Tanirau wrote an awesome recount of his rugby game that he played last year. You can listen to him reading his story.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Special Places Writing
This week we have been trying to add adjectices into our writing to make it more interesting. We wrote about our favourtie places in the playground. We have published our work using photostory...What do you think?
This is Tyler's writing...
This is Tyler's writing...
This is Sammie's work...
This is Millie's work...
This is Zoe's work...
This is Georgia's work
Friday, March 12, 2010
More Amazing Recounts...
Zara and Texas have written great recounts about out school triathlon. We especially liked the way they have used personal voice so the reader knows exactly how they are feeling. 
Zara's Recount...
On Tuesday I competed in the Triathlon /Duathlon. Here I am waiting for the year 4 girls to start the swimming part of the Triathlon. One part of me was nervous and the other part of me excited. Finally we were up, suddenly my nerves vanished and my excitement was at full strength. I hopped in the pool and shivered. I decided to do backstroke. The starting blocks went and I was off! I zoomed to the middle of the pool but at that moment I was smacked in the face by a hand. I stood up and tears filled my eyes (it really hurt). I panicked and knew I would never win. Then I started up again and kept going, I was a bit proud of myself. I got out of the pool, my togs were dripping wet and I flicked my goggles off my face as I jogged to the gate. Next I grabbed my bike and rode. My feet hurt because my pedals were sharp and pointy. I got round a corner and past someone and …WOW that was quick I was already at the transition area for the run! The teachers took my bike and I started the run. As I was running my friend cheered me on. Just as I felt I would never finish, I did! I jogged to the winner’s table and finished. I felt so glad to finish, it was like a dream come true.
Texas' Recount...
Team Tauhara’s Triathlon
On Tuesday, Team Tauhara competed in the triathlon. When I got into the pool I was extremely nervous but as I started swimming I felt confident. As soon as I came up for air all I heard was “Go Texas”, I know other people were cheering for their friends but ‘Go Texas” was the loudest cheer. As one of my hands touched the other side of the pool, I ran for the ladder, got out of the pool and started to zoom. I was excited. When I reached the court I passed someone – that felt good! As soon as one of my feet touched the bottom field I started sprinting, legs pumping, my heart was nearly beating out of my chest but that did not stop me from trying to win. As I went down the chute I was relieved that I had come second, I was not first but it is better than
coming last. It was the best triathlon ever.
On Tuesday I competed in the Triathlon /Duathlon. Here I am waiting for the year 4 girls to start the swimming part of the Triathlon. One part of me was nervous and the other part of me excited. Finally we were up, suddenly my nerves vanished and my excitement was at full strength. I hopped in the pool and shivered. I decided to do backstroke. The starting blocks went and I was off! I zoomed to the middle of the pool but at that moment I was smacked in the face by a hand. I stood up and tears filled my eyes (it really hurt). I panicked and knew I would never win. Then I started up again and kept going, I was a bit proud of myself. I got out of the pool, my togs were dripping wet and I flicked my goggles off my face as I jogged to the gate. Next I grabbed my bike and rode. My feet hurt because my pedals were sharp and pointy. I got round a corner and past someone and …WOW that was quick I was already at the transition area for the run! The teachers took my bike and I started the run. As I was running my friend cheered me on. Just as I felt I would never finish, I did! I jogged to the winner’s table and finished. I felt so glad to finish, it was like a dream come true.
Texas' Recount...
Team Tauhara’s Triathlon
On Tuesday, Team Tauhara competed in the triathlon. When I got into the pool I was extremely nervous but as I started swimming I felt confident. As soon as I came up for air all I heard was “Go Texas”, I know other people were cheering for their friends but ‘Go Texas” was the loudest cheer. As one of my hands touched the other side of the pool, I ran for the ladder, got out of the pool and started to zoom. I was excited. When I reached the court I passed someone – that felt good! As soon as one of my feet touched the bottom field I started sprinting, legs pumping, my heart was nearly beating out of my chest but that did not stop me from trying to win. As I went down the chute I was relieved that I had come second, I was not first but it is better than
coming last. It was the best triathlon ever. Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ethan the Ironman!
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Last Sunday, Ethan helped his Mum and Dad out at the Ironman. He got to meet Jo Lawn and Cameron Brown who were this years winners of the Ironman! Ethan is 7 but in 14 years we will be watching him in the event! Go Ethan!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Calligrams
Check out our cool calligrams that we created on Friday. A calligram is when the word LOOKS like what it SAYS. We think we did a pretty good job...
Tyler's Recount
My Triathlon and Duathlon
On Tuesday it was Team Tauhara’s triathlon.
First we swam. Bang went the wood, we were off. I tried to zoom but someone grabbed my leg and pulled.
Soon I got out of the pool.
I zoomed to my bike and I puffed a lot.
It was pretty hard because I went the wrong way. I skidded and kept going. Soon I zoomed to the end of the bike. I jumped off my bike and started running. I ran to the finish, my friend tied me.
I said my house colour.
We got a chocolate bar.
I got my towel and went shivering back to class.
It was the best day.
By Tyler
On Tuesday it was Team Tauhara’s triathlon.
First we swam. Bang went the wood, we were off. I tried to zoom but someone grabbed my leg and pulled.
Soon I got out of the pool.
I zoomed to my bike and I puffed a lot.
It was pretty hard because I went the wrong way. I skidded and kept going. Soon I zoomed to the end of the bike. I jumped off my bike and started running. I ran to the finish, my friend tied me.
I said my house colour.
We got a chocolate bar.
I got my towel and went shivering back to class.
It was the best day.
By Tyler
Monday, March 1, 2010
Writing Recounts
We have been writing recounts. These are the things we need to included in a recount. Read our writing below to see if we have included everything...
IronKidz
On Sunday the 28th of February, I did the Ironkidz for 2010. It was on the way into town.
I was in the cold lake first to participate in the 8 year old girls. The whistle went and I glided across the lake in about 3 minutes. Then there was more! I had to sprint to get my bike. I wiped all the sand off my feet with my towel and slipped my shoes on. Then I zoomed off along the road. It only took me about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to do that, but then there was still a run to do. I quickly gave my bike to a marshall and very tiredly wizzed off through the run and through the shoot. I got my medal and was glad it was over. It was awesome!
By Megan
On Sunday we did the Taupo Ironkidz. In our groups we dived into the lake and swam to the other side. When we got out we had to run across the sand to the transition area to get our bikes. Next I rode my bike with my helmet on my head through town and back to the transition area. I took my helmet off and got off my bike ready for the run. Then I started the run, I ran around the corner and around the flag. Iwas coming towards the finish line and then finally I had finished! I was very proud.
By Sydney
I was in the cold lake first to participate in the 8 year old girls. The whistle went and I glided across the lake in about 3 minutes. Then there was more! I had to sprint to get my bike. I wiped all the sand off my feet with my towel and slipped my shoes on. Then I zoomed off along the road. It only took me about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to do that, but then there was still a run to do. I quickly gave my bike to a marshall and very tiredly wizzed off through the run and through the shoot. I got my medal and was glad it was over. It was awesome!
By Megan
On Sunday we did the Taupo Ironkidz. In our groups we dived into the lake and swam to the other side. When we got out we had to run across the sand to the transition area to get our bikes. Next I rode my bike with my helmet on my head through town and back to the transition area. I took my helmet off and got off my bike ready for the run. Then I started the run, I ran around the corner and around the flag. Iwas coming towards the finish line and then finally I had finished! I was very proud.
By Sydney
Drumming
Yesterday a drummer, named Dylan Elise, came to our school and he showed us on his drums that he had 4 different cowbells. The teachers had to stand up and dance, they looked really funny! He told us that his Dad taught him how to play the drums and he played all sorts of music like rock, funky music and also he played a cool rhythm with one drum. I reckon it was really cool.
By Ethan M
By Ethan M
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