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.

The Whole School At Tabloid Sports

On Friday, our school had Tabloid Sports on the field.
When Number Twelve got to the Canoe Race, they vs Number Six. 

When we got to the Skis, I supported my team by saying, "Go Number Twelve! Go Number Twelve!"

We said, "Left, Right!" then we were in the front of Number Ten and we won. 

When we had finished doing the skis, we walked to Steps and Stones.
Finally, when we had done the Steps and Stones, we did the Sling Shot with the square bags. We went only ten metres with the hackie sacks. I slung one past the Tug of War rope.