Netball

Netball is a game played with two teams of seven. Netball may look simple, but lets just say, It’s easier said than done. This sport requires seven positions for each team. Centre, Goal Defence, Goalkeeper, Wing Defence, Goal Shoot, Goal Attack, Wing Attack. My Strongest positions would have to be, Centre and Goal Defence. Netball is a very complicated sport, you basically have to try and get the ball down to your team’s goal, without getting the ball out. At the same time, defend your opponent.

Last year (2013) I was one of the lucky girls to be nominated to trial for the Auckland Reps. Mele, Jay’lee, Mary, Mary I, Jessica, Grace, Quziyah, Hope, Makerita, Serena, were the girls that were nominated as well. I made the Auckland Reps that year.

Sports At Tamaki ^-^

Well, Every Fridays classes, 2, 4 & 5 go down to Tamaki College. Well, Tamaki College is located in this little part of Auckland, called Glen Innes. We go to Tamaki College for Physical Education/PE. My experience from going to Tamaki has been AWESOME!

The Yr 7 & 8 Students have been put into groups of 10-12. There’s lots of activities to play like, High jump, Chain tag, relays, amazing race, rope jump and more.  

There are several reasons why fitness is important. Such as, losing weight, having fun or just having exercise. Can fitness be fun? Yes, of course fitness can be fun. We all play tag/tigy right? Well, that awesome game can help us lose a bit of weight.

Porscha and I think that going to Tamaki College is awesome! We both think going to Tamaki is good for our fitness. Also, to gain more confidence:)

Cyclone Lusi

What is a cyclone you ask? Well, a Cyclone is a bunch of gale force winds rotating in a circular motion, towards lower grounds.

Tropical Cyclone Olivia is the highest wind force on record is 408km/h. Cyclones are deadly, it can crush, destroy, shatter and end anything in seconds.

Cyclone Lusi is slowly moving across New Zealand. Auckland has been advised to store anything away, that may contribute to the damage. Cyclone Lusi is now heading towards Wellington, with Gusts of winds going 130km/h.

This past weekend, there was a storm. It was expected to be a “Cyclone”, but it was just heavy rain, and gusts of wind. This Tropical Cyclone left snapped tree’s, smashed cars, damaged houses, wrecked buildings. etc.

How to prepare? You have to pin down anything, that's light and sharp. Trim down branches so they won’t fly around. Have a first aid kit near in-case any injuries occur. Move anything indoors, that may harm your environment. Also, stay informed with weather changes, it could change very quickly.  

My Cyclone Lusi Poster

This is my poster about Cyclone Lusi!

Skills For Adolescence

Fia Fia Night!

What is Fia Fia you ask? Well, Fia Fia is a very special occasion to us Pt Englanders. It’s where the whole of Pt England School gets together on one special night, to dance on one huge stage. In our well thought out “fia fia” groups.

Fia Fia night is held on the top field, just above the senior playground. Fia Fia means “Happy” so, you know it’s going to be a happy night. Everyone is welcome to see children, seniors even teachers dance. A huge black stage is built just outside of the staff room. You’re very welcome to come. Wednesday April The 9th.

Empathy V Sympathy

Empathy V Sympathy:

I'm here today to explain what the difference is between Empathy and Sympathy. From my point of view, these two are very different.

What is Empathy you ask? Empathy is understanding. For instance, if I were to fall and badly hurt myself, someone might walk up to me and ask, “are you alright? I know exactly how you feel.” That’s what empathy is. This means the other person understands exactly what you’re going through, because they have experienced it before. Also, empathy does not always mean getting physically hurt, you can even be mentally hurt. It’s always good to talk about it.

Sympathy, well sympathy is quite hard to explain. Sympathy is very opposite to Empathy. For example, I fall and hurts myself, then someone walks up to me and starts feeling sorry for me. This means they don’t understand how I feel, because they haven’t been through it before.

Sketchup!

Well, my class (class 2) have been creating 3D designs on a programme called sketchup, it can be used for anything, such as, 3D designing, creating, building, learning. etc.  Its really cool because you can create anything you want, then print it out on a 3D printer. This term (term 1) we got given a task to create a toy, for our younger students. But, we had to put a lot of thought and hard work into making this toy.