Futsal

Futsal (pronounced Foot-sul) is another name for indoor football. Every Monday at 5 o'clock after school, I go to the Civic Centre in Greymouth to play. A teacher from the high school called Ciaran organises it, he also plays. There are 3 more people around my age, but every one else is older. 

The rules vary slightly from the 11 a-side football we all know. The rules are basically the same, but the big major difference is that instead of 11 a-side, it's 5 players on each team. Another change of rules is that instead of a throw-in, you actually put it down on the side and kick it in. Also, when it is a goal kick, you can pick it up and throw it. Lastly, there are no offsides, which I find great. 

Those are basically the rules, everything else stays the same. Well, that is what I do every Monday for an hour and a half. It is really fun, and I enjoy playing it.

Participating & Contributing

Japan & NZ

Point Elizabeth

In the school holidays my family and I walked Point Elizabeth, which is a walk that starts in Cobden on the beach, and ends in Rapahoe. You can either walk to the lookout and back which is 1 hr 45 mins return. But to go all the way to Rapahoe and back it is 3 hrs. We walked to the lookout and back as I have some quite young siblings who probably wouldn't have been able to go to Rapahoe and back. It was a pretty cloudy day, it even started to rain a bit when we were walking around. When we got to the lookout we could see the waves crashing against the rocks. We had some biscuits whilst we were there. It was really fun and next time I would like to try and go all the way to Rapahoe and back. 

Shakeout

On Thursday 17th October we did a Shakeout. We had an early lunch so that it ended before we were meant to do the drill. For those who don't know, on Thursday we did a national shakeout at 1:30pm. Mrs O, our principal, said over the intercom that there was an earthquake and we needed to evacuate. Not real of course as this was a drill. We all took cover under the desks in our class and then walked out of the school grounds and up Dronfields driveway just across the road, as that was in the safe zone. Our school is just outside the safe zone. We only need to cross the road and then we are in the safe zone. We waited there for 5-10 minutes and then went back to class and carried on with work. 

It was actually quite fun, and great practice for if there ever is a real thing. 

RWC Activities

As we all know, the 2019 Rugby World Cup is happening right now.
At our school, we split into groups. There were about 15-20 people in one group. Each group was called a country. I was in Samoa. After an early lunch we went outside one afternoon, and did some activities.
First we played Duck Duck Goose against the Australia Team. They beat us. Then we played scramble and we tied. After that we played Rat's and Rabbit's. I can't remember who we played it against but it was my favourite. We tied. Then we played did a version of an egg and spoon race but it was Tennis Racket and Rugby Ball. We had another tie. Then after the egg and spoon race we played Rippa Rugby. I had a couple of good runs. We tied. It was my favourite after Rat's and Rabbit's.
Lastly we played Rob the Nest. We lost to Australia again. Australia came first out of the whole thing. They won every single game.
The top three teams got chocolate.

The RWC activities were really fun and I hope to do them again, or something similar.

My favourite kind of chocolate

My favourite kind of chocolate

So, we know there are 3 basic different kind of chocolates. White chocolate, which has no cocoa, milk chocolate which is 55 percent cocoa and dark chocolate which ranges from 60 to 80 percent cocoa.

Now, we all like different chocolate, but I'm gonna tell you my favourite chocolate. It is... drum roll please... white chocolate! Yes, white chocolate is my all time favourite chocolate. I'll tell you why.

Well, first of all, we all know how bitter dark chocolate is, right? Well, it is really bitter if you haven't tasted it before. So that's why I don't like dark chocolate.

Second of all, well, there is no real problem with milk chocolate, it's just white chocolate is yummier to me.

Lastly, white chocolate is so, so, so... I don't even know how to say it because there is no word to describe that yummy, awesome taste in your mouth when you try it. If you haven't already, you must try it.

That's why I think white chocolate is the best chocolate in the world (in my opinion).

Instructions For How To Make The Best Banana Smoothie!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BANANA SMOOTHIE!

EQUIPMENT / INGREDIENTS :

• BANANA
• PEANUT BUTTER
• MILK
• MILO
• HONEY
• KNIFE
• BLENDER
• SPOON
• CUP

1. PEEL THE BANANA. CHOP IT WITH THE KNIFE INTO HALVES OR THIRDS SO THAT IT FITS IN THE BLENDER.
2. ADD A SPOON OR TWO OF PEANUT BUTTER AND PUT IT IN THE BLENDER. 
3. DRIZZLE SOME HONEY WITH IT.
4. ADD APPROXIMATELY A CUP AND A HALF OF MILK TO IT.
5. BLEND IT TOGETHER INSIDE THE BLENDER. (PLEASE MAKE SURE THE LID IS ON.) POUR IT IN A CUP.
6. SPRINKLE A SPOON OF MILO ON TOP.

YOU ARE FINISHED, DRINK AND ENJOY!!!

Workbook Wk 7 Algebra

This week for maths we have to do a workbook which we haven't done for a while. We are learning to solve number patterns and algebraic equations. Here are the questions we have to do. Feel free to leave a comment. Thanks.

Book Review

Team Time

At our school we have a day where in the middle block, we do this thing called Team Time. Team Time is basically free time for the whole middle block. How do you get on Team Time? Well, we have a hand-in sheet where we link all our work. Miss Power checks the hand-in sheet and sees who is on Team Time. Team Time is today and I think I will get on it because I have pretty much all of my links on the hand-in sheet. Team Time is really fun. Last time I played basketball the whole time but this time I think I will play soccer with one of my friends, Emil. Team Time is really fun and I can't wait!

Cantamaths

Yesterday, on the 28th August, me and 7 others went to Christchurch for Cantamaths. Remember the Westamaths post I did not too long ago? Well, we made it through that, so then we went to Christchurch. I got to school just after 9 am and everyone else was in my class. We were going in the school van to Christchurch. I won't tell you everything, because that would take AGES, but I will tell you some of the highlights. So we got in the school van and Matt's Dad drove us to Christchurch. We stopped in Arthur's Pass and the snow there was beautiful. Then we got out and had lunch in Springfield on a playground. There was a basket swing and that was really fun. Next stop was Riccarton Mall in Christchurch. We split into 2 groups. I wanted to go to Paper Plus because we all had vouchers for it. But it turns out either there wasn't one, or it was just really hard to find. So then we had Sushi for lunch. I had Salmon in mine. Then we went to the Horncastle Arena, where the competition would take place. The year 7's would go first. The runner waits outside the doors of Door 2. Then they went through and chose where they wanted to sit. The guy on the mic kept talking and it was annoying because I just wanted to watch the year 7's go. In the end, the year 7's got 90 points. They came 3rd equal with about 5 teams. Then it was the year 8's turn. I was the runner so I went and waited outside Door 2. We went in and I chose the same desk as the year 7's. In the end, we did okay with 50 points. Then came dinner at MacDonald's. I had a cheeseburger and chips. It was really yummy. Then we drove home. Nothing exciting on the way home. We got back to school and I was really tired. I went home and fell straight asleep because it was 11 pm and I was so tired. It was really fun and a great experience, I really liked going to Cantamaths. 

Lionel Messi

For those of you who don't know who this is, this is Lionel Messi. He plays professional football for the Barcelona football club in Spain. He also plays for the Argentina National Team. He captains both. He is the best footballer in the world right now, maybe the best of all time. He set the record for most goals scored in La Liga. He has scored 253 goals in 289 matches. He is also the top goal scorer for Barcelona as well with 368 goals in all competitions. He has won the Ballon d'Or award 5 times. He won his first in 2009 and won it 4 consecutive years from 2009-2012. The last time he won a Ballon d'Or was 2015.

This is why, in my opinion, Lionel Messi is the best footballer. 

Westamaths

                                       Westamaths

On Wednesday 14th August we were doing a maths competition called Westamaths. Usually the teams from our school have to travel to another school but this year would be different. We were hosting it in our hall. Schools are allowed two teams from each year group (year 6, 7 and 8). The teams consist of 4 members. One is a runner and one is a reader and then you have two more people in your team. You are also allowed two reserves in each year group. The year 7's would be doing their competition first. They start at 11am but they are ready at 10.45am so that they can get their briefing and be told what to do and how it works. Basically, you have 30 minutes to try and complete 20 questions. Each question is worth 5 points. So the most points you can get is 100 which doesn't happen that often. But if one question is too hard, then you can pass it. But if you pass it, you don't get any points for it. One of the year 7 teams came first. They managed to come first but they passed on one question so they got 95 points. They had to have a tie breaker for 1st place. It was with Westport South School. A tie breaker is where if two teams have the same amount of points, they each get one question and the first one to get it to the person who is marking, and gets it right, wins. They won their tie breaker so they came first. They are going to Cantamaths in Christchurch on the 28th of August. Then it was the year 6's turn. One of our school's year 6 teams were all year 5's. Our other year 6 team had a tie breaker for first, with Westport South again. They won their tie breaker and would've gone to Cantamaths if they were year 7 or 8 but year 6's can't go to Cantamaths. Then it was the year 8's. My team was Franklin, Matt, Ayesha who was the reader and then me who was the runner. We sat down at our desks while Mrs O, our principal, explained what we have to do. The first question came in an envelope and we walked up to our marker and then went back to our table with the envelope. Then when they said go we opened the envelope and got our first question. We were the 2nd or 3rd team to answer our first question. We had to beat the other Grey Main team. The points were on the projector in the hall and I kept looking up at them. At one point the other Grey Main team were 3 questions ahead of us. There was one team who finished all of the questions and didn't pass on a single one in 26 minutes. At the end we had 85 points, and another team had 85 points so we were going to do a tie breaker for third with Karoro School. One of the teachers held a question flipped over on our desk and then they flipped it. We had to work it out before the other team. We had done the question before in practice but we couldn't remember what it was. Matt kept saying it was 30 but we didn't listen to him and kept trying other answers. Then, after about 5 tries, he snatched the paper, wrote 30, and made me run. Then, the marker said it was correct! After we had finished, we were called up onto the stage. We got third place with 85 points. Buller got second with 90 points and Wesport South took home the trophy with 100 points. I didn't really care that we didn't come first, I was excited that we were going to Christchurch in 2 weeks for Cantamaths. 

PrEP

This week at school we are getting ready for PrEP. First we made a CV. Then we made a covering letter to the teacher who was doing the job that we wanted to apply for. I made my covering letter and then Miss Power printed it out and I gave it to Mr.B, who is managing the Police Force. He only takes 8 people and I hope he chooses me. We have to walk around at PrEP time and reward the people who are being good and tell of the people who are being not good. 

Maths DLO Grid Coordinates

This week we have been learning about grid coordinates and how to find them on a grid. Today I'm going to teach you how to find them.

Argument about why children shouldn't have phones

Millions Book Task

At school Miss Power is reading a book called millions to the class. we have to pretend to be the teacher and write a letter home to Damien's (one of the characters) Dad. Here is my letter.

Mr Qwinn

Room 6

Great Ditton Primary

Geometry Street

Reading Town

11th February 2004

Dear Mr. Cunningham

I am writing to you to you to inform you of Damien’s unusual behaviour at school. I have noticed
his obsession with saints and he was once silent for a whole day also he stuffed holly down his shirt
and walked to school in socks. I am concerned and wondering if all of this could be over the unfortunate
loss of his mother. I suggest you find another hobby for him instead of saints. Incase that does not work
I have inclosed you another letter of a special assessment that he could do. If any of this doesn’t
work, then we are going to have to organise something else. Thank you for reading this.

Yours sincerely

Mr Qwinn

How to read a bus timetable