Our 100th Day of School Celebration!

Stories about the Emperor Penguin at Pekapeka Beach, Wellington

The emperor penguin came to New Zealand on Tuesday.  He swam to Wellington. He'd better get used to sand and grass.  They'd better let him swim back.
By Loyd
I think the emperor penguin got lost. He came swimming.  It hs big.  It came on Tuesday.  It came to New Zealand. It might have been chasing a fish, a fast one.  The penguin is black and white.  It might miss its family.  It has to get used to the hot.  And it came without anyone.  I felt sad for it.
By Sid
This penguin came to New Zealand.  We don't know why he came here.  Maybe he wanted to try some new fish.  His family is sad.  He is sad.  It came on Tuesday.
By Brendon
The penguin was chasing a normal fish and the penguin got lost.  Now he is in New Zealand.
Then the penguin looked where he was, in New Zealand!  Then he felt sad.
By Brooklyn
This penguin came to NZ on Tuesday because he wanted a holiday.  The sun is hot for him.  He swam 3000 km.  He came to a NZ beach.  I felt sad for it. 
He went shopping.  He got some penguin toys for his penguin friends.
By Cody
This penguin swam all the way to New Zealand.  It came on Tuesday. I think it was chasing a fish.  It is feeling lonely.
By Scott
The emperor penguin went swimming to New Zealand.  Did he come in the day or night?  He felt terrible.
By Fred

Our Junior School Trip to Te Hana Marae!

Our Pataka Designs

It is a Courtyard Pataka.  We have our own honey hive. You go up the steps to get to the food.  It has weapons in case baddies come.  It has low walls to keep animals out.  It has seats for people to sit in.

Brendon and Fred

It has steps and a gate. There is a door for food we want and a place to put mouldy food we don't want so birds can eat it. At the bottom there is an animal trap!

Scott and Brooklyn

It has storage at the back.  It has giant doors at the front to keep animals out.  Air can get in so the food doesn't go mouldy.

Loyd, Sid and Zeph

It is very high. It has really thick walls at the back. Food is  kept in a hole inside.  There are steps so people can get away from animals if they are chasing them.  People can sit at the top and have a nice view.

Chevy and Greta (and Sparkle)

There are people on the lookout.  Some people are in carts to go and get the food.  There are steps. The food inside is covered by a door. Kayla,Ella and Grace

Our pataka was very high to keep animals out. It had a floor and walls.  But it got hit by a tornedo so we didn't get to take a photo!

Cody and Brody

ROYAL WEDDING STORIES

Kate and Prince William were marrying each other. Kate’s Dad walked her down the aisle. At the end they kissed. Their planes flew over. I felt happy.  By Kayla

I saw William walk up the path. Then they went in the carriage and the knights were behind them. The knights were wearing armour.
By Sid

Kate was coming. Then she was there with her flowers. And they kissed. The bride was happy.
By Greta

Kate and Prince William got married. And Kate’s Daddy brought Kate to Prince William.
The flower girl put her hands over her ears. At the end they kissed. I liked the part that they kissed.
By Chevy

I saw the wedding. It was fun. All of the people walked up to the balcony. Then they kissed.
By Cain

Prince William and Kate got married. The horse pulled the carriage.
Prince William said, “Do you want another kiss?”
By Sarah

Kate went to the cathedral. The guards were keeping them safe. Then they kissed.
By Jett

We watched Grace's caterpillars turn into butterflies!

Traffic Light Sandwiches

We are learning about healthy food.  We made traffic light sandwiches with lettuce, cheese and tomato.  Yum!

We Brought these TH objects for the Guessing Tin

Grace's Boat

Grace brought this boat she made at home to share for news.  We tried it out in the school pool.  It floated, but some water got in the cracks and the boat capsized!