SPX room5 Word Wise

Our Mystery Walk

2011-11-24T11:39:00.002+13:00

On a nice sunny morning I got changed into my uniform filled up a bottle of cool water, got a delicious packed lunch and went to school.

After morning tea the whole class rushed to get their bags, hat, water bottle and lunch. Next we lined up sensibly outside wearing our red school hats and our bags. We had teachers and also had visitors (Mr Coakley and Miss Ana).

We then came outside and went down our school and followed Mrs Tui. Next we found out that we split up from the others and went the wrong way, so we quickly ran back the other way. Later on we went up a high hill and saw heaps of interesting trees.

After that we came to Dingle Dell Reserve Park. We went down heaps of straight steps. We saw heaps of trees. It was dark too. While we were walking Mr Hooker was busy filming and Miss Oldfield lead us to the wrong way. So we went back the other way. We all went together and then we were all amazed to see these tall green trees. We all had a nice lunch. People went on benches some people sat on the hard ground and some of the boys were playing rugby. I was going to put my rubbish in the bin when I saw a grave. It was George and Ella Robert’s grave.

Mrs Tui called us to come and walk back to school. When we got back to school I was out of breath and my chest was really sore. I had blisters on my feet and they were really sore. I was so tired and exhausted. But when I went home and I felt better.

Highlights of the Rugby World Cup

2011-10-28T12:14:00.004+13:00

There was lots of excitement in the Stadium at Eden Park. Everyone came to watch the opening ceremony. There were fire works and celebrations. John Key and Jonah Lomu were also there. There were lots of face paints and there were lots of flags and banners. After that my family were biting there nails because they were nervous. When the All Blacks got there first try, they screamed and I had to cover my ears. France and New Zealand played the final game. It was a close match. The points were 7 – 8 to the All Blacks. All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup and the 4 million people of New Zealand were happy!

Last Weekend of Holidays

2011-10-27T13:00:00.002+13:00

In the weekend I went to Church. When Church was finished, I went to the shops. After that we went home and I watched wrestling. We watched WWE Superstars and after that we watched SMACK DOWN! Then my big brother went out to go to work. When he came back, he came back at six in the morning, then I went to school.

Our Last Swimming Day

2011-10-27T12:00:00.000+13:00

Today after Morning Tea 5a swimming group had to go to the pool. We had our togs, towels and caps. Then to line up near the gate and we went inside. We put our towels on the fence which surrounds the pools and put our feet in the warm water in a bucket. We walked up the stairs and went in the pool. When we got into the pool it was warm. We all played a game called 'Salmon- Says.' After our teacher Mr Burton said "Salmon says walk to the side of the wall and put our back on the wall." We played the alphebet game. This is how you play it. If Mr Burton says the leter of your name, you go to the other side of the pool. Then we went back at the other side and we played, 'Captains coming.' Left is port and right is starboard. Then we went outside and went to class.

2011 Rugby World Cup acrostic poem

2011-09-06T11:51:00.001+12:00

Really, Really exciting.

Unity in New Zealand.

Great, interesting games.

Ball is not circular, but oval.

You will shout out, “Go!”

We will all celebrate or Win over the world!!!

Our team is the greatest and the coolest!!!

Restless (As in a good way!)

Long games to look forward to!

Determined to win.

Confident to play and win!

Using their virtues to work together.

Practising for the World Cup.

Marble Jar Celebration

2011-08-09T12:00:00.001+12:00

In the holidays Sally, Aunty Lizzy and I went to a Café in Greerton. It was called “The Pantry Café.” I’ve been there twice already.

Sally is my cousin and Aunty Lizzy is my mum’s twin sister, so we get to go and visit them every holidays. But sometimes they come to our house.

The reason why we went there is because we both have marble jars. We all have things we have to do to fill our marble jars. When we do those things we get a marble. When our marble jars are filled, we get a toy or something that we want, or we get to go somewhere with Mum or Dad.

Sally filled her marble jar to the top, so she wanted me to come along as well.

When we got to the “The Pantry Café” Sally and I chose what we wanted and ordered. Sally and I chose Raspberry Cheesecake and Caramel Fudge. While Aunty Lizzy was ordering, Sally and I chose a drink. We both chose “Coke.”

After we had ordered, Aunty Lizzy told Sally and I to go and find a table to sit at. We chose a table with the two spinning chairs. So Aunty Lizzy said that she would sit at another table.

A little while later I walked to Aunty Lizzy’s table and said, “My stomach hurts Aunty Lizzy!” So she said, “Okay,” so I went back to our chairs.

Soon Aunty Lizzy came to Sally and I and said, “I’m just going down the road to look for some shoes, to buy for Sally, but I’ll be back soon, okay?” So she went.

When she got back, she hadn’t found any suitable shoes and she said, “It was time to go!”

Later on when we had arrived home, Sally and I went outside and started talking to each other, because we were going back to Auckland that day.

Finally we were on our way back to Auckland!!!
I really enjoyed Sally’s marble jar celebration.

Playing Sprots (persuasive writing)

2011-07-04T12:00:00.003+12:00

Statement: I think all children must play sports.

I believe that all children should play sports so they can be a champion sports player.

I believe that all children must all play sports so they can get energy and also get slim.

Secondly
We all can play sports because it is good, we can be strong and have abbes and muscles.

Thirdly
It is so healthy to play sports and you can be a good famous player forever.

Reading Books (Persuasive Writing)

2011-07-04T11:53:00.004+12:00

Firstly, everybody wants to read books so they can be clever. It is important so you can improve your reading.
Secondly, a good Speller can Read hard books. They can Read more so you can be a Good Speller.
Thirdly Children Should Read books so they can learn and speak well.
Finally People can achievement their Goals.
Their Parents can be proud of their work.
Conclusion I think every body in the world should Read books.

Aussie Rules

2011-05-12T11:35:00.000+12:00

On Tuesday afternoon Room 5 and 6 went out to the fields to learn a sport called ‘Aussie Rules.”

It was a new kiwi sport for me. I learnt how to kick the rugby shaped ball and also catch it. We played fun warm up games.

We all got into three groups and when the instructor blew the whistle we had to make a shape that they call out. My favourite shape was making a tower. It was hard but fun.

After our warm up games we got into our serious mode to play ‘Aussie Rules.’ I was in the “Tigers” and we played against the “Lions.” It was a long and hard game but at the end we lost.

Aussie Rules is an awesome game and I enjoyed it a lot. I hope we can play this more often.

By Valenisia

Rainbows End!

2011-05-12T09:32:00.000+12:00

On Monday I went to “Rainbows End.” There was a little bit of rain but it didn’t stop me from being excited.
I went to the `Roller Coaster.’ There was food and water and heaps of rides. I went on the “Fear Fall” and it was fun. Leigh and I went on the “Log” and my mum and Leigh played golf. I played on the games.
I went to the “Golden Rush”. After it finished, I went to the Fear Fall” five times. A lady asked me “Are you going again?” I said “yes.” It was funny when she was laughing. She made me laugh when I got on the ride. When everything closed, mum and I and Leigh went home.

2011-05-02T11:55:00.000+12:00

MARAETAI BEACH DAY
On a beautiful summer morning we went to Maraetai beach. When we got to Maraetai, my family was at the other side of the road. We went there to join my cousins. We were on top of the bridge and it was scary. They screamed and it was loud.
Soon it was time to eat. I went and changed out my wet clothes into my dry clothes. When we were finished, I went to the beach again.
Then it was time to go home. I dived down and it was my best day ever in my life

2011-05-01T09:38:00.000+12:00

Day is flying, getting some honey
Day is flying across our house.
Softly softly
Softly in their air.
Yellow and gold colours.
In the house
Yellow and gold.

By Simeone and Christopher

2011-03-23T09:00:00.001+13:00

Baseball Tournament
It was a hot sunny day. All the teachers took their classes to play baseball outside on the field. We lined up in our six groups so it could be equal. All the classes had to sit down to watch group one and group three play each other. After that group four and group five walked over to the other side of the field. I was very very hot and tired. My brother batted after Simeone. Then the bell rang and we had to go to where the other children were. After the bell rang we had to play the final game. In the last innings we won just by one home run. It was very exciting. Our grand prize for winning was lollipops and chocolate

2011-03-21T11:51:00.004+13:00

OUR SWIMMING POOLS VISIT
In the weekend, I went to my cousin’s house with my other cousin. We slept there for the night. In the morning we woke up so we could get ready to go to the swimming pools. My auntie picked up Salome, her children and I to go have a swim at the pools. When we had finished, my cousin went to change and Salome and I were still swimming. Auntie said that when my cousins come out of the changing room, Salome and I must change. When we had finished swimming we went home and Salome had a shower at home. After that we took turns on the computer and then we had K.F.C for dinner.

2011-03-10T11:48:00.002+13:00

My Favourite Place

My family and I were having a great time on holiday. When I heard my aunties
shout, “ Time to go to Rotorua! “ Soon everybody was in the cars and on our way.

I went with my auntie Heather from Australia but everyone else went in their own cars, I think.
When we got there we had to wait a very long time, because my mum went shopping. A while later we signed in and that took about half an hour, for all of us
A few minutes after we signed in, we jumped onto the white square gondola and up, up and up we went. When we were walking to the little carts, called luges we saw a huge sky swing. My uncle nearly went on it, but my cousin Kaha didn’t let him, so off we went.
Soon we put our safety helmets on and off we went.
First I went with my auntie Heather. She said that it was very hard to slow down. I liked going up on the open chair- lift. My cousin Sally and I waited for another adult. Later my Dad came and took me. He went really fast. My favourite part was coming up on the chair- lift. I felt happy and I had real fun.

Boo at the Zoo

2010-11-25T09:00:00.004+13:00

On Thursday we were going the zoo. We had to go to the hall first because we had to put on our name tags, so that people would know who we were, if we got lost.

St Pius was excited because we were going to the zoo. In our bus was Room 4, Room 5 and Room 6.

When we got there, we were told to sit down for information. The first place we went to was the kiwis but I was afraid, so we went to see the giraffes and zebras. The zebra babies looked Cute.

We then went to go see the lion. There were two males and three females. They were fighting.

After that we had morning tea. I had a steak and pie for morning tea. It was delicious. We were eating in front of the elephants.

After morning tea we went to see the monkeys. Most of them were sleeping. One or two were awake. Then we went to see the tigers. One of the tigers was playing with a ball. Then the tiger popped the ball.

After that our group went to kid’s zone. We were playing for about five minutes. We then had to go back to school, because it was home time. Some of us on the bus were sleeping. We were mostly tired but it was a fun day at the zoo.

Flim Festival

2010-11-24T09:00:00.002+13:00

The buses had arrived. We had waited a long time.
We were on our way to Sylvia Park. I was sitting next to Sefesi. We were looking out the window at all the people and the cars.

Finally we arrived and hopped off the bus.
We were so happy to be out of school.
We walked in to Hoyts cinemas, and walked in to the Extreme Screen. On our way to our seats we saw our presenters. They were so nervous.

The movies started and our seats were so cosy.
Movie after movie, Presenter after Presenter and then finally Saint Pius. We cheered and cheered.

We had so much fun and what a great time it was!

The Zoo Trip

2010-11-23T09:00:00.006+13:00

On Thursday 21st October 2010 St. Pius X students were invited to go to the zoo. We all had to pay $6.00 to go. We all had to go in groups. I went in Maria Tai’s group.

Next we all waited patiently in rows for the bus to turn up. Julia and I hopped onto the bus and sat together with Melefusi and Lose. We got there at last. We all hopped off the bus and walked toward the entrance.While we all waited, we were shivering and talking to each other.

The first animals I liked looking at, were the sea-otters swimming. They looked so cute when they got out of the water.

The second thing I liked most, were the cheetahs. They were running so fast like wild cats.

When we got back from the Auckland Zoo nearly everyone on the bus was sleeping, but we were alright. I felt so happy getting out of the soaking rain and to get home safe and sound.

Film Festival

2010-11-22T09:00:00.003+13:00

On 11 November 2010 we went to the Film Festival to watch other schools films. The first film was from Tamaki Intermediate School. Room 7 was second. Next was Point England. The movies were frozen.

Then the manager said, “We will start over again. Then everyone said,” Yes! Yes! Yes! We carried on watching the next movies.

My Favourite Film was, “Boy” It was funny. It was cool. I Love it. I wish I could watch it again, but we had to turn it off because everyone was noisy. I still want to watch it again.

Everyone was on the bus. They made a big noise. Everyone was tired from our movies and we enjoyed our day.

Baby Sam

2010-11-19T09:00:00.000+13:00

On a Thursday afternoon after icing the cup cakes, I got dressed into my best clothes. After dinner we all drove down to Aulthop village lodge. (Aulthop village is a retirement village were my nana lives)
We all helped to put all the food on the tables and started making the punch and the ice water.
When every thing was ready my Grandpa and my aunties Grandpa Roy arrived. Once everyone was there the book launch started.
First up on stage was my sister and my Samoan dance. It was fun! Once that had finished, my Aunty Lizzy (the author of the book) got up and said her speech.
Once she had finished her speech a lady sang a song named “From the Angels”. After she sang that beautiful song, my cousins “Jack” and “Sally” read out Baby Sam. After performing to a song called “I am a Friend of God” it was time for a snack. When everything was packed we all drove home.

MOVIE FESTIVAL!!!!

2010-11-18T11:33:00.002+13:00

On the 11th November 2010 the St. Pius children were all excited to go to Sylvia Park to see the St. Pius film stars on the Extreme Screen.

As we travelled in the bus, we went over heaps of bumps and past houses that we knew.
When we got to Sylvia Park, we went up the stairs and into the movie theatre. We waited patiently as we stood in our three groups.

Later we had to wait patiently for the Schools to take their seats . We still had to remain in our three groups.

When I was about to sit down, Mrs Gleeson said, “Catherine and Genevieve you two girls come and sit down here, so that there is more space for you girls”. As the movie started, I got excited I was getting my self comfortable.

My favourite movies was from Tamaki College and St. Pius. The St. Pius had the most cheers and everyone had an enjoyable day, even though it was our first time.

2010-09-06T09:00:00.000+12:00

I Love a baby called Chantell. I love to look after her and cuddle her. When I tickle her, she giggles. When she’s asleep, I watch her in bed sleeping, because she is so cute. I love this baby and I spoil her. When she cries, I take her outside and she goes quiet. When she sees my dad, she says “PAPA! PAPA!” and she starts Giggling and Laughing.

By Catherine

2010-09-05T08:00:00.000+12:00

I love baking with my dad.
I love baking with my dad, because we get to make cakes and pancakes.
First we buy the ingredients.
Then we mix them all together.
I mix the mixture until it is soft.
I put the mixture in the cake container.
Then I put the cake in the oven to bake.
Later on I take the cake out of the oven and then eat it.

By Genevieve

I Love to Dance

2010-09-04T09:00:00.000+12:00

I Love to dance.

I like the way the quiet music plays, while I gracefully dance away.

I like the way the loud rock and roll music plays, while I Dance Jazz style.

I also like the costumes and make-up I have to wear, for my competitions and shows.

It’s really cool to dance, because when you dance in musical theatres, you get dance with props.

I Love To Dance

2010-09-04T08:43:00.000+12:00

I like to throw the football around. I like football because it is fun to play. Football is a good sport because you can throw and catch the ball. I like to kick the ball and to catch the ball. I like to play this sport because it inspires me. I love Football.

I Love my Parents.

2010-09-03T08:00:00.002+12:00

I love my parents.

They care for me.

When I’m sick they give me the right things to drink.

They hug me and I hug them back.

They buy me clothes and food.

They do my bed when I’m late for school.

They will always love me.

I love my parents.

I Love Music

2010-09-02T10:58:00.001+12:00

I Love to listen to music.

I Love the way music flows with me.
I Love how music can calm me down when I am angry.
I love music.
Music helps me when I am bored.
I Love music because when I am doing something slow, I turn on the music and I get my work done quicker.

I love to listen to music.

I love my Mum and Dad

2010-08-30T11:19:00.002+12:00

I Love my mum and dad.

I Love my parents because they help me to do my homework.

They help me to tidy my bed.

When I am sick they give me the right things to eat and drink.

They make me feel warm. They are very special to me.

I Love my mum and dad.

I Love to Bake

2010-08-30T11:14:00.001+12:00

I love to bake.
I love baking cookies because they smell like cookies and cream.

I love baking, so I can serve a lot of cookies, because they taste yum and tasty.

I love baking because my mum tells me to go and get my shoes and go shopping, to go and buy the ingredients.

I love to bake cakes with my mum.

I love baking cakes because I put them in the oven.
I love baking.

I Am/Poem

2010-05-31T11:48:00.000+12:00

First Stanza
I am young and smart.
I wonder if I will get a really good job when I’m older.
I hear people say my name.
I see my grandpa’s face in the sky.
I want to be an All Black prop.
I am young and smart.

Second Stanza
I pretend to be dumb but I can do it.
I feel smarter than last year.
I touch my own belongings.
I worry that I will die early.
I cry if somebody dies in my family.

Third Stanza
I understand what people tell me.
I say I love my whole family and God.
I dream about nothing.
I try to get a good report in school.
I hope my family loves me.
I am smart.

I Am/Poem

2010-05-31T11:43:00.001+12:00

First Stanza
I am good at basketball and handball.
I wonder if I am going to be a superstar.
I hear people calling my name.
I see money falling down from the sky.
I wish that I’ll go back to Samoa with my family
I am good at basketball and handball

Second Stanza
I pretend to be a superstar walking on the red carpet.
I feel money in my hands.
I worry that my grandma, grandpa and parents will die.
I cry if anybody dies in my family from a tragic accident.
I am good at basketball and handball.

Thrid Stanza
I understand that Jesus is in me.
I say that I am going to be a basketball player one day.
I dream that all of us have powers.
I try to win in a game.
I hope that I am going to get a job.
I am good at basketball and handball.

By Jordan.

I Am/Poem

2010-05-31T11:38:00.001+12:00

First stanza
I am helpful and smart.
I wonder in the future if I will be a doctor.
I hear the birds singing.
I can see a boy singing at school.
I want to be a superstar singer.
I am helpful and smart.

Second stanza
I pretend to be a Queen.
I feel my baby brother.
I touch the clouds.
I worry about my family.
I cry when someone in my family dies.
I am helpful and smart.

Third Stanza
I understand that people love Jesus.
I say that God is real.
I dream that I am a millionaire.
I try to be good.
I hope I will make it into college.
I am helpful and smart.

By Deja

I Am/Poem

2010-05-31T11:18:00.002+12:00

First Stanza
I am strong and friendly.
I wonder if I will be an All Black.
I fill my life with God and Jesus.

I see all my family with me.

I want to be a superstar.

I am strong and friendly.

Second Stanza.

I pretend to be a teacher.

I hear God saying my name.
I want to be an world famous wrestler.

I feel Jesus on my hand.
I like my brother because he is always kind to me.
I cry sometimes when my family members die.
I am a good singer.
I am strong and friendly.

Third Stanza
I understand that God is shiny.

I say my teacher is smart.
I dream about Micheal Jackson.

I try to show my teacher my best attitude.
I am strong and friendly.

By Ascott

I am Poem

2010-04-23T10:10:00.000+12:00

I am Poem

2010-04-23T10:02:00.000+12:00

The Welcome

2010-04-23T09:38:00.000+12:00