Manaiakalani Film Festival

Thoughts were shared, decisions were made and finally the idea of our movie was out. Walking up and down hills, hearing some students moan because we had to repeat our scripts and scenes. One week ago on Wednesday, we screened our movie in the theatre.

Assessments Are Here!

We're finally back from our two week relaxation and we're studying as hard as we can for our upcoming assessments. I don't sound too excited about it, do I? Well, it's still far, far away from now and I'm not looking forward to tests. Never, ever! But hopefully I get a high score in my assessments. Well, that's me for today!

Auckland Botanic Garden

Today the whole of Ruapotaka School went to the Auckland Botanic Garden. I thought we were not going to do any work but walk around to see some of the beautiful flowers and trees... but no! We had to take a paper worksheet and do some research on the plants we had seen. Well, it was kind of fun seeing plants we haven't seen before. Finally we're back at school from this tiring day!

Poetry Recital

Hearing repeated paragraphs and pens tapping on paper was different for the past few days but it was for our Poetry Recital. The whole of Ruapotaka School had to find or make up their own poem to say in front of their parents and school. Sadly only 3 people were able to be chosen to do it. A few days past and Mrs Golder chose the three lucky people and I was one of them. I was so nervous to stand in front of heaps of people but finally it's over.

Skipping Display

A few weeks ago Room 12 started practicing their own skipping display. We were all split up in groups. Weeks passed and we were all ready with our display. Jumping and skipping was so tiring. It was so fun during our skipping display because we got to play some music while skipping. Luckily we got through it all.

Special Award

While all the Ruapotaka students were sitting in the Duffy assembly, Mrs Pederson requested  all the teachers to choose a hard working student from their class to receive an award (a book and a certificate). As I was trying to get comfortable sitting on the ground, Mrs Golder chose me. I was so happy, I felt like I was a model walking up! Hopefully I get more awards throughout the year. (I was the only one looking at Mrs Golder's camera).

Team Maranatha's Fruit Kebabs

About a few weeks ago, my team and I: Heilala, Anavea, Meana, Lupe, James, Azahar, Jack and I made a short movie about being healthy. While planning out our lines for our movie, we decided to add some fruit kebabs in them. Plan, planning, planned! Finally everything was in place for our movie. Fruits, skewers, knives and even students were ready. Then finally, we started. Lines done, everybody happy because everything is finally finished. Eat, eat, eat. The kebabs were finished and our movie as well.


Link to our movie - Fruit Kebabs video

Tuesday's Duffy Show

About 3 days ago, we had our very first Duffy Show for 2016. All of us, Ruapotaka students, had fun watching the performers running around the place, playing their characters and joining them in singing. Some parts were funny and some were really serious. I want to use that time-traveler to go back in time to watch the Duffy show again.

Tabloids

5 plus a day tabloids were on yesterday afternoon. Under the hot sun, we played many fun games. Our whole school joined in but we were separated into different teams. Even though it was hot and sunny, we still managed to have fun and have quality time from working in class.

Maranatha's Team Up!

Feeling The Change

Today was my first day back at school. Last year I was in Room 11 and this year I'm in Room 12. This year I am going to spend my new class life with a new teacher, Mrs Golder. Change, changes, changed! Everything changed the second I walked in Room 12's door. I couldn't feel the way I felt back in Room 11. Just hoping I'll have more fun and happiness with Mrs Golder. Missing home already! New year, new life.