National Milk Day

Today New Zealand is celebrating National Milk Day. This morning when we were drinking our milk, Mrs Golder said that it was National Milk Day. While everyone was drinking their milk, Meana took photos of the Room 11 and 12 students. National Milk Day has been celebrated every year on the 1st of June since 2001. On that day, we celebrate all aspects of milk.

We Are The Champions!!

On Wednesday we had an epic Inter-School Soccer Tournament. Representing Ruapotaka were me, Lupe, Min Zin, Dakbai, Saluselo, Timote, Meana, Izabella, Isabell, Katrina, and Solomone.

In our division there were Glen Taylor, Tamaki Primary and Sylvia Park. We defeated Glen Taylor and Sylvia Park but lost to Tamaki Primary.
In our last pool match we thrashed St Patricks beating them by 7- 0. In the Semi-Finals the result was Panmure Bridge 4, Ruapotaka 0.We made the finals - everyone was excited.

In the Finals we went up against Stone Fields, which was really intense. Both teams were trying their best to win the game. But no-one won, so it ended with a draw (0-0) Dakbai scored the most goals (5) and our MVP (Most Valuable Player) was Captain Lupe.
Overall we came 1st equal. Our whole team was tired and exhausted.

We are the 2017 CHAMPIONS!

First Syndicate Assembly

Last week on Monday, Room 12 hosted the first Senior Syndicate Assembly for Term 2. Firstly, I welcomed the rooms to our assembly. Then, we sang a song called How Far I'll Go. Next, we had an epic lip sync battle. Room 11 was defending their L.S.B championship title. Two contestants from each class participated in the contest. Sadly, Room 12 couldn't win because we were the hosts. Dominic and Penny won the competition. Everyone enjoyed it.


Lip Sync Battle Contestants:

Room 9- Jacob and Diego(Options)   

Room 10- Penny and Dominic(Let it Go)
Room 11- Meafou and Vika(Rolex)

Room 12- Lupe and Mika (Rolex)

Back To Technicraft

Today we went to Tamaki College to begin our  Technicraft class for this term. The year 8 students had cooking with Mrs Tuipolotu.

We made coconut truffles. The ingredients were oreos, coconut, condensed milk and chocolate. First we had to break the oreos into little pieces, then put them into a bowl. Later we added the coconut and poured the condensed milk.

After all the ingredients were mixed we had to put it into the fridge for 10 minutes . Next we had to melt some chocolate chips for our topping. When the truffles were ready we poured the melted chocolate on top. It was delicious.


  

Back To School

Today was exciting for me because it was the second day of Term Two 2017.

Over the holidays there were two special events, Easter Day and Anzac Day. Anzac was important to us because we had learnt about the topic and we even had a special Anzac ceremony. We sang the New Zealand national anthem and had one minute of silence to remember the soldiers in the war.    

Today was very fun and exciting.

Duffy Assembly

Today we had a duffy assembly and our visitors were Henry and Robert Rakate. Last time we saw Henry was at Tamaki Primary last year. He said that Robert Rakate inspired him. Robert was very funny and entertaining. Robert told us about his year eight child. Robert played the Brown Wiggle. Robert Rakate used to work at Mai.FM and then moved to the Breeze. His favourite book was an Astrix book.
   

Pests

For the past few weeks Rooms 12 and 11 have been learning about pest and how they thrive in our environment. We had to find out what the local pests are in New Zealand. At first I didn't know much about pests, but as we were learning about pests this is what I found out.

All About Pests

Pests are unwanted insects and animals that crawl into people's houses and attack farmers crops, food and livestock. They are creatures that hang around filthy areas.

Pests like rats carry different diseases. Its bite causes people to be sick. It causes fever and rashes on your body. Blood comes out of your mouth, nose and under your skin. Eventually people will die.

There are many types of pests but the most dangerous one of all is the mosquito. The mosquito carries the disease called malaria. This disease causes people to vomit, itch, fever, headache and nausea. The malaria could kill humans.

Armadillos also carry diseases like leprosy. It will cause muscle weakness, numbness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs and skin lesion. Leprosy rarely causes death but if untreated it causes much disability.

Pests are dangerous, carrying so many diseases. Their diseases are very deadly and could kill people. They overrun people's homes and damage crops. Every pest is cruel to humankind.