Year 5 and 6 Camp

Christmas Float

Float Movie from Pam Thomson on Vimeo.

Slippery Slide

You can watch our movie at this link.

Rock This Party

Kate showed us some really cool dance moves that I've never done before. The funny part was when we did the sprinkler. It was awesome. I had lots of fun.

You can see our dance on our class blog at stproom4.blogspot.co.nz

Jesse Tree

River from Pam Thomson on Vimeo.

Pictures in the Mind

I have been practising using words in my writing that give readers pictures in their minds.

Today, our school did Athletics.

We went to the big green courts to get ready. There was a Blue House, Green House, Red House and a Yellow House.

The first event was Vortex. The vortex was shaped like a rugby ball. At the end of it, was a very long tail. The vortex was 33 cm long and very light. When I threw it, it looked like a dart going to the bullseye.

Kapa Haka Night

Last night, the school went to the hall to do our performance in front of our families and parents. 
I watched my sister perform their class item and, in their last song, my sister was the leader for it. 
Next, it was Room 4’s turn. The first song was called Haere Mai and the second was E Aue. When I was on stage, I felt as nervous as a bug getting squished, but I still got through it without getting stage fright. 
Finally, at the end, Mr Keogh said a speech for all of us and it was fun.
If you want to see the performances, click on this link.
Well done, River. You are showing enthusiasm at recording your experiences. 
You have written a great simile in your recount - as nervous as a bug getting squished - that is very creative. I bet you enjoyed thinking that one up.
Your writing shows how proud you are of your sister and the way she led the Room 5 group.
Next Steps:
Add some more details to each paragraph - 
- In paragraph 2, add information like what they sang and how they sang. 
- In paragraph 3, tell the readers how you and your classmates performed. Help your readers to see you and your classmates on the stage performing - describe for them how you were in lines and what you were wearing, and what you did with your feet and hands, and what it looked like when you were performing E Papa Waiari. 
- Add paragraph 4, when you tell your readers about the Kapa Haka group performance.

E Papa Waiari

River Flynn E Papa Waiari from Pam Thomson on Vimeo.

Athletics Day

On Tuesday, the school went on the field to do athletics.

First, the school students said their house chants. After that, they marched around the field while saying their chants.

Next, the Year 5 went to discus. All of us had one practice shot so we knew what to do. If we didn’t know what to do, we just had a go at it.

Next, the 9 year olds went to vortex. The vortex glided through the air like a rocket. When it landed, it looked like an eagle catching its prey.

Finally, we ran the 100m sprint. The A team had to sit to the side while the B team was racing. The people I was racing were Dre, Rory and Flynn, and I was first.

I thought that the events were fun and I was amazed that I did so well.

Kapa Haka Practice

We are practising the haka for our concert.

Athletics Practice

We are learning to throw the discus.

Zero Waste

It is important to reus an rugby sock and make it out of a puppet.

My Wonderful Mother

My mother is wonderful because she buys me sushi. When mum buys me sushi, I get my favourite one which is salmon sushi.

My mother is wonderful because she makes delicious cookies, cakes, dinners and lunches. After school, she helps me with my homework and tells me to do all my homework like spelling and maths, and she listens to me read.  When I’m doing my maths, she writes them down for me.

One time, I dared my Mum to ride on a 4-wheeler motorbike. She came down a ramp with her eyes closed. She made me laugh because she was so scared.

I love my Mum when she tucks me into bed and, when I’m sick, she lets me play on the PS3.

Cross Country

Book Character

My Dad is the Best

Do you want to hear about the best dad in the world?  It’s my dad because he fixes stuff, like computers and laptops and phones. 

When my dad pranks me, everytime he throws a water balloon at my back when I’m not looking. 

When I’m stuck with my homework, Dad comes and helps me.  

The Polka Dot Carrots - A Play

MAQ00001 from Pam Thomson on Vimeo.

Matariki

Round 1 of the Numbers to Make Adding Easier

River Adding Strategy Rounding from Pam Thomson on Vimeo.

Matariki

Confirmation

Last night, at Confirmation, my friends and I received our First Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ.
When we arrived just in time, we had to go into the hall to wait for Mrs Readman to call us in to the church for First Communion - the Body and Blood  of Christ. When I had a taste of the wine, I tried not to make a weird face.            

A Fishy Tale - The Loch Ness Monster

One sunny day, I went to the River Ness and caught a Loch Ness Monster. 

It said, "Hello young boy, what's your name?".  

"I'm River Gee," I said.  

He said, "Do you want a ride on me?" and I said "Yes".  

We rode out to sea and caught some fish.  He brought me home and we had the fish for dinner,  then I slept on his back because I was so tired.

Fishing

The Trip To Rarotonga

My family went to Rarotonga for a trip in March 2013.  
On the plane, we were playing movies and playing music. 
When we landed, our house was very close to the airport. We went to Cocoa Putt.The beach was filled with fish. The weather was hot. Every day, it would spit for five seconds. It was a fun holiday.

The Freestyle Race

Yesterday, the school went to the town pools for swimming sports.
When Mr Emms called the 9 year old girls, the girls went first. They hopped into the pool. They kicked as fast as they could. Their arms went around in circles like a ball. When Mr Emms called the boys, we hopped into the pool. It was ice cold. I kicked as fast as I could. My arm went around in circles like a ball.

Model House

River's BioPoem.

River
Fun, fast, cheeky, sporty
Son of Chris and Aroha
Brother of Orewia and Eric
Lover of soccer, rugby and hockey
Feels happy, sad and angry
Needs Grandma, Grandpa and Nana
Who gives hugs, money and kisses
Who fears turantulas, zombies and Red Back Spiders
Who likes scooters, bikes and skateboards 
Who lives in Ngaruawahia, NZ
Gee

Shrove Tuesday

Today is Shrove Tuesday. This morning, we burnt last year's palms into ash so Father Keane can use them to make the Sign of the Cross on our foreheads tomorrow, Ash Wednesday.

Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day is the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February,6 1840 at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. 
500 Maori chiefs and representatives of the Queen signed it. The agreement was that the Queen’s representatives agreed that Maori would own their lands, forests and rivers. Maori agreed to let the Queen’s representatives make the government and make the laws. 
On Waitangi Day, this year, I did the bungy jumping and then I was jumping on the bouncy castle then the family had a rest and went home.