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Japan Joins Super Rugby

Japan Joins Super Rugby

Part of our independent reading programme, involves the Kiwi Kids news resource.

“SANZARI's newly-appointed chief executive Andy Marino has announced that Japan’s Sun Wolves will compete in Super Rugby next season and are expected to appoint a coach before Christmas”.

The Super Rugby announced in February that they will be letting more teams in their competition.The Sun Wolves from Japan will compete against the best clubs from South Africa,Australia and New Zealand.Also a team from Argentina and South Africa will also be new into the competition.

This event took place on the 1st of December and they will play a team in three months.The team fixture and the team  will be announced on the 6th of December.The event was held to spread the news about this new upcoming team from Japan.Many people's dream can come true with the addition of three new teams.    

The Living Church

Go the All blacks

Go the All Blacks!

Who	What	When	Where	How	Why
My family	Rwc quarter final 2 All blacks vs France	Sunday 18th October	at home	I live there	To watch the All blacks

Early Sunday morning was here and everyone that was a supporter woke up to cheer on the number one rugby team in the world,the mighty New Zealand All Blacks.Who were facing France.Big rivalry coming up,The older All blacks fans can still remember the time the All blacks faced France in the Rugby world cup 2007 and lost because of a try that was set up by  a unbelievable unseen  forward pass by the refs.

As I get out of bed I wake up my brother and  rushed to the t.v..As I turn it on I get ready to do the haka to bring good luck to the All blacks.The whistle went off and the game started.The first three minutes was defence for the All blacks.As France conceded a penalty,The All blacks could kick for touch or kick for the gold post’s.When captain Richie Mccaw starts walking to the ref I know that the All blacks will try and go up three points to nil.As Dan Carter kicks it in between the gold post from fifty five meters I scream for joy.They are in the lead by three points.The All blacks had knocked the ball on and France had the ball.France decided to try and kick the ball to gain them some territory.When the France kicker gets the ball it got charged down by All blacks forward Brodie Retalic he  get’s a try.

I shouted very loudly yeahhhhh!.When my brother and I are doing a celebration dance my Dad came in and told us to be quiet.When my dad was watching  the replay he started to watch the game with my brother and I.When the All blacks scored off Nehe Milner-Skudder my Dad was the loudest in the room,He said “Beat the stupid France team”.The All Blacks were up 17-6.About three minutes later Dan Carter set up a precision try that gave Julian Savea’s first try out of three.The France team had responded with there own try.The all blacks came back quick to score on the wing back with Julian Savea.When Julian Savea bowled over three France team mates the commentators said”Boom,Get outta my way”.The All blacks went to the sheds at half time leading 29-13

The Second half started with the All blacks going over again with Jerome Kaino  that was something out of nothing.My Dad’s shousts again”France don’t desevre to verse us”.The All blacks went over the try line again with Julian Savea scoring a hattrick.60 minutes went by and the subs came on.Tawera  Kerr-Balrow scored a double in three minutes.And kieran read went over again with five minutes to play to end the game.The France team just didn't stand a chance losing 62-13.The All blacks game was very fun to watch.Especially for my dad who never watches the game with my Brother and I.

Webster scores 39

Webster Hits 39

“Corey Webster continues to step his game up and recently led the Breakers to an 80-69 win over Melbourne United”.The NZ Breakers faced first placed Melbourne United and beat them 80 to 69.Corey Webster got his career high 39 points.Which is the record for team points scored for the season.

It does not tell us where the event was held but the breakers were in Australia at the time,and home games are usually played at Vector Arena or the North Shore Event Centre.The game was played yesterday and with the Breakers taking out the united.The breakers are now third on the nbl ladder just behind the Perth Wildcats who they will face on Saturday.

This event was held to see who  is the best team in the league.The breakers are on the road to winning five of the last six years.The breaker will have to keep winning games if they want to knock the Melbourne United of the top of the table.   

Windy Road

With Google draw I used a windy road and put my Journeys on a road that I would like to achieve.Through those times there will be roadblocks,times where I have to stop.But God and the Holy Spirit will lead me back to the long windy road.

Is Bigfoot real or not

Big foot

Today I conducted research to share with my group about the unknown mystery Bigfoot.

Big foot also known as sasquatch has been in many stories saying is this myth true or false. Bigfoot is best described to be a large hairy living creature.There have been many speculations to whether big foot is out there in the world.Pictures  has surfaced throughout the years but many people think that these photos are fake.

To scientists big foot is not referred to as an animal.Many people may have seen what is know as big foot when they are out tramping in the woods.In 1965  bigfoot was put in the endangered species list in country's like Canada and France.In 1967 two people apparently saw bigfoot. Scientist have looked it over and over and believe that what this man saw was not bigfoot.It was a false story which ended up just being a gorilla.

People that claimed they have seen bigfoot say that they make scream and knocking sounds in the night.A Sacramento reporter found these recordings and put them online.Scientists think that this is authentic recordings.

If bigfoot is really out there somewhere why is it so hard for a human to find it.It is because if  in the old days hunters used to kill them and there could only be very few bigfoots out there. Unfortunately there have been no bones found for bigfoot but many people are still hunting him down to see if the myth is real.   

The Church

What is the Church? These are questions we had answered in this picture.

Electronics Spreadsheets

Today I constructed a bar graph using Google Spread sheet.Firstly I entered my data in the first two columns.I then Selected this information and put it into a Bar Graph.I used a custom tool to add the axis and the title.

P.M.I Chart about Awesome Forces

Awesome Forces

Plus	Minus	Interesting
It shows what is safe Where to go during a natural disasters like tsunamis The game tell us what types of food and electronics you need to survive They tell us how to keep our belongings safe by tying it so it doesn’t get damaged and so nothing will collapse on you.	there were no minus parts about this interactive game	It shows us the be ready kit that has pictures of what you need like water and radios. They also give examples of what you shouldn't be taking like hair brushes and phones. Both of these examples won’t help you because if everyone is using phones at the same time the system will break down

Today I completed  awesome forces interactive game about earthquakes and other natural disasters then completed the P.M.I Chart above.

Different types of triangles

This morning in room 8 for maths we investigated the angles of triangles.Firstly I drew a equilateral triangle on a piece of paper,then cut out each side of the triangle and put them together in a pattern  to make a straight line with no gaps in between.I learn't that each triangle is a straight line because it is always one hundred and eighty degrees.We tried the same technique with the isosceles triangle,and resulted in the same angles one hundred and eighty degrees which means that all triangles are straight angles.    

My time at M.E.R.C. Wevideo

Nifty Networks

A day at the bowling alley

A day at the bowling alley,

On Saturday  the twenty ninth  of August two thousand and fifteenth aunty,uncle,cousin,brother and I went to the amf bowling alley in Panmure Auckland New Zealand.On Saturday  morning  I woke up nice and late because it was finally the weekend.

Before I woke up, my Aunty who just came back from Australia called my Dad to see if she could take my brother and I to the bowling alley.Because my aunty was leaving  the next day  my Dad said we had to go.At around twelve o'clock my dad dropped my brother and I to the bowling alley.When my Aunty and Uncle finally got to the bowling alley.The time was one thirty.Because they had come late we had to book at three o'clock. So.So decided to buy some lunch at KFC which was right across the road.While we were at KFC my little cousin needed to go to the bathroom of course not telling his mum and dad that he needed to go.Since we were in a hurry to get my cousin home to change his pants we told the workers to forget the order.

By the time we got back to the bowling alley it was four thirty already and so we had to book for five o’clock. As.As we were waiting we went back to KFC but this time we went to the drive thru. Not noticing the the drive thru was busy.Since we were stuck in the line I asked if we can reverse because know one was behind us.Before reversing my uncle asked what we were going to do because we were so late a car pulled up behind us.That meant we couldn’t go bowling because my Aunty and Uncle had to pack for four people and they couldn’t stay up late.

At the end of the day I wonder what the workers at the bowling alley thought of us wasting their  time.We didn't get to have fun at the bowling alley but at least we spent time together and we had the best dinner ever.

My time at M.E.R.C.

My Time at M.E.R.C.

During our time at M.E.R.C. I have learn’t a lot of skills and virtues decisions like,Building trust,Cooperating,Responsibility,Sportsmanship and communication with the people in my class..They gave me and others children in my class different varieties of opportunities about being thankful because their are other people in need.M.E.R.C had many activities for my classmates that were very challenging like being held by a harness and climbing a Giant Ladder ladder two stories high.

The first day of the activities were not so hard by it had some important skills to learn including teamwork with the year 7’s.Even though I play and work with them five days a week it was very hard for us to communicate.Once we had been told what the right things were to do by the help of the instructors we figured it out and defeated the first activity of the day.the second activity was playing a little game.I learn’t another skill that I thought was very hard which was truth.There were four corners and guardians.The guardians held up picture of hearts,diamond,spades and clubs.If the instructors pulled up a card that said for instance, spades and you ran to the card that said spades you had to sit down After we had learn’t some important skills we had to test our skills we learn’t and went to do archery.

During the second day of activities we had learn how to use a  sailing boat this included challenges and many skills like facing the challenge of people being scared  in the water and learn’t the skills of cooperation,pushing your limit,being accurate and teamwork.We had to know where the wind was coming from and to use a steering wheel and make it face a tree the instructors told us to.It was very hard for me and others in my class room because you have to hold it steaderly.

On the last day we had to do the toughest challenge of doing the giant's ladder because I am very scared of heights.This including learning the  skill of confidence.This was really hard for me but I was encouraged by the instructors and my class to keep going.

   

 

Peter Blake Expedition

Recalling key facts from the Blake Expedition DVD.

Today we watch a bit of a dvd called Blake Expedition Highlights.Peter Blake and his ologists  sailed out to discover the coldest continent on earth Antarctica.They travelled on the seat master sailor boat.

The last fifty years the West  Antarctica has become warmer by two degrees every year.Every year the Antarctic ice is melting.Some of the Ice on Antarctica can be up to 100,000 years old thanks to the hard study of Geologists.

The Ice which melts go’s in the water forms frill fish which are being eaten by whales and sea lion.During the winter time the temperature can drop to negative ninety degrees.During this time the humpback whales come along.On the way to George the sixth Peter Blake and his crew are hit by a storm with wind below twenty degrees.\  

Silver Ferns beat Diamonds

Silver ferns beat the diamonds

As part of our reading programme we engage in reading tasks from the Kiwikidsnews resource which involve the use of higher level thinking to respond to comprehension tasks.

The Silver Ferns beat Australia 52-47 at the Netball World Cup in Sydney. It is New Zealand’s first win over the Diamonds since 2013.The Silver ferns and the Diamonds faced off in a very hard netball game at the Netball World Cup in Sydney.The Silver ferns won 52-47 snapping the Diamonds 10 game winning streak against them.

The event is taking place in the Allphones arena in Sydney Australia.This arena is s situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics it has 3,400 car parks and has a total capacity of 21,000 with a seating capacity of around 18,000.The Event happened on the 9th of August 2015.With the silver ferns win over the diamonds the Silver ferns a looking to be the favourites to win the Netball World Cup in Sydney.The diamonds have to work extra hard to beat the other teams in this competition if they want a to play New Zealand again.

The Event took place to decide who would win for pool A and advance to the Netball World Cup quarter final.a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep.in spite of; notwithstanding.    

Magpies beat Otago

Magpies beat Otago

As part of our reading programme we engage in reading tasks from the Kiwikidsnews resource which involve the use of higher level thinking to respond to comprehension tasks.

Tasman  and Hawke's Bay Magpies are leading their respective ITM Cup divisions.The Hawke's Bay Magpies beat Otago in a hard fought battle with Israel Dagg’s Second half hat trick lead the Magpies to their first win of the season,winning 39-22.Looking good for Israel Dagg heading into the rugby world cup later on this year.

This event took place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin it At various stages of development it was also known as Dunedin Stadium or Awatea Street Stadium, or its non-commercial official name during the 2011 Rugby World Cup and 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Otago Stadium. It is also known colloquially as 'the glasshouse' due to its resemblance to a horticultural hothouse. The stadium was opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on 5 August 2011.The Stadium holds a Capacity of 30,748.

This match was played on the 21st of August.With a win over Otago Hawke's bay win their first game and could make the cut out rounds.For Otago they need to pick their game up if they want a chance,remaining  winless after 3 rounds.This event took place because The people of the ITM cup want to know who can make the cut off rounds in late November.    

 

Jarryd Hayne NFL

Jarryd Hayne gets NFL contract

Jarryd Hayne has fulfilled his dream of becoming an American NFL player. Jarryd Hayne

has made the San Francisco 49ers 53 man squad.In 2014 Hayne rejected a five-year six million dollar contract extension with the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition.The news came to him on Tuesday this week and is now in a team with alot of history behind them.With an outstanding pre-season averaging the second most yards in the league.

There was not a place included in this article but Jarryd Hayne and the 49ers will be playing at Levis Stadium for the home games.It is were Superbowl 50 will be held.Taking 8 years to build this stadium holding a capcity 68,500 seats.This event happend on the 1st of September and this means that Jarryd Hayne will be playing at the 49ers 16 games this coming season.

This event took place to see who would make the final cut for the 49ers squad this season Jarryd Hayne one of the best National Rugby League Star is now a 49er selling out online in jersey sales.Will make his debut on the 15th of September  facing the Minnesota Vikings      

All Blacks beat Argentina

All Blacks win first pool match

As part of our reading programme we engage in reading tasks from the Kiwikidsnews resource which involve the use of higher level thinking to respond to comprehension tasks.

The All Blacks have started their defence of the World Cup with a hard fought 26-16 victory over Argentina.All Blacks played their first pool match for this year's Rugby World Cup.They trailed at the half 13-12 with Richie Mccaw  and Conrad Smith both getting yellow carded.Coming back with a strong comeback in the second half securing the win 26-16 over Argentina.Aaron smith and Sam Cane scoring the Second half tries.Dan Carter kicked  six from six four penalties and two conversions.

This event was held at Wembley Stadium.This was the record for the most people at this game with just over 89,000.Breaking the record of 83,000 which was held in Australia for the 2003 final.It is were the fa cup football  games are played and was were some of the 2012 Olympic games was held.

The event happened on the 20th of September.The All blacks with the scrappy comeback win proves why the are the best rugby team in the world.This can lead them into the qualifying  round of the world cup because of the teams they are yet  play. This event took place to see who can make the quarter finals later on in the competition.And too see who will lead the table for pool c.Which the All blacks hold for now.Only placing 3 points over Georgia who beat Tonga 17 points to 10.     

Rainbow's End

When	What	Where	Who	How	Why
Holidays	Rainbows end	Manukau	Whole family	Car	My cousin's 5th birthday

My Holidays

During the holidays I went to rainbows end for my cousin's 5th birthday. When we got there we went to go on the stratosphere the newest ride. But we had to wait for a little because it was just my brother and I trying to go on.After about 10 minutes of waiting patiently no one turned up, and because the parents had to look after the little kids no one was allowed on the rides until the seats for the ride were full .So my brother and I went across the road and got a Bacon an Egg Mcmuffin. It was so tasty it felt like the egg was melting in my mouth!

After about half an hour my cousin and his family finally showed up.As my brother and I went to go see if there was enough people to fill up the seats so we could go on the Stratosphere,my uncle called  out “hey come back we brought subway and Mcdonalds”.We replied by saying “ were not hungry”.So as we continued on my Dad text  my brother’s phone saying”Come back and just eat one thing I know you just ate but don’t be disrespectful they bought it for us”.As we were eating,my uncle asked how school has been.I said very fast like always,”yeah it has been good”trying to get my uncle to leave us so that we could go on the rides.

Finally  we started to walk and my cousin who had just turned five asked if we could take him on the baby roller coaster because his Dad was talking to my Dad.We couldn't say no because that would upset him. Straight after that it started raining so we couldn't go to the ride because my mum doesn't like us getting sick.After twenty minutes the rain cleared up my mum said twenty minutes because my Dad had to go to work..So we went back once again to the same ride once we got there the line was full of people.My brother and I growled angrily.As they put up a sign saying the people in the back will have to wait twenty minutes.Because we didn't have enough time we went on the fear fall and the roller coaster.It was not as cool as it was before because my brother and I had been on these rides a million times already.

When the twenty minutes went by we said bye to my cousin and his family.When we were in the car I said to my Dad “couldn’t we have just stayed a bit longer”.My Dad replied by saying do you want to live in a house because if you do I have to make money so I can pay the bills.Once he said that I shut my mouth because this usually leads to a big argument.

Te Wairua Tapu prepares people for Mission

Is reading Important?

Every day at school you learn how to read,some people might think why? You might think that reading is the most  boring  thing you could possibly do.But Reading is the most important subject you could learn at school every subject involves some type of reading in it .Without knowing how to read you won’t be able to grow in confidence.If you don’t know how to read you can’t learn new vocabulary you can’t go to university or get a job without knowing how to read.

Being able to read can help you understand what you have to do.Being a good reader is very useful  when you wanting to apply for a Job or university. One of the consequences to not being able to read is not being able to receive your first driver’s license.When you want to get a job when you're older and you don’t know how to read your  you could be in trouble for not knowing what the contract says which can lead to getting fired. If you didn't  know how to read you would think that your life is miserable.I think that if you don’t like reading,you should start right now because this can open the door for many opportunities that you would enjoy.Reading can make you one of the top employees at your work or if you have the potential, you can start your own business.

The second argument is that  reading is compulsory in school even if you don’t like it you will be doing reading for 18 years of your life.When you are in school you won’t be able write anything.This can be very bad for when you have to complete a 1000 word essay later on in college.You would be very bad at math not knowing how to read an equation.If anyone wants to be a builder growing up you have to be able to read the perimeter of houses and building.

A Lot of kids hate school they just want their school life over.This is going to make there life even harder  because they know how to read l.Reading is very important during college.Reading can improves people's vocabulary.If you don’t know how to spell you won’t be a good writer.Being a good a good writer comes in handy when you are in university.Spelling is very important during school.You can start using baby words.If you stop learning bigger words you will fail growing up.

This is why I think that reading is the most important thing in school you can learn because nearly every other subject includes some type of reading in it.

Rock backs All Blacks

Rock backs ab’s
As part of our reading programme we engage in reading tasks from the Kiwikidsnews resource which involve the use of higher level thinking to respond to comprehension tasks.

The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and All Black fans are beginning to show their support.The all blacks are getting ready for the World cup later this week.Posting a photo of them in the Gym using what the Rock calls his favourite machine a treadmill.The Rock replied back on all black loose forward Liam Messam social media page.Saying how he supports the reigning champs.

There was no event in this particular article but the All blacks will be playing at the stadium in London starting  on the 19th of September.This event happened on the 13th of September.The all blacks training hard ready for the World cup proves that they would like to be first to win back to back Web Ellis trophies.

This event took place to be ready for the world cup.Liam messam sharing his daily life with his fans.It just happend that the rock was looking at this post even replying to the All Blacks loose forward.      

Character Traits Cinderella

Cinderella

Actions	Traits
Does her chores Godmother changes/gives Cinderella luxuries Cinderella  was talking with the Prince Cinderella refused to turn her step sisters into rags and mud	smart beautiful kind happy respectful Mindful grateful funny

As you know in the story Cinderella she is smart, beautiful, kind, happy respectful,Mindful, Grateful,funny.Cinderella shows us these actions by always doing what her ugly horrifying  step mum tells her to do like,doing her chores without talking back to her step Mum.When she wasn't aloud to go to the ball because she didn't finish her chores a fairy Godmother gave her a ride a magnificent dress.Cinderella was able to make the Prince laugh a lot which attracted the Prince which they eventually got married..All these actions she show during this story  attracted the Prince and lived in the kingdom.