Highlights and lowlights of 2012

2012 has been a great experience for me and I can't wait till 2013. I've made new friends and have really enjoyed P.E this year and other activities. I have learnt a lot this year and have definitely furthered my education. I have learnt lots more about Maori culture and also learnt some new games like ki o rahi and pukana.

Highlights of 2012.

I liked the inter class sports except a few sports. My favourite thing this year were Friday fun and doing art like mosaics and matariki panels. Being able to use my iPod in class and being able to listen to music. Another thing I like was camp and getting new experiences.

Lowlights of 2012.

The thing I didn't like in P.E are rippa rugby and cross country. I didn't enjoy making or writing speeches at all and that was probably the worst piece of work we had to do. Picking up rubbish and doing worksheets.

Overall it been a pretty good year for me and I've had lots of fun. I'm looking forward to next year and learning and doing new things.

Catching waves

The heat waves shot through the small batch like a bullet. We had been in the small town for around 2 days. The waves lightly crashed against the soft wet sand. "Looks pretty good out there" my brother said. I nodded in agreement. "Well then lets go" I said.

We layed there gently bobbing on the water, upon our boards. "Lets move in so we can catch a wave at the right time" I said. We both paddled with composure and were now about 30 metres from the shoreline. Then in a flash a decently sized wave rose behind me "Yes!" I shouted. I lay flat on my stomach waiting for my fate, suddenly a green salty curl lifted me up and shot me skimming amidst the waves at such a speed, salty liquid shot into my eyes. I was now closing in on shore when the worst thing happened, I had got caught up in the adrenaline rush, I had leaned to far foward and the tip of the board plummeted into the sand beneath the water, flipping me fowards and filling my mouth with unpleasent grey grains. I stood up and felt a sharp pain in my ribs where the board had jabbed me. I looked back over my head towards the waves and spotted my brother laughing his head off. "Shutup" I shouted with grief.

We arrived back at the batch and had settled for a game of pool. My ribs still ached but at least I beat my dad at pool. I couldn't be bothered taking off my wetsuit when I got back, but eventually got persuaded by my mum in a yelling manner to take it off. http://www.public-domain-photos.com/ocean/waves-4-4.htm

English premiere league results

Here are the most recent results from the English Premiere League. The biggest win coming from Arsenal against Southampton with a thrashing of 6-1. There was one epic showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool, with Van Persie scoring a last gasp penalty to win the match for United.

Currently these are the three top teams in the english premiere league.

1) Chealsea        13

2) Manchester United        12

3) Everton          10

16/09	Aston Villa	2	-	0	Swansea City
16/09	Arsenal	6	-	1	Southampton
16/09	Sunderland	1	-	1	Liverpool
17/09	Reading	1	-	3	Tottenham Hotspur
18/09	Everton	2	-	2	Newcastle United
22/09	Swansea City	0	-	3	Everton
23/09	West Bromwich Albion	1	-	0	Reading
23/09	West Ham United	1	-	1	Sunderland
23/09	Chelsea	1	-	0	Stoke City
23/09	Wigan Athletic	1	-	2	Fulham
23/09	Southampton	4	-	1	Aston Villa
24/09	Liverpool	1	-	2	Manchester United
24/09	Newcastle United	1	-	0	Norwich City
24/09	Manchester City	1	-	1	Arsenal
24/09	Tottenham Hotspur	2	-	1	Queens Park Rangers

Outlook for Someday reflections

I've made this movie along with 3 other students in my class. We have entered this movie into channel 7s competition called the 'outlook for some day' which is getting students to make short films about sustainability.  My group and I made our short film on mind pollution, which is basically what electronics and other modern things are doing to our brains.  We came across this idea when we were discussing possible ideas for our film with Ms Tito.  Here is our film by:  Lachie, Reilly, Jackson and Jorge enjoy!

Reflections:

Something that I learned from this project that I did not know before was how to edit using iMovie and how to digitally insert public domain pictures into a green screen background. I also learnt a great deal about what sustainability means.  I've also learnt how to put legal pictures into a film and that you have to acknowledge where they came from.  During the making of the film I learnt to be more organised especially with the script.`

The part of this project that was most challenging for me was writing the script in time for the deadline, keeping some of the other kids settled while filming.  Managing my time and staying on subject and not going random when I write the script.  Keeping a straight face while acting and using editing equipment and other electronic equipment.

The part of this project I found most rewarding was finding out more about my friends and having lots of fun.

If I had to do another Outlook for Someday movie, the things I would do differently are:  be more organised with my script and possibly choosing different people to work with.  Try not to get as much help from the teacher.

English premiere league

The English premiere league was founded in 1992 and began with 22 teams. Although through out the year there has been some dominant teams, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and arsenal.

In my opinion I think Manchester United is the strongest team and not just cause I support them but because the have very strong players, a good manager and good teamwork.

What the new players bring to the team:
Buttner:Good strength, agility and attacking speed

Van persie:Has a good strike, good dribbler, attacking player and excellent free-kick tacker

Powell:good with long range shots, technically good at passing and brings pace to the team.

I hope you enjoyed this post there will be more coming

Golden boot

We had just lost the final of the western suburbs tournament over a dodgy decision by the ref to award the opposing team a penalty. 2 minutes from full times the sky opened up and began pouring down on us as we trudged to the clubrooms feeling hard done by.

I was injured just 3 games in the tournament as I had managed to sprain my ankle in a dirty tackle. I had already put in 12 goals in the 3 games, but because of my injury I was ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

The award ceremony began and us, the Tawa K9s were called up first as runners up and were given some feeble chocolate fish, and I was in no mood for sweets. Then came up the winners, Western Academy 1. Everyone in my team thought I had the golden boot secured. "and the golden boot award goes to Lachlan Hill" I was delighted, not only had I won the golden boot but I managed to retain the golden boot award and the fact that I managed to score enough in just 3 games.

I slowly limped out of the club rooms feeling a sense of pride and happiness. Then my heart drooped as I saw the rain still pouring down, I groaned.

321 fun! Can it be a Gannet?

3 key ideas
The department of conservation have come up with an idea to create concrete gannets, so that they will come back to Mana island.
The gannets were made in a workshop, and some Ngati Toa School students painted them so that they look real.
Gannets like to rest on clifftops so they named the gannets, and put them near a cliff edge.

2 ways it relates to sustainability.
All introduced animals have been removed to prevent them from attacking the birds and to keep them alive.
Volunteers have planted hundreds of thousands of different plants, for the birds to nest under.

1 lightbulb moment or question.
Did a lot of gannets, stay or just some, or none.