Do you remember when we did archery?
Do you remember when we did high beam?
I thought it was so fun
But I really did scream!
Breakfast and lunch was delicious
But dinner was nutritious!
Remember when I fell during the Burma Trail?
I really knew that memory failed!
I remember the 6 hour hike, it was tiring
But I lost weight and that was inspiring.
guardians of the earth
we need to come forth
protect this planet
and we won’t need gadgets
stop littering
no pollution needed
and then we’ll be undefeated
do this for your own sake
and dont put rubbish in a lake
On Friday, we had athletics! I helped selling juicies while other people did their entertaining races. I had to go 100m sprint, and I raced with Miya, Ellee, Ina, Petrina, etc. I came fourth! i went back to Mrs Barrowman to help sell the juicies. After a few hours, we had to sit in our houses and we had to wait for the house winners to be announced. The order was:
4. Tawa
3. Kauri
2. Kōwhai
1. Rimu
i spent my whole holiday with my cousin
and it felt like a dozen
we went golfing and swimming
and when we got home we started chilling
we tried to convince our parents to have a sleepover
but then they said no because we would act hungover
and on a random Tuesday, Lorval came over
and she stayed for the whole day, so it was like a sleepover
some days I just stayed home watching netflix
and some days I got up energetic and start acting like a Phoenix
and a random Sunday, made me sleep early
and the reason wasn’t really worthy
17/08/24 was the date the TGS aquabots group went for their competition! When I arrived, I saw Jaslyn and her parents. Jaslyn’s mother told me about the presentation and what I have to say.
After a while of standing, the gates opened and we entered the building. We helped Mr VT and Jessica to carry the stuff inside. We walked around and saw a massive pool, but there was a cover on it.
Jaslyn and I read through the script with her mother as her father went to go get some delicious sandwiches. Jaslyn’s mother knew there was a quiz, so she helped by telling us. It was our turn to present our presentation. Karman was in our group, but he couldn’t make it, so we had to do this ourselves. We managed to get through the presentation. We answered a few questions we left with a relieved sigh. We walked to the table where there were the quizzes.
We did the quiz, and we handed it in. We ate the sandwiches and it was finally time for the competition! Our first task was task 3, which didn’t go to plan. It was time for the obstacle course, which also didn’t go to plan, but we got 5 points. And lets just say, none of the tasks went according to plan.
It was finally time for prize-giving. We lost for the tasks, but won for the quiz! The Waterbots (our group) came 3rd, The Wave Warriors came 2nd, and the group that came first was Quinn, Thomas and Matthews group! (I don’t know what their group is called)
Every team has at least 7 players, which is 14 in total. Every team has a center, wing defense, wing attack, goal defense, goal attack, goal shooter, and goal keeper.
Centers are able to move in the whole court, with the exception of the goal circles. They have to help out in defense and attack. But they are mainly relied upon to shift the ball away from the defensive area into attack. Centers also restart the game each time a goal has been scored.
WA is chiefly responsible for moving the ball down from the center third to the goal third and for feeding the ball into the shooters’ hands, which includes both the GS and the GA. Their job is to create as many chances to score as possible.
gd is to defend the ball from reaching the opposing shooters in a spot where they are comfortable to shoot. They must always be on the look out for chances to intercept the ball and achieve turnovers. They also keep a close look on the opposing team’s GA.
this position aims to collect the ball safely from the wing attack or center and either passes to the shooter or has a shot for themselves. The goal attack is only allowed in the top two thirds of their court and the goal circle.
this position aims to collect the ball safely from the wing attack or center and either passes to the shooter or has a shot for themselves. The goal attack is only allowed in the top two thirds of their court and the goal circle.
gk can be considered as the last line of defense. The GK usually has strong camaraderie with the GD and they work together to defend the opposing shooters, intercept balls and catch rebounds. Area of play: The team’s goal third, including the goal circle.
Today, I went to Tōtara Park with my class. We got there and we did the roll with all Kāhu. After that, we got into two groups. My group was Kāhu 3, 5 and 6. Mrs. VT was leading the walk.
As we were walking, there was so much mud, that my friend June slipped and almost fell! We both laughed but I was a little concerned about falling into the sticky, muddy puddles. We kept walking and saw this AMAZING view! My eyes sparkled with admiration as I gazed into the sky.
We started walking again. I saw all different plants and fungus. Some tall, slim trees were in the middle of the pathway. The waterfall was trickling down the big rocks. I saw this majestic field, and walked everywhere.
After all that walking, we could finally eat. After eating, we all played on the playground. One of my classmates fell, I feel bad for him. Anyway, Mrs. VT called us and we went on our next adventure!
We went a different pathway this time. It was very muddy. June jumped in some puddles and got very wet and muddy. I laughed my nose off as her socks looked pink.
We met Kāhu 1 2 and 4 again by the place we entered. We did the roll, and my legs were hurting like someone stabbed it! (Just joking). When we did the roll, we head back to school. When we got there, we had to take off our shoes and socks. We all sat in Tamaki. And, OH. MY. GOODNESS. IT STANK! But I really had to say “Oh well” LIKE WHAT. Anyway, that was the end of our trip. I’m really looking forward to the Botanic Gardens!
There is way more birds, flowers, more concrete, less mud, and there is no one getting muddy or falling over, which is good. And it’s also way more calming at Botanic Gardens than Tōtara Park.
if you want to be an olympian, you need to do what i say!
1. you definitely need enough rest to achieve this goal.
2. you need to eat healthy! like a healthy smoothie.
3. You need to practice and train.
4. start throwing things, like rocks, for shotput.
5. you need to be strong, so exercise.
6. you need to prove that you are made to do this, like do competitions and compete with other people.
I hope this was useful, and make sure you do all the stuff i tell you:)!!