Summer Learning Journey

From Us To You

The Ruapotaka Primary Cultural Groups would like to present you with these small gifts as a reminder of our performance today and with it our heartfelt thanks for your support and encouragement towards our cultures for the many years you have been a Principal.

December, 2018

Welcome Mrs Hamilton 🙂

Yesterday at approximately 10:30 am we had a little powhiri for the new principal, Mrs Hamilton.

First the powhiri started off with a karanga that I had to lead.

It went like this "Haere mai ra e nga manuhiri tuarangi e, Haere Mai Haere Mai Heare Mai." Then Miss George replied in Maori. After that I carried on with my part which was "Haere mai i runga ite kaupapa o te ra nei e, Haere mai ra." Once the visitors were inside I said, "Whakatau mai ra, Whakatau mai ra Whakatau mai ra."

When Mrs Hamilton had approached the hall the whole school sat down then Saluselo said a little whaikorero (speech) for Mrs Hamilton. After the speech was done we sang the school song which was E Hara. When the song was finished Mrs Vickers stood up and said her speech which almost made me cry. Then we sang 2 songs after that which were He Honore and He Kohako.

Last Cooking Class

Today was my last cooking class at Tamaki College. 

Today I made Sausages with cheese and chips.

Method: 
Slice sausage in half
Put cheese on top and thin slices of tomatoes
Bake for 10 mins
Serve with tomato sauce

After doing all of that eat and enjoy.

Xmas Crossover 🎄🎅🤶

Yesterday at approximately 2:00 pm every Ruapotaka Student got split into 9 different. After being split into different groups we all went to a different Xmas activity. Three different groups went to watch a movie. I was apart of that group and the movie we watched was Santa Buddies. Sadly we didn't get to watch the whole movie as there was a certain amount of time for the activities but I hope I get to watch the whole movie someday.

Armistice Day

Armistice day is this Sunday on the 11th of November. This is what Room 12 have learnt and studied about Armistice Day. I hope you have learnt something new from looking at this slide.

Manaiakalani Film Festival

Today at approximately 10:30am majority of the Ruapotaka students went to Sylvia Park because of an event called Manaiakalani Film Festival which only happens once every year.

This gives the schools in the maniakalani cluster a chance to showcase what they've learnt or it gives them a chance to tell many different positive messages.

When we went into the theater I was excited because I got to watch many different films and learn different things while sitting, listening and observing.

I really enjoyed the one from Point England School and it's called Karaoke Fun. The reason why I really
enjoyed this is because it helps me understand that if I was on a boring trip somewhere with my family then I can kind of turn it into carpool karaoke.

The other film that I really enjoyed was here from Ruapotaka School and this tells us why Aotearoa is unique in its very own way and how it's different from all the other countries around the world. This film is called Living In Aotearoa Film 2018.

Chocolate Muffins

Ingredients:

2 C of SRF (self rising flour)
1 C of sugar
1/2 cup of oil
1 C of milk
1 egg
1/4 cocoa

Method:
Firstly line your muffin tray. Then Mix all your ingredients in order. When all your ingredients are well mixed at the batter to the muffin liners. After you do that put your uncooked muffins the oven at 180 degrees Celsius to bake until cooked. To make sure they're grab a tooth pick and poke a muffin. If the toothpick is clear then your muffins are ready.

3 Days 'Till The Term Is Up 😃😁

I'm excited that the end of Term 3 is near because I get 2 weeks off school.

I'm also sad because I still want to learn new things from the Room 12 teachers.

When I come back for Term 4 I will be excited and nervous because next Term I start thinking about the collage that I want to go to. 

Farewell Kaitaia 😭😭😢😢

About a week ago me and my family went for a road trip to Kaitaia.

We stayed there for exactly 1 week and 2 days if you include Saturday and Sunday.

While we were up there me and my dad went fishing at Ahipara beach. Sadly we didn't catch anything but we almost did.

We also went driving on the sand while at Ahipara beach.

If you ever think of going to the beach make sure to be aware of the waves as they are really huge.

After the week had ended we came back to Auckland and I had to go back to school. 😭😢

Farewell Friends From Taiwan😭😢😭😢

Last week Monday 2 specials visitors from Taiwan they  were 2 young boys and there teacher had left Ruapotaka School to go back to their home town, Taiwan. They'd stayed with us at Ruapotaka School for a whole 7 days. Most parts were funny and some parts were sad. They went to all the classes and met many different students and teachers.

The prefects gave them presents which was a Ruapotaka School notebook, a glass koru and 2 pens.

It was very sad to see them go but we wish to see them in the future.

Running To Much 💦😅😰

One day Ruapotaka had their school cross country.

It started with the year 1 then ended with the year 7 and 8.

When I was running I was running out of breathe so I walked the jogged then walked again.

When I ran over the finish line I was so happy because I didn't have to run again.

Maori Myths and Legends

On Thursday a group of six people told every student at Ruapotaka School different Maori Myths and Legends. Instead of sitting and telling the myth or legend they performed it.

It was a great show because of the enthusiasm they show and all of the jokes they said.

The best part of the show
for me was when 2 men and 2 young boys demonstrated how you'd use a taiaha when fighting in war with Maori people.

Weaving A Matariki Whetū (STAR) ✯⭐✯

Yesterday on Wednesday the 4th of July 7 students from Room 12 (and many more from other classes) went to Te Oro in Glenn Innes for a Matariki activity.

There was 3 different workshops:

1. Kowhaiwhai

2. Kotuhituhi

3.  Weaving

The students in Kowhaiwhai learnt the stories of Papatuanuku, Ranginui and their children. It's said that the forest god, Tanemahuta had laid on his back and used his feet to separate the two because majority of his siblings didn't want to be in the shadows of their parents.

The other pupils in the Kotuhituhi group had learnt about many Maori patterns such as the Koru, Pikopiko, Mangapare and Hiho.

The rest of the students in the weaving group learnt about when to cut the flax, where to cut it, what their names are and why you can't cut the baby or the parents but you can cut the grandparents. The whole group made a Matariki star and they told us that the first one you make you can't have you have to give it away, but the others you make you get to keep for yourself.

A Dance Routine💦😅😀

Today at precisely 11:55pm we, Room 12, went to our hip hop session with a tutor, Jess.

We first started off with a warm up followed by a game. When all that was finished we then had to get into our groups and practice our routines. After getting into our groups we all then separated apart. 

The group I was in had me, Izabella, Pupuke and Alexandra. When my group found out we were going to perform in front of the class we were shocked because it felt terrifying.

To me it felt standing in front of the whole class and dancing felt scary. While dancing I had butterflies in my stomach. I felt like I was the only one who wasn't being energetic but that was fine. 

After a long time of dancing I was very sweaty and tired.

Joseph Parker's Opponent Is Near 🥊🥊

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker is set to jump back in the ring.

The former WBO (World Boxing Organisation) heavyweight champion has agreed to fight American Bryant Jennings in Atlantic City on August 19 (NZ Time)

 33-year-old Jennings has a professional record of 23 wins (13 by knock-out) and two losses through his eight-year career.

The Baby-Sitters Club #10 Logan Likes Mary Anne

 I was chosen to receive a Duffy book because I had read in the holidays. 

 I had remembered an old saying and it was "Never judge a book by its cover." 

After thinking about that I read the blurb on the back of the book and it said, "It used to be that Mary Anne (character) had to wear her hair in braids and ask her dad before she did anything, but not anymore. Mary Anne has been growing up ... and the Baby-sitters Club members aren't the only ones who've noticed.

Logan Bruno (character) like Mary Anne! He has a dreamy southern accent, he's awfully cute --- and he wants  to join the Baby-sitters Club.

The Baby-sitters aren't sure Logan will make a good club club member and Mary Anne thinks she's  too shy for Logan. Life in the Baby-sitters Club has never been this 
complicated------ or this fun!"

 It sounded very interesting so I chose it.

Please remember this old saying when you choose a book.

New Zealand Takes Silver 🥈🏅

  (Women Cyclists) New Zealand's first silver medal went to the women who conquered  and represented our country in the cycling competition. Bryony Botha, Rushlee Buchanan, Kirstie James and Raquel Sheath initially kept pace with the Australian quartet, but then fell behind after a while.

Earlier the Australians had set a scorching new time, 4 minutes and 17.218 seconds, this score allowed them to qualify for 1st place. 

(Men Cyclists) The men's cycling team set a new Commonwealth record to qualify first for the gold medal final against England. Their time of 42.822 broke the record of 43.181 previously set by New Zealand in Glasgow. 


Photos

What It Takes To Be A Cybersmart Learner😄😃😁😊

Step 1: Use your Chromebooks or any other device to learn faster and always be in the right place, at the right time, with the right attitude. Source: About Cybersmart Learning

2: Remember what ever you post online it'll be there for ever and everyone in the whole entire world can see it. Source: Smart Footprint

3: Be mindful when you are agreeing to terms and conditions and be aware of copyright laws. Source: Smart and Legal

4: You need to know how to construct your online media and know how to verify online information. Source: Smart Media

5: Know what to do when an inappropriate site pops up and also become efficient at searching and making smart judgments. Source: Smart Surfing

River Talks🎉😀

Yesterday at approximately 12:30pm half of Room 12 and all of Room 10 went on a school walk. We went to Glen Innes Omaru River. We learnt a lot about the Omaru River and how and what we need to do to keep it safe. During the river talks we saw a Cook Island performance and it was performed by a young girl.

After the event was completed one of Saint Heliers' teachers stood up and thanked the people for what they had done. After the lady had finished speaking she lead the school into a waiata (song).

When the lady  finished I was put on the spot.  I stood up and said something. I was shaking because it was freaky. When I had finished speaking I lead Ruapotaka into a song.

WOW!🎆🎉

At precisely 1:32pm Room 10 held their the second syndicate assembly for Term 1 2018.

There was a dance battle. The first two classes were Rooms 9 and 10. The winner had to go up against Room 12. The battles were very funny because of the tricks they were doing. Like the cowboy dance, robots and a dance that I have never seen before.

In the end Room 10 ended up winning.

Get To Know Me 🎉🎆😀

My name is Katrina and I’m a year
8 student who currently attends Ruapotaka School and this is who I am. At school I have a considerable role because, I’m the head prefect of Ruapotaka School. Being a head prefect means I have to take on more responsibilities than the other 5 prefects combined. I, as head prefect, have to be an excellent role model to all students at Ruapotaka. I also have to make sure the other prefects are in shape and that they are doing their personal jobs properly. This year is probably going to be very sad because it is my last year as head prefect at Ruapotaka School.
In my family there are eight children and I’m the third eldest. I have six brothers and two sisters.  I’m half Maori, quarter Cook Islander and also quarter  Pakeha. I was born in New Zealand. My mother is Maori and my father is Cook Islander and Pakeha.

I like watching television and frequently cooking. Sometimes I cook things like noodles, mashed potatoes, and mince. My mother makes sure I’m always being watched.

My physical features include me being taller than my own age. My eyes are brown but when I cry they turn hazel.

I hope you’ve learnt a lot about me.

Becoming Head Prefect 🎆🎉

 Earlier on this term I became head prefect followed by having 4 new prefects, thanks to my principal Mrs Vickers.

Being a head prefect means I have to take on more responsibilities than the other 5 prefects combined. I, as head prefect, have to be an excellent role model to all students at Ruapotaka. I also have to make sure the other prefects are in shape and that they are doing their personal jobs properly. This year is probably going to be very sad because it is my last year as head prefect at Ruapotaka School.

At first it was hard for me to take in, but later on that day I told my mum what had happened and she was very proud of me, so that made my job easy because now I know I'll always have her by my side.