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.