Room 5 Tamaki Primary School

Michael Jackson....The Legend

2011-09-01T10:37:00.006+12:00

Michael Jackson is a legendary singer that will always live in our hearts. He was born in Gary Indiana, 29 of August 1958. He started his career with his four older brothers in the Jackson five, they were incredible at singing. Michael grew up to be a handsome and spectacular singer, he was so good he was crowned the king of pop. Michael Jackson is a role model to people all around the world because he gave millions to charity and he helped people that suffer every day with food, shelter and water.

Many people thought of Michael as a strange kind of charater because he had so many plastic surgeries that his nose wasn't real any more and even his skin changed colour from when he was five years old till now. Michael wasn't just weird for his looks, he was weird for having a roller coster in his back yeard and a mini zoo.

Michael Jackson ment alot to every one because he helped people believe in their dreams and he sang to people that have lost hope. He was my favourite pop star because he is passionate about what he does and I like that his songs all have meaning. When Michael passed away from drugs and pills, people from all around the world watched as family, friends and fans said their final goodbye to the one the only Michael Jackson.

Tsunami Explanation

2011-07-13T12:00:00.000+12:00

A tsunami is a dangerous natural disaster which can destroy whole communities in a matter of minutes.

Did you know that tsunamis are huge waves caused by giant movements on the sea bed. Mostly it's earthquakes that cause tsunamis.

Are you aware that tsunamis sweep away everything in it's path and tsunamis can leave up to 6oo,000 people dead or homeless. Tsunamis are one of the most dangerous natural disasters in the world because of the tons of water it holds.

If you want to stay safe in a tsunami you should gather things you would need like clean water, food or warm clothes. The next thing you should do is to get to higher ground because tsunamis can't get too high.

The most powerful tsunamis ever were capable of crossing whole oceans extremely fast. I think that tsunamis are to be taken seriously if not it might mean your life.

By Sake

Bushfire

2011-07-13T10:00:00.000+12:00

As I woke up I felt really hot but when I looked outside I saw a horrifying sight. Extreme orange flames turning everything into ash. I heard the fire it sounded like roaring jet planes.

People tried to get away in their cars but the wind pushed the flames to the roads and blew them up. It was dreadful. A lot of people were exhausted from running.

The smoke blocked the traffic and a lot of cars were crashing. The flames took up all the oxygen so people couldn't breath properly. Babies were screaming for their mums as they were in their houses in their beds. The houses got burnt down and the flames got bigger and bigger.

As I looked around everything was black and there was a lot of ash. Pets were looking for their owners as the fire trucks put out the last fires. It was awful
By Tim Fi

BUSH FIRE

2011-07-13T08:30:00.001+12:00

In Victoria on a very deadly day, there was a terrifying bush fire. Everyone was frightened , I watched as people jumped in their cars and zoomed away. I on the other hand did not know what to do , I couldn't drive.
A car drives past me making me cough and choke. I start to sweat , I can feel the flames on my cheeks. As I look up my eyes start to water, the fire only a few feet away from me. I turn around to run it feels like I am melting. I open my mouth to breathe but all I can taste is smoke.
I run as fast as I can trying to get clean oxygen , I fear I won't make it. Finally I come up with a plan. I will jump in the water.
I go left, then right around the trees. I come to the banks edge. I do a big leap into the air. I end up floating gently on the lakes surface. As I my eyes I can see a helicopter flying above me with big buckets of water. As I keep watching I hear fire sirens going on and off.

After days of fighting the fire the smoke fades away. The trees are burnt and the houses were black with ash. Everyone was devastated.

BY ESTHER

BUSH FIRES

2011-07-08T10:19:00.009+12:00

I could smell smoke coming closer. The smell made my heart beat fast. It was extremely hot, it felt like the sun had come to earth . I could hear people panicking, babies crying and children coughing. I felt like I was suffocating because the heat was powerful. I saw enormous flames coming from the gigantic fire storms.

It sounded like a pride of lions roaring at each other. I could taste the little sparks coming in my mouth. The temperature was getting higher and higher. I was still suffering and tears were coming out of my eyes. I could hear trees falling, branches breaking and flames getting bigger. I felt like I was going to faint. I was getting weaker and weaker. I couldn't stop gasping for air because the smoke was filling up my lungs.

I heard fire engine sirens and saw helicopters dropping buckets of water. I wished that the fire would stop. It felt like Firefighters were taking days and hours to arrive.

The fire was finally out and people were relieved. People lost pets and many people were dead. The whole place looked like a skeleton place. Everyone felt heartbroken,miserable and terrible. It made everybody's lives very hard.

By Susana

FIREBALL

2011-07-01T14:00:00.000+12:00

I hear crackling noises as the flames engulf whole trees. The smoke from the burning cars fills my nose with a powerful smell of burning petrol and my throat feels dry and sore. I feel the heat growing extremely hot around me as if I am being cooked in a huge oven.

I look around and see houses burnt to the ground and people running for their lives. Suddenly a terrified dog rushes from a burning house, howling as it’s feet touch the burning ground. Around me is total devastation with smouldering trees and blackened ash floating in the air, covering everything in a thick, black layer like a blanket.

My eyes are stinging from the smoke and tears are running down my cheeks. It is hard for me to see where I am going and I wonder if I will escape from this fire. A sound fills the air… I know that sound, it’s a fire engine. I stagger towards the sound and suddenly feel strong arms around me as a fire fighter lifts and carries me to safety.

By Charday

!Bush Fire!

2011-07-01T12:44:00.005+12:00

The small spark escaped from the B.B.Q and landed on a dry tree. It began to form into an enormous fire. The wind forced it to skip from tree to tree. It stole all the oxygen around it. People were screaming for help. I ran as fast as I could, people behind me were already on fire. I dodged the trees and ran to a clearing.
My heart was pounding as a blue helicopter poured a humongous bucket of water on the fire.Suddenly the fire vanished but there was still pockets of fire left.It was very quiet.Hell was on earth.It was like a landscape of burned trees.
The sky turned light blue,the sun tried to break through the smoke. The view was a sea of blackness. I was miserable.

Bushfire Terror

2011-07-01T12:00:00.000+12:00

The flames rampaged through the tinder dry forest. The extremely dangerous firestorm enveloped the houses. People suffocated because of the putrid smell of smoke. The raging inferno killed many innocent people.

It raged upon anything in its path. Firefighters tried to put it out but sadly many of them died. Cars crashed because of the smoke. Reinforcements were sent in to put out the fire.

After many days of battling the fire, it was finally put to rest. The trees were all burnt and black, people were miserable but the sun was still shining.

By Sione TH

Bushfire

2011-07-01T10:00:00.000+12:00

I smelt smoke and saw the fire coming from the bushes. I was running away as big flames were burning houses behind me. It looked like a huge monster coming towards me. The fear was rushing through my veins.

I started to sweat as the temperature from the heat of the fire began to rise. The firestorm looked like a huge wave splashing on land. People were not breathing properly, they were suffocating from the thick, black smoke! Families looked around in utter dismay at the total devastation.

As the smoke faded away, everyone felt depressed.

By Khylie

Bushfire

2011-06-30T09:35:00.006+12:00

As I smelled smoke from the sky it enveloped me and my eyes got blurry. I see flames coming closer and closer I can't believe what I'm seeing, it it looked like a tsunami of fire.
I saw lots of beautiful houses getting burnt.
I dodged all the trees that were on fire near me. My heart was pounding so fast that I couldn't breathe because there was lots of smoke. When I got to my uncle's house I was talking so fast that I couldn't stop. I told them that there was a bush fire. I looked around, hell was on earth. It was like I was deaf. No one was talking.
Hearts are broken and their spirits fade away. Some people are crying, they are looking for their mums, dads and pets are looking for their owners.

By Ngatokurua

MAUI AND THE GODESS OF FIRE (A story retold)

2011-05-19T09:45:00.007+12:00

One day Maui put out all of the fire in the village so he had to go and get some fire from his grandmother. After a long walk he arrived at the house of the "Godess of fire". He saw an old lady sitting down by the door.
The old lady asked, "Where are you from?" He replied, "I am from the south west.
"Oh you must be my grandson." the old lady said. Maui said "I need some fire!" So his grandmother gave him some fire, the fire was from the grandmothers fingernail. Maui thanked the old lady and went on his way.
When Maui was walking home, he came to a river and dropped the fire into the river. He was tricking her because he wanted to see what would happen if he went back for more. Surprised that she kept giving him more, he dropped the fire from her fingers into the river and went back for more.
When she came to her last nail she got so angry she turned into fire. Maui turrned into a hawk and started to fly away but the fire came to his wings so Maui turrned into a fish but the grandmother made the water hot. Then Maui called 'Tawhirimatea' (God of the wind) and he told the god of winds to pour down some rain so he did. His grandmother's flames got dried up and dried up the land. She put the last seeds of fire into trees. She put the seeds into the totara,patete,pukate,and the koi kamoka.
...And these trees are the native trees of Aotearoa that can be used to make fire.

How the Pukeko got Big Feet!

2011-05-17T12:09:00.026+12:00

Long ago before our ancestors walked the earth there happened to be a baby pukeko. One day the baby pukeko was playing around in the forest then he got hungry. He heard his favourite food mosquito so he ran after it.
All of a sudden he had a problem. He got stuck in quick sand and called for help. The baby pukeko closed his eyes and called out to Tane Mahuta to help him get out. Tane mahuta grew the baby pukeko's feet and the baby pukeko got out of the quick sand and said happily "I'm free!" He ran after the mosquito and caught the mosquito just in time to eat it.
Pukeko lived happily ever after and never got stuck in quicksand ever again!
...And thats how the baby pukeko got big feet...they are from Tane Mahuta.
The end

HOW PUKEKO GOT BIG FEET!

2011-05-17T11:56:00.007+12:00

In the ancient times before I walked the earth, there was a beautiful pukeko. The pukeko had small feet, was black and blue and the pukeko's beak was red.

The Pukeko loved to eat mosquitoes, duck eggs and frogs. Pukeko always found insects in mangroves or swamplands.

Pukeko had one problem and that was that his feet were too small. One day Pukeko's feet got stuck in the mud so he called upon Tane Mahuta to help him "Help! Help! I'm stuck in the mud!" said Pukeko

Tane Mahuta used his powers to get Pukeko out of the mud. Tane Mahuta ordered the mangroves to sink down into the mud and grow onto Pukeko's tiny feet. Pukeko's feet grew bigger and bigger. Finally Pukeko got his feet out of the mud. He gave Tane Mahuta a really big thank you.
...And thats how pukeko got big feet.

A strange animal named the whaleshark.

2011-05-17T11:46:00.007+12:00

One day, in the darkest part of the ocean, there lived a strange animal that no one knew its name. A boy went fishing with his father to get fish for breakfast, but when they were fishing the strange sea animal shook their boat and they gave it a name. They named it the "Whaleshark". They gave it a name because it had a top fin like a shark and a tail like a whale and that's why they named it the whaleshark.
The whaleshark came once and a while but people were too scared to get fish because they heard the name of the animal that the father and son named it. The people lit up torches and wanted to kill the whaleshark. But the man and boy shut down the beach and the people went away and left the whaleshark alone.
The father and son saw the whaleshark every day and because they looked after it, there are plenty of 'whalesharks' in the ocean today.

My visit to the Orakei Marae.

2011-04-07T10:01:00.006+12:00

At the Orakei Marae I saw Whaea Celeste and Matua the caretakers of the marae and a huge waka and a beautiful pukeko outside.

I learned that the marae has body parts like the tekoteko is the head of the marae. The marae has 2 arms coming down and A spine, ribs and heart. I also learned how to do the poi and a stick dance. We experienced a powhiri. Some songs we learned were "E papa wai" and "Tutiro mai nga iwi". Whaea Celeste and Matua split us up and the boys went to learn a haka.

I was happy because I saw a marae and went in but before we went in to Orakei marae Whaea Celeste did a karanga for us and about 10 kids did a powhiri to welcome us onto the marae. I felt special because our whole senior syndicate got to see a marae and got to do a poi dance.

I felt happy about going to a marae it was a cool trip and we had fun.

Orakei Marae Reflection

2011-04-07T09:49:00.003+12:00

At the Orakei Marae I saw how a powhiri is done and I heard a Karanga. I also saw the inside of the marae. I was really amazed at the carvings that told stories about Maori chiefs from the past. I never knew that a Marae has body parts and they are the ribs, arms, spine and the heart. The head of the body is called a tekoteko. The last thing I saw was a great view of Auckland City.

On the marae I learned the All Black haka and the man who taught us the haka was Matua. The girls learned how to use poi, sticks and sing an action song. Orakei Marae was built as a national meeting house in 1970. Ngati Whatua own it now. The most important thing of our visit was the powhiri.

How I felt about my visit to the Marae? It was a great experience and learned a lot of things about Maori culture.

The day the Buildings Tumbled.

2011-02-27T20:27:00.004+13:00

On Tuesday 22 of February a terrible earthquake happened in Christchurch at 12:51pm. Buildings were destroyed, cars were squashed, I was terrified watching it on TV. Buildings collapsed, the city was a disaster.
I want to make a donation to help Christchurch so they can get buildings fixed.
There was a lady on a building, she was stuck...she was terrified. Three men got a ladder and a bin, that's when the fire-people came and she got down safe. She was dazed. I was happy she was down.
People were running because buildings might fall down.
There was a church that fell down, it was sad because that church had been there for years. People lost their family, they were unhappy.
I felt like I was doing nothing, that's why I want to make a donation.
I wish there never was an earthquake.

The Christchurch Earthquake

2011-02-25T10:42:00.004+13:00

Yesterday there was a big earthquake in Christchurch at twelve fifty one. It was massive.It destroyed houses, damaged buildings and if you see it now it looks like a giant knocked every thing down.
It was a disaster. No one is allowed in the city now. The people that are in Christchurch have nowhere to live, everyone is sad. It was the worst experience of their lives.
I feel sad for them so a way I can help is to donate money to them.

The Day The Earth Moved!

2011-02-24T10:09:00.003+13:00

It all happened on Tuesday 22nd February at 12:51pm in Christchurch. It was a very horrifying and terrible earthquake. People were crying because loved ones may have died or lost their houses and cars.
If one of my family members had died,I would be crying and couldn't go to sleep. People's houses were busted down and squashed together. By now people that have died would be looking at their family crying and they would be saying in their minds "Its gonna be okay I'm always with you in your heart".
The houses looked ugly and the city was full of dust and fog. The dust was from the houses that had been destroyed. The roads and concrete were damaged and the cars you had to use were fourwheel-drives,but some people could not drive because their cars were squashed. All schools were closed in Christchurch because of the earthquake that has happened.

The Massive AfterShock

2011-02-24T10:06:00.005+13:00

On Tuesday the 22nd of February 2011 there was a massive aftershock.
Lots of people died,got injured and some survived.
Buildings collapsed,everyone was terrified.Lots of people were squashed.
Chirstchurch looks like a giant had kicked it over.
I am so sorry about it and I hope the people in Christchurch are ok.

When the earthquake came

2011-02-24T10:04:00.005+13:00

On Tuesday 22 February. It happened at 12:51. The people of Christchurch were in an earthquake. Many people had lots of injuries to their bodies. Heaps of ambulance' came and helped. Even a lot of people came and helped around. I was sad for the people who were in the earthquake. It was such a horrible disaster. Everybody was crying because they might have lost somebody. Some people survived in the earthquake. There were two earthquakes Christchurch, how could this happen?

The Christchurch Earthquake

2011-02-23T12:41:00.004+13:00

Yesterday, there was an earthquake in Christchurch. It would have felt really freaky because the buildings were crushed down like an elephant crushing someone.

I felt sorry for people who were in the earthquake. We were here in Auckland playing and learning with happiness while the floors were rumbling and people were in falling buildings in Christchurch. Kids were panicking and horrified and the city was devastated.

I felt horrible because old people couldn't quite move and babies were crying. It was a shock because families couldn't do anything. I felt like a traitor because I didn't do anything but have awful feelings for them.

I want to make a donation from my family and friends.

By Seilina

All About Me

2011-02-18T10:13:00.006+13:00

Kiaorana my name is Ngatokurua. I have 1 brother and 2 sisters. Their names are Levi, Jadaliegh and Bella. My Mum and Dad's name are Jakie and David I live with them.
I have 1 dog and his name is Benji, he is fluffy. I have 3 cousins, their names are Katalina, Leroy and Trent.

I am a half Cook Island, quarter Maori and quarter Pakeha. I go to church every week it cool going to church. I like to wear Nikes and nice clothes. My favourite sports are rugby, netball, athletics, running, soccer, touch and swimming. I wish I was a millionaire. I enjoy playing outside, rugby, tag running and playing with my friends.

When its my mum's birthday we go Valentines. It's cool going there because we eat anything its yum. When my friends come to my house we go to the library and go on the computer. Later I go home and sleep. I have blond hair, light brown eyes, light brown beautiful skin and I am 10 years old turning 11.

TWISTER (Orientation)

2010-10-28T12:27:00.004+13:00

"Get out of here, as fast you can!" I said to my friend as we were running out of the school building. We tramped outside to see a Twister heading towards us. When we got outside, we saw a big huge tunnel of wind, the trees were getting ripped out of the ground from their roots.
My friend and I started running to our own houses. When I got to my house, I rushed to the bunker and I slammed the door hard and locked it. I was cold as an ice cube. I was happy that I was there but after a little while, I was glum.

THE TERRIBLE FIRE (Orientation)

2010-10-17T14:07:00.005+13:00

"Get out of here as fast you can!" I yelled to my friend, but he didn't move an inch, he was frozen as a stone. The building is falling down with flames, it was going to fall on my friend. I rushed to him and tackled him out of the way and yelled "Snap out of it, the buildings is going to burn to dust!"
He woke up and we ran to the top of the school, there was no way down. We hid in room 5. I tried to turn on the lights because it was pitch black but nothing worked.
The firey flames were surrounding me and my friend. The flames came closer and closer, they were like a black hole sucking me in to them, it was so frightening.

The girl and the knight

2010-09-22T10:43:00.007+12:00

I made my way down the dirt path that lead to an arched wooden door. Through that arched wooden door there was a long huge corridor that lead me to a shiney room.I heard a ROAR! It was a fire breathing dragon. Even though I felt terrified I still continued searching the castle.
I went into the shiney room and I couldn't believe my eyes, there was a huge pile of shinny gold jewels. I started to relax but I heard another roar, I turned around and the dragon was behind me. His job was to protect the gold. I tried to grab the gold but I nearly got burnt.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" said the dragon. I knew that it was the fire breathing dragon.
"HELP,HELP ME" I yelled.
Suddenly a Knight, as handsome as a prince, appeared. He drew his sword and sliced the dragons throat.
BOOM!! Goes the fire breathing dragon as he falls to the ground and I squeaked "Thank You".
The knight and I grabbed all of the gold and left and brought a house and lived happily ever after.

Mudwiggle the Worm: Character Description

2010-09-17T13:48:00.004+12:00

Mudwiggle is skinny as a snake. He lives under ground where the dirt is. He has a t-shirt with stripes on it. He is as smart as a scientist.

TPS Road Trip to BadJelly!

2010-09-17T10:27:00.007+12:00

On 14 of September the Tamaki Primary School went to watch "Bad Jelly the Witch" at the Pumphouse Theatre.
When we got there I was excited. We walked in a line down the road and when we got inside I was thrilled. We sat on our seat and waited for the show to begin.
When the play started I was exhilarated.
My favorite part was when Dinglemouse said "Where's the light switch?" when he was in Tim's pocket.
We stayed there for two hours. When the show was finished, everyone was clapping with joy.
We went back in the bus to school. I was happy that we went there.

BadJelly the Witch Recount

2010-09-17T10:25:00.003+12:00

On Tuesday the 14 of September we traveled to Takapuna to watch a show called "BadJelly the Witch". We traveled to the show with a buddy.
It was very exciting to watch and it was funny. When we got off the bus, it was so hot. It was a bit cold inside the Pumphouse theater. There were lots of kids inside and it was noisy.
When the show began, no one spoke. I was a bit scared when the tin lion roared. My favorite character in BadJelly the witch was "Big Jim the Eagle" because he was funny and cool.
When the show finished everybody wanted jelly beans from the show. We walked back to the bus. It was so noisy inside the bus, I saw people playing around and I saw the Sky tower,cars and lots of trucks delivering stuff.
I think that the show was so amazing and really funny.

Big Jim the Eagle - Character Description

2010-09-16T13:04:00.003+12:00

Big Jim the Eagle is as brave as Spider Man. He was the one who saved Tim, Rose and Lucy from BadJelly the Witch. His eyes are big like a Morepork. He likes to save people like Batman. He is strong like God.

BadJelly the Witch at the Pumphouse Theatre.

2010-09-16T12:50:00.004+12:00

On Tuesday, the whole school went to BadJelly the Witch at the Pumphouse Theatre in the North Shore.
When we got to the theatre, we had a partner from room 2. We went in...I was excited when I got in we were talking, laughing, it was fun! Then the show began.
We kicked back and relaxed. I nearly fell off my chair when the monster with 10 eyes came out. I laughed.
My best part was when Badjelly told Tim and Rose to get in the sack and Badjelly said "I've got you!!"
When the show finished we had photos outside the theater with the cast. It was great.
Then we had to say goodbye and go back to school on the bus.

Gone Fishin'

2010-08-31T09:34:00.002+12:00

What better way to end our "Kei Raro i te Moana" unit than with a fishing trip. With our poles over our shoulder and bait catchers in hand, we made our way to the wharf. Check out the fun we had.....Gone Fishin'

My Fishing Trip

2010-08-23T10:23:00.008+12:00

One sunny morning me and my dad went out on the boat to go fishing. We decided to go out fishing in the river. The river was long and many people from the public were sitting on the rocks fishing.

After having some nice tasty sandwiches, me and my dad got all our gear together and climbed into our little motor boat. The boat started to move and before we knew it we were at our fishing spot. Dad stood up to get our fishing started and the next thing I knew we were swimming with the fish! Our little motor boat had flipped over!

I felt cold and scared. My Dad swam to me and helped me take off my heavy clothes that I was wearing. We saw our chilly bin float past so my Dad reached out and gave it to me to help me to keep floating. My dad held on too.

After what seemed like ages, we were saved by the Westpac Helicopter. We were very lucky that me and my Dad survived!

By Kitiona

A day out fishing!

2010-08-20T14:01:00.005+12:00

With my pole on my shoulder and my bait in my hand we went to the wharf. On our way we saw different things like some people in the park.
We got to the wharf and the water was dirty and it looked like there were no fish in the water but you never know. I saw Mr Saili and he waved and got out of the car and I hugged him and said Hello. We started to fish and Lydia caught a fish about 20 centimeters long but she had to put it back in.
We started to head off to school, on our way we went through lots of mud and finally we got to school and packed up our things and went home.
I was exhausted!
By Huriana

Our Fishing Trip!

2010-08-20T13:59:00.004+12:00

I had my fishing pole in my hand. Room 5 were at the back of all the classes. We were marching to the wharf going fishing for our Kei Raro i te Moana unit. Room 6 went first.

When we arrived at the wharf, we started putting bait and hooks on the our poles and some people's lines got tangled on other people's poles. One girl in room 7 got a fish. Everybody was like "Can I look?"

We had to wait for a little while. It was boring until we started having fun. One of the parents brought lots of bait for us. It was so windy, like I was going to fall off the wharf!

I felt sad when I we had to go back to school and get ready to go home. When I got home I told my mum and dad I had just got back from fishing. This girl in room 7 got a fish, but it was little and Kelly put it back. We didn't do a Karakia before we went fishing and Tangaroa didn't let us catch any fish!
By Leroy

Why are rainforests getting smaller?

2010-08-13T12:06:00.004+12:00

Tropical rain forests grow in warm parts of the world, near the equator. The largest rain forests are in Indonesia, Africa and South America. But rain forests are getting smaller.
Rain forests are becoming smaller as people cut them down. Every year, more than five million hectares of rain forest are cut down or burnt. Enough rain forest to cover two football fields is lost every second.
Rain forests are cut down for timber, they are also cleared to make cattle ranches and farms. People dig them up to mine gold or extract oil from the ground. People bury rain forests under huge dams.
The tropical rain forests are far away, but we can still help to repair the damage caused by: recycling paper, buying things with no cardboard or paper packaging, making less garbage, planting more trees and telling people about rain forests.
By Beautiful

JUNGLE DRUMS

2010-08-12T14:50:00.002+12:00

Here is a little snippet of our Fantastic Drumming session at Tamaki Primary School. 200 people, 200 drums.......AMAZING!!!

Seahorses

2010-08-12T14:10:00.006+12:00

Seahorses are fascinating sea creatures and they are warm blooded animals. Did you know that it is the male seahorses who have the babies and they are the only one who has a brood pouch.
However seahorses eat tiny live food like shrimps,fish fry. They have no stomach so must eat more than their own body weight in food everyday. Seahorses live in shallow parts of the sea sometimes you cant see them that's because they hide them selves under the thick sand.
Seahorses are becoming endangered species however every year twenty million seahorses are sold around the world as souvenirs or dried and turned into powder for medicine. In New Zealand you need a special permission to take seahorses from the wild its illegal to sell the New Zealand species of seahorses.
by Keleni

WHY DO PEOPLE USE CODES?

2010-08-12T14:05:00.003+12:00

Why do people use codes?
Codes have been used for hundreds of years, and people always found ways to break them.

What does a code look like?
A code is a pattern of thick and thin lines and it is called a bar code and you can see them behind books.

Where do you find codes?
You can find codes on many objects besides books,and there a several bar codes systems. You can also find them in lots of stuff.

What are codes?
Codes have information that tell you how much does things cost and it tells you lots of information about people.

By Tevita

Aquiliton

2010-08-12T14:03:00.004+12:00

When I was in the ocean I was swimming, I could see fish and sharks were diving. The water was really cold and freezing. I could feel my heart was stomping hard and the sun was shining in the water. The ocean was scary and the water was dark blue. The waves were enormous. I could feel a tsunami was going to crash over to me.
By Amir
(An excerpt from the book "Aquiliton" by Maureen Myers, rewritten by Amir)

A chocolate milk shake recipe

2010-08-12T14:00:00.006+12:00

What you need for a chocolate milk shake:
Chocolate ice- cream, milk, spoon, a cup, sugar,blender,whip cream,some chocolate chip,a cherry.
WHAT YOU DO:
Step one: get a spoon a cup a blender.
Step two: put your chocolate ice-cream in your blender and milk with sugar now blend it all together.
Step three: when it is all blended in together put your chocolate milk shake in a clean cup. Put a little tiny sugar in if it needs it - then mix your chocolate milk shake altogether until the sugar is gone.
Step four: put a lot of cream on top of the chocolate milk shake if you like and at last the chocolate chip on top and a cherry on top.
There you go a - lovely chocolate milk shake!
By Fili

Seahorses

2010-08-12T13:57:00.004+12:00

Seahorses

Did you know that male seahorses make the babies? They are the only creatures in the world who do this. Seahorses are fascinating creatures.

When seahorses are hungry they move and hunt freely. However most of the time they stay attached by their tales to seaweed.
Seahorses like to eat Mysid, shrimp, Brain shrimps, little fish and even plankton

The seahorses family include Tasmaina seahorses and pygmy seahorses.

These little creature are at risk because about 25 million of them are being traded around the world in a span of a year
What could we do to help our seahorses?
we can look after our seahorses by not catching them and eating them.

By Bella

DRUMMING TO THE BEAT!

2010-08-11T13:41:00.004+12:00

On Thursday we went to the hall straight after lunch and we all had to line up to go to the hall. R5 was the last class to get in and when R5 got in the hall we could see everyone moving their hands and the walls were moving and everyone was really excited to get their hands moving and their body moving. And when their hands and body was moving they all were on the drums and once they got on there. They started to keep on moving their hands on the drums and everybody was doing the same when the teachers were just moving and getting up and they were moving and I could feel the beat in my heart and it was the beat of drums and it was like you didn't even have to look at Johnny and his friends were communicating. Just by moving you can make heaps of beat. Lucy was really good at staying at the same beat on the drums when Johnny was doing a beat. Chewie and Lucy were drumming and it was amazing.

by Frankie

Jungle Beat

2010-08-07T13:32:00.004+12:00

When I walked in the hall I could feel the rhythm on the ground the wall. I was exdited. I saw hands moving. It came time for me to hit on the drum and learn how to play. We all copied Johnny and Lucy. We waved and danced and drummed. Johnny was not singing or talking, he directed us with actions and miming. It was funny, everyone was laughing and smiling.
It was hot in the hall. Everyone was happy and having fun. The kids were dancing, it was amazing and loud too. You could feel the vibrations, the beat.
Some of the kids were tired. Johnny and Chewy were talking about the drums.
Then we went home.
By Kylie

Jungle Drums & Happy Faces!

2010-08-07T13:11:00.005+12:00

On Thursday 5 August, a Rhythm and Beat Drum Crew came to Tamaki Primary School to perform.
As I was walking to go to the hall my heart beat fast. Getting closer, I could hear drum beats and when I stepped in the hall, it was like I entered a jungle full of drums. I felt so excited about playing with drums!
The drums were the African drums made with goat skin. I could see children smiling and excited. There so excited that it made me proud and gave me beat. I was really hot but full of energy, i could see the walls moving because the drums vibrated.
Johnny was the person who communicated with beat and sound. Lucy and Chewy helped us keep the beat.
By Ili

JUNGLE DRUMMING

2010-08-06T20:41:00.004+12:00

On Thursday, Ms Hansell called out to all the kids to go in the hall. As soon as I heard the beating noise, I was getting excited.
I got in the hall and saw all Tamaki Primary kids having fun playing on Jungle drums. When I saw a drum that noone was on, I ran to it and I started to play with it.
It was so cool hearing the drums and looking at people having lots of fun, it was just amazing.
Johnny and his friends directed all this drumming and he was doing all these actions with his hands. He was so funny that there was stomping, laughing, beating and happiness.
Chewy and Lucy were playing drums while Johnny was communicating with the kids and then Chewy started to do some funny faces to Johnny. All the kids were saying "Look, Chewy is doing funny faces to you!" and then Johnny would do it back.
It was crowded and all the teachers were having so much fun and all I could hear was the rhythm and beat of drumming!

By Maria

Counting the Beat

2010-08-06T20:26:00.006+12:00

We thought we were going to the hall to get a talking to, but I was absolutely wrong.
When we were walking down to the hall, we heard a loud noise and the walls were vibrating and suddenly we could see African drums. It was like entering a loud jungle with lots of drums and people dancing like wild little animals.
Finally we got to sit down with a drum each and we found out the leaders names, they were Johnny, Chewy and Lucy.
The person who directed the whole thing was Johnny, he was so funny, he made the whole school laugh out loud. Johnny was not talking, he was only talking with his hands.
I felt tired, but then I got really excited. The drum was made of goat skin and it kind of felt nice. I made some cool as beats and everyone did as well.
It was wonderful!

By Huriana

JUNGLE DRUMMING

2010-08-06T14:40:00.003+12:00

We lined up on the number line then we walked down the path to the hall. Soon we got inside. There was a rush of drum beats and I saw a sea drums and a crowd of kids banging drums. I saw a perfect space for me. I saw a man on the stage who was acting like a clown. He made a beautiful African rhythm, it sounded absolutely fun. I joined the cool drumming. I felt like I am in an African jungle, it was so loud.
I started to sweat hard. I could feel the message coming out of each drum, especially Johnny's drum (who was the clown)and his partners Lucy and Chewy who were drumming as well. Then I saw laughter and smiling faces and teachers cracking up and all the students co-operating and enjoying their time drumming.
At the end it was time to go home and I had an amazing time and I told the whole story to my family.
By Keleni

SEA OF DRUMS

2010-08-06T14:35:00.004+12:00

On Thursday we all had to go to the hall because we thought we got in trouble. When we got closer to the hall we heard a lot of drum beats. When we got inside, I could see a lot of drums in the hall. It was like a sea of drums surrounding me.
By Frazer

SEAHORSES

2010-08-06T13:55:00.005+12:00

Did you now that seahorses usually move with the current. Sometimes they wrap their tales around seaweed or coral to keep the from being injured by waves or under water current.
Are you aware that there are about thirty five different species of seahorse spread around the world including: Kudu seahorse, the tiger tail seahorse, the many branched seahorse, the prickly seahorse to name a few. Did you know that the male seahorse has the babies? Seahorses can have from fifty to fifteen hundred babies.
The seahorse' main source of food is shrimp and other creatures. Seahorse eat by a fantastic snatch/sucking movement of their snout.
A seahorse can be from 2.5 to 35 cm long.
Seahorses live near shore in relatively shallow compacted habitats with lots of stuff in them to hold on to.
Seahorses are heading towards extinction because the are being washed to shore and people are buying them in pet shops and eating them.

Should the school day be longer???

2010-06-30T12:23:00.002+12:00

Should school days be longer ???

I think school days shouldn't be longer and I will state my reasons below.

School shouldn't be longer because students will get tired and when they
get tired, they might fall asleep while the teacher is teaching
us something new. Do you want your children to be tired every day??

Secondly,teachers will have to teach longer and when teachers have to teach
longer they will have to spend more time planning things for us to
learn.

Thirdly,students will get sick of school and then they wont want to go. Then parents will complain because their children won't want to come back to school.

DON'T MAKE SCHOOL DAYS LONGER!!!
Students will get grumpy,sloppy,bored,sick and tired of school.

That's why I think school days shouldn't be longer.

By Faith

FRUIT KEBABS

2010-06-30T11:56:00.003+12:00

HOW TO MAKE FRUIT KEBABS!

YOU WILL NEED:
- All different kinds of fruit (apples, bananas, pineapple, pears, oranges etc)
- Kebab sticks
- Marshmallows
- Pineapple lumps
- Chocolate sauce

STEPS TO MAKE THEM:
1. Cut your fruits into cubes.
2. Cut your pineapple lumps in half.
3. Place into a big dish.
4. Put one by one, fruit, pineapple lump and marshmallow on the stick, continue until stick is full.
5. Dip stick into chocolate sauce.
6. ENJOY your fruit kebabs!

DELICIOUS FRUIT KEBABS - The healthy Choice!!!

By Maria

An Interview with Peter Saili - AUCKLAND BLUES.

2010-06-30T10:36:00.003+12:00

Room5 learnt about people in our community and what they do. One of the people we interviewed in our school was Peter Saili from the Auckland blues.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I like going to other countries, making new friends and winning my games. I also like eating healthy food.

WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I don't like being away from home too much and training early in the morning.

HOW DID YOU BECOME A RUGBY PLAYER?
I hopped in my dads van and my dad took me to rugby.

WHO IS YOUR BOSS?
Mr Pat Lam is my coach and boss.

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
To make the All blacks one day.

WHAT ARE YOUR CORE VALUES?
I believe in honesty, integrity and respect.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO YONG RUGBY PLAYERS?
Dream big and it will come true.

By Bella

Should the school day be longer???

2010-06-30T10:00:00.003+12:00

I think that the school day should not be longer because if kids have a longer day then they will be tired.

Firstly,kids will be overloaded with the work their teachers give them, and they will get sore heads from working too hard. They'll stop learning. Maybe we should have some fun time instead of learning because if we stayed at school longer then we should get more playtime. Should your children be learning or playing?

Secondly,if children stay at school longer we won't have any family time. Children might want to spend time with their family because they like to help their mum or dad cook tea or help mum clean the house after school.

Lastly,children get board and they won't do any work if they're board. Do you want your kids to be tired every day from working too hard? Children get board and when they're board, they wont concentrate.

In conclusion KEEP THE SCHOOL DAY SHORT! Keep the school day short so that we can have plenty of time for family,homework and friends.

By Anais

Noodle Omelete

2010-06-28T10:18:00.003+12:00

INGREDIENTS:
THE OMELETE
2x packets of 2 minute noodles
6 eggs
100grms shaved ham, roughly chopped.
1 can of corn kernels, drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced.
2 tblsp of vegetable oil.
THE SAUCE
3/4 cup of chicken stock
1 tblsp of corn flour
1 tblsp of soy sauce
1 tblsp of tomato sauce.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cook noodles, following packet instructions.
2. Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius.
3. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl, add cooked noodles, ham, corn and green onions. Stir until well mixed.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in frying pan over medium heat. Use 2 tablespoons of mixture per omelete. Cook in batches for 2 minutes each side until golden brown. Transfer to baking tray and keep well heated in the oven until ready to serve.
5. Make the sauce. Put all the sauce ingredients together in a saucepan, over a medium heat.
6. Cook, stirring for four minutes or until it comes to the boil.
7. Place omelete onto a plate, drizzle with sauce and serve!

Yummy!!! Nice to eat.......serve it right away!:)

By Aluat

Good Citizenship

2010-05-20T13:06:00.002+12:00

Good Citizenship

2010-05-18T13:06:00.001+12:00

Imagine a community where everyone helps each other. Where children play and have fun without fighting and swearing. Where people enjoy activities in the their neighbourhood and look after their community. That is good citizenship.

Good citizenship is when acceptance is shown by everyone. When respect is given to cultures and people don’t make fun of other races. Respect is when you care for our community by keeping it clean and looking after property and facilities.

To be a good citizen take responsibility, trust and show pride in your work. Use good language not foul language and set a good example for children. Good citizens help each other and if someone is in need of something and if you have it and you don’t use it, give it to them.

We need to have good citizenship because it is important to respect our community and others. We want to live in a good place with everyone together.

By Bella

Introducing our Principal - Ms Hansell

2010-05-17T13:17:00.002+12:00

Room 5 is learning about the Tamaki community. We have been interviewing people to find out about the jobs they do and how they do it. Ms Hansell is our school’s principal. She came to our class and we interviewed her to find out more about her job.

What’s it like to be a principal?
“My job is very rewarding. I love what I do. I like the staff and the children in our school. I love everything about my job.”

How can you do all your work in one day?
“I can’t do all my work in one day my work never stops. I have people like Mrs Anderson and Mrs Kelly who help me. It take’s a lot of time and planning.”

How do you feel about working with our community?
“Our community is positive and supportive. I love our community. The people are very talented and we are famous. Our home school partnership meetings are talked about in education circles.”

What do you do to be a principal?
“You have to be a teacher. I was a teacher first and I have a ‘Bachelor of Education’ (tchg).”

What is the hardest thing about your job?
“When I first started there were fights in the playground and I had to change that. I took children home and spoke to their parents about their manners and behaviour. That was very hard. I also get very sad when I try to help people but I can’t. I don’t have all the answers.”

What’s the most important part of your job?
“My main job is to support and motivate staff and students and continually improve education. Making sure the children and staff are happy and safe. When people are happy and we have peaceful relationships in the playground and in the classroom, it makes learning easier and more fun.”

By Shakoia, Leroy, Jonive, Sione, Frazer and Fili (Panthers writing group – Rm5)

Good Citizenship

2010-05-17T11:40:00.001+12:00

Imagine a community where everyone helps each other. Where children play and have fun without fighting and swearing. Where people enjoy activities in their neighbourhood and look after their community.

We can be good citizens by looking after the environment and people’s belongings. We need to keep New Zealand safe and clean for the future generations. To be a good citizen we need to take reasonability, have trust and show pride in your work. We need to use good language not put-downs.

Good citizenship is when you accept people into your games and projects and if you see someone who is lonely you go and play with them. You can be rewarded a prize for being a good citizen.

We need to be good citizens because when we have good citizens, people feel happy and safe and our community will be a great place to be.

Hurricanes Reading Group

2010-05-11T10:47:00.003+12:00

We have been learning how to use the Picnik application to edit photos. Can you guess who this gorgeous person is???? Stay tuned to find out the result!!!

IS TELEVISON EVIL?

2010-03-04T16:00:00.000+13:00

I think television is evil and here are a couple of reasons why I feel this way.

I think TV is evil because children watch wrestling and the kids watching will copy the moves and other children will get hurt or even a broken arm.

I think some movies are stupid for kids because they might have crimes and teach you violence. Children should not watch adult movies because it might show you bad things.

Sometimes children can have nightmares and they will move around on their bed, not having a good nights sleep.

In conclusion, Television is evil because of violent crime and horror movies making society the way it is today.

TELEVISION IS EVIL!

2010-03-04T14:00:00.000+13:00

Television is evil because if you watch people on TV, they go and kill people like old men and old women. Then people go and copy them.

TV can stop you from learning and can stop you doing your homework because you are more interested in watching a brainless movie.

You can't sleep when you are watching TV. When children watch scary movies, like Freddy Kruger, it is bad for them because they can't go to sleep properly at night time. They can also have bad dreams about the movie and have a heart attack.

When you are right in front of the TV, your eyes are going to be damaged because you have been sitting too close for too long.

In conclusion, though some people might agree that TV is good because you can see what's going on around the world. I think that TV is bad because it can damage our society.

Is television bad for you?

2010-03-04T10:05:00.004+13:00

Although not everybody would agree, I personally think that TV is bad for you.

When you watch bad movies, you get terrifying nightmares. After you watch movies like "Saw II" you get big frights when the man has no eyes and then you might have a scary dream.

A further reason is when you watch bad movies you can't learn, which means you will have no job in the future if you have no education.

Furthermore, when people watch TV, they might do the wrestling moves they see and they might get hurt or hurt someone else.

When people swear on TV, the children watching will do it too when they grow up. do we want to hear children swearing in the streets???

Therefore, some people might argue that TV is good because they can have time together. I think that TV is bad because bad things that happen are often caused by television.

TELEVISION IS EVIL!

2010-03-01T10:17:00.003+13:00

TV is evil because you will get nightmares watching scary movies.

The scariest movie I have ever seen is the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". It felt like I was getting cut up. It was hard to sleep and it felt like I was crying in my dreams

TV can stop you from learning because kids want to watch TV at school. They might think that school is boring because they'd rather watch TV than learn.....but school's not boring....it's fun!

Television can cause fights by fighting over the remote and which channel to watch.

In conclusion, I have shown enough reasons to show why television is 'evil'!

Pat Visits Tamaki Primary

2009-09-03T08:20:00.003+12:00

On Friday 28 August, Auckland Blues coach Pat Lam came to our school. He talked to our student leaders about leadership. His talk was inspirational and we all enjoyed listening to him. When he spoke of the importance of balance in life between fun things and work we learned that both of these things are important. He taught us that if we have a dream or a goal, what we think, say and do affect the consequences of our dreams. So it's important for everyone out there to think positive, have purpose, look after people, persevere and perform well.
THANKS PAT LAM for a fantastic talk.

Lew's Aiga Poem

2009-08-26T12:00:00.000+12:00

A FREE WARRIOR

A warrior that is brave
His ancestors told
his sprit is in him.
His strength holds back
together with joy.
Culture shows us
how a warriors sprit
is free.

BY LEW

Veisinia's Aiga Poem

2009-08-26T08:00:00.000+12:00

MY FAMILY
I am a Tongan
I am proud of my culture.
I have the blood of my ancestors who died long ago.
My ancestors care for me and my whole family.
I have courage for my family.
I believe in confidence to defeat the fear that I’ve got and bring out happiness.
I have the strength to protect my family from danger.

By Veisinia

Yvonne's Aiga Poem

2009-08-25T12:00:00.000+12:00

WHO AM I

I am Maori and proud to be.
Maori is a culture of Respect It brings love and care.
I am a warrior inside with strength and blood.
I am a fearless girl with courage and joy in myself.
I have confidence.

BY YVONNE

Aiga Poem

2009-08-25T08:00:00.001+12:00

ANCESTORS

My ancestors make me proud.
My ancestor’s give
love, joy and courage.
My papa welds metal
This gives me strength.

BY LEVI

Tamati's Aiga Poem

2009-08-24T15:28:00.001+12:00

MY FAMILY

My Family Love me
I love them
My brother gives me happiness
My sisters give me Love
My parents give me strength
I am one part Maori
One part Rarotongan
All Warrior
BY TAMATI

Cultural Exchange

2009-08-19T10:48:00.000+12:00

"On Thursday 4th June, two classes were chosen to attend a cultural exchange. Rooms 5 and 8 went over the harbour bridge to Belmont Primary School in the North Shore."
To find out more from our student leaders' media team, read through this MixBook...

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Helicopter Visit

2009-08-19T08:31:00.001+12:00

Leili and Afu were very excited when the helicopter visited Tamaki Primary School and wrote this recount of the experience.

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Louise's Aiga Poem

2009-08-18T18:00:00.001+12:00

MY ANCESTORS

I am a Papua New Guinea’an.
I am so proud of my heritage.
It is my courage and my strength.
It will always be with me.
I have pride in my ancestors
I am proud of my culture.
In my heart there will be love
And forgiveness.
Without my heritage I would be no-one.

By Louise

Afu's Aiga Poem

2009-08-18T15:00:00.001+12:00

MY FAMILY
I am a Tongan and I am p broud of my identity.
My Ancestors are very special to me.
They give me confidence and strength to try new things.
Whenever I think about them
I know that they are above the clouds watching me.
My Ancestors guide me through my life

and through experiences yet to be discovered.

By Afu

Ili's Aiga Poem

2009-08-18T12:33:00.001+12:00

Na Nogo Tavala

I am a Fijian girl
Proud of my ancestors
When I see stars in the sky, they are my ancestors in heaven
I have grown up
To be a warrior and to look after myself
I love and care for my family
I gain courage from them
I am happy to be in this family
I have no fear but I have joy

BY ILI

Leili's Aiga Poem

2009-08-18T10:46:00.001+12:00

My ancestors

The SpIRIT OF MY ANCESTORS BRINGs ME STRENGTH AND PRIDE

MY TWO CULTURES MAKE ME PROUD OF WHO AND WHAT I AM.

MY FAMILY TRADITION IS IN ME TO GIVE ME JOY OF WHO I AM.

THE WARRIORS FIGHTING INSIDE ME,
GIVE ME COURAGE TO DEFEAT THE ENEMY THAT MAKES ME DO WRONG.

MY ESTONIAN CULTURE AND TONGAN CULUTRE,
TOGETHER THEY BRING HAPPINESS INSIDE ME

By Leili

Michelle's Aiga Poem

2009-08-18T08:53:00.001+12:00

FAMILI
I am Tongan.
I have the blood
of all my ancestors
And my ancestors love everyone that is respectful.
The stars in the sky are my ancestors in heaven
They gave us strength,
joy and care.
So I will share it with my grandchildren

By Michelle

Arapeta's Aiga Poem

2009-08-17T13:47:00.000+12:00

MY STRENGTH

I am a Maori and Proud of it.
I’m a Maori Son
I’m a son of a Maori Whanau
I’m a son of my Ancestors
I come from Aotearoa
My Whanau is
love and strength

BY ARAPETA

Chloe's Aiga Poem

2009-08-17T10:58:00.002+12:00

My AIGA

I am Samoan
I am proud of my Ancestry
It is part of my family
The culture cares about us
It has been through
Generations for us
I have strength from
My ancestors
They had strength from Me

By Chloe

Keziah's Aiga Poem

2009-08-17T10:37:00.004+12:00

MY CULTURE

I respect my culture
With pride
I am proud to be Maori

I have the strength to be a Kaia
and to speak for my tribe.

I can do a Karanga
with confidence
and I am not afraid to do it.

I am a warrior
No matter what people think.

By Keziah

Helem's Aiga Poem

2009-08-17T10:32:00.004+12:00

FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER

I am a warrior
on the inside
A dancer on the outside
I am full blooded Tahitian
My great grandparents great pioneers
I am the land and the sea
That’s what my ancestors say to me

By HELEM

Tui's Aiga Poem

2009-08-17T10:25:00.002+12:00

WHO I AM

I AM A TONGAN
AND I’M PROUD
A TONGAN WARRIOR IS RESPECTFUL
HAVE CARE IN ME AND LOVE
I COME FROM ONE OF THE THREE GROUPS IN TONGA
WHERE MY ANCESTORS
GREW UP
I WILL WALK WITH PRIDE
IN THE SHADOWS OF MY ANCESTORS
AND PART OF MY TUPU AGA
WILL REMAIN WITH ME
FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

By Tuipulotu