Book Week

Room 12 have been working very hard on our book week which is about Elisabetta Dami. The whole class participated and contrubuted towards our book week. We divided up into 4 groups which was a origami group, biography group, colouring group. We all mixed our creative thoughts that we imagined, we put it altogether and it came out very extraordinary. 

Rewriting a text using a different language style

On Thursday, Mrs Golder requested the Banana's group to rewrite the second page into a narrative. We all cooperated and contributed towards our group work. Mrs Golder had to pick who would be the princess, the queen, the prince and the other characters. I noticed that it was good to cooperate because it shows Mrs Golder that we can work as a team.

This is our rewrite:

Princess Ofa commented, “These reactions are signs your body is getting ready to …”Queen Melelose added quickly, “either fight or run away from a situation.”Prince Raniera was listening in and advised, “This is how our ancestors often reacted a long time ago.”Kolotina, the butler exclaimed, “ That’s true, your Majesty, for example when they came face to face with a large woolly mammoth!” Mikayla, the servant walked in with a bucket of ice and agreed, “this can help you cool down from your fight or flight reaction.”Prince Raniera interrupted the conversation and explained, “Your blood carries your body’s extra heat into tiny vessels called capillaries.”While the maid was cleaning she overheard the conversation in the royal room and wanted to join in this academic discussion. She mumbled shyly, “Because blood is red and the capillaries in your face are very near the surface of your skin, this heat-release this heat makes your face appear red, too.” The royal family were in shock of her knowledge and intelligence and were absolutely speechless.

By Bananas: Kolotina, Ofa, Melelose, Raniera.

Wow! Pt England!

Monday morning Room 12 headed over to Pt England to watch them do a  Dress Rehearsal . We were one of the first schools to arrive. Once we sat down other schools came like Glen Brae, Puau school, Teuila Kindergarten. The show was called 'Cindy In Da House' It was a G.I Style Show. At the end of the show schools thanked Pt England performers for giving us an awesome remix of 'Cinderella'. The show was amazing.

"Go, Myron Simpson"

This Afternoon a special visitor came to our school to talk about how reading is important to all of us. Our special visitor, Myron Simpson arrived and he was accompanied by two year eight students who were holding his equipment he was going to demonstrate to us. He held his cycling bike up to show us what it looked like. We all enjoyed Myron Simpson Cycling Courier and also enjoyed seeing his equipment.

PUFFING, PUFFING AND MORE PUFFING!!

Everyone crowded, pushing each other while trying to fit through our school gate. After all the pushing and bumping each other we finally made it through. During the time we were running we could feel the pressure and perspiration forming on our bodies. Everyone cheering while coming through to the finish line, we felt relieved. At the end of the day we were all proud of ourselves and others who tried their best.

Places:

Mikayla at 1st place

Ofa at 2nd place

Miria and Elizabeth (tie) 3rd place

By: Elizabeth, Mikayla and Ofa

Can you do this?

In week seven, Room 12 started learning about origami. One student in our class had to search for a video tutorial that taught us how to make an origami object that wasn't difficult for our class to make. Once we had done our task we were allowed to make any origami model of our choice. I chose to make a butterfly.

Our Amazing Assembly!!

Yesterday afternoon Room 12 hosted the senior syndicate assembly. For assembly we put on a talent quest to watch all the students and their unique talents. It was a battle between Rooms 9, 10 , 11 and 12. They showed off their wonderful talents singing and dancing. We ended off with Rooms 9 and 11 coming first, Room 10 coming second and Room 12 coming third. The Talent Quest was a blast and also the assembly.

Daffodil Day!!

In Room 12 each of us had to make a daffodil to support the people who have cancer and have survived it. Once we had finished making our daffodils our teacher had to chose one that was the best so that it could  be sent to the principal.  We all tried our best to be the best.

We Did It!!

Schools all ready, referees steady, the whistles blow like a confetti. We versed heaps of schools. We won all our games but unfortunately we lost in the finals against Sylvia Park School. Even though we didn’t come first we were all overjoyed. We came second. Yay!   At the end of the day we did our school proud.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Waste!!

The Coming And Going Of Madd Messenger!!

On Friday last week both year 7 and year 8 students went to the multipurpose room to learn how to make positive and right choices with Madd Messengers, Petia Wilson and Caroline. The year 8’s were all upset because it was our last lecture with the Madd Messengers. Petia then made a chalk drawing of Superwoman so that we would be a reminder our last Madd Messenger lesson.

How To Keep Myself Healthy And Fit

There are many ways to stay healthy and fit.  Examples are 1. Getting enough sleep,       2.Exercise,  3. eating healthy food,  4. Do not skip breakfast  ,5. Drink plenty of water.

1. Getting enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is needed to stay fit and healthy. Sleep allows the body to heal, repair and refresh. It also affects concentration, memory, and motor skills.

2.  Exercise: Exercise is important  to stay fit and healthy. Exercise helps strengthen the lungs and heart, strength training helps to strengthen the muscles.

3. Eating healthy food: Eat a lot of fresh fruit, vegetables and a whole lot of grain to stay healthy. Junk food such as pizzas, burgers, chips, fizzy and many more should be strictly avoided.

4. Do not skip breakfast: Healthy breakfast keeps you energetic. Eating breakfast helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and a healthy weight.

5. Drink plenty of water: Drinking plenty of water helps us by keeping our bodies hydrated and also keeps our bodies healthy.

Preventing Electrical Injuries

Electrical injuries can be very harmful to a lot of people. Electrical injuries sometimes cause people to pass away.  Electrical Injuries are very painful.  

These are the causes of injuries in households:  putting a fork in the microwave, playing with broken devices, electrical appliance next to water, not using the right equipment to fix something.

Electrical injuries can be treated if you visit the Pharmacy or the Hospital. If you don’t do this it can leave your body with several scars, burns, disabilities, paralysation, amputation. It can also damage the body and mind, but specifically it can lead you to the point where your life has a dead end.

These are caused by the lack of caution, water, live electrical appliances, lightning and forgetfulness. 

Some ways to avoid electrical injury:

• repair and replace damaged cords.
• Making sure adults supervise their children when playing with electric toys
• Stay away from electrical appliances/equipment

Safety is not expensive, it’s priceless ---Jerry Smith

Water Sustainability.

In Room 12 we were told to make a presentation about Water Sustainability. This was our homework. 

This is a video of my information about water sustainability.

Diary Of A Gallipoli Soldier.

25th April 1915

Dear Family

On the twenty-fifth of April 1915 we landed on Gallipoli. When we landed there were a lot of noises, there were guns shooting,  bombs exploding and people getting killed.

On our first day we were nervous . As we jumped off the vessel we ran as fast as we could to find a hiding spot. Darkness came over and we could hear the Turkish soldiers still shooting. Once they stopped we started sharpening our knives and dug some trenches to protect us. We hid our weapons in a safe place so the enemies couldn't find them.

We woke up with a sudden loud bomb sound and we went to get our guns, bombs and knives ready.  Other soldiers started to shoot while we started to have a drink back at our trenches. Just after we finished we went out to help our soldiers shoot the Turkish soldiers.

At last one of our soldiers screamed, “Victory is ours.” Now the war is finished I can’t wait to come back home. I am as proud as a peacock.

From: Ofa

Who Am I?

 Bonjour my name is Ofa and I am a year eight prefect at Ruapotaka School. I was born  in Auckland. I have short black hair, my height is short, and my skin colour is brown. My culture is Niuean, Samoan, and Tongan.

  I have three brothers, one sister, mum, dad, step dad and I have two dogs called Prince and Skittles.

My dream has  always been to be a chef. I am very interested in going shopping with my mum. I enjoy  playing sports and I am also into art. I love going to church and I like singing.