My Favourite Part Of The Year

Some of Room 4 have said what they liked about this year and this is what they said:

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass In the morning Room 3 and 4 went to the church I saw my mum and dad. I said to my mum and dad "Hi." I payed "Bless children who have no friends and help us to be real friends to each other. Lord hear us." We sang a song. The priest asked questions about facebook. I guessed that it was hard but I had a go. My favourite part is eating the bread and drinking the wine. After mass my mum and dad left. By Anthony

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass My favourite part was when I was doing the offertory. My part was holding the candle. It smelt like I was on fire. It was funny when Father said "Do you have facebook?" My favourite part eating the bread and drinking the wine. I liked the song with the actions. I saw my mum and my baby. My mum said "I am so proud of you Marcus." By Marcus

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass My favourite part of mass was reading with my soul friend. I felt very excited and a little bit nervous. My highlight was that my mum came and was singing. What I hated was standing up in the front because my feet hurt. What was funny was Father asked if we had facebook. Father asked what do the disciples eat? Father was asking a lot of questions. By Kalisi

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass On Friday morning we went to the church and when we got there we saw our mums and dads at the church. We sat down and after that we sang a song called Isn't. He and the people stopped singing now. The readers came to the front and did their psalm. My favourite part was Father talking. By Von

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass On a foggy, cold and exciting day Room 3 and 4 has a soul friend mass. It was exciting because there were heaps of parents coming to support their daughters. When the mass had started I was feeling confident because heaps of people were at the mass. When we were singing I felt like I was singing by myself. When my soul friend went up and talked I was proud of her because she's my soul friend. My favourite thing in mass was when we were singing and doing the actions because when I sing I always think about the poor people and God and Jesus. The last part of mass is bowing down and looking at Jesus. My other favourite part was when i listened to the readers. They sounded wonderful. I felt like I want to have another soul friend mass again because it is special to me and my family. The last bit I want to say is I love talking about mass because I always pray at home with my whole family. I've got heaps of lovely family. By Henrietta

Our Class Mass

Our Class Mass On a hot morning Room 3 and 4 were excited because we were going to have a friendship mass. When the bell rang Mrs Pole said "Come on we are going to mass." When we came out we lined up with our soul friend and then we walked to the church. When we went inside we couldn't sit together. When it was time for the people to read I liked listening to them. When Father asked if we have facebook i started laughing. When it was time for the offering i liked listening to the soft music. After communion some of Room 3 and 4 held up a Jesus sign. I was nervous. My favourite part of the mass was when we sang and doing the actions. By Stanley

K.I.T Day

K.I.T Day On Tuesday I went with Mrs Phillips, Maxwel-Dee and Vaiora to a picnic in the park. We did lots of things like playing on the playground, going for a bush walk and races. But the best thing was cooking s'mores biscuits! To make s'mores we needed a knife, a stove, biscuits, marshmellows, chocolate spread and skewers. First of all we put chocolate spread on two biscuits. Then we put a marshmallow on a skewer and toasted it over the stove. To finish, we put the marshmallow between the two biscuits and squashed them together and ate it. It was yummy! The K.I.T day was fun! By Alex

A Sad Time

A Sad Time A sad time for me was when my 3 pets died. My dog died by gEtting sick.My guinea pig had a knife sitting next to it .My fish died because it did not swim up and get some breakfast. I felt sad when I knew my dog, fish and guineapig died. To help me calm down I had a drink and splashed some water on my face.My mum and dad gave me a hug and my family had a funeral.So my grandad bought a new fish then I was so HAPPY!

A Sad Time

A sad time for me was when my cat died. A dog bite him. I felt sad that he died. My Mum bought me a new cat. I fed my cat. I played with my cat. I did everything with my cat. I went for a walk with him to the park. His name was Joseph. He was cool. He was my only friend. We went everywhere with him. I watched TV with him. I loved him so much.

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PLAYING WITH MY SISTER AND LOOKING AFTER THE BABY

On  Saturday  it was  foggy, cold and windy day.  Me and my sister Ma'ata went to the kitchen to make our breakfast. When we'd finished we ate  our food.After we finished our breakfast  we went to brush our teeth. Then that my sister got the toys and play with  them. I  asked  if I could  play with her."Yes," said Ma'ata. ."Thank you Ma'ata".
 Then my dad told  us to look after the baby too."Yes dad,"said Ma'ata
."I've got an  idea What if I  look after the baby and you  play with the toys?" I said
."Yes, that's a good idea, " said Ma'ata . When we took  turns  it was night time and the baby was asleep. Delightful, quiet, peaceful!

The Children whose Mum was up in the sky - A re-telling

Children whose Mum was up in the Sky

Many years ago on a dark moonlit night the children were thirsty and asked "E Rona can you get some water?" Rona said "Yes" and she got the taha and went to the path. The path was bumpy. Rona couldn't see anything. Rona said "Marama! Marama! Get out of that cloud!" Marama didn't care. Rona got very, very angry and said, "Look what you have done. Silly old moon." Marama got angry and tried to pull Rona. Rona held the ngaio tree but Marama the moon pulled as hard as he could. Marama pulled Rona and suddenly Rona and the taha and the ngaio tree went high in the sky. Rona was scared and sad. Rona said to the moon, "Marama! Marama! My children are calling for water." The children were waiting and waiting. Suddenly the children heard something and it was their mum. The mum said, "I'm up with Marama."

The message was do not be mean to each other.

By Kalisi

Shining Moon - A re-telling

Shining Moon

A long, long time ago the moon light shone brightly in the sky. The the children were thirsty. They called out "E Rona! Bring us some water." Rona took a taha and set off to the water spring. The way to the water spring was bumpy and Marama hid behind a dark black cloud. "Come out from behind that cloud." Rona shouted at the moon. Rona was walking and she tripped over a ngaio tree. Rona shouted "See! What! You! Have! Done!" Marama said "Don't you talk to me like that!" Rona said "I can say what I want to say." Then Marama swooped down and grabbed Rona but Rona held onto the ngaio tree and then Marama pulled harder. "Please" Rona begged. "My children are calling me." Marama pulled so hard that the ngaio tree came right out of the dirt. Then Marama held onto Rona. The children came out looking for their mum. "I'm up here with Marama."

The message for this story is watch what comes out of your mouth.

By Stanley

THE PUMPHOUSE

On Monday I went with Mrs Phillips and Izac from Pt. England School to the Pumphouse Theatre in Takapuna to see the HAIRY MACLARY SHOW. It was a good show and I liked it when Slinky Malinki was stealing   things in the night. It was very funny when Scarface Claw got stuck up in a tree and all the people shouted and pointed at the tree.

After the show we ate our lunch and then went to Takapuna Library and read some Hairy MacMaclary Books. When we left there we went to Takapuna Beach and saw a volcano called Rangitoto. On the way back to school we had a Happy Meal at McDonald's and played on  a playground  in a park.

I enjoyed the day and liked meeting my new friend Izac because he wears hearing aids like me.

Musical Evening

Musical Evening

On Thursday night we had a musical evening. I was excited and I was happy because my mum had put money in my shirt. I was wearing jeans, a shirt and a hat. My mum was cheering for me. I was in a group who was playing the bass. I was moving my arm out and in. I took my hat off my head. My mum said "Where is your $5?" It was in my pocket. My favourite part was Noisy Boys. I like Rolland because he was playing the bass. So first we were cheering for Rolland. Big Beat Box Boogie was a cool song. I like Big Beat Box Boogie, that is my favourite song. My favourite part was the Sister Act. I loved the Sister Act. My uncle had another concert.

Alex

Musical Evening

Musical Evening

Last Thursday night Room 4 did a performance. It was amazing. First of all Saint Pius X all met in the school hall. Secondly our families came. "Room 4 will now do Beat Box Boogie" said Dorothy. "Come on everybody let's boogie" said Dorothy. Our leader was June. June said "Baa bu bu baa bu bu." My favourite part was hearing the Noisy Boys! Rollin was playing amazingly! I was really surprised.

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Musical Evening

Musical Evening

On Thursday night Dorothy said "Room 4 will sing The Beat Box Boogie." "
Thank you Room 4" said Angelica. I wore a skirt and a white t-shirt with black spots. When i was dancing my mum put 20 dollars on me. I was nervous because they were too many people. I was in the horn stabs. My mum was cheering for me. I saw my whole family and my Aunty. My dad was holding my baby brother. I like the Noisy Boy because I liked the way it was playing loud. I like Saveu's singing because she has got a beautiful voice. Most of all I liked the Noisy Boys. My favourite part was when i was dancing and singing to share our talents with our family and cousins. I moved my arms up and down, side to side. Everyone was clapping for Room 4. My Aunty was proud of me and my sister. June was nervous when she was singing in the microphone. I liked Room 6's band. We went back home. My mum gave me something. I liked the sausage sizzle.

Malia

Musical Evening

Musical Evening

On Thursday night St Pius X had a musical evening. First of all Room 4 stood up on the stage. When I went up I saw some people, mums and dads and brothers and sisters too. When I was on stage I was nervous. My group was on the drums. Saveu had to sing and I had to dance. Motu's group was first. My group was third. After that Saveu had to sing again and then we all had to sing. At the end the Boys had to throw their hats off. My brother took a video. After that I went back home. My favourite part was when we did our parts together.

Courtney

Musical Evening

Musical Evening

On Tuesday 30th Room 4 was going a musical evening. When I got there I saw my friend. I went to Mrs Pole. "You look beautiful, " said Mrs Pole. I walked into the classroom. Mrs Pole said, "Here wear this skirt." I went into the hall with my class. We sat down on the mat. " Room 2 will start off with our prayer," said Lavinia. After Room 5 we were up next. I felt nervous at the start but when I gave the microphone to Motu I didn't feel nervous. I felt cool. "Thank you Room ," said Angelica. My favourite part was when I was singing a solo. After that when the musical evening was finished I went to my mum and my mum said, " When you were singing your dad said wow." I liked it when my mum gave me 5 dollars.

Saveu

A Big Big Race

A Big Big Race

On a hot Friday morning we went to stand in the line. When Miss G whistled I ran fast because I wanted to be first. When we got to the line up I was exhausted because I came first. After that we went to Mrs Williams. I ran around the court and we ran around the church. Henrietta came behind me. Then the seniors ran up the hill and we saw them running to the finish line. Next we all clapped. The children went to their class rooms to wait for their mums. We ate the oranges in class then we went to get our bags and  line up by Mrs Pole and I walked to my uncles house. I had a fun day

Von

Good Cross Counrty

Good Cross Country

On a hot Friday afternoon i was walking with my line to the red gate and waited for someone to say go. Miss G said "Get ready, get set, go!" When I ran past June she said, "I'm exhausted." When I ran past my mum I heard, "Come on, come on, my man!" to June. Then I stopped and went to my mum to get her pump because I couldn't breathe and I cried. I stayed with my mum for a little rest from running a long way. When I stayed with my mum, Jane said, "Josie I can't" and I cried. I went back to my line and watched the seniors have their cross country. Their cross country was around the streets and in the courts. My highlight is how I am happy that the cross country is over.

Jane

The Big Races

The Big Races

On a hot summer's Friday afternoon we went to the starting line. I waited to hear the whistle. Miss G said "Get set, go!" I ran around the school. Parents were watching and so were the teachers and students. I felt nervous  and excited. We ran two times. When we finished we went back to our age chair. Mrs Pole said "Good girl." We watched the seniors. I came fourth. What I didn't like was that I fell down. I felt tired when I ran. My highlight was when I ran around the school. Mrs Williams was looking for the winners.

Kalisi

Speedy

Speedy

"Friday was the best day ever!" I shouted. We had cross country. I think this is our 1st or 2nd. "Nice" I said to myself. The seven year old's were ready to race. We line up in a straight line getting ready to run. When Mrs G said, "Ready, set,go!" We started to run like mad things. Marcus, Alan and I were tying. But I'd finished the whole race. Mrs Pole choose me to be first in the seven year old's. Mrs Koloti's sister said,"Wow!" I was proud of myself. Oh! iIforgot to talk about my favourite part. It was me coming first.

Motu

The X-Country

The X-Country

On a hot, sunny Friday I felt excited. When Miss G said "Go!" I was waiting for Viane to get exhausted. My favourite part around the church. I tried my best, then I came fourth. I was proud I ran around the school. I had to do two laps. I felt happy and exhausted. I was so exhausted. It was fun. It was a fun day.

Anthony

Cross Country

Cross Country

On Friday afternoon I had cross country with my friends. I was tired when I ran in the race. Me and my friends had to go to the chairs. In the courts iI saw my parents and my baby brother and baby sister. I went around the hall and the church and the courts twice. I felt really tired and proud.

Charlie

A Sad End

A Sad End

On a hot Friday afternoon 8 year olds went to the start line. Mrs G said, "On your marks, get set, go!" Then I ran as fast as I could. I went past Paul. "Come on Paul ," I said. When I saw students in the courts I was nervous because I was coming fifth. I heard them cheer for me. When I passed Mrs Pole she said, "Run Stanley!"
I ran around the Church then I went through the courts. I ran almost passed Fanoali'i but I'd fallen over. Mrs Bell picked me up and took me to the sick bay. Next she put on a plaster. Mrs Bell said ,"Do you want to stay here for a while?"  "I do," I said. I was sad because I couldn't finish the race.
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Stanley

Saint Pius X

Sarto was a Priest when he was 23.
A Holy boy.
Italy was where Bepi was born. On the 22nd of June.
Name was Guisepe Sarto and he was called Bepi for short.
To walk bare feet to save his shoes.

Pope Pius X, he loved Mass.
In August 21st we celebrate Pope Pius X feast day.
Usually only adults could take Holy Communion.
Sadly he was sad to leave his family and village.

X Pius died in 1914.

By Courtney

Saint Pius X

Saint Pius X was born in Italy.
A Holy boy.
Into a family who were very poor.
Now he became a priest.
To school Bepi carried his shoes on his shoulder.

Pope Pius died in 1914
In a little village called Reise.
Usually only adults took Holy Communion.
Sarto was a Altar boy.

X is the roman number for 10.

By Malia

Saint Pius X

Saint Pius X was named after Saint Pius X.
Adults were only allowed to do Holy Communion.
In 1914 St Pius X died.
Now St Pius X was a priest.
Then later in 1903 he was a Pope.

Pope Pius died and people celebrated.
In the 2nd of June St Pius X was born.
Usually St Pius X was the big boss of the church.
St Pius X was a holy boy.

X is 10 - Saint Pius the X.

By Mikaela

Saint Pius X

Saint Pius X was born in 1835.
A man who loved God.
Italy was where he was born.
Next he became a priest.
To school he walked with his shoes.

People loved Bepi.
In 1914 Pope Pius died.
Usually only adults were allowed to make their first holy communion.
Some people called Bepi, Sarta.

X is 10 - Saint Pius the X

By Viane

Saint Puis X

Saint Pius was born on 1835. 
Altar boy. He was the holy boy.
In Padua, Bepi was sad to leave his family.
Now he was a priest when he was 23.
To school he wore bare feet.

Pope Pius loved Mass so much.
In 1903 Bepi's new name was Pope Pius X.
Uusually adults only take Holy Communion.
Some of the children called him Bepi and Guiseppe Sarto.

X is the number 10. Saint Pius the tenth.

By Kalisi

A Hockey Woman

A Hockey Woman

I see a big, strong hockey woman wearing a short, white dress and wearing long, white socks. Also she wears pink and white shoes. I think that the hockey woman is proud of herself because she might be the winner of the team. I see the hockey woman's blonde hair and it is in a pony tail. I see the woman wearing a mouth guard and i also see the woman's strong, big muscles. I smell the people's breath and hear the people cheering for her. I see the woman holding a hockey stick and putting it up in the air, holding it high. I think that the woman is also proud and strong because she is amazing. I feel the woman's soft long hair and see her necklace. It is very pretty. I am thinking that I am looking at a winner and a champion.


Henrietta

A Happy Girl

A Happy Girl

I see a pretty girl with a pink and blue hockey stick in her soft warm hands. I smell the yummy food and the pretty flowers. I can hear the specially loud crowd cheering for the special girl. She feels the light warm clothes that she is wearing. I am thinking that she is proud of herself and when she goes home she is going to celebrate with her parents, friends and family. In the background i can see two men hiding a medal. I think the coach is proud of her.








Saveu

The Winner

The Winner

I see some people clapping and screaming and cheering. I can see a hockey stick and a white mouth guard. I can see a tall, strong woman with long blonde hair. I can see a woman who is happy because I think her team won. I think the woman is proud of herself. I cam see a stadium full of people. The hockey stick colour is blue and pink. I see a white and black tunic. I see her socks and her shoes. The shoe colour is pink and green and white. I think her coach is proud of her. I think she will get a medal and a bouquet full of flowers. I think the girl can smell the food. The woman is holding the hockey stick. I think the woman hit lots of goals.

Kalisi

A man crying and disappointed

A man crying and disappointed

I see a boy sad and looking disappointed. I smell green grass and some mud. I hear clapping for other people. I think he he is praying. I feel like crying because it looks like he is crying. A big strong man has got muscles. I see stretchy blue shorts. I see people sitting on the stand. I see flags of countries on the top of the stadium. The boy has got a white t-shirt. He has got blue and yellow shoes. I like his hair because it is shaved. I like people who shave their hair. The athlete looks like he is praying or disappointed. The athlete looks like he is lost. On the t-shirt I see a big number. I can see the background and foreground.

Malia

An Athlete

An Athlete

An athlete is all by himself in the foreground. Maybe he's crying because he's lost. Maybe he is praying to God. The people at the back of him are looking at him. I smell the green grass. I hear the grass blowing. I am thinking i want to cheer him up. That man's hair is black. The man has stretchy blue pants. He is disappointed. The people are cheering happily.

Teanoano

The Winner

The Winner

I see an athlete by himself. The people can smell the food that they are eating. The boy can hear the crowd cheering for him. When he is kneeling he can feel the warm grass. I am thinking that he is crying his tears out because he is happy that he won the race and he is kind. I can see some other people in the background playing football and some are racing. I can see flags in the background. He is wearing tight blue shorts.

Saveu

The Sad Athlete

The Sad Athlete

I see a sad athlete, he is in the foreground. His hands are over his face. I think he is praying hard because he didn't do well. I smell food and drinks. I can hear people clapping and cheering. I feel sad because maybe the people are cheering and clapping for another athlete. I'm thinking that he lost.

Stanley

An Athlete

An Athlete

I see an athlete's finger glowing. It is dark in the stadium. I smell their smelly sweat, food and drinks in the big stadium. I feel Jesus giving the strong man strength. I hear people and family cheering, but not for him. I see a man wearing tight stretchy blue short pants. I smell their clean clothes. I hear the wind blowing the flag of a country, like Tonga. If there was Tonga I would be screaming but Tonga wasn't there. So I was cheering for Usain Bolt. Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the whole wide world. I feel sad because when you lose it is sad but when you win you feel happy.

Motu

A man Playing Olympics

I think people are cheering about the man who has won the race. He is kneeling on the soft, green grass and crying and happiness. I can smell that the man is sweaty after running so fast and the sun makes his wet skin shine. The noise of the people gets louder and louder because they want to see him get his gold medal.

I think he may be praying and saying thank you to God for helping him run fast. Perhaps one day I will win a race and get a gold medal too.

A Disappointed Man

I can see an athlete feeling sad. A man wearing blue, stretchy shorts and soft, black, short hair. I can smell the sweat from the man. I can hear the crowd cheering for someone. I can feel tiny tears coming out of his eyes. I am thinking he is disappointed.

A SAD ATHLETIC RUNNER - a description

I see a man crying and bowing,  kneeling because he lost the race.I smell hot dogs and drinks. I see countries flags and the stadium roof. I hear people shouting and cheering very loudly. I see people on the seats.  

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Teanoano

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart Stadium

On a Tuesday foggy morning Room 4 and 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium. It was a mini Olympic games. Room 4 and 5 followed the helpers and teachers. I was happy. Our group of four’s went to the long jump. The lady had a sand rake and pushed the sand. Secondly the whole team saw the oval. I was excited because Anna-Lisa’s mum was in group 2. When the lady said ‘change’ she called it out on the loud speaker. At football group two got six goals, I was happy, nervous and hungry. The whole school saw the flags. Anthony was excited to see the Japanese flag. Last of all my favourite part was sleeping.

Teanoano

Going to Mt Smart Stadium - Viane

Going to Mt Smart Stadium

On Tuesday morning Room 4 and Room 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium. I felt nervous when I first saw Mt Smart Stadium. I was very happy. We went with the helpers. First of all we went to football. It was cool because we won all of our games. After that we went to the long jump. It was covered in sand and I was laughing when I fell down. The shot put ball was heavy. I got a goal and the others got jealous. I was the goal keeper. After that we went running. I came second. My favourite part was when I was doing the long jump. I was very hungry when we came back from Mt Smart. It was foggy when we came back from Mt Smart. I was very tired. I liked the shot put because I had beaten Kalaine. We won all of our games. I slipped on the track

Viane

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Marcus

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart Stadium

On a foggy morning we went down the path to go to the bus so we could go on the trip to Mt Smart Stadium. There were five events. They were football, athletics, shot put, long jump and a relay at the back of the stadium. When it was finished we went back to school and we got dressed so we can go and work again. My favourite part was running because I kept coming first and second.

Marcus

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Mikaela

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart

On Tuesday morning Room 4 and 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium. First we travelled by bus. When we got there was saw other buses. After that we walked down the stairs, then we sat on the stand. Then my team went running. I was the last. I wish I had won because I kept losing. After that my group went to the shot put. The coach helped us know what to do. My favourite part was the shot put because I got it half way there but I liked the running best. Then it was time to change. When we finished the shot put we did the long jump. I was excited before when we did running. The man pressed the starting pistol.  I was hungry. There were flags too. I was nervous because I didn’t know the other schools were coming and I didn’t know them. The lady was holding the sand rake. I was tired. In the middle there was a big oval. Then the lady spoke in the loud speaker. Finally it was going home time. Everybody was so tired in the bus.

Mikaela

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Malia

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart Stadium

On a foggy morning Room 4 and 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium. When I got there i felt nervous. I liked the football. Hendrix got one goal. Courtney got two goals! Then we went to the relays. I was so tired when I did the relays. It was fun. The announcer told us what to do. I liked the long jump because I can jump as high as I can go. My favourite part was the running because I like running. I don’t like the football because it was hard. We only won one time. I saw some flags. Then we arrived back to school sleepily in the bus. I was really hungry when I went back to school. I was happy because I came first in the running.

Malia

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart Stadium - Henrietta

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart Stadium

On a foggy Tuesday morning Room 4 and Room 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium. First of all Room 4 got changed into their sport clothes. When we had finished changing we went to line up. Next we hopped into the bus to go to Mt Smart Stadium. When we arrived at Mt Smart Stadium I felt nervous because I didn’t know what we were going to do at Mt Smart Stadium. Then we walked to get into 5,1,2,4 and 3 in a group. The best thing I liked about the long jump is because I haven’t jumped that long before. Next we went to the running  and I came last because I am not fast enough.

Henrietta

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Anna-Lisa

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart

On a foggy Tuesday morning Room 4 and 5 went to Mt Smart Stadium on a bus. When we reached the Olympics we started with football.  I got two goals. After that we went to the relays. Then we went to the shot put. After a hard day Room 4 and 5 went back to school. We were a little sleepy. Our Mum’s and Dad’s came to pick up their children. My favourite part was when Hendrex got two more goals and we won!

Anna-Lisa

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart - Anthony

An Exciting Event at Mt Smart

On a Tuesday morning I was excited. Room 4 and 5 went to Mt Smart to play mini Olympics. First I played in the first round my team got a goal. I felt sleepy. I went to the long jump, I ran as fast as I could. I was nervous to be the goal keeper. My favourite part was the shot put and the football. I liked the oval. I was the Pilipino flag. I ran on the running track. We caught a bus to school. I was sleepy and tired. It was an exciting day.

Anthony

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My Reflection - Mikaela

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A Fun Time In The Holidays

On a warm Sunday morning me and my two brothers and my two Big! Big! bulldogs came to the school field. Whenever I ran, my two dogs were chasing me around the school. The school I was at was Saint Pius X School. I and my brothers had fun. I was happy because I don't like school. My two bulldogs had too much fun chasing. I got so puffed out that I had to stop running. After that they caught me and licked my face. My other dog came and bit me. We got hungry so walked and walked then finally we saw a shop. I had a nice pie. They had chips. My bulldog had bacon. YUM! I said to my self. We were thirsty so we bought a drink. Ooooooe, fresh drink! We felt tired because I keep running around the school with my dog and my brothers were tired because they had been running around the field. By Motu

A Fun Time In the Holidays

First of all I had a good sleep and then me and my famil went to the Waiwera Pools. We met two swimmers and their names were Sam and AJ. They told us how to swim and they told us how to swim on your back. I said I have already done that with Mr Burton. But they said you have to try again, little boy. So I tried again and again. I was happy ever after. Then we went to the playground with heaps of water. I was the first one to get the hose and I sprayed heaps of water out of the hose. After this we went and got some candy floss at the shops and then we went home and had a good sleep.

MY SCHOOL BAG - a description

I have a Mission-On school bag. It is a medium-sized bag. It has one strap and the colours are blue, black , white and grey. I can put my lunch box and my book bag in my school bag. The shape is a triangle. 

I like my school bag because it has my favourite colours.

MY SCHOOL BAG = a description

I have a NIKE school bag. 
It has one pocket. The straps are fat. I put my lunch box in my bag and I put my coat inside. My bag has got colours on it. It has pink and purple and black on it. My bag is big. It has got 3 zips. I like my bag because it has my favourite colours on it.

MY SCHOOL BAG -a description

I have a school bag and it has two zips. I can put my my lunch box in my school bag and I can put my book bag in it. It has no pockets. The colours of my bag are red and black and orange. I love the colours because they are my favourite colours. I like my bag because it is my only bag.

MY SCHOOL BAG -a description

I have a Transformer school  bag. It is a medium-sized bag.
My bag has four zips and four pockets. It has a Bumble Bee pattern on it. My bag has my name on the front. It has two straps. My bag has black and yellow colours. I put my book bag in it.I put my lunch box in it too.

I like my bag because it has four zips.

The Big Porridge

On a foggy Monday Room 4 was making porridge. First we poured 8 cups of water. After that we put oatmeal in the pot and 12 children had turns sprinkling the oatmeal in the pot. When everyone had turns we stirred the oatmeal with wooden spoon. Next we waited for the bubbles to come. The Mrs Pole got the ladle and put the hot porridge into the bowls. After this Ms Mat put the brown sugar on our bowl and Ms Mat said "who wants milk?" After we ate the porridge. Last of all Stanley had 3 bowls of porridge. The porridge was delicious and yummy.

The Big Pot of Porridge

First of all on a cold Monday morning, Room 4 had porridge in the morning because that's what they ate in the olden days. Mrs Pole brought an element and milk and oatmeal. Mrs Pole said to Eusepio "can you get 3 cups of water?" Next we had a turn to stir. Marcus was the first one to stir. He had a very long time. While he was stirring we sat on a cushion. When it was nearly ready Mrs Pole said come and see it bubbling. Marcus stirred with a wooden spoon. Pio gave the 3 cups of water to Mrs Pole so she could tip it into the pot. I felt excited. The porridge made my tummy hot. I put brown sugar in my porridge, that made my porridge yummy. Last of all, we gave our plate to Mrs Mat so she could wash it.

The Big Pot of Porridge

On Monday morning Room 4 made porridge. First of all Room 4 poured the oatmeal into the pot. After this Pio poured water into the pot. Then we stirred the oatmeal with a wooden spoon in the pot. When we ate the porridge we had it with milk and brown sugar. It was very yummy. When I saw Mikaela eat she looked funny and Alilia ate too much sugar.

Yummy Porridge

On a cold Monday morning Room 4 made porridge at St Pius school. First of all, all of the children sat around the element. After this Mrs Pole asked Eusepio to go with the Jug and fill 3 cups of water. Then Mrs Pole picked some people to have a turn to sprinkle the oatmeal. Next we put 12 cups of oatmeal sprinkled into the pot. Following this we started going around the circle to mix the porridge. While the porridge was getting thick we were sitting up for Mrs Pole to call our name. Next we went up to Mrs Pole to get our porridge and eat it and some sugar. Last of all Mrs Mat poured milk into our bowl. I liked the part when we had a turn to stir.

Making a Wonderful Porridge

On a cold drizzly morning Room 4 made some porridge because the olden day people used to eat porridge. First of all Mrs Pole told Eusipio to go get three jugs of water to tip inside the pot. Then some people came up and sprinkled oatmeal in the pot. Next Mrs Pole got Marcus to come and stir the porridge. After that Mrs Pole got some children to come up and stir and the porridge. It was yummy and incredible. Some people had more then one bowl, like 3 bowls. My feelings about the porridge is porridge is thick and bubblingr. While we were getting our bowls Mrs Pole gave some porridge to the children. Last of all we went to Mrs Pole to put some sugar into the porridge. It looked unbelievable.

The Big Pot of Porridge

On a cold Monday morning Room 4 made porridge because the olden day kids ate porridge. First of all Room 4 surrounded the element and the pot. They were sitting on cushions. Mrs Pole asked Pio to fill up the jug with water and he tipped it in the pot. Next Mrs Pole asked some kids to come and sprinkle some oatmeal into the pot while it was cooking. After that Mrs Pole asked some kids to come and stir the porridge. Marcus was first to stir. Following this we were sitting up and waiting for our turn to stir. Now it was my turn. I stirred and stirred. I was excited because I was ready to eat it all up. Room 4 had fun eating porridge. Most kids had more than 2 bowls like me. I ate and ate and ate. I went to Ms Matt for brown sugar and some milk, yum! Last of all Stanley was the last customer for the porridge.

The Big Pot of Porridge

On Monday morning we made porridge. First of all Pio got some water. He tipped the water into the pot. Next Room 4 tipped oatmeal into the pot. Then we took turns to stir. It was fun. When it was cooked we had to go to our desks and Mrs Pole called our names. I ate more than one bowl. I had 3! The porridge was ready when we saw he bubbling. It tasted yummy. I wanted some more. I made porridge with my mum. My favourite part was when Stanley got some more!

A Big Pot of Porridge

On a cold Monday morning Room 4 made an enormous pot of hot, tasty porridge. We made porridge to taste a food that was eaten a lot by the early settlers. Some of us had 3 helpings. Soon you will be able to read our recounts of this experience.

Our Paper Mache

Here's a video of our paper mache art work

Going to Ararimu school

On a  drizzly, cloudy morning Room 4 lined up under an ENORMOUS tree  outside  Ararimu School. We followed  Mrs Good to a school called Ararimu  School . Room 4 went inside   Mrs Good said two boys here and two girls there. First we did  hand writing. I wrote with my left hand and Mrs Good said write with your right hand NOW!  I said I write with my left hand and she said I do not care !  Then I was  scared.  I tried my best. When  I 'd almost finished she said, you can write with your left hand now . After handwriting we did the map. After the map it was a spelling bee. Boys won because they had the most points. We had Arithmetic. Room 4 used the abacus. My favourite part was trying my best.

A Mothers Day Card

Rm4 Motus Mothers Day Card from St Pius X on Vimeo.

A Mothers Day Card

Rm4 Mikaela's Mothers Day Card from St Pius X on Vimeo.

Howick Historical Village

Enjoy our photos from our trip to the amazing Howick Historical Village

Rm4 Howick trip from St Pius X on Vimeo.

Going to the Hospital

In the holidays I went to the hospital with my Mum. I had to wait for the doctor to call my name. When I lay in the bed they made me sleep and the man broke my teeth .

Big Surprise

In the holidays I went to Rainbows End. First I went with my mother on the roller coaster . My brother came as weli. When it started it went fast We went up and down .My mum was laughing and I was happy . Then I went on the bumpy cars . I was bumping my brother and he  was sad . Next we ate KFC.  I went to the pools. My brother had to wear a life jacket I went to a slide called Dark Slide I was scared. I closed my eyes when I got out. A BIG splash!  My mum was laughing . I went back for a big sleep .

My Holiday

In the holidays I played with my cousin. We played with a rugby ball. I kicked the ball over the goal post. I won a trophy. I felt proud. My Mum was watching me. She laughed.

Athletics

On Friday I got changed and we went to our houses, then we started. The 5 year olds, 6 years olds, 7 years olds and the 8 years old lined up. I came last in my race and I had to sit on the mat. My favourite part was when Geckos won. After we pronounced the points we went home and I went to sleep.

Athletics Day

On sports day we were having fun and when I was running I won and got a stick. It was fun having a race because I had a another race and I won again. I was so happy that I won and I was really happy that I was the best girl of my year because I was faster then Anna- lisa and Vanessa. I saw Kiwis, Keas, Geckos, and Tuis. I was lucky that I won the race and when I went to my dad I said to him, "did you see me race?" and he said, "yes I did see you race." I was so happy.

My Grandpa

Me and my family went to my Grandpa's funeral. When I got there I had to cut my hair. But I was scared cutting my hair. I said to myself  I am brave. So I did because I love him.  Even though he looked old I still loved him. I miss my Grandpa. Everyone's Grandpa and Grandma are special. I was sad on the day.

SPX Athletic Sports

Last Friday after Mass we raced and I came last. I went to have fun. I threw the Bean Bag higher and I came last. We sat down and watched the big boys do the High Jump. It was good. We sang the Kiwi's Song.

Spx Athletics

On Friday  all students had athletics . We went to the field to have competition races . We started with 5 year olds .They were  running as fast as they could. After running we had Bean bag Throw. I threw far .  After Bean Bag Throw we watched High \Jump . Keas won round 2 .Then we had lunch. Some kids had lunch with their mum and dad. We had the relays then we had the finals. Our leaders were in the finals. All families came to the hall to see who had won. IT was Geckos. They were happy and we all cheered for them. My favourite part was bean bag throw after athletics I felt good

SPX Athletic Sports

Last Friday we had Athletics Day  after mass. We had to get  changed into our house colours. After that Mrs Pole told  Room 4 students to go and line up. When we went to line up Mrs G took us to the field. When she taken us to the field the teachers were getting the races started. When they got the races started it was time to run, when I was running I felt nervous. Miss G told Tuis to start singing I had a wondereful. day  I was Sweaty. After that we had big lunch then Mrs G  told Kiwis,  Tuis,  Keas and Geckos to go to the hall. After that she told us who had won and it was Geckos and everyone was cheering. My favourite part was bean  bag throw. I was happy when saw red, blue and yellow . It was colourful. What I liked about bean bag throw was  we had to throw the bean bag.I had fun.

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

My Soulfriend (easy speak)

SPX Athletic Sports

On Friday Room 4 went to Mass. After Mass we had Athletic Sports. Every one was in Houses. The Houses were called Kiwis, Geckos, Keas and Tuis. I was in Kiwis and had to wear yellow. Lots of families came to watch. I was excited because my mum and my aunty came to see me run. We had to run in lanes all the way to the finish line. I felt wonderful because I came second and won a blue stick and all the students were cheering. Next I did the Bean Bag Throw. I threw my bean bag a long way and I went to stand by it. It was very hot on Friday and at the end of the day I was exhausted.

My Soulfriend

My soul friend's name's  is Caroline. Caroline is 9  years old. Her favourite subject is maths. Caroline's favourite colour is red because this  it is the colour of Tonga. Her favourite thing about school is learning.I like my Soulfriend because she is kind. I am happy to have a Soulfriend because we play together.

Soul Friend

I am lucky I have a Soul friend, because I play with her all day together.  It is fun playing together because I love her because I am nice to her. She is nice to me because she is my soul friend and I like her.

My Soul Friend

My Soul friend's name is Tokilupe. Her favourite subject is reading books about animals. What is my soul friend's favourite colour? lime because lime is yummy. What is her favourite thing at school?  Learning so she can get clever and brainy.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriend's name is Monique. Monique is 9 years old. Her favourite subject is maths because she likes to learn about new stuff. Monique's favourite colour is purple because it is Lent. Her favourite thing about school is learning because she likes to learn from her teacher. I like my Soulfriend because she is kind. I am happy to have a soulfriend because she is nice and kind.

My soulfriend

My soulfriend's name is Salote. Salote is 9 years old. Her favourite subject is reading because its fun. Salote's favourite colour is pink because it's nice. Her favourite thing about school is she can learn about cool stuff. I like Salote because she is kind. I am happy to have a soulfriend because she is kind.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriend's name is Kilisitina. Kilisitina is 9 years old. Her favourite subject is writing because she likes to write about her weekend. Kilisitina's favourite colour is purple because its the colour of Lent. Her favourite thing about school is reading to get clever. I like Kilisitina because she shares lunch with me. I am happy to have a Soulfriend because we play with each other. 

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriend's name is Valenisia. Valenisia is 8 years old. Her favourite subject is maths because she wants to be brainy. Her favorite color is red because it is colorful. Her favorite thing about school is to learn more stuff. I am happy to have a Soulfriend because she will have a picinic with me.

My Soulfriend

My soulfriend's name is Ierei. 


Ierei is 9 years old.


Her favorite subject is art because she can see the colours. Ierei's favorite color is aqua because its cool. Her favorite thing about school is going home.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriend's name is Pepe.
Pepe is 9 years old. 

Her favorite subject is maths because it is good. Pepe's favourite color is pink because it is pretty. Her favorite thing about school is learning  so she can learn important stuff. I like Pepe because she is kind. I am happy to have a Soulfriend because we can be kind to each other.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriends name is Rachel. Her favorite subject is reading because it makes people clever and reading hard books. Rachel's favorite color is blue because that is her brother's favourite color. Her favourite thing about school is playing because you get to have fun and you get to do anything you want to do. I like Rachel because she's fun to play with. I am happy to have a Soulfriend because I have fun to play with people because you get to have fun with another person.

My Soulfriend

My soulfriends name is Catherine. She is 8 years old. her favorite subject is R.E. Cathrine's favorite color is blue. She likes reading.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriends name is Justin. Justin is 9 years old. His favourite subject is Maths because you learn new Doubles. Justin's favourite colour is blue because it is the colour of the sky. I like Justin because he is a sensible Soulfriend.

My Soulfriend

My Soulfriend's name is Jane. Her favourite colour is red. Jane is 10 years old. Her favourite subject is Maths. Her favourite thing about school is learning. I like Jane because she is loving and nice. I am happy to have a soulfriend because she is loving and nice.