TOKU MAHI NA RICCARDO

My name is Riccardo and I came from Lower Hutt, Wellington.  I love lots of sports like rugby, hockey, soccer, badminton, and lots more.  The school I came from was Avalon Intermediate which was a pretty cool school.  My home town is Napier.  I have five brothers and four sisters.  Most of my brothers and sisters were born in Tokoroa and Rotorua and I was the only one born in Napier.

LOWER HUTT 

I NGA HARARAI 

In the holiday we did everything like, rugby, fishing, went to my friends,

the skate park and the river.  But first we wanted to do all of those all in one day.  So Roger ,Liam,  Tuhi, William, Carlos,  Zion, Chloe, Thomas and I did do all those. But the problem was how were going to get the transport, so we decided to take the bikes to the skate park.  We had about five bikes my bike, Tuhi, Roger bike, Liam bike ,and William bike, we all took turns.Once we got there we were trying new things like going over the spine but that was the hardest part but some of us could do it.  After like an hour we got bored we went to the river.  We could'nt double everyone.  Some of us hate to walk. It took us like two hours to get to the Elephant Rock, it was awesome.  When we got there, there were good as bombing holes.  But the thing was we needed to check if it was safe and how to get down there but we had to go all the way around to check if there were no rocks.  It took us about fifteen minutes to get down there and back up but that was half an hour so we only swam for about an hour, then we got out.  When we were walking back with the bikes I tripped and stubbed my toe and my elbows.

It was sore.  As we got back home I put a nice ice pack on my scrapes then we had a big barbecue which was delicious then we all watched movies and went to sleep as we were watching the movie and that was my holiday.

 KAPA HAKA TURANGAWAEWAE FESTIVAL

On the kapa haka turangawaewae festival we did a big performance for the school and the community.  I did a song and the song was Aint no sunshineSome of the older kids did a performance the Haka that they did was awesome as.

Kia Ora Riccardo.  Keep your fonts the same.  You've learned how to include images now so use them wherever you can.  You're a young star.  Keep it that way!!!

Kia Kaha to mahi na Koro Brian

THE REC CENTRE

Well my most favourite place in Motueka is the rec centre because its a big place for kids and full of games like movies, basket ball, rock climbing, net ball, hockey, and LOTS MORE.   The rec centre is in Motueka where all the friends all get together.

Good work Riccardo.  Koro Brian

OMANGA HUARAHI

we have our street race because 

Every year our school has a street race. the whole kura comes together to have a fun day. we all race in our year groups then when all the year groups finished they annouce all the winners 1,2,3 and those people get to go to Rabbit Island.When I was racing I was in the lead but then carlos caught up to me quick us like the speed of light then all these other people caught up to me as well when I crossed the line I was exhausted. 

We hold the race because:

• fun
• healthy
• keep active
• raise money 

geting ready

whaea sarah takeing pics

go riccardo go!!

come on tyler get moving!!!

Fix spelling errors, mainly caps.  Remember 2 gaps after full stops.  Good coverage na Koro Brian

TOKU MAHI NA CANAAN

Ko te tangata i te wahi ngaro o te runga rawa tona kainga

ka noho iaia i te tau marumaru o te kaha rawa

tena kotou katoa

Ko Tainui toku waka 

Ko  Taupiri toku maunga

Ko Waikato toku awa

Ko tainui toku iwi
 Ko Ngati haua te hapu

Ko kai a te Mata toku marae

Ko Motueka toku kainga noho

Ko Shane toku papa

Ko Freda toku mama

Ko Neha- manihera toku ingoa whanau

Ko Ronnie raua ko Freda oku tupuna i te taha o toku mama

Ko Ted raua ko Missy oku tupuna i te taha o toku papa

Ko Pakarana te kura

Ko Matua Arana te kaiako

Ko Aunty mere te kuia

Ko Canaan toku ingoa

Tekau ma rua oku tau

No reira tena kotou tena kotou tena kotou katoa

Athletics

In Athletics there are four different events track,field,combined and road events which are played

at the olympics.

Track events:

Track events are races where racers race on a track which you run to win gold. There are sprint races where you run 200 meters. Middle distance and long distance are the same but middle distance is two laps around a 400m track and long distance is twenty five laps. Hurdles is when you jump over stands or obstacles. Relays is where athletes race in teams passing batons every 100m the athletes run.

Field events:

Field events are events that are played on field like jumping and throwing events. High jump and long jump are similar to each other but long jump is where you have to jump across a long sandpit and High jump is where you jump over a pole. Pole vault is where athletes must use a pole to jump over as high as they can with out knocking the pole. Also there are lots of other events like throwing events like discus/shot put and javelin they are all throwing events.

Medal events:

There are 24 track events 16 field events 2 combined events and 5 road events in total there are 47 medal event in athletics.

I nga Harirei

I nga harirei 2 weeks after tauhou my whanau and went swimming at lee valley in Brightwater.

Because Mum wanted to swim somewhere else instead of the usual spot at Maitai The Blackhole

or Tahunanui Moana because of the flooding in the sewage pipes. It was a very wera day so Mum

went to Brightwater. As we arrived there alot of the locals and Travellers went swimming there.

 I haere ahau ehoa haere ki te kaukau my mum said. My whanau and I made some friends well

my mum did with a few wasted people and alot of the kids as well.   While we were there we ran

to the cliffs and we saw that we could run and jump off into the River. Soon the sun started going down

and the water started going cold. After a long day of swimming the water had cooled me down.

Now I was shaking in my warm fluffy towel. We left Lee Valley and started driving home.

Good narrative Canaan.  Now for a web picture.   Need to get on with the next topic.  BW

    

 Kapa haka ,Turangawaewae Festival

 On 8th of March the Whanau classes sang songs to the people that came to enjoy the food and singing. We sang Utaina, E Te kokara,  Manawamai, Anei ra te Kura and Haere mai nga iwi.

Over all that was a fun day.

  

 

Kia Oro Canaan.  Kia Kaha to Mahi.  na Kaumatua Pariana

Lee valley

Lee Valley is a great scenic place, also good to have a picnic with family and friends.The water is refreshing and just waiting to cool down sweaty hot kids.  It is a great place to stop and rest

Did you know?
The Aniseed river and Lee river join to make Lee valley but the Aniseed river is colder.

Now for a picture, Canaan.

TOKU MAHI NA JACOB

MIHI

Ko Tainu toku waka 

Ko Maunga Tautari toku maunga 

Ko Waikato toku awa 

Ko Ngati Raukawa toku iwi 

Ko Ruapea me Kai a te Mata oku marae 

Ko Motueka taku kainga noho 

No Tirau ahau 

Ko shane toku papa 

Ko freda toku mama 

Ko jacob toku ingoa 

No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

BMXING AT THE OLYMPICS

The track

The tracks have jumps, bumps and tight corners with slopes. They start on an high ramp. The men's track is 470 meters long and the women's track is 430 meters long. Races last 40 seconds.

How the competition works

Each rider goes round the bmx track once. They are timed by judges. The faster rider gets the best position to start. 

Men's quarter finals 

Men race up to five times in the quarter finals. There are four quarter finals with eight riders in a race. Riders score points each race. The winners of the race score the most points.  

Men's final 

The first rider to cross the finish line wins the gold medal. The second rider to cross the line wins a silver medal and the third rider to cross the line wins a bronze medal.     

KAPA HAKA  FUN DAY November 2012


On Thursday we performed in the Kapa Haka Fun Dday at the memorial hall .  The special Whanau items were Haere Mai, Ko Koe Ra, poi, haka, Manawa Mai and He Honore. When we performed the crowd went wild. I was smiling. My favourite part was the haka.



KAPA HAKA AT THE TURANGAWAEWAE FESTIVAL  8/3/13

On Friday the 8th of March 2013 the Whanau class  performed at the Turangawaewae Festival. The songs we sang were Utaina, Haere Mai Nga Iwi, E Te Kokara, Anei Ra Te Kura and Hutia Te Rito. After we finished performing we went to go have fun. At the festival there were 2 bouncy castles and go karts to play on.  And to eat there was Aunty Mere's famous fried bread, hangi, Indian food, toffee apples and other stuff.  A favourite memory of the night for me was when I was on the bouncy castle packed with heaps of people. My favourite food was Aunty's fried bread. I ate 3 or 4!!

VISIT THE SKATE PARK MOTUEKA

You can watch people show off their skills.           

You can do tricks and copy other people.     

You can learn new tricks .  

You can get a view of the beach, the Estuary walk way, and you can see the Rec. center

You can see a good view of Mount Arthur.

Ka Pai, Jacob

1. We have a street race because:     
2. Fun  
3. lots of fitness  
4. fundraising   

Include a heading and write your report, Jacob.  Caption your picture na Koro Brian

TOKU MAHI NA TUHI

TOKU MIHI

Whakataka te hau ki te uru

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia makinakina ki uta

Kia matara ki tai
E hi ake ana te atakura
He tio, he huka, he hau hu

Tihei mauri ora

Ko Ngaukumatawharua toku waka
Ko Pa Tangata toku awa
Ko Waitangi toku marae
No Te Whanganui a Tara ahau
Ko Ngati Kahungunu me Ngapuhi oku iwi
Ko Motueka toku kainga noho
Ko Laurence toku tuakana
Ko Kaha taku teina
Ko Tuhi ahau
Ko Violet Solomon raua ko Tuhi Yorke oku matua
Ko Pakarana te kura
Ko aunty Mere toku kuia
Ko Matua Arana toku kaiako
Ko Ta Major te tumuaki
No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.
                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                        

            BOOK WEEK

 

 

We have book week to encourage children to read books and to use the library.

During the week we did a Stop Drop and Read every day.  Other teachers came and read to us.

On parade day we all dressed up in our Book Character costumes and paraded around the town.

We thank Becky for organizing it for us

Tyson's and Tuhi's Book Parade Day on PhotoPeach

OLYMPIC EVENT         

WEIGHT LIFTING-        

The goal of weight lifting - The goal of weight lifting is to lift more weight than anybody else.   
Judge results - In weight lifting you have to get three white lights to pass if you get two lights you don't pass and you get three retries . 
The walk - If you fail to lift the weights you get three retries and if you fail those three you get disqualified.
Super strength - Did you know ? that some weight lifters can lift three times their own weight!. 
My goal - My dream goal is to become a professional weight lifter because I'm not very good at it  and its a goal for me to become good.  

Na Tuhi. 





HOLIDAY WEEK OUT
In the holidays I went to my dads. It was so much fun. We went to the aquatic centre  and got heaps of money dad even let me play on his digger. It was so cool because we got to move his car.Well old car before he started using his truck. Did I tell you he does road works  the only thing bad about it is that we dont get to spend that much time with him. We had heaps of fun I hope we could do it next holidays.
Na Tuhi. 

HARIREI

Greymouth from the air.

  

I nga harirei i haere ahau raua ko Kaha ki te whare o toku Papa.   He had to come and pick us up He lives with My step Mum and step Sister.  We have a Dog named Ford.  He is 5 Years of age.  My step mum is 38 Years of age and her name is Vivian and My step sister is 16 turning 17 soon. It was a very long trip.  I was very tired by the end of the trip and  I could just stay awake. By the time we got to the West Coast it was very dark.   It was a 5-6 hour trip and it takes an hour to get home from Greymouth.  When we got home we all had a hot chocolate and fell fast asleep. The next morning I woke up next to my Dog.   He looked very happy to see us. We had so much to do in a little time  of 2 weeks!.  Some of te stuff  we did was I haere Matou ki te Nelson kawa iti  Raua Ko Taylor ville  Lagoon  Ahau did backflips.   I haere Matou went Camping  and Helping My Papa with the road works.   He's a busy man   Now we hardly get to see him.  That's pretty much it.   But it was really cool to see my Dad. 
I hope I get to see Him again sometime. 
Na Tuhi.

Kapa haka at the Turangawaewae Festival

A really good holiday coverage Tuhi.  Finish off the Turangawaewae report.  I fixed up your font colour.  Yours was unreadable.  You need to preview to see what the online post looks like.  +
Kia Kaha to Mahi na BW

TOKU MAHI NA KAHA

Kia ora e te whanau. 
Ko Takitimu toku waka 
ko Orangi toku maunga 
ko Iwi toku awa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ko Ngati Kahungunu toku iwi                                                                                                                               Ko Whakaki toku marae                                                                                                                                     Ko Violet Solemon toku mama                                                                                                                           Ko Tuhi Yorke toku papa                                                                                                                                   Ko matua Arana toku kiako                                                                                                                                 Ko aunty Mere te kuia                                                                                                                                                                              Ko Kaha ahau 

E iwa oku tau 

No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, 
tena koutou katoa.

My Interests                        

I like climbing really high trees. Once I climbed up this high cliff at Nelson creek and jumped off it into the river. It was fun, there was a rope to help you up. At the top it looked really high. 
I love doing competitions. One competition I did with my brother was handstands on the wall. We were practising for gymnastics and we got a wee bit carried away. We ended up versing each other every night.  

BOOK WEEK                

We have book week to get kids good at reading and spelling. 

During the week we do lots of reading and listening to stories

On parade day we get to go out of school and show off our costumes because we get to dress up as our favourite book characters.

We thank Whaea Becky for keeping our library at school so we can access lots of books to read.                                              

Christafa's and Kaha's slideshow on PhotoPeach  
 


MATARIKI                  


Matariki is 7 stars shining bright before night only when its sun rise.                      
In the morning when its not bright but just right matariki shins bright.                
the people touch light 
matariki is that light not many people know but matariki is a constellation that glows.               once a year matariki will always be back here.                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                        

Weightlifting

                                                             

The basics of weightlifting is...                                                          

Getting the highest score by beating every one else.                                                                                  

        

Judging                                                                                                                                                       

The athlete has to get a two out of three to make it to the next lift                                  

                                                                                                      

medal events                                                                               

There are diffrent weights for men and women.                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                      

type of lifts                                                                                

There are the snatch and the clean and jerk                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                      

winning in weightlifting                                                              

This is all about strength.   You must choose how much kg you need.   The more you lift, the more you'll beat                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                          

NZ athlete                                                                                

Riche Patterson 85-kg men.
 Age at this game 29 
Birth place Auckland and lives in Auckland.
 His Second Olympic game was in London.
 He got 14 thin his first games.  He placed 9th at Beijing.

                                                                                   

                 

HOLIDAY RECOUNT                                                                                                  
      
In the holidays I  went to my dads for 1 week.
When I got there I gave every one a big hug.
A couple of days later Dad gave us a ride on the digger and I was picking up dirt, rocks and other things.  I Almost tipped the digger over.
When I was in there he told me he had been crushing and chucking his old car around and I got to have a tiny go to. And while I was there I got to play with the piglets. Too bad that their mother died. She had 9 piglets, 7 boys 2 girls. Anyway it turns out that the cute piglets are truly hungry cannibals. The 2 girls were smarter then the boys. I was hiding in my sister's jersey and the pig  undid the zipper and took a bite of my foot. It hurt but I could take it.                                                                                                                

2013 holidays

Pelorus bridge

                                                                                                                                                                                       In the holidays I went to my dad's in Otira maua ko Tuhi. Otira is a small village about 3 hours from Arthurs Pass. On the way we went to Pelorus. When we got to Otira we played with our dad's cross bow but never hit the target. I got to see a very exciting action movie called Jack Reacher. I went to work with my dad. We left at 7:00a.m,  so early.  On my huri tau I got a moto pika but we didn't get to use it. Then back to our whare in Motueka with a pit stop at Nelson awa. I did a couple bombs. When I got home straight away I was handed $60 from Mum for my birthday. I tried to save it but I couldn't .I spent it on a phone and lots of lollies. I am  also going to be an uncle because my step sister is pregnant. Yes I will soon be an uncle. Ka wani ke!

                                                        Turangawaewae Festival                             
at the turanga waiwai festevel the whanau sang Utaina,E te kokara haere,Mai nga iwi,Hutia ata rito and Anei ra te kura and we were on flams sadly we did not win but winning dosent mather just having a graet time will be fun like how i played fat restling and did go carting.
Kia Ora Kaha.    Your holiday recount was very good.  Edit this last entry please.  It's full of errors.  Find a picture too.  Kia Kaha.  BW

TOKU MAHI NA KINGSFORD

Whakataka  te  hau  ki  te  uru .  
Whakataka  te  hau  ki  te   tonga  
Kia makinakina ki uta 
Kia mataratara ki tai 
E hi ake ana te atakura 
He tio he huka he hau hu 
Tihei mauriora.

Ko Kurahaupo te Waka.
Ko Whangaihu toku awa.
Ko Ngati Apa toku iwi.
Ko Kongaroa toku pa.
Ko Motueka toku kainga noho.
Ko Anje raua ko Brien oku matua.                             Ko matua Arana toku kaiako.                               Ko Leny raua ko John oku tupuna ki te taha o toku mama.
Ko Kingsford ahau.  
E iwa oku tau.
No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

Book Week

We have book week to learn lots from books
During the week we read lots of books
On parade day we dress up like characters out of a book
We thank Becky because  she looks after the library.

Kingsford's and Kakara's on PhotoPeach
                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                     

                             

                    

                   

                    

                    

OLYMPIC EVENT.  ARCHERY                                                

 
In archy they shoot arrows at the middle. The more points you get, the better chance you have of winning.  There are four events; men's and women's and men's team. Women's team. In each team has three archers.                                                
THE COMPETITION.  In the men's and women's rounds they shoot  72 arrows.   They have four  metres to shoot these in sets of   6.   The  person  with  the  highestst  score  is  number  one.  The  lowest  score  is   ranked   number  64.  In  the  team  events   there are twelve teams.  Each shoots two arrows in six sets. The teams with the highest score wins.  The winners of each final win gold the losers in each final win silver.  Semi final losers play eachother. The winners win the bronze.

INGA HARI

MAPUA SKATE PARK 

Mapua Skate Park is  a lovely place to be all the time but on a Saturday and Sunday,  it's boy's time. It's time to nut up or shut up.   Some boy's do same crazy stuff.  You've got to see it!!!!!!!!!.

   


Good picture Kingsford.                  STREET RACE

We hold the street race because:

1. fitness - keep active 
2. fun
3. raise money
4. pick a team for the inter-school race.

Street race. It's  a thing that we do for fun and to get fit and every year we have to do it.