Writer's Wall

2011-03-23T13:51:00.000-07:00

My Dream Car

My car is orange and black with blue tyres. It has a black and orange front windscreen and bright lights.

My car can speed and drift and it can drive really fast on the roads.

My dream car is special to me because it's new and I'm the only person who would have this car.

By Raniera

2011-03-16T00:45:00.000-07:00

We have all been learning how to write a character description. Loni used his plan to help him turn his ideas into sentences. He hopes you enjoy reading his description of Kelly.

Kelly is a teacher aide at Tamaki Primary School. She works in Room 7. She reads funny stories and plays Maths games. Kelly likes helping the children. Kelly has blonde hair. She always has a pony tail. Kelly has blue eyes and a big smile. Kelly looks after me and helps me.

2011-02-24T13:37:00.000-08:00

The Christchurch Earthquake

The earthquake is horrible and the people are scared. I feel shocked because some people died and the buildings got damaged. Lots of kind people are helping to rescue the hurt people. I hope Christchurch is alright.

By Loni

Making Butter

2010-09-22T01:50:00.000-07:00

Beautiful has written an imaginary recount... read on to find out what she was up to.

It was a hot day. I felt unhappy churning the butter. It took such a long long time. I got sweaty and it was dripping down my cheeks. My hands were aching so I asked my Mum if I could go to the lake so I could cool down. She said "Just stay there and do it!"

I could see people going past and children having fun playing. All I was doing was churning the butter at home. I felt jealous when all the other children went past so I turned and looked the other way.

At last I could hear that bubbling sound. I knew that it was done. I looked inside, it looked so creamy. I had bread with the butter I made. It tasted fantastic. After I finished eating I ran to the lake. On the way to the lake I was singing. When I finally got there I kicked off my shoes and jumped in.

By Beautiful

Character Descriptions:

2010-09-14T15:00:00.000-07:00

Bad Jelly the Witch

Bad Jelly the witch is an evil old woman with a personality that is as nasty as rotten eggs. She picks on little children and is as cruel as an oviraptor stealing eggs. Her huge black wart and hairy legs are as ugly as the Grinch. She has rotten teeth and breath that smells as bad as a thousand cows letting out unpleasant air.

Helem

Bad Jelly the Witch is an evil cruel lady. Her personality is as nasty as mouldy cheese. She smells like an unflushed school toilet. Bad Jelly is as ugly as a warty old toad. She has rotten crooked teeth and her breath smells like week old dinner. Her long scrappy hair and red staring eyes make Bad Jelly horrible on the inside and the outside!

Heaven

Bad Jelly is a nasty wicked witch with a personality that is as disgusting as a frog eating flies. She has long squiggly hair and a nose that is as pointy as a pine tree. Her black rotten teeth are falling out and her breath smells as bad as manure that has been left on the ground for four thousand years. Bad Jelly loves to eat innocent children for breakfast which makes her mean as well.

Veisinia

Loni and the Octopus

2010-09-13T23:15:00.000-07:00

Loni has written a narrative about his imaginary adventure with an octopus. He has learnt to use connectives to join ideas together. Click the play button to listen to him read his story and see if you can hear the connectives he has used.

Fishing... A Recount by Zaiden

2010-08-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

I was waiting in class excited to go to the wharf. I felt nervous. When we got to the hall I looked around. I could see all the other kid's lines and bait catchers. It took ages to get out of the hall because the teachers kept on talking. The senior syndicate all lined up outside and began our walk. The long walk to the wharf was exhausting. I could see the smiles on all the kids faces and could hear the laughter when Mr Saili got out of his car. I thought it was cool that he came fishing with us. The wharf looked kind of small and I was surprised it fit all of us on it. I was freezing but excited at the same time when I lowered my line slowly into the water.

Next I waited and waited, the waiting got a little boring. I saw Osaiasi's bait catcher fly away and wave goodbye to him. He got frustrated but he laughed. I felt sorry for him. I walked over to get some bait. It smelt putrid. It was like the bait just disappeared into the water! Time was flying by as we were having fun. Then the time had come to finish and Mr Lintott said "Lines in kids!"

I was amazed I caught nothing. I had an awesome day and I felt tired from all the fishing and playing around. Our classes formed two lines and marched back to school. It was so muddy walking across the rugby fields. I was glad I had shoes! I washed my hands when we got back but the smell of bait just wouldn't go away.

Rescued... A Narrative by Anais

2010-08-22T22:39:00.000-07:00

As I saw the terrifying wave coming closer my heart was pounding so fast. It's enormous hands wrapped around my body. The midday sun was rising but I didn't feel the heat. The waves grabbed me laughing as they were pulling me closer. I took a really deep breath and found myself in the water.

I shivered with fear and in seconds there was total silence. All I could hear were waves crashing and I felt frightened.

"Help!" I yelled.

I was hoping the lifeguards would see I needed them. I was so relieved. As they were getting closer I couldn't wait for them any longer. When they yanked me out, I was thrilled but at the same time I was freezing.

"Put this around you," said the lifeguard.

"Thanks," I shivered.

Swallowed by the Monster... A Narrative by Jonive

2010-08-22T17:00:00.000-07:00

When I was on the rocks I could see the crashing waves all around me. They all looked like an enormous frightened monster. It was a humungous monster. I couldn't believe it! It had sharp shiny teeth and it looked like it wanted to eat me and swallow me. The monster scared me.

When I was in the sea I felt like I was about to drown but I saw people on the rocks. I was calling but they didn't hear me. I saw a rock close by and I wrapped my arms around it. As I yelled "Help me!" I saw someone running.

When I saw the lifeguard I put my hand right out and I was really excited that someone was coming to help me.

"Are you ok?" the lifeguard yelled out to me.

"Help me!" I cried.

I felt so relieved to be pulled into the orange boat.

Fishing Fun!

2010-08-20T22:37:00.000-07:00

Have a look at the fun the senior syndicate had fishing off the Panmure Wharf using the fishing rods and bait catchers they made as part of our Kei Raro I Te Moana unit...

Meet Principal Keziah...

2010-08-12T01:13:00.000-07:00

What an extraordinary day for me to have the opportunity to be the principal for a day. I had so much fun and felt really important when the kids called me Miss Keziah.

My day started when I had to say a speech off the top of my head to the representatives from Rotary. For me it was nerve wracking to stand up there and say something, I thought I was going faint but I felt lucky to be able to help Mr Hunt give the Year 4 students their dictionaries.

After assembly the senior syndicate, Ms Hansell, the teachers and I did Kapa Haka. It was amazing we learnt a song and a Haka in about half an hour or so, it was unbelievable! Later on Kapa Haka was finished and the seniors had a five-minute early start to morning tea. While they were outside, I stayed in the hall with Ms Hansell, Mrs Fepulea’i and Miss Hansell and we had a hot drink. It was such a fun treat to do that.

After morning tea Ms Hansell had to go to a meeting so I was left in charge of the school. I felt so excited to have that job. Mrs Gibson gave me the school mobile phone to walk around with in case they needed to contact me. Next I went around the school to make sure that everything was ok and to see if the teachers needed anything done. I went into Room 6 (my usual classroom) for a little while to see what they were doing. They were all really pleased to see me. After that I helped Kelly with the lunches then the bell rang. I went outside and saw heaps of happy students and teachers it was an amazing sight to see. While everyone was outside some of the teachers and I went upstairs and got some yummy lunch and a hot drink in the staff room.

When lunchtime was finished I went into the office and helped Mrs Williamson count how many children had brought money for the school photos. After helping Mrs Williamson the bell for home time went and I turned back into a student and went and got R.J. (my younger brother). I had such a great day and my family were so proud of me. I would love to be a principal when I grow up. Thank you Ms Hansell.

Loni's Recount

2010-08-10T17:33:00.000-07:00

Keziah tries to persuade Ms Hansell

2010-08-01T01:38:00.000-07:00

Dear Ms Hansell

Wouldn’t it be nice to let someone else walk in your shoes for a day? Imagine being able to step back and let another person answer your phones and worry about the building project. I know that I am a responsible leader in our school and I know that I would be a responsible principal for the day.

I could arrange a little carnival day to fundraise money to fix the handle on the flying fox because kids like playing on it, and at the moment we can’t. I could organise a day of playing games and selling sausage sizzles and drinks. We could even have a mufti day and charge the kids $1.00 to wear the clothes they want to wear. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a fundraising day for our school?

If kids come to your office I could read their work, write comments and give them kiss stamps. I would feel excited to read what they have written about, and I could give them feedback and feed forward to help them write even better stories.

I could lead the Kapa Haka group because over the last few years I have been chosen to perform the karanga for the Year 6 graduations and other special occasions in our school. I know the words and actions for the waiatas and I could even teach the group a new song that I know. Wouldn’t that be cool?

Ms Hansell I know that you deserve a break from everything you do for us. Think about having a relaxation day, no work, no school no nothing just having a break from all your hard work. After all research shows if you give students as many opportunities as possible to serve as leaders in their schools it will inspire them to become leaders when they leave school. Being a leader is something I want to be, so I hope I have convinced enough you give me this opportunity.

Yours Sincerely

Keziah

Loni's News

2010-07-25T23:30:00.000-07:00

Loni wrote his news by himself by listening to the sounds he could hear in the words. If you click on the picture you can read what he did on the weekend.

Should Tamaki Primary have swimming lessons twice a year?

2010-06-29T15:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Ms Hansell,

Are you aware that summer is the most dangerous season to be at the beach? Kids should feel confident in water. Why? Because some kids don’t know how to swim and are afraid of being in water. I think children at Tamaki Primary have the right to know how to swim. Do you want us to be strong swimmers? TPS should have swimming lessons twice a year. I personally think kids should learn how to swim at a young age.

In summer it is likely to be packed with people. There might be children who can’t swim and get stranded in the water. Because of this reason you should let us go swimming twice a year so we don’t become one of those kids!

Do you want us to help others so they are also safe. It is also a good idea to learn how to swim because we are surrounded by a lot of water. Imagine the feeling of saving someone from drowning. Not many people know that drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand with around 105 people drowning each year since 2005.

Ms Hansell I hope that these reasons will persuade you enough to let us go swimming twice a year. I think its important to know how to swim because if you are in a situation with water you will know what to do! Which is why we need swimming lessons twice a year, especially in Term four!

Yours Sincerely

Teresa Mae

Jonive is trying to persuade us...

2010-06-08T15:52:00.000-07:00

Should every school have swimming lessons?

Yes every school should have swimming lessons because it can save your life!

If you don't learn how to swim you might drown because you might get scared when you can't touch the bottom.

Did you know that NZ is surrounded by water and 43 people have drowned this year because they didn't know how to swim?

Swimming is fun and if you can swim you can stay in the deep pool and you will be safe.

I think everyone should have swimming lessons because it can save our lives.

By Jonive

Penguins...

2010-05-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

Look at the great information report that

Livi and Lika have written

Ma'asi Reports about Penguins

2010-05-11T20:01:00.000-07:00

Find out more about penguins by listening to Ma'asi's report....