Room 9's Senior Syndicate Assembly

On Monday, Room 9 hosted an amazing, unexpected Senior Syndicate Assembly. 

Their whole class participated in the assembly by each saying a line. Luckily, they all remembered them, but my favourite part of the assembly was the "Juju On That Beat" challenge. 

Three students from Rooms 9, 10, 11 and 12 had to dance to the song Juju On That Beat.

It was hilarious watching my friend Mika dance. Everyone enjoyed watching each class dance, even the teachers were laughing.

In the end, Room 12 won the competition and we celebrated by walking to class like role-models.

Testing Is Over! 📄

Today was the very last day of testing for 2016. We had so many tests like the E-asttle Writing Test, B.U.R.T Reading Test, Probe Reading Test, Measurement Maths Test, Algebra Maths Test and a couple more.

For the tests (Measurement and Algebra), I had the top mark. For the Measurement Test I had 39/40 and for the Algebra Test I had 32/40. However for the other tests I don't know what my results are yet.

I hope I receive a good mark for other tests.

Pass Or Fail!

For the last few weeks, Rooms 11 and 12 have been doing loads and loads of testing.

We have already done P.A.T Reading Comprehension, Maths Measurement, Writing and most recently, Maths Algebra. The ones we did in Room 11 were P.A.T Reading Comprehension and Writing.

For our testing, the Year Sevens of Room 12 went to Room 11, and the Year Eights from Room 11 came to Room 12. We still have more tests coming soon and I'm trying to do my best to pass.

I'm guessing that everyone is trying their best too. If not, than most of them. I heard my teacher complimenting me in class, so that must be a good thing.

Term 4 Testing

Now that it is the third week of Term 4, we will be having a lot of tests throughout the Term. We had just finished the first test, a writing test.

We still have a couple more tests, Reading and Maths ones. For our Writing test, we had to write a narrative about objects disappearing.

I think I did a good job in passing my test. It was quite tricky thinking of some adjectives to describe the setting and characters.

I need to study in class and at home to pass my other two tests.

The Adventure Through The Botanic Gardens!!!

Today (13.10.2016) after morning tea time, most of the Ruapotaka School went to the Botanical Gardens on three separate busses.

On the bus, I was sitting next to my friend Azahar. When we arrived to the Gardens in Manurewa, we all lined up in single files.

We lined up in our classes. Quros guided us into the gardens because he had the map. We saw a variety of different plants, insects, flowers, trees and statues. We explored different types of native plants and trees.

My class had lots of fun exploring the different parts of the Botanic Gardens.

Term 4 Begins!

Two and a half weeks ago, it was the end of Term 3 and now it is the beginning of Term 4. 

After the end of Term 3, we had two weeks to enjoy our holiday. During the holidays, I went to visit some of my family in West Auckland. 

I also went to Rainbows End to celebrate my sister's birthday. The other thing I did was mostly staying home. 

I didn't really have a very exciting holiday but I'm happy to be back at school.

The Cross-Country Race

On Wednesday in the afternoon everyone from Ruapotaka School (including the teachers) went up to Rooms One to Five to get ready to either watch or run in The Cross-Country Race. 

The students participated in the race, while the families and staff members spectated. I enjoyed watching the juniors run as they made a huge effort to finish the race. 

I simultaneously felt nervous while running. When it was nearly my turn, I tried hard to focus. 

We waited for a couple of minutes ..... "GO!" yells Mrs Pederson. I quickly ran out of the gates and when I tried to finish I tripped up and scraped my knee. 

Unfortunately I didn't finish the race, but there's always next year.

Training To Be A Basketball Legend

On Wednesday (31.09.2016) the senior block of Ruapotaka School practised playing basketball. A man who coaches an Under 13 girl's team and Under 11 boy's team taught us some drills.

We were in teams of four, but some had five. In my team were Azahar, Mika, Quros and James. For our drills, we had to run around cones, practise blocking the defender and so on. 

It was lots of fun, and I can't wait until he comes back again.

Mini Olympics Jamaica

Today, we had a to get into our Mini Olympics teams to colour in our flags. We created a slide to type about our countries. In my team are Leilani and Solomone from Room 10. Our country was Jamaica. My favourite athlete from the Rio Olympics is Usain Bolt. I can't wait for the Mini Olympics competition to start.

This Is Too Fun!

Last week on Thursday, my class Room 12 were the first class to experience Snag Golf in the seniors.

After fitness we had to quickly ZOOM into class and do the roll. Then as fast as we could, we discreetly walked up to the basketball court to greet our coach, to play and listen to the rules.

The rules were simple and we all followed them. Too bad I forgot them. Anyway, there were five teams and three people in each. In my team were James and Azahar. All of us had to aim for the yellow and red target and roll the ball at it. Then, we had to roll the ball in the hoop.

At last, we used the golf clubs. We did the same thing, but using golf clubs. My favourite part was hitting the ball with the golf clubs and getting the ball through the hoop even though I missed a lot. Well, if I have spare time I am going to practise to become better.

 It was lots of fun and I hope we get to play again.

No Bees = No Humans

We are learning about bees and how important they are to the earth. These are some reasons on how and why we can save the bees.

Testing Our Maths Skills

On Tuesday, my class had a maths test based on measurement, time, area and perimeter.

Firstly we had to move our desks into different places of the classroom, then we started testing. At first I was confident, but then the questions were getting more difficult.

Then after the test, on Wednesday afternoon our results were in. When everyone saw their results they asked each other what results they had, including me.

My results were 28 out of 38.

Buddy Reading

On Monday, my class Room 12 went to Room 7. We went at 2:30 pm. Buddy reading is when the Room 7 students read to Room 12. You have to pair up into twos, or maybe threes.

 My buddy was Sonny, and my helper was Quros. Soon after Sonny read his book it was time to pack up. After we packed up the bell rang.

I can't wait until it's our turn to read to them.

Soccer At Lunchtime

Last week at lunchtime on Friday, Room 12 had a friendly game of soccer. The teams were mixed. Mr. Sok was the teacher who took us out to play soccer. In my team were Me, Aydrian, Maranatha, Heilala, Lupe and Mika. The score was 3-1 and my team won. After the game we shook each others' hands.

Special Assembly with Vector

Last Thursday, a special guest who worked at Vector came to Ruapotaka School. Vector is a company that is responsible for the electricity. 


Her name was Esther. She was talking about different types of electricity throughout New Zealand. She also showed us her cardboard helicopter and car. 

Then she put a lamp over the helicopter and the propeller started to spin. Next, she shined the lamp over the car, and it started to drive in circles. 

Later on, she gave us a pencil and booklet. I'm looking forward to another Special Assembly.

Room 12 Assembly

On Monday, Room 12 hosted the first Senior Syndicate Assembly for Term 2. In our assembly we made a game show and called it Class Feud. The game was based on the T.V show Family Feud. The contestants had to guess the answers to some questions. Room 9 won the game.

Then some students received a certificate for good learning in class. We also sang songs like Am I Wrong by Niko and Vinz and Hello by Adele. 

Our Assembly was lots of fun.

During The Holidays

In the holidays I went to Waiheke Island. My family and I woke up at seven o'clock in the morning, and we drove to the train station in Glen Innes. We waited for a few minutes after my dad bought the tickets for the train. Eventually, the train arrived and we hopped on board. We were heading to the city so we could catch a ferry on Waiheke Island.

When we disembarked, we had to quickly buy breakfast and wait near the checkout. We quickly ate our breakfast and then had to board the ferry. During the ride, I saw splashing waves and amazing views. When we arrived on Waiheke Island, we went through the forest. We also saw people in the forest. My family and I walked for a few minutes and finally found a restaurant.

They had some nice food on the menu. Later we ate and we went back down the forest and to the bus stop. Next stop we went to the beach. After the beach we went back to the ferry. Soon after a few minutes, we went back home.

What a fun and exhausting trip.

Holidays Are Near

This week is the last week of Term One. Next week will be school holidays. We will have school holidays for two weeks and will come back to school on the 2nd of May. I'm looking forward to the school holidays.
I will be going to the movies with my family, because it will be my cousin's birthday on the 1st of May.       It will be fun in the holidays.

Room 9 Assembly

On Monday it was Room Nine's turn to host an assembly. That was the first time that Room Nine had hosted an assembly this year. We sang songs like Count On Me by Bruno Mars and Flashlight by Jessie J. Also two people from each class had to contribute in a quiz about ANZAC. Room 12 won the quiz and received a laminated trophy. After the quiz, the teachers handed out some certificates. One for A grade homework, and one for learning in Class. I'm looking forward to another syndicate assembly next term.