Sunday 30 March 2014

What a Fishing Trip by Kade

What a Fishing Trip!

On Saturday 19th of March, Dad, Jaden, Gary and I decided to go fishing. We went near Waiheke island.

It was hard work to get the big boat out, I was soooo hungry like a gannet!. When we just started fishing Jaden caught about 7 fish already!!!!! I said to Jaden “catching too much fish aye”(all the fish Jaden had catched were too small so he was angry!).

About ten minutes later somehow Jaden and Dad called me, “you gannet” just because I just ate almost everything and I was so tired. All of a sudden Garys rod shook, I dived to and started winding the fish up, Jaden grabbed the net. 10 minutes later the fish finally got out of the water, Jaden caught the fish with the net. Dad got it and put it on the measurement and it was 43 centimetres!!!!.

10 minutes later Dad’s rod shook Dad ran to the rod as fast as he could run he skidded when he was at the rod. Two minutes later Dad finally got it up he put it on the measurement and it was 40 centimetres!!!!!.

In the end we bought back eleven fish and I caught the biggest Snapper. Dad and Gary finally drove the boat all the way to Half Moon Bay and Dad got out and got his car. I was tired and hungry as a gannet but I had a fantastic day.

First John Dory by Oliver

On Sunday I went fishing with my family out at Rakino. We went out because the sea was nice and calm that day.

Once we had launched our boat we blasted out to Rakino. Surprisingly it was quite bumpy. I was thrown around a lot. I could hardly stay on my seat. Finally we reached Rakino, I spotted a school of blue Maomao in the crystal clear water.

Dad put down the long line and then we motored over to the haystack (I forgot its real name and I have no idea how to spell it anyway). Then we baited the rods and let down the line. I wondered if there were any fish on the long line. Suddenly I felt fish nibbling at my bait, I started to wind in slowly. The fish were still attacking the bait. All of a sudden I felt a sharp tug and started winding in faster. I could tell that it was a big fish because the tip of the rod was bending like mad. I finally got the fish up after a hard fight. It was a good sized Snapper (not as big as I wanted) it was 39 cm long. A few minutes later Dad was hooked up with a big 59 cm Kahawai. Then I was hooked up as well but, I had a Snapper not a Kahawai. After five trying minutes Dad and I finally got our fish onboard. Into the chilly bin they went. After that I wasn’t having much luck but, Dad was. Dad put down his line and he had attached a little Snapper on the end. Soon after Dad noticed the rod end bending and started winding the line in. He said he had got the bottom but I didn’t think so. I was right, soon we had a big John Dory in the net.( I have to admit that it was quite an ugly fish).

After that we didn’t have much luck so, we went to pick up the long line. On the long line was three snapper, two were a good size but the other one was 27 cm long just a keeper. Dad wanted to keep it so Dad put it in the chilly bin.

We trawled for a bit  and after a few minutes and we hooked up with a Kingfish but lost it. Then we hooked up on a Kingfish again. Dad started to wind it in it jumped two times and flicked the hook out of it’s mouth.

I still can’t  believe that Dad caught a John Dory. So far, that was the best fishing trip yet!


Monday 24 March 2014

Room 18's Mihimihi

A mihimihi is a short greeting to introduce our self to other people in te reo Maori.
It is an important part of the process of meeting people for the first time.
Room 18's mihimihi includes where we come from, our nationality (iwi), our environment and landmarks: mountain (maunga) and river (awa), school and our name.
We have been learning to write, read and speak our own mihimihi in te reo Maori.
Enjoy listening to our mihimihi and learning about all of us.















































Monday 17 March 2014

Goodbye old Room 18!

Room 18 is getting a makeover!
It's getting new carpet, heaters, fans, sink, bench and a lick of paint. We all feel very lucky that Room 18 is having some renovations.
We are now in Room 9A (the old ICT room) and will be for approximately two weeks.


Goodbye Room 18!



The Activboard was taken out and out came an old chalkboard!

The dark blue wall coverings are coming down!


This is what Room 9A looks like.





Wednesday 5 March 2014

Written Language

In written language we are learning to write a recount using descriptive language and to write in past tense.

Here is Charlotte's and Franklin's stories that they have typed up and presented in their own Google Accounts. Well done, I like the way you have added photos to support your writing.

Middle School Swimming Sports

On the morning of the big day, the 28th of February it was Middle School Swimming Sports. I was so nervous my tummy was churning like a washing machine. I was in B6 with my friend Neela.

We got changed just before a yummy morning tea. When the bell rang, I could feel colourful butterflies fluttering in my tummy. I hurried to get my towel and to get in my line on the warm courts. As I sat I could feel my excitement as I waited for the fun to begin…

Soon Mrs Venville told us to go sit in our long line. When I sat on my warm towel Neela helped me find my mum in the great crowd of parents. Before I knew it, it was my turn to splash in the icy, cold pool. ‘Freestyle my favourite’ I thought as I hopped into the ripple-covered pool. CLAP! Went the clapper, I pushed off the wall and swam to the end. I won, Yay! I waited with Neela until backstroke, I won that too! As for caterpillar, I came third.

By the end I was puffing and cold BUT that didn’t matter I had so much fun. I wanted to do it again! Next year Saint Kentigern pool! 


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By Charlotte


Middle School Swimming Sports


On the last day of February it was Middle School Swimming Sports. It was extremely sunny just the right weather. Everyone was very excited that morning. I was in A11 with my friend Liam.


We changed into our swimming togs right before morning tea. We put a shirt on then we went out to play. When the bell rang we rushed to the classroom. We grabbed our towel and goggles then we walked in a line to the pool.


Once we got to the pool we sat down in our lines. I got a glimpse of my mum I waved to her and she waved back, my sister was there too. Then the races started. When it was our turn I was very nervous. My heart was beating 100 kilometres an hour.


I sploshed into the water, it was ice cold. Whaea shouted “ready set GO!” We took off like a bullet that had just been shot out of a gun. We swam so hard that our arms ached.


Before our other two races begun , Liam and I talked and played hand games.Then we did backstroke and caterpillar. We swam our best for both of them.


It was great fun doing Middle School Swimming Sports.Though, I was exhausted by the end, but I can’t wait for the Senior School Swimming Sports.



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Our friend Lola had an accident!

On a windy day, Lola got caught by the laundry door which hit her leg and broke her toe!

Ayrton's mum sent these photos to room 18 and says ...
 Here are a few pictures of Lola's bandage, poor wee girl!  Not that it has slowed her down she is still full of mischief.

Room 18 hope her toe heals quickly so Lola can come and visit again soon.