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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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)

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.

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.

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

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.