W.B.S Nui Duathlon

Today we had the Nui duathlon.We got put into our house colours.Mine was yellow.After cheering and watching the other races,I started getting butterflies in my stomach.It finally our turn.We quickly lined up on the starting line "On your marks,set ,Go,"called Koka Rosie.I started jogging everybody over took me.I just listened to what my dad told me which was just keep a nice steady jog.After my three laps I was huffing and puffing.I quickly grabbed my bike and put my helmet on.I slowly jogged my  bike.After I lifted it over the bump.I swung my leg over my bike and started pedaling as fast as I could but I tried to catch my breath.After my two laps I jumped off and walked over another bump.I quickly got back on and biked up the road.I dumped my bike next skate ramp and ran.I really wanted to stop but I knew I couldn't so I just kept on running.Finally I got to the end and went through the tyres I was so thirsty.Even though I didn't get a placing I was just happy I tried my best.
Here are some pictures from this morning at the duathlon.

W.B.S Swimming Sports

Last tuesday was the swimming sports,As soon as we arrived I could already feel the butterflies in my stomach.A few minutes later after we arrived,the parents came in then we were really squashed.My first heat was then called out .I went to line up behind the diving boards.It was finally my turn I stepped up onto the diving board."On your marks set", said Mr Shand in the MC(microphone)."BEEP,"went the buzzer .I dived off the board into the water.After I got past the flags I started kicking and paddling as fast as I possibly could.I had reached the other end.I slowly tuck my legs up and to a tumble.I continue kicking and paddling as fast I could.Finally I reached the other end.Once I reached the end I gasped for air,my heart stopped racing.Two more races to go I thought to myself.I may have came fourth but I knew I tried my best.That was only my freestyle.I still had breath stroke and back stroke.After that it was the finals I only got in for back stroke for the finals.I came last.But overall it was pretty good day and it was fun.
Here are some pictures.

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Weeding down at Hamanatua stream

Pepeha
Te Kura
Tuatahi-o-Wainui
Ko Maunga Roa te
Ko Te Poho-o-Rawiri te
Ko Hamanatua te



Hamanatua is our Kaitiaki.Our school are like the guardians of Hamanatua because we are the guardians of it we must look after it that is why we weed,mulch,and check on the native plants down at the stream.As you can see that's in our school pepeha.
After walking up the footpath.My first reactions were "We're never gonna get this finished".I couldn't even see any of the native plants with all the fennel."All right everyone get to work",said Koka Jo and Koka Jodie.We all started walking around the native plants as we walked we had kinda squashed the fennel so you could see the plants.After a while we started using the spades to cut the fennel.Then we pulled the mulch back around the tree in a donut shape so it doesn't burn the plants.

Advertisement Cyber smart

Today we Cybersmart with Koka Maria.We learnt about advertisement and what language they use and how they get customers or people to buy it.We also had to pick some images we would share at school or with family and friends.We also made a word art that represented us.We made two one that was for school and one that we would share with friends and family.

Mayor of Gisborne came on an unexpected visit

Today the Mayor of Gisborne came on a very unexpected visit.We were planning to have an open day at the Hamanatua stream.We had to postpone because of bad weather.The mayor(Meng Foon) was really kind to stop by and  visit us.We told   him why we decided to do all these projects.



Who is he?
Meng Foon is the Mayor of Gisborne as you already know.He can speak fluent cantonese,maori,english. He signs all commissions, licenses, and permits granted by legislative authority, as well as other instruments that require his signature under the law.He takes a very important roll as being a mayor for Gisborne.Here is a picture of my class and me with the mayor.

  

Hamantua project

At our school we are focusing on action speaks louder than words we all did a project to do with actions speak louder than words. Me and my team chose to plant some harakeke near the stream .When people are cycling on the footpath and fall over they won't go tumbling in the stream.

Why plant harakeke(Flax) well that's because harakeke are strong and flexible. Which means if someone was riding their bike and fell over the harakeke would bounce back up and no harm would be done.Here are some pictures.

Introducing Me

This week we found out about Tuhi Mai Tuhi Atua.We have been working on our introduction slide,to introduce ourself to Blaketown school in the south island.We made a slide that tells about us.