Favourite thing story

My favorite thing the beach

The hot sand between my toes the crystal clear water just has to be swum in the the crisp fresh breeze blows the sand into all our stuff the hot sun  beaming down onto the water making it sparkle as if it has been covered with glitter the sound of the sea gulls squawking and waves crashing in onto the shore. Shells cover the seashore and create a long line down the beach showing where high tide goes to and kids making sand castles   

Sir Peter Blake Speech 2016

The news headlines throughout the country. The America’s Cup is now New Zealand’s Cup!

This was the passion of Sir Peter Blake. After three attempts … and fails ….Sir Peter Blake and team had won

Sir Peter Blake

A sailor, Adventurer, Leader, Environmentalist, Hero,

What the story of Sir Peter Blake shows us is that ordinary New Zealanders can achieve extraordinary things

And I believe … everyone of us can learn from Sir Peter Blake

Everyone of us can all make a difference … everyone of us can achieve extraordinary things … just like Sir Peter Blake.

Point 1

The Blakes were a typical Auckland sailing family.  

The back lawn of the family home in Bayswater sloped down into the Waitemata Harbour.  He sailed all the time … after school, in the weekends, all holidays … until he was one of the best sailors in NZ.

His greatest dream was to lead New Zealand in the America's cup but was it possible that little new zealand could ever beat the formidable competition.

Point 2

Peter was an ordinary guy with a passion for sailing … who became a great leader. How?

• Peter listened. He believed you have one month and two ears. Listen twice as much as you talk.
• Peter lead by example. He got in beside his crew got the job done. He even cleaned the toilets with them.  
• Peter was not afraid to fail. In fact he believed the greatest failure is NOT to pursue your dream.

Point 3

During his many voyages Peter had time to watch the beautiful wildlife. But he started to see pollution and wildlife in distress.

He understood that the environment must be appreciated. Suddenly he knew what he needed to do.

He became an ambassador for the environment.

He visited many  environmental hotspots of the world and reported back

While on the Amazon…..On December 6, sometime after 10pm, the crew were suddenly confronted by eight armed intruders. They demanded that they hand over watches and money. During the fighting, while trying to defend his crew, Peter was shot and killed.

Point 4

Our nation went into shock. This was so tragic … as his real calling had only just began.

But Peter’s story, like all great men and women, does not end with his death.

His legacy lives on.

Sir Peter Blake’s story shows us people do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. Every little thing makes a difference.

Dare to stand up for what you believe in.

Dare to make a difference …

Dare to achieve extraordinary things … just like Sir Peter Blake.

When I got home from dance my brother was cooking dinner until he got a phone from I don’t know who. They were talking for ages so I decided to hang out the washing on the line for mum down in the living room. Suddenly I heard a loud scream so I ran into the kitchen where the pan was on fire my brother had forgotten about the food. Then he grabbed a fire extinguisher and put the fire out.

Kiwi Kids Article:

Ganges river Pollution increases

Summary:

The ganges is one of the greatest rivers on earth,but it's dying.

From the icy himalayan peaks right down to the bay of bengal it's slowly being poisoned it is also the sewer that carries away the waste.

Pollution from the factories and farms has turned its waters toxic.

The first action plan 30 years ago was to make a series of huge sewage plants. Most are working way below capacity or not working at all.

They are going to build more plants but at the moment only a third of the city is connected to the sewers

The rest just goes straight into the ganges.  

When the power goes out

When the power goes out…….

Sitting in front of the fire watching tv and on was the news it was on a ferociously windy wet cold and stormy thursday night after a long and wet netball practice which was soon fixed by a nice hot bath and a bowl of a nice hot soup in my tummy when suddenly there was a loud crash then as if some had set a bomb of and a big gush of water even more than before and it also seemed like someone an enormous bucket of water then then the lights went out and I was sitting by the fire by myself when I remembered that dad was in the kitchen loading up the dishwasher and mum was giving my brother a bath and my sister was sitting on the couch watching the news too so I reached over and grabbed the matches and a candle  light the candle and slowly stumbled down the hallway to my mum she was holding my brother and slowly walking to the fire so i rescued her then I went to save my dad walking back with him I got to excited and as the flame flickered and then went out I suddenly started to panic but my dad guided my through the doorway where we all sat until the power turned pack on again we made a plan to grab  all the torches and candles and put them everywhere just in cause the power goes out again.

dairy of dreams

My Diary of dreams

but mum I don’t wanna go to bed !!!!but you have to it's a school night and you don’t want to fall asleep in that spelling test that you have been getting ready for all week now go and brush your teeth. After brushing my teeth I walk down the hallway past my brothers room when my mum says to him now it's time to go to sleep and who knows what you’ll dream about tonight dragons monsters anything

Dream 1

Puffing and puffing the forest is getting thicker no thicker I can’t keep running like this forever I will have to stop but where. Will it get me I keep running its starting to get darker now I will have to stop and so I look around wait what am I running from where am I going and most importantly where am I and how did I get here I keep running trying to find civilization luckily I am a very good runner which has helped me a bit and how I came to this horrible place wait I am dreaming ….. No I don’t think so i’m really not sure I just wish i’d wake up.then when I decided  to stop I climb into a tree and sit myself in between two branches.I woke and the sun was shining and the birds were singing and as I looked around I was in my room I must have been dreaming

Dream 2  

What flavour ice cream will that be sir snakes and ladders please sure here you go i’m excuse me the cone on my sons ice cream broke would you like me to replace that for you yes please. Now what would you like little boy macaroni and cheese please oh i’m sorry but we don’t have that oh well I will have mango sorbet then sorry we don’t sell sorbet oooohhhh then I will have a triple scoop of strawberry vanilla and chocolate. Chocolate at the bottom strawberry at the top and vanilla in the middle TIME TO GET READY FOR SCHOOL

DREAM 3

READY AND ACTION!!! Yells out the director. Hey you go get me my script off the table would you. and you are you ready for your part He says looking at me ok yea sure

sam strahan

Friday the 8th of April was the Manawatu Sam Strahan Rippa Rugby Competition for schools with under 100 students. We, Northern Oroua, had some pretty tough competition with teams from Waituna West, Linton Camp, Kiwitea, Rongotea, Colyton, Longburn and Bainesse. Last year we won the cup so we were ready to win again.

A quick run around the field and some passes. We were ready for our first game against Rongotea Tigers. Our starting team was Lochy, Liam, Remy,Dylan, Brooke, Le-Arna and Oliva and our subs were Hunter, Bonnie and Charlotte.after two more games and were pleased to make the Quarter final then the semifinal.But the last game against colyton This was a nail biting game this meant it was a tough one. Each time they scored a try we tryed to score one in returned with a try. At full time we lost 4-9. It was a great day. Thank you to the Turbos for organising it!  -  By Brooke