New Zealand Breakers

On Wednesday 17th November 10 boys from Ruapotaka School went to the Breakers training center. We left school at 9:30 and returned at 1:35. The boys who were chosen to go to there were me, Timote, Aydrian, Mika, Quros, Popi, Sione, Pepe, Dakbai and Min Zin. We all got a free basketball and had a 25 minute lesson with 2 players from the Breakers. We took a quick photo and came back to school with Mr Reid.

P.A.T Reading Test

Tuesday was our P. A. T Reading test for term 4. First of all we did some fitness and then were told to go to our classrooms. We had to separate our desks and got our pencil and rubber out. We had to wait for the year 8's from Room 11 to come to  Room 12. I was worried but confident that I would be alright. It took 45 minutes to finish the test. When it was finished I was so happy that it was done.

The Botanic Gardens

Today Room 12 went to the botanic gardens at 9:45 am. Me Quros, James, Mele and Vaimoana went in the other bus with Rooms 1-3. When we hoped out of the bus we had to find Mrs Golder. We all had to line up. I had to go to the back of the line because I was the back leader. We where given a piece of paper with some questions. We had to walk around the garden and find the answer to the question. When we finish filling out the question we went for a little stroll around the gardens and then we went to the bus to go back to school.

Lunch Time Sport

Today Room 12 was on lunchtime sport with Mr Reid. When I got there Mr Reid put me in James team. When I got there the other team already had 1 point.  I just stayed at the back so that the other team wouldn't get another goal. After 8 minutes I decided to move up. I told Lupe to kick the ball near the goal. I ran as fast as I could and kicked the ball and it went into the GOAL!! Lucky for me there was no Goalie. We all enjoyed running around and having fun.   

Would You Survive?

Five months on school camp. NO devices allowed and even if you do there's no reception and there's no
WIFI !! Combine that with 14 year old boys from a private school, well it doesn't sound like a good mix. The aim of this camp is to get them off their devices and get them outdoors, and to teach them essential life skills. As for school, lessons are in the mornings and on weekends. Afternoons are devoted to outdoor activities such as running, abseiling, and hiking for up to three days. The boys can only go home for the holidays, and the odd long weekend.

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Flight of the Albatross

Ruapotaka Mini Olympics

On Friday the 19th of August Ruapotaka had their first mini Olympics. We got split in to 16 countries. I was the leader of France. Vaimoana and 2 little kids had to go up and hold the flag. There were 8 people in my group. It was hard to lead a group that didn't really listen to me.  We had 4 rotations and then we had to line up for the closing ceremony. 

France

Here is my presentation on France. 

On Friday August 12 we went to the staff room and did some clay modelling. We could make anything, so I made an Elephant head and a NIKE tick. We all tried to make it in to the shape we wanted it to be. I was sitting with my friends and we all made something different. My friend Sebastian helped me with the Elephant head.

Adams win silver at Rio Games

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Shot put super star Valarie Adams has won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Michelle Carter from USA won the final with a sensational 20.63m throw which was too good for Adams. Carter blew away the competition with her final throw after trailing Adams for the entire competition. Anita Morton from Hungary finished third. Cooler conditions in Rio mean that throw were generally shorter than expected.

World's smelliest flower

The world's smelliest flower has bloomed in New York and it stinks! The rare flower, a corpse flower, known for its stench, has been on display in New York. The rare plant is called the corpse flower because it smells a bit like rotting meat or sick. It's one of the biggest flowering plants on earth and can grow up to six foot.(As tall as a grown man).

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Basketball 2016

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In room 11 we had to make a story about us being a athlete and choosing our sport. I chose basketball as my sport for the Olympics and my coach was Stephen Curry. When I was 8 and my dad trained me to be a basketball player. The favourite part in my story is that It felt good to walk in the stadium knowing I was one of the people representing my country.

My Olympic Mascot

On Friday we had to draw a Olympic mascot. It had to represent the Olympics. As you see it has the five rings that represent the Olympics. It doesn't look like much but I think it looks AMAZING! I call him Jack because that was the first name that popped into my head.I did this on sumo paint.

OLYMPIC(JACK)

Three Kiwi Teams in Super Semis

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Three New Zealand teams have made it through to the Super Rugby 2016 semi finals. The Highlanders, Hurricanes and Chiefs have all progressed to the final four after winning their semi finals. The Crusaders were the only NZ team to lose in the quarter finals, going down to the top South African side, the Lions. In South Africa the Crusaders were defeated 42-25 which means they lost 3 of their last 4 games. 

Lionel Messi Retires

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. The news comes after Messi missed a penalty shoot out for Argentina in the Copa America final. After the team lost out to Chile 4-2 on penalties.The sporting star said of his decision "I think it's for everyone, for me and for many people who want it." Messi has made it to four major finals with the Argentina national team, but never taken home a trophy.

Megalodon (Speech)

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My speech is about Megalodons, and as you can see it is my title for this blog! I am in the speech finals for my class (Room 11) this Friday. My time was 2 minutes and 43 seconds. We all had to choose a speech. The reason why I chose Megalodons was because my cousin told me about them last year and then when I looked it up on google they were huge. The best part in my speech is that they had about 276 teeth altogether. But lucky for us all that it is extinct now. 

Maori Language Week

$50 For A Box OF Weet-Bix

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Weet-Bix has become one of the hottest product on the market in China. That's right the humble Weet-bix is the next big thing in China. Boxes of Sanitarium's most popular breakfast product, which goes for between five and six dollars in New Zealand supermarkets are being sold for upwards of $50 by local exporters on Chinese social media sites. So how did the familiar high-fibre, edible bricks of wheat become popular?  

Seagull Turns Yellow After Falling Into Curry

A seagull turned bright orange after falling into a vat of curry. The bird fell into a container of chicken tikka masala while trying to scavenge a piece of meat from a food factory bin. He was rescued by workers at the factory in South East Wales and picked up by a volunteer for Vale Wildlife hospital. Staff at the centre used washing up liquid to clean the gull's feathers. They managed to return him back to his original white colour but have not been able to wash away the smell.

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Muhammad Ali dies at 74

The boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74. He was one of the most famous fighters in the history of boxing. He won many awards including three Heavyweight Champion of the World titles. He had a disease called Pakinson's which is a condition that affects the brain. Parts of the brain become damaged over many years causing problems including shaking and slow movement.  

In loving memory of Muhammad Ali.

Matariki

Matariki

It is the Maori name for the small cluster of stars also known as the seven sisters. Matariki means the eyes of god or little eyes. For many Maori it's the start of a new year. It is a time to remember those who had died in the last year. Maori Celebrate Matariki at different times over the month but usually have a service at dawn.

3m long python bites man on toilet

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A Thai man is recovering in hospital after a 3m (10ft) python emerged from a toilet and bit him. He yelled to his wife in pain and she was trying to pull it off her husband. The incident happened at his home in the Chachoengsao province east of Bangkok.

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Farm To Table bees

This is what we have been working on for 1 week. This slide tells us about how honey heels your wounds. It's very important if the people that need help with there wounds. 
This is a group work by Samuel, Min Zin, Mealofa, Vaimoana, Pepe & Halaiano.

Thank you letter to NZMA

This is my letter to the NZMA, Dr Sandra & Faye.

How to make a Blog

This is how to make a blog post.

Hunt for the wilderpeople

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The movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople has broken all of the New Zealand records to become the largest grossing local film at the New Zealand box office. The movie has collected over $9.6 million in just seven weeks. The film is set to release in Australia on May the 26 and then in the US on June 24. Then it will be released globally. The film is directed by Taika Waititi and in spired by Barry Crump's novel Wild Pork and Watercress. 

Trubridge breaks world record

New Zealand free diver William Trubridge has broken his own world record. He swam at 122 metres in the Bahamas. The record is the 16th of Trubridge's career and passes the record that he already held of 121 metres. Free diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. The attempt took Trubridge about 4 minutes to complete!!

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Penny signs with Breakers

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New Zealand Basketball star Kirk Penny has resigned with the New Zealand Breakers. He signed a three year deal with the breakers. Which will probably end his career at the Breakers. Penny the 35 year-old tall black has had a 17 year career at the top level of the sport. He has played in the United States and Europe. The Breakers head coach Paul Henare said he's pleased to have secured the signature of the former American College star.

Science Experiment

We went to Room 12 to do our science experiments. We shared our ideas and put them on a presentation together.

We looked up on the internet about what the method is, what the ingredients are and how it should work.

We were successful getting our volcano to work.and we all enjoyed working together on our science experiment.