Magnificent Mega Air!

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Have you ever been to Chipmunks? Mega air? Flip Out?

Well, last night, some of the year 6 to 8's went to Mega Air last night. For those of you that don't know what Mega Air is, I am going to sum it up in pretty much 3 words. Magnificent. Fantastic. Amazing. We had a great afternoon there, and we even stayed there for 2 hours! My favourite part of Mega Air is the dodgeball pit, it was so much fun. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you, theres a dodgeball pit, air bag, halfpipe (In this half-pipe you bounce from side to side, this is made possible because there are trampolines for walls) and lots more!

Overall, I had so much fun. My friends did. My teachers did. Everyone did!

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My friend Thom jumping around.

Corbin Jumping off a platform.

All (Or most) of us posing for a photo.

Activity 1: Faster than a speeding bullet

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Are you participating in the Summer Learning Journey?

Well I am, and this blog post is going to be my practice one. My task for this activity is to create 4 new similies. Since that is the activity, then that is what I am going to do. I decided to present my work on google drawings, and this is because I know I can make a list in a creative way. I hope that you enjoy it!

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A Day in the life of a...

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What do you do at writing time at your school? Do you even have writing time?

Well, today in Rimu, Just like every other day, we did writing. But unlike any other day, the year 7 and 8s are gone, and unlike any other day, our writing is based on something different. We have to pick a career each morning (this week), and then do all of our work based on that. Here is an example of my writing, which is called 'A day in the life of a soldier', that I made. I think that what we are doing for work this week is really fun, and so far, I have really enjoyed it.

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'A Day in the Life of a soldier'

By Sam

 Monday, 05:00 am

“VVVVVVVVVVVVRRRRRRRRRRRRR”, goes the sound of the foghorn.It’s my first day here in the army. I am currently  training to be in the army, and when I signed up, the number one rule was ‘Discipline’. I finally remembered that when I realized that it was 5 o’clock in the morning. That was the morning routine. Wake up at 5 am, make your bed, and get dressed. All in the time of 10 minutes. If we didn’t get it done on time, we would be punished severely.

Mnoday, 05:09 am

My clothes, where did I put them! Oh yes, there they are. I’m rushing, trying to get my things done as fast as I can, and I’m in such a rush that I don’t even realise that my uniform is right in front of me, neatly folded on my bed. That’s another thing about being in the army, Before we go to bed, we have to fold our uniform super neatly.. It’s 9 minutes past 5 in the morning, and I’m still trying to get dressed!  The General will be in here any minute now to inspect our work!

What's inside the box?...

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Have you ever dressed up like your favourite book character? Spiderman? Maybe even an animal?

Well, this week is "Hooked on Books Week" at our school. "What is hooked on books week?", you may be wondering. Well, book week is a week where we get lots of different books each day. In the morning, we get a box, and the teachers pick who gets to open the box by using the popsicle sticks, which is basically just a container filled with popsicle sticks that have childrens names on it. Whoever's name is pulled out of the container gets to open the box. 

Anyway, first we got a book called 'The list'. It's about a person named letter, and she is an apprentice for Benjamin, the 'Wordsmith'. What they do, is they make a list of words. Everyone in Ark, which is the name of their... I'm not sure what to call it... Which is the name of their tribe, have to speek the language of 'List'. What Letter and Benjamin do is come up with the new words, or take away some words, for the list. The problem is, Letter doesn't want to speek list, she wants to be free. There used to only be 700 words, but now their leaders are making the wordsmiths lower the words down to 500. Soon Letter is faced with the choice of sitting by and watching as words just casually slip by, or follow a mysterious boy on a path to freedom... Or banishment.

The next two books were: "The Boy who learned to fly", and, "Charlie and the War against the Grannies". The last one sounds weird, doesn't it.

Anyway, I was really filled with curiousity of what the books were going to be, and I can't wait to find out what the next book is!

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Pet Day!

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Do you have a pet? A dog? A cat Maybe?

Well, last week, both cats and dogs came to our school. Even turtles, tadpoles, chickens - Yes, I did just say chickens - and hamsters came! Plus, There were still more types of animals! And do you know why? It's quite obvious. You don't know why? Oh well, let me start from the title. If you may have already forgotten, the title read... Pet Day! And if the title says 'Pet day', than this blog post is going to be about- NO! NOT RAINBOW UNICORNS! PETS!!!!!.
thats right, now will you listen?

So, as I was saying, it was pet day. We got to make awesome fruit and vegetable sculptures, make our own hobbie horse, and lots more! For my sculpture, I carved a face out of an apple, gave it a mohawk, arms, and legs. Overall, I had a whole lot of fun, and I know that everyone else did too!

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The A&P Show!

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Have you ever been to a fair? Yes? No?

Well, on thursday last week, My class and I went to the A&P Show! For those of you out there who don't know what the A&P Show is, It is kind of like a fair. There is a whole lot of things there. There were bouncy castles, animals, motorbikes, lollies, fast food, and a whole lot of toys. I really, really enjoyed the time we spent there, It was just so fun!

I got to go in a group with my friends, Alvin, Eamon, and Thom, and we went in Alvins car in order to get there. When we got there, I saw that the place was crowded with cars and other people who had come to the fair. I got myself a necklace, and I really like it. There were lots of cool cars out there for display, and one of my favourites was the Chevrolet Camaro zl1. I'm not sure if I had a favourite part of the show, because I really liked it all. Overall, I had an amazing time.

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YMS Goes to Town!

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Did you go to the Symphony Orchestra in Town?

Well, today my whole school and I went to town. First we went to the Town Hall to watch an AMAZING concert. I will add some videos in at the bottom, and you HAVE to watch them! Anyhow, After that we went to Margeret Mahy playground, where my friends and I played a game of tag and lots of other things.

Overall, I had a whole lot of fun. I can see that my friends had lot's of fun too, and that is for two reasons. One: They too also posted this on their blog. And two: They were talking about the trip even after we got to school. I mean, it's not everyday that your whole school gets to go to watch a concer, and then straight after that walk to a big park!