Camp week

 Last week was the year 8 EOTC week, because of covid-19 we couldn't have a proper overnight camp week so we just did day trips instead. On monday we went for a 30k bike ride to the fort in enfield, we stopped at the gardens for morning tea and then had lunch at the fort. On tuesday we left on a bus at 8:45am and headed to the orokonui ecosanctuary at blueskin bay. When we got there we had morning tea and then did some activities with the instructors, had lunch and went for a 2.5k walk through the ecosanctuary. We even got to see the tallest tree in new zealand! On wednesday we left school on the bus at 7:30 and went to geraldine high school. When we got there we did some of the high ropes course and it was super fun! We then had lunch and then got back it the bus and drove to peel forest which was only 20 minutes from the high school. When we got there we did an hour and 1/2 of orienteering and headed back home in the bus. On thursday we went to school at normal time and from 9:30-11:00 am I chose to go rock climbing and then after it I did an amazing race. On friday we had a easy day were we watched movies, played board games, did kahoots and p.e routations. Camp week was a super fun week and im super happy that we didn't miss out on a camp!

100wc

 As the heavy wooden door slammed behind me and I carried on running with my suitcase swinging beside me. I heard the matron yelling behind me as I sped to the tall metal gates, even though I had climbed them many times I felt worried just in case I wouldn't get over in time. I picked up my speed just at the end of the drive and scaled the gate, my hands freezing on the metal poles making it harder to climb. But when I looked behind me I realized I was not so lucky. Matron was coming close behind.

100wc

 I walked up onto the stage with my speech tucked under my arm I took a deep breath and stepped
onto the podium. I placed down my speech and started to read it out but nothing came out, no loud
confident voice I had been used to when I had practiced reading it outloud to my parents! Then the
crowd erupted with laughter, I felt the blood rush to my face turning me beetroot red, I started panicking
and felt sweat dripping down the back of my neck. And that was the last time I ever entered a speech
contest.  

100wc week 1

As smoke climbed higher into the sky, the ground started rumbling. Sirens went off. We gathered
everything that we had packed for when the sirens went off ,into the back of our van. Photo albums,
ornaments, old pictures of relatives, clothes, food, cups, bowls and nana. As we zoomed down the
highway, it all began. The volcano erupted and dad pushed his foot flat on the accelerator. We flew
over the hills in the country and made it to grandads house in the safe zone. Grandad helped us out
of the car, we got out very shaken up but safe. 

Term 2 reflection

 What is one thing you have achieved this term you are proud of? 

I am proud of what i have achieved in writing this term. I feel like I have put in a lot of effort into my practice explanation writing pieces and even more into the one we have been graded on! I think I have improved quite a bite from last term and definitely enjoy it more too. 

What are three things you have done to be IDEAL this term?

In food tech i engaged with mana by helping others and tidying up after myself. In modules I acted with respect by listening to the teachers and getting all my work done. In class I have been learning with purpose by getting on with my work and getting it done well. 

How have you contributed to the caring classroom environment of Room 13?

By staying on task and helping people when they need help.

 What is one goal you have, related to your learning, for the rest of the year in Room 13?

Trying to continue to get 100% on my basic facts each week.

Think about the holidays - what is one thing you are really looking forward to? Why?

I am looking forward to going to Queenstown. We are going to go ice skating and on the luge. I am also look forward to hanging out with my friends and just chilling!

100wc week 12

And then I saw it! ¨AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH¨ I screamed loudly as I looked at it. It was so green,
hairy and big, that when I saw it I jumped and my heart skipped a beat. I ran back round to a corner
and heard its big footsteps coming towards me. I told myself to breathe properly and to not be silly.
I peaked back around and saw it standing right there with a massive fist clenched. I passed out and
knocked my head on the corner where I was hiding. Then I became the yummy monster lunch of
spaghetti and meatballs.

100wc week 11

I woke up abruptly to the sound of something sniffing against my car. ¨Sniff sniff.¨ I saw a

shadow make its way round my car. ¨H-hello¨? I asked, shivering. This was followed by a

snort from outside. The shadow stood still, I didn't breathe. It started scratching on the side

of my car trying to get in. I wiped the ice from the window and saw a polar bear staring right

back at me. ¨It's rude to stare¨ it said. Then I woke up, with my mum shaking me. ¨school!¨

she said ¨your going to be late!¨






By Olive