*Author’s Note: This poem is designed to raise awareness in an exaggerated sense, and should not be interpreted as an unfinished story consciously speaking negatively. For more information, ask author.* … ~whoosh~ Pygmy plastic bag, Ferried by the wind. Dragged around like a rag doll, Nowhere near a bin. Zephyr pulls the vacuous bag, Past […]
‘Dampened Camp’ – Week 1/2 Blog
Dew drops were all around the grass, Wind whistles as it starts to pass, Students standing on the steep stack, Careful not to fall and have their bones cracked. All this at the most dampened camp. Painful portions seem to be fed, With creaky, squeaky, 𝓕𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 beds. Leaking pipes, reeking kids, Cabins filled with elaterid. […]
BandQuest Recount — SDL Blog
Lights…Sound check…Opener! Middle of the day — 12:30, to be exact — TGS’s two bands (Beyond Manurewa & Kāhu Kreators) were set to leave… Not forever, though; only for BandQuest! (which takes several hours) The Gardens School takes part in BandQuest generally every year, and for band members, it’s pretty E-X-C-I-TING! Both TGS bands were […]
Go. To. BandQuest. (Week 5/6 Blog SDL)
’’Do you play an instrument?” “No.” “…” “I’m just joking. Yes, I do play an instrument, I’m even in a band.” “Oh-ho. Well, are you going to BandQuest?” “No, I’m not into video games or conventions.” “???. BandQuest isn’t a video game or convention? It’s a ‘friendly’ competition between schools, where they go and show […]
Tōtara Park? Botanic Gardens? Or both?(LAUNCH/SDL Blog)
Kaitiakitanga — (noun) guardianship, stewardship, trusteeship, trustee. Example of kaitiakitanga: “We recently went to Tōtara Park and The Botanic Gardens, because in school, our theme of learning is about kaitiakitanga, and taking care of our environment.” Wait a minute, that example seems familiar… Oh, of course! That’s exactly what we did! The Year 7/8’s recently […]
“Just Like Me” Week 1/2 Olympics-Themed Blog
Marvin Marrison Miller might just be the most meritable, miraculous, swimmer ever! Marvin is competing in the 2024 Olympics, representing his country and himself. It’s quite the honour, and although he had been (enjoying) swimming his whole life, Marvin didn’t seem too merry about this. *—3 Days before Competition—* “Marvin?” Murmured Marie (Marvin’s mother) as […]
Peter Jackson Information Report
Introduction: ‘Peter Jackson’ might be a name you’ve never heard of. Well, have you heard of Lord Of Rings? Or King Kong? Or The Hobbit?! Would you believe this ‘Peter Jackson’ guy is related to ALL of those movies? Respectfully and knighted as Sir, Peter Jackson is an acclaimed NZ director, and creator of many […]
Pink Shirt Day History (Week 3/4 SDL Blog)
Pink Shirt Day is an international day for the sole purpose of anti-bullying. Allegedly it started in 2007, Canada, when two Year 12 students (David Shepherd and Travis Price) took a stand against (homophobic) bullying, after a Year 10 student (who was also new) was harassed and threatened for wearing a pink shirt on his […]
Anzac Day Poetic Blog (SDL Task) – Wk 1/2
The Australia/New Zealand Army Corps, greatly fought in war. Representing their people and homes, they roared like never before. Some survived on to tell the tale, But some didn’t make it to that trail… And with pride, they hit the floor. We remember them today, A day of the brave, A day of the grave… […]
“Up to The Moon” – Literacy Lab; Week 8
“Up to The Moon” By Saniya Gill “We ponder and wonder about the moon, We see it at night and sometimes at noon. Do astronauts have fun, we start to question, Do they throw parties with tea and watermelon? The moon is as bright as a laser, And some might believe it has a cheese […]