Rakau Sticks :p

100WC T3W4

My boat loses control, I fall into the ice-cold water. I am stranded in the middle of a deep sea. In a distance, I see light.
I sprint up the spiral staircase into the gallery dock of the lighthouse, shocked to notice an abundance of powerful white waves darting towards my direction, I scream at the top of my lungs.
The sky becomes fierce with electric anger, dark clouds gathering together as a sudden sense of fear runs through my nerves like the chill of an icy wind. The waves approach the building there's only one option left to do ; jump!

Olympic Activities :)

Should NZ consider hosting the Olympics? I think yes. Here are the pros and some cons considering why we should have the Olympics here in NZ.

First of all if we do have the Olympics held in NZ, it will be easier for the people in New Zealand to travel. Instead of travelling overseas for more than about 6 hours; they probably need to travel approximately 2 hours in a plane. The NZ olympians won't have to worry about fees or transport although other countries do it would still be easier for the countries nearby.

Second of all NZ will get more attention. Some really good sports players would have a better chance to participate in the games also, New Zealand would gain heaps more popularity! Imagine all the live cameras videoing the Olympics for people to watch on TV-and that too WORLDWIDE! I bet in the Olympics after that the commentators would talk about how awesome we were.

Finally, New Zealand is a clean and green environment, meaning that anyone would love to have the olympics held here! Even though we might not have many big views like Rio, we do have a nice environment. We also have an abundance of space to place an entire Olympic stadium.

So now you know all the positive statements about why NZ should host the Olympics. Maybe in the one after 2020. In conclusion I strongly believe New Zealand should have a go at hosting the olympics, not only for getting more attention, a good environment or easy travel but also for the pavlova and fish and chips...mmmmmmm 

Marae Trip 💜

I slowly step out of the bus, in front of me I see a small gate; the entrance to the marae. I wait impatiently to go inside, I had only been to a marae once before and I wondered if it was going to be the same. Then we got called in from the karanga, the karanga is when the kuia ( elderly women) call to exchange information about the purpose of the visit and to call the manuhiri ( visitors) in.

first up was the powhiri, where both hosts and visitors gave kaikorero (speeches), sung waiatas (songs) and did the hongi ( pressing foreheads together as a way of greeting.) Most of the speeches I didn't really understand because there was an abundance of maori words so I just sat quietly and patiently listened.

After the powhiri the year 8 syndicate were divided into 3 groups and all were shown around the marae. In the wharekai (dining hall) we learnt the stories behind the carvings on the wall. Behind the wharekai was a spring where we got to drink sacred water and learnt the history behind it . We were told about the culture, food, carvings and the kuia (women) who made the marae come to life!

Finally after all that learning we got served kai (food)! It was delicious. We got fish and chips and a healthy salad. To end the ka pai (great) day we finished off with speeches and then headed back to school...yay! :(

My Mihi

100WC T3W2

It was a stunning sunny day until something very unexpected happened...
At approximately 1.00pm I was riding my new bike that I got gifted for my 11th birthday, when suddenly I lost control down a very steep hill and crashed into a colossal tree!
When I got home my leg was feeling quite sore. There was a purple bruise - in fact it was so purple it didn't even look like a bruise. I showed my mum and she quickly took me to the doctors..but the spot just grew and grew...

Year 8 Inquiry

Chinese dining day :)

I sauntered into the the restaurant, taking in the sweet scent of seafood. I quickly grabbed a seat before anyone could get there before me. I waited impatiently for everyone to take a seat and finally the food started to get served...I hated chinese food . I take out my chopsticks, even though I had no idea how to hold them and I gradually scoop in some noodles. Mr Mckay takes pictures of me failing how to hold the chopsticks so I decide to use my fork instead. 

One by one more food was getting served like : The succulent wontons, yumchar, squid, noodles, prawn dumplings and much more. The food looked appetizing but some of the food didn't taste very nice.

After the main meals had been served, a type of mango jelly was given to everybody, I had the urge to eat it but after I took a spoonful it tasted piquant and tangy. 

 I was suprised that most people were still eating and there was still an abundance of food left on the tables...but that's when I knew I had a lot to burn off.

Priyanka Chopra Biography.

Introduction

Priyanka Chopra is an indian actress,singer,and producer. Chopra has worked in nearly over 50 films and in 2000 she had won the Miss World Pageant.

Synopsis

Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18th 1982 in Jameshpur, India. After winning the Miss India Pageant, Chopra took part in the Miss World Pageant and won that as well. With the win came instant fame so then it was time to take the next step: the world film. In the past 15 years she has become a huge star, appearing in nearly over 50 films for mainly the bollywood system.

Early years

Priyanka Chopra had both parents who were doctors and her father was also in the army which is why the family had to relocate to different places.

Chopra started studying at the Lamartiniere Girls School in Lucknow,India before shifting to the U.S. 3 years later she had started high school in Massachusetts before moving to Canada. When she had come back to India she attended the Army Public School in Bareilly. After winning the May Queen Contest her life became more difficult as she was chosen to participate in Miss India Pageant.

While studying for exams she received a call for Miss India contest and didn’t know how to respond! Both her parents were supporting her and after winning she knew where she was taking the next step to.

Chopra  was enrolled at Jai Hind College in Mumbai and had to drop out to take part in Miss World Pageant.

Bollywood success

At the age of 20 years Chopra had made an appearance in a few films including : Thamizhaan and Jeet:Born to win in 2002. Once she did it she hated it and wanted to leave the industry but in 2003 she made her debut in The hero, Andaaz, Plan, Kismat, Asambhav, Mujhe Shaadi Karogi and Aitraaz. Not all of those films were released that following year as it was not performed at a box office standard but Chopra found most success with the romantic comedy: Mujhe Shaadi Karogi.

In 2006 two of the most successful films had been released: Krrish and Don. In 2009 Chopra stretched her abilities after playing 12 different roles in : What’s your raashee?

In 2014, she was the main character in the movie Mary Kom, a film based on a true story about a boxer. The movie was shown in many film festivals which put Chopra under the global spotlight once again.

In 2015 Chopra was starred in a American T.V show called Quantico which has been extremely popular and is about FBI recruits.

Closure

Priyanka Chopra is a very successful Indian woman and has been engaged in several films and pageants. She is one of the most well known indian women in the world and she hopes to inspire more people by her success.

100 WC

Sauntering lazily into my bedroom laying down delicately on the springy mattress.

Nonchalantly drifting to sleep, suddenly I hear a loud thud coming from the front door. I'm home alone not knowing what to do, soon little shards of glass crack from the windows near the entrance, hitting the ground.  Shivering uncontrollably as I see the battered door open calmly.  I back away at the sight of a shadowy figure, I could picture his brown fur, soggy, wet with mud. His teeth, yellow with decay, his eyes, red and devilish.  I could see his shadow coming towards me... I run.

100 Word Challenge.

Werewolves howling, hunting for humans, tearing out their clothes as blood stains are everywhere.

Just the thought of that makes me shiver . I wake up to go to the bathroom, walking along the hallway I see a glow coming from the candles down the sides. Slowly opening the dilapidated door, a candle drops, as the flame flickered and then went out, I scream.
Quickly turning back to my bedroom, ghost images appear in front of me. I scream for as long as possible, alerting my parents. Suddenly I feel the force of a door shoving my body, I'm in darkness.

Leonardo Da Vinci Prezi

Mona Lisa Slideshow Play.

Extended Flow Map.

My Book Review ;)

Term 2 Goals

                                                MY THREE GOALS

1. My first goal is to get a 1 in all of my subjects, I will achieve this by having a good attitude toward the subjects and emptying the tank.

2. My second goal is to make my writing to the best of my ability : using adjectives, similies, using the thesaurus and using puncuation properly.

3. My third goal is to get a sport point in Hockey. I will achieve this by trying hard in my games and training sessions : using skills, looking for space, and being supportive for my team.

Camp 2016

Tongariro Crossing Map :)

Year 8 Camp :)

Year 8 Camp :)

Survival gear :)