Erebus Disaster Remembered

A special ceremony for families who lost people. Jacinda Ardern issued a wholehearted and wide reaching apology. Neither the government nor Air New Zealand had made a full apology before. 257 people have lost their lives, I hope it doesn't happen again.

Our Last Tech Session At Tamaki College

This Week Wednesday, it was our last week at Tech.  I was in wood work and I made a mirror. I loved it in wood work we receive M&M's when we help out, or clean or beat him in a matchstick game. Sir Grundy was very strict with his rules, we weren't allowed to sit on the stools because a lot of us kept leaning on it. (Whether we fall, hit our head and probably get injured.) I had finished making my mirror but i had to leave it for six hours for the glue to set.

Measles Outbreak 😯

Measles have attacked Samoa and other Auckland schools. Measles are deadly and you may die, I reckon you should get your measles injection or get yourself checked.  Be careful when you are meeting up with other people or other schools. It's very dangerous to go out in public, whether you get sick, kidnapped or you may get in danger. 

Please be careful!! 

Manaiakalani

last week Wednesday our whole school had the opportunity to watch other school's film ( Tamaki College,  Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Puau Te Moananui A Kiwa, Tamaki primary, Stonefields and Point England.)

Our school had to behave, Most people said that we were the most behaved school.
A lot of the films were very creative and cool, My favourite film was Tamaki primary zombies, I loved the idea on how they were creative with the heroes.

Kiwi Can Jam 2019

On Friday afternoon we went to Manukau Vodafone center to perform. A lot of the school's had such nice performances. Our performance was dedicated to resilience, we had so much fun. We ate a light snack before going back in our seats, we had water bottles in case.

Cybersmart Learning

Cybersmart

• Think about how you put yourself online (like your own personal blog).
• Make sure to support others by commenting on other peoples blogs. (make sure that you leave good comments about and on their blog.)
• No Negativity.
• Make sure that everything you blog or comment is appropriate.

Santa Learns Te Reo Maori

So Santa came all the way to New Zealand to learn Te Reo Maori, As well as offering treats to children this year. A lot of the kids are already writing down wishlist's to Santa. Christmas is coming!!!

I basically love  the idea on how they are teaching Santa Te Reo Maori, it really brings a lot of respect.

What would you want for Christmas? 🎄

Diwali Festival!

Diwali Festival or Light Festival was officially celebrated. It was a free event down in queens street, this free event was celebrated by the members of Hindu, Jain and Sikh Faiths. Families would light candles and would bring a lot of food. 

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe.

For those who are going out trick or treating, please make sure to go with an adult. Also make sure that you get lollies that are wrapped not unwrapped. If someone lets you in their house or van please do not go in, it may be a trap.

Fire Breaks Out In Sky City!

A major fire has caused a lot of toxic pollution in Auckland City.  Please make sure you have a gas mask or a cloth with you so that you can cover your nose and mouth from the toxic air. I believe this is majorly sad and scary, it depends on who was there in the cause of the fire. Please take care of yourselves when you are going to the Sky City.

Tech 2019

At tech we were with Sir Grundy. We had to finish off with our 320 piece of wood. A lot of the girls were making a mirror but the boys loved to make toys like trains, helicopters and many more toys. I personally love Wood Work, we have to be on task and focus so that we can get good reports.

A Little Penguin

So a 12 year old penguin was titled as "New Zealand's penguin of the year". He had such a horrible past, this little penguins name is Draco, not much penguins are named but this little penguin is a very fast swimmer. He/She is now known as New Zealand's penguin of the year.

Tech Wood Work

On Wednesday we had tech with Sir Grundy. We were ruling off our measurements on a 320 piece of wood. At tech my friends and I had a lot work done. We used a hack saw to cut off our measurements from our wood. We focused on our work so that we could get it done.

Penguin Swims From NZ To Australia

A baby penguin has swam 2500km from NZ to Australia. Penguins can't fly but they are the most fastest swimmers in the world. It was found struggling against the rocks near Melbourne, It was taken away to the Melbourne zoo to get it nursed. The Melbourne zoo has released the penguin into the wild, A lot of people were hoping for it to make his way safely back to NZ.

Wood Work With Sir Grundy

Today we had an awesome day with Sir Grundy. We had to draw what we wanted to make, we mostly had to focus on the joints. Wood work was really fun, we had the chance to choose eight or more of the things we wanted to make, we used a ruler so that we could know our measurements.

Measles Are Spreading!!

Measles are highly known as a contagious disease that would spread to children younger than five or 15 and between 29 years old. So if you feel like you have measles then please go to the doctors and get it checked. When you get measles, you get sick like headaches, runny nose and dry coughs.

New Zealand's Friendliest Place

Christchurch

After all the earthquakes and disasters that have been happening in Christchurch, it is now known that Christchurch is the most friendliest place in New Zealand. Do you agree? 

it awkwardly depends on how people act and what people say. Remember to be kind to each other and always remember that no one can let you down. 

Everyone Is Beautiful 

Scary News

Please watch out for whoever knocks at your door at 3 to 4 am. There are people who would be knocking at your door, a girl and about 1 or 4 boys. If you open the door to them, they would eventually set you up. These people are burglars.

So I'm warning you all about this and I want you all to be careful to who you open the door to. Please check before opening your door.

We Have Discovered An Extinct Large Parrot

New Zealand scientists have discovered an extinct cannibal parrot's fossils, they have said that it was dated back 19 million years ago. It is known that this parrot is named "Hercales Inexpectatus" and it is about 1 meter tall, so its usually just half height of an adult.

Kayaking Woohooo!!!

We went Kayaking this time at Vector Wero White Water Park. It was really fun but some people had the experience to fall in and it was very steep. We learnt how to use the paddlers. I helped Liza when she was struggling. Storm also helped me to turn or move away from the concrete wall.

It was really fun and I wanted to say Thank You Very Much for letting us be there again.

Air New Zealand Have Released A New Safety Video

Air New Zealand have launched a new video about your safety as well as how they changed Air New Zealand to Air All Blacks. There were six types of safety steps that you'll have to do on the plane when your in danger.  

I don't quite agree on how they changed Air New Zealand to Air All Blacks because some people in New Zealand don't really support All Blacks but I love the idea and I will continue to support the All Blacks.

Age Restrictions For Energy Drinks 16+

Now in Countdown there is a age restriction for energy drinks up to 16 and above to buy them. This was supported from the health professionals that take care of your health issues. People who are under 16 cannot be able to buy anymore energy drinks at Countdown in New Zealand. 

😲Auckland Police

Auckland polices have issued eviction notices on protesters living at Ihumatao. It is known that in South Auckland, people who live there have deep Cultural significance to Auckland and New Zealand. The problem was that it was ongoing for years and years. There was a group called SOUL that saved Ihumatao from their problems.

SOUL means -

• Save
• Our
• Unique
• Landscapes

(Save Ihumatao)

(Justice For Ihumatao)

I just want to remind people to pick up the rubbish you see lying around, and save our landscapes in order to be successful in life. Protect Our Lands. 

Graphics Tech 2019

Technicraft

On Wednesday we had Graphics at Tamaki.

The first thing we did was made 3D game that was going to get printed by the 3D printer.

I was thinking of making a game of naughts and crosses. (Plot Twist: Using the naughts and crosses into something else other than X or O)

In The Holidays..

In the Holidays I had some cleaning to do, mostly my room and my closet, so in the simplest way I folded my clothes and did my bed.

Then I watched television with my mom. (My mother and I loves watching Korean movies) My father and I also watched the Pacific Games which ended last week Saturday the 20th of July.

Dunkirk Riverside (Tamaki Estuary)

On Monday we had a school trip to Tamaki Estuary and we had a lot of fun, we also had a bucket so we could pick up the rubbish. I was with Rayshaw, Liza, Sosiua and Hazel (Hazel was a visitor and so as her being the boss of Razor and Ashley.) we picked up most of the rubbish and apparently we were the ones who picked up more rubbish than everyone else and we even discovered a huge Jellyfish.

Vector Wero Whitewater Trip (Kayaking/Rafting)

Apparently on Friday we had an amazing trip at Vector Wero Whitewater Park, we learnt how to cross the river, we also learnt how to raft and swimming too. It was an amazing experience which was our first experience kayaking which was very fun. I had a lot of fun and I wished it was longer.
I want to say thank you to the Instructors for taking care of us and showing us how to raft.❤

Tech

Today I was in Graphics class. We received paper and a pencil from Mrs Fergison. Our instruction was to fold our paper into 4 squares and write ideas on what we would want to come up with.

I love the idea on what we wanted to do 3D.

🌟⭐🌟Matariki⭐🌟⭐🌟

Seven sisters:

• Matariki.
• Ururangi.
• Tupu a nuku.
• Tupu a rangi.
• Waipunarangi.
• Waita.
• Waiti.

Next week Tuesday on the 25th of June is Matariki.

Matariki represents the seven stars as in the seven sisters. Matariki is known as a mark for the beginning of the year. Some people think that there's a mother that is surrounded by six daughters and some think it's the eyes of the God but really it's truly known as the seven sisters, which is a Maori legend.

Fungal Disease Killing Our Birds

A deadly type of disease has been killing our night birds such as the Kakapo (Night Owl or Parrot). Seven Kakapo have died and sadly the disease is still spreading. 35 Kakakpo are in three hospitals around the country.

Rippa Rugby🏈💯

Yesterday we had our last session for Rippa Rugby and as well as that we have had a lot of  fun.

Our Coach - Corey "This has been the best school I've been to" (thats what he said😃)

Rippa Rugby was a success and we all have learnt to pass properly (for some people).
We had a lot of fun and were wishing for it to go longer.

The Games We Played - Bull rush, Over The River, Cat and Mouse, Zig-Zag, Hot potato.
(Have you played any of these games before?)

Kayaking😱😃

Kayaking is eventually happening on Friday, June 21 of 2019 at Vector Wero Whitewater Park for the Ruapotaka years 8 and 7 students.

We received permission slips for our Parents or Auntie or Uncle or Older Sister, Older Brother to fill in for us to go Kayaking.

We have to bring:

• A packed lunch and plenty to drink.
• Sun hat & Sunscreen.
• Togs and towel.
• Warm Jersey for on land and after kayaking.
• Pen.

Also we will get wet suits to use.

We will be leaving school at 11am and will be staying at Vector Wero Whitewater Park till 3pm.

Talofa!

Samoan Language Week! It is Samoan language week 2019. I believe a lot of Samoans are celebrating. Samoa is a beautiful Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean. Samoa is a very hot country and has beautiful trees and plants and also Samoa is the first of seven Pacific language weeks.

• Talofa, Talofa Lava - Hello
• Fa - Goodbye
• Alofa Atu - Love you
• Fa'afetai - Thank you
• Fa'amolemole - Please
• Malulu - Cold
• Vevela - Hot
• Malie - Funny
• Sa'o - Right
• Ioe - Yes
• Le'ai - No
• Seki - Cool
• Ma'i - Sick
• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Tasi, Lua, Golu, Fa, Lima, Ono, Fetu, Valu, Iva, Sefulu.

Earthquake hits White Island!😲🌋

There were 196 quakes in the area around New Zealand that happened since last week Thursday. GNS scientists have said about the earthquakes getting stronger, which was a bad sign.

Whakaari/White island has the most active Volcano in New Zealand and was hit by a number of earthquakes and have damaged the Volcano and has caused a lot of smoke.

(how I feel about it)
It was an overwhelming feeling when it came to think about the earthquakes getting stronger. It made me feel scared about the Volcano being active or not.

Soccer Team⚽

There is a Year 7 and 8 girls team also a year 5 and 6 boys soccer team.

For this term there were a lot of changes which means that there would be a year 7 and 8 girls team that would compete another year 7 and 8 girls team and the same goes to the boys as well.

  

Year 7 Girls -
Winnie

Madisyn 

Limiteti

Kotipi

Kate

Year 8 Girls - 

Mary - Ruth

Liza

Jessica

Leanah

Joanlisi

Storm

Being A Kiwi Kids News Reporter!

Kiwi kids news have been looking forward to students that were possibly anxious to become a reporter for 2019 term 2. The staff were looking for educated students who are good and smart writers.

It would be fun to be a reporter for Kiwi Kids News, because you can be able to edit reports and find out what is happening in NZ or around the world.

Kiwi Can Session💚

This week we had a Kiwi Can session with Miss Tuia and Mrs Mac and it was awesomely fun!.

Theme: Integrity = Means the ability of being honest.

Topic: Honesty = when you are telling the truth.

Activities were:

1 - Bang!

2 - Changes

3 - GKQ

The Meaning of GKQ:

General

Knowledge

Questions

Rules were:

1 - Respect everyone.

2 - Listen to the speaker.

3 - Put your hand up to ask a question.

4 - Don't be shy, give it a try.

5 - Have fun!.

Fritata With Kumara

Step 1- fry the onion.
Step 2- peel kumara.
Step 3- use crater to crate the kumara.
Step 4- put kumara and onion in a baking tin.
Step 5- mix with 2 eggs and milk.
Step 6- add spices if you want but i can't because i'm allergic.
Step 7- bake for 20 min in oven.
Step 8- wait until the top is brown so that the kumara can cook properly.

Food Is My Life

Today we made a dish, Potato with Mince and Ham. Here is the recipe and instructions below:

Step 1- slice and dice the onion and then fry.
Step 2- wait for the onion to soften and be cooked.
Step 3- slice and dice the ham and mix it with the mince.
Step 4- put the ham and mince with the sliced onions when it's ready.

step 5- turn the element off, get the potato and cut it in half. Make a circle in the middle then add the mixture.

step 6- sprinkle cheese on top then put it in the oven.

step 7- peel off the potato skin when it's done and it's ready to eat.

Courgette Cabonara! Yum!

1 - Cut Courgette and as well as tomato, capsicum and onion.

2 - Transfer it to a plate.

3 - Boil fettuccine noodle with salt.

4 - Mix together with the vegetables and add it to a pot then, add spices as well if you want to and add cheese.

5 - Serve when it is ready.

It is a very delicious dish, you should try it out.

Soup!

For Tech we made soup and these were the ingredients that we were given.

Potato - slice and dice.

Onion - slice and dice.

Cabbage - slice and dice.

Carrot - sliced.

Cauliflower - slice and dice.

Mushroom - sliced only.

Beef - slice and dice.

Put them in a pot and remember to keep checking on it until the ingredients are mashed looking.
Now Enjoy.

Duffy Show!

On Monday we had an upcoming Duffy show that was called Duffy Stuck In The Game. To start off we had to listen to the rules for what we had to do. It was very funny for the little kids which made the seniors happy too.

It was quiet until the juniors started shouting and it was just hurting my ears. The teachers probably were excited too.

At last we had to get our Duffy books but unfortunately we weren't able to receive them so we had to wait.

Tech Was On Wednesday!

We had tech at TC, where we were divided into three groups.
Our group was selected by Mrs Tuipulotu who is always present at cooking class.

My partner was Liza, we had fun cooking.
We made appetizing hot cakes but some were burnt but it was still delightful.

1. 1 1/2 cups of SRF (Self Rising Flour).

2. 1/2 cup of sugar.

3. 1 cup of milk.

Combine all together.

Put your stove at 180 degrees.

Use a frying pan to make your hot cakes.

Wait until bubbles pop up and then you will be ready to flip it over.

Back At School With The New Me!

Back At School With The New Me.

It's 2019 and I am a year 8.

I'm back at school and a lot of changes have happened such as, having a beautiful new principal by the name of Mrs Hamilton. 

Students have moved to different classrooms that are more advanced and challenging. 

We also have two new teacher's in our school, their names are Mrs Honore who is in Room 9 and Mr Botha in Room 7.