Skipping Display & Competition

In the afternoon we had our skipping display I was so excited because it was my first time doing it since I approached to Ruapotaka School. Since it was our skipping display we also had our skip off right after, but looking at the weather it didn't turn out well. First the juniors had to do their skip off. The winner was Reality. But after that it was time for room 9's, skipping display they did heaps of tricks like double unders, fast skipping, and more. After a few minutes they were done and it was time for room 10's they done some different tricks it was compared to room 12. It was room 12's turn we first start of with a warm up it was 10 skipping forwards, backwards, side to side and then we done our skipping we done it as a group. Few minutes later it started to rain so we had to stop, get everything inside and into the classroom.

YUMMY.... Milkshake at Tech

 At Tamaki College we had tech. When we were at tech we done some cooking we had to make a milkshake. The ingredients was vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whip cream. We first had to get a bowl and then Mrs Tuipulotu had to scoop some vanilla ice cream so we could stir to make it creamy. After when we had finished mixing we scooped some ice cream into each of our cups. Then when we had scooped it in each of our cups we then had to get more ice cream. We had to line up around the table and wait for our turn for Mrs Tuipulotu to scoop it into our cups and then she had to put some whip cream on top of the vanilla ice cream. When we were done we had our last ingredient it was chocolate syrup she had to put it  on top of the whip cream. It looks so delicious. I been waiting for this moment because we could taste it. It tastes so good I can't wait until we have our next session.

National Milk Day

On National Milk day or World Milk day it is a special day when people around the school support milk because it is important for you, they give you calcium. So the could realize the important thing about milk and why do they deliver milk to school. We have milk everyday in school to keep us strong and healthy. 

Water issues

The local council representatives are meeting to discuss the hot water issues of water management. Local Government New Zealand is its first Freshwater Symposium in Wellington from Monday. The meeting comes resident in a lot of towns and cities question water quality and access to water for bottling plants. 

What We Made In Tech

At Tamaki College we had tech.We had it with Mr Grundy and done some wood work with him.I wanted to make a jewelry tree for my mum.We had to listen on a bunch of instructions on how we are going to make it out of wood. Me and the year 7 had to keep on cutting,hammering a lot of things to make it.It was such a hard job.After when we had made my jewelry tree I had to write out the reasons why I wanted to make it. My first three reasons was for my mum, it's easy to make and so my mum doesn't lose it all the time. Finally after when I finished my woodwork Mr Grundy told us that he will be sending my woodwork and the other peoples woodwork.Mr Grundy send it to Rupotaka School and we got to take it home.

Students urge Govt to read their pre-Budget wishlist

The housing and the students allowances are the most urgent issues facing the students. According to the pre- Budget wishlist released by the New Zealand Union of Students Association (NZUSA) . NZUSA President Johnathan Gee says that many students are getting locked out of tertiary education as rent and the cost continues to rise. Also, the upcoming Budget is also a chance for the government to provide for many students who are struggling with rent, food and other basic needs.  

Flooding hits northern South Island

Flooding has been struck on top in the South Island after a heavy rain overnight and early this morning. Several people have been rescued from overwhelmed vehicles with water so deep and one had to be rescued on a surf lifesaving boat. A lot of water on State Highway One north of Blenheim and police are asking people to take care of them self. In the early hours of Thursday morning a small house bus became stuck in the river water which flooded near Barlett Rd in Hope, Tasman. One man was in the bus and spent more than a hour trapped before the Coastguard crew saved him. Police says that he was frightened but he was fine.

Kiwi travel trends revealed

Summer is over and daylight savings has stolen our evenings so it's time to start planning on your winter holiday. But don't worry it's on trying to take a friend with you. A recent survey from Book.com solo travelling is on the run. Travel blogger Megan Singleton said that she has some idea on Why it is happening.

Security van robbed outside The Warehouse in Auckland

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A security van has been the target of an aggravated robbery outside The Warehouse in the Auckland's Royal Oak. The police said three people were carrying a firearm, came up to the van's two guard at around 1.50pm on Tuesday. Detective Sergeant Tony McKenzie's said a number of witnesses are being spoken to, but some of them they haven't ask them or they got a video of them robbery. Police would want to hear from anyone that person who was at that area at that time it got robbed and may have the information to complete their investigation.

Starting school age to change in new reform

Parents will soon be able to choose to send their kids to school before they turn five. Until now, children could enrol between five to six. But the Goverment's sent a pass reforms this week to allow children to start school sooner up to eight weeks before they even turn five. Education Minister Nikki Kaye clarifies that there're not saying a long period of time. There're talking about from maybe to a couple of days up to eight weeks. But Labour leader Andrew little says in life of a four year old, two months is huge in a lifetime. The Early childhood experts agrees saying that when it comes to starting school it isn't always better.

Kiwis rise early to watch annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower

Kiwi's across the country set their alarm a few hours early this morning to catch a spot of an yearly meteor shower. The Eta Aquarid  shower passes earth every year, and it is one of the two showers created by dust and debris from Halley's comet. The New Zealand dark skies at this time of the year give us one of the best viewing  platforms in the world. The meteor were the most visible between 3am and 5am on Friday and Saturday early in the  mornings.

Israeli man missing on West Coast

A search and a rescue working has been launched near Westport  on the west coast to find a missing Israeli man. The 40 year old was last seen in the Bucklands Peak of the Paparoa National Park on Tuesday. They said that he was wearing a dark trousers and a red jacket at the time he was missing. Police have concerns for his safety because of the weather conditions. 

Arthur's Pass kea convention plans to save species

A kea Convention is being held in Arthur's Pass this weekend. The Kea Convention Trust has ordered the two- day event, all in the name of protecting our most strange birds. They are playful, intelligent and under threat, but less than 5000 left across the South Island, the trust is hoping for a kea revolution. 

Duffy Role Model Assembly

Yesterday we had a Duffy Role Model assembly we first needed to sit down in our class lines and waited until the Duffy role models came. So when we waited for them we finally saw them they just came and sat down so that everyone in the whole school could see him. They introduced themselves there was Henry and Robbie Rakete. I was so excited because it was my first time meeting them. Robbie Rakete said that he loved books and his favorite book was Astesix and the golden sickle. After when we finished our Duffy role model assembly we someone from our class went to get our Duffy books.

Sneaky snake snared at Auckland Airport

A live snake was caught on the tarmac at the Auckland Airport on Sunday after catching a ride on a private on a jet. The MPI say that the snake is a brown tree snake which isn't gonna harm any humans but it could severely harm the native birds population. An MPI snake handler was quickly on the scene and managed to capture the unwanted snake. It appears that the snake had slithered in the wheel housing of a private jet that just arrived from Brisbane, said the MPI manager Craig Hughes. They say that they don't have a snake population in New Zealand. Biosecurity officials are doing their best to stay  it that way.

Kiwis turn off taps to support Pacific

New Zealanders around the country are trying not to waste any water using water from household or workplaces
taps to support the pacific neighbors. The Anti- poverty campaigner Oxfam's Taps are trying to raise money to provide for the pacific with clean water. The people that is taking part of saving water for the pacific will have to switch the taps off from 12.01am on March 22 and collect water in buckets or in vessels to bathe or drink for the rest of the day as they are trying to raise some money for the pacific. Some people in the pacific are struggling with water each day. Ms Fitsemanu that some islands need help with water like Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

Fight for survival in Fire Service's burning house

The New Zealand fire service has started to exist software that puts you right in ground zero, inside a house full of fire. As the flames takes the effective home, then you fight for survival and you try to get out from the fire that is spreading around the house. The Fire Service used a real house, and recorded it burning with flames with their 3D cameras. In a house fire, you really just have one shot on getting it right when a fire starts. The Fire Service hopes that the program will help you with what you need to know and to get out of the fire alive.

Rare forest ringlet butterflies found on Little Barrier Island

A population of a rare native butterfly was found on Little Barrier Island in the Hauaki Gulf. Rats and wasps were reduced the forest ringlets to only small amount around the country. The moth and butterflies Trust has spoken to the woman and said that there were five butterflies were spotted on the same day, and its is a clue to what predators are destroying the rare insect's. Now that they discovered it's in good numbers on Great Barrier, there're thinking it would be the rats or the wasps, because the island is rat- free. Ms Knight says that the forest ringlet are not closely related to any other kind of butterfly, and no one predict to find the species on Little Barrier Island.

Auckland Civil Defence: Fire service isn't coping with volume of calls

Auckland Civil Defence had a desperate warning, saying there's a lot of flooding and the fire service isn't coping with the number of calls they're getting. Up to 65 millilitres of rain have fallen in Auckland in the last couple of hour. The emergency manager Aaron Davis is urging people to only call if it's an emergency. Aaron Davis says it's smashing areas through from west Auckland through Whenuapai and warned that people should not be driving in this disgusting weather. Mr Davis told Newshub it should be okay to drive again in an hour when the worst passes.

Everyday Theatre

Today we had everyday theatre first we saw them do a play. The characters were T, Jack, Dave, Maria, Becca and Brian. We also had to  get in a doughnut shape and talk about want they did when they were acting. Also we had to get into 2 or 6 groups and do a action about the play and our group was me, Mary, Vaimoana, Julianne, Bella and Tupo. Finally we had to get into a circle and talk about the characters to try to get points and win. We got a badge and a Games Master card and also I had a lot of fun.