned.

1. Always be sure that when outside, wear a hat.
2. If you're at the beach, whether sun or cloud, it doesn't matter but you will always get burned so put on some sun-screen.
3. Wear some sun-glasses so you don't get blinded by the sun.
4. If you don't have sun-screen, wear a shirt with long sleeves to be protected by the sun.
5. Always be hydrated so you don't faint when it gets too hot.

Three Fun Facts About New Zealand!!

There are a lot of fun facts about New Zealand but I am going to tell you three of my favourite facts about New Zealand.

1. The Maori name for New Zealand is actually Aotearoa which means "The Land Of The Long White Cloud".

2. Like every other country,in New Zealand,  to become a New Zealand citizen, you have to say and swear the oath of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth.

3. Did you know that the official  language of New Zealand is English and Maori?

Retiring Mrs Vickers!!

We have some breaking news!! Mrs Vickers is Retiring!! Well, next year. On Thursday, we had a powhiri to welcome our new principal, Mrs Hamilton.

Katrina did the welcoming, while the senior block did a haka in the background. I did most of the talking. After I introduced myself to Mrs Hamilton, Leanah started singing a waiata and everyone joined in.

Then Mrs Hamilton stood up and talked about how wonderfully organised we were at our powhiri. After the powhiri, Mrs Riley thanked us for how well we behaved and guess what!! She nearly cried!! Luckily Mr Reid was there to hug her. Awwww!! I guess he does care!!

Thank You Coach Pete!!

On Tuesday, it was the last day for tennis with Coach Pete. For the last day, we had a bit of fun. We were split up into two groups. When we were split into two groups, we had to choose a partner to play. It soon became "Duo v Duo". I was partnered with Leaaepeni and we thrashed everyone until Leaaepeni did one slite mistake and we were defeated, but it was fun.

After that, I did a thank you speech to Coach Pete and we shook hands like Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.

All I Do Is STUDY STUDY STUDY No Matter What!!

In the weekends, it was kind of boring, (well a lot boring), because all I did was study for my test on Wednesday, the 28th. The exam was to find out what class I would go to for college. My dad said that it will be worth it.

Next year I will be going to Edgewater College, where my sister is currently going to now. I can't wait!! (😒😒😒).

Donate To Charity!!

On Wednesday, my group went to Mr Pineda's class at Tamaki College for tech. We continued on our charity box that we made last week.

The idea of my charity box was to make a cylinder made out of cardboard, then cut two circles to tape at the end of the cylinder to make it look like a piggy-bank. Then I would put a cardboard and fold it and finally glue it to the cylinder to make it look a roof on a pole.

I made this because I don't want homeless people to live on the streets. I also will paint on the roof, "Save The Homeless."

Who would you do a charity box for?

And SCORE!! The Crowd Goes WILD!!

It has been the first time Ireland has won over the All Blacks since a phenomenal 111 years!! Ireland beat All Blacks 16-9, with a classic try in the first half. All Blacks tried to score a try but Ireland's defence was unbeatable including the three times All Blacks had an opportunity to try but couldn't.

I cheered for the Ireland because something inside of me knows that they still have a lot to go. Who would you cheer for?

Coach Pete Is Here!!

On Tuesday, we had Tennis with Coach Pete. It was pretty nerve-racking because I have no experience with a Tennis racket. Luckily, Coach Pete taught me all through the steps.

I was partnered with Katrina and after a little while, Sosiua joined our group. We started off by hitting the tennis ball at or near the cone.

Then we started a rally and we always swapped after a while if we had three or more people in our team.

I hope that we get more practice in the weeks to come. It was fun!!

One Assembly, Two Duffy Books!!

On Monday afternoon, we had assembly. Mrs Vickers talked about how we can be  Better Than Before. She told us that this was a special assembly because the student that was chosen to get an award, would get not one, but two Duffy books!

I looked at Mrs Golder and knew immediately that she was having a hard time picking people. Finally, she eventually hand-picked me to go and receive the award. The two books I chose were called, The Slice and Conspiracy 365.

The reason why she picked me was because I backed-up my answer with evidence in reading.

Poetry Recital!!

On Friday, three students and I were chosen by our teachers, Mrs and Mr Reid, to present our known poems.

Leanah presenting "The Red Horse," Jessica and Tupouseini presenting "Punk Junk Mailer," and Tyron presenting "My Teacher Said To Read The Newspaper, So I Did."

My poem was called "Afakasi Chameleon" by Selina Tusitala Marsh.

After that, Mrs Golder handed us a certificate. I was so proud of myself!

I Thought We Were Supposed To Change!!

On Wednesday, I thought we were supposed to change classes but we had two more weeks!! So, I worked for another day. I cooked with my companions, Robati and Jessica. We made Sausage Kebab.

Method:
Step 1: Slice the sausage.
Step 2: Slice the red onion and capsican.
Step 3: Put sausage, red onion and capisacan on a kebab stick and put it in the oven for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!!

The three of us had 4 each so I ate 2 and saved the other 2 to take home. It was kebab-reffic.

Did You Hear About The Food? It Pasta Way!!

On Wednesday, Robati and I cooked Ham and Pasta Salad.

Method:

Step 1 - Boil pasta until it's soft.

Step 2 - Drain the pasta in cold water (use colander)

Step 3 - Dice half a tomato, half an onion and some ham.

Step 4 - Add tomato, onion, ham and mayo to pasta.

Step 5 - Serve in a white bowl.

Step 6 - Clean up.

It was so pastariffic that I had to take some for my dad. It was yummy!!

No!! Okay!! Curry On With Your Butter Chicken!!

On Wednesday, I made Butter Chicken with my fellow colleagues, Robati and Jessica. Here is how we made the dish.

Method:

Step 1: Dice the chicken.

Step 2: Fry the chicken until brown.

Step 3: Take out the chicken into the a seperate bowl.

Step 4: Fry onion, add sauce, 1 cup of cream and chicken.

Step 5: Serve with rice.

It was terrific so I saved some to take home!
 

Jess (The Hip Hop Coach)

On Friday, it was the final day for Jess to teach us Hip-Hop. We went inside and went straight into our final dance. She told us to make our moves sharp and hard. It was hard to move while everyone were in the same spot and it was hard for me to concentrate with all the hands and feet going wild in the air.

After that, we did a game called "Musical Statues" and for me was like trying to relax from all that concentration. The point of the game was whenever Jess told us a dance move, we all had to make that same dance move while the music stopped. If we move or get the dance move wrong then we were out. I came 5th.

After that, we did a couple of pictures with Jess and after that, I stood up to say a thank you speech to Jess for what she has taught us.

Thank you Jess!!

Cooking At Technicraft!!

On Wednesday, we went to Tamaki College for cooking. Today we are cooking Quiche.

Mrs Tuipolotu wrote the steps on the whiteboard and we had

follow her instructions.

• Step 1 - Cut the pastry into 12 pieces. Paste into muffin tray.
• Step 2 - Dice Ham 
• - Add ham + cheese into the muffin tray.
• Step 3 -Whisk 4 eggs with 1/2 cup of milk
• - Dip on top of ham + cheese
• Step 4 Bake for 15mins 18C

It was fun and the Quiche was yummy. I put my Quiche in a foil and I took it home.

Dance Off!!

Today we had hip hop with a professional dancer, Jess. This week we had to get into a 3 to 4 group and start learning a dance routine that is in beat with a rhythm that Jess had prepared for us.

I was with Solomone, Joanlisi, Jessica, Tristan and Riiana. We were competing with three other groups. It was hard to think of a dance that would keep in beat with the rhythm but we had a lot of ideas from Jess. All we had to concentrate on keep in time with the beat and remember that actions.

We all danced at the end and clapped at the same time. It was fun.

😫Daily Fitness!!😫

Today we did our normal fitness, running around the senior block and the basketball court.

We lined up in our class lines but Room 12 were separated into year 7's and year 8's. The year 8's went first up the hill, then the year 7's, followed by Room 9 and 10.

At the end, I sprinted all the way back to class. It was fun!(and completely, insanely, extremely PAINFULL!!)😫

🏀Commonwealth Games: Tall Ferns Smash Malaysia!!🏀

 In the Commonwealth Games opening, the New Zealand basketball team  started their campaign with an extraordinary 86-44 victory over Malaysia in Cairns.

The Kiwis were superior from start to the end of a  head-to-head Pool B battle, with star participant Micaela Cocks snatching 15 points, as well as Josephine Stockill with 13 points.

The Tall Ferns won all 4 quarters and are now looking to Saturday's match with Jamaica.

5 Ways To Be Cybersmart!!

1. Understand responsible use of your technology and your chromebook. Source: Smart Learners.
2. Understand copyright rules and agreements when accessing sites. Source: Smart And Legal.
3. We need to understand how to verify or agree online information. Source: Smart Media
4. Make smart decisions with who you connect with online. Source: Smart Relationships
5. Understand the rights as online customs. Source: Smart Money