Holiday haiku

This term instead of writing a recount about our holidays we decided to write a haiku.

A haiku is a Japanese poem. It is 3 lines long. The first and last line is 5 syllables long. The second line is 7 syllables long. 

Can you guess what I did in the holidays?

Swimming sports

On Tuesday the 12th of April the Senior syndicate of College Street Normal School took a bus down to the Lido Aquatic Centre to hold the swimming sports. Once we settled into the pool the non-championship events started. The events you could enter for non-championship were freestyle, backstroke,breast stroke and flutter board.

I entered freestyle and breast stroke. First it was my freestyle race and my mum was here to cheer me on. It didn't go so well though. But my second race went a lot better. I came 1st. After my race my mum was so proud. Soon after it was the time when the real races started. I cheered my socks off (even though I didn't have socks on at that time) for my friends.

The time had come for me to swim against my friends. First it was the breast stroke finals. I was in it and I came 2nd. I could hear my friends cheering for me from the side line. Once I found out I had come 2nd I was very proud of myself and I know that my dad would be proud too.

Straight after my breast stroke race it was time for my butterfly race. I was very tired because I had just raced. I had only entered butterfly because I knew that not many people would enter and there was only 3. That meant that I would have gotten a medal even though I had come last. Soon I was off the block and swimming in the pool. It felt like I was coming last until I had come first and gotten an orange stick. I was so proud of myself and after wards. I could see my mum and my grandma smiling at me.

I couldn't wait to swim in the relay team for kea. At first we were coming last but in the end we came 3rd. 

I couldn't wait to tell my dad all the good news. I am so proud of myself.

The Weet-bix Tryathlon

On the 24th of March it was the day of the Weet-bix Tryathlon.  It was an icy cold day and I was cold in my clothes. All the tents had been set up at Ongley park the day before. I carefully wheeled my bike so that my stuff didn't fall off. I was really excited for the tryathlon because I had done it last year and nearly all my friends were competing.

Quickly, I wheeled my bike to the transition tent so I didn't get wet. All the 10 year old boys and girls got a light blue swimming cap and you got it once the people scanned the code. After I found a spot to put my bike and I greeted my friend Ivy on the way out. Finally I could relax and enjoy all the stands. 

Once it was race time the teachers explained what would happen. It was a gloomy day outside and we had to stand in the rain for 30 minutes until we were under the tent. I thought the pool was going to be cold but once I hopped into the pool it was as warm as a spa.

We had to swim 100 metres bike 4 km and run 1.5 km. Once we were off the nervous butterflies in my stomach flew away and I went really smoothly through the race. At the end of the race I crossed the line, very proud of myself. At the end I got a photo of me and my friends Lara, Stevie, Zara and myself. I got an apple and an ice block and of course a medal

I am so proud of myself and I am definitely coming back next year.

College Street Tryathletes

The hub

The Hub

Being a cave explorer

Being a cave explorer

The black car wheels screeched on the gravel road as the big white car pulled up on the road. I hopped out of the car and as soon as I hopped out I felt free. W walked into the shop and ordered some food. The shop owner started to get really angry and flustered but he got to the end at last. All 7 of us enjoyed our frozen treat as we strolled over to the site. We said goodbye to my father who was going to have a rest before he drives us back home. 

It was a long ride to the cave but the scenery was beautiful. Once we entered the cave the guide had told us what would happen. It was amazing once we entered the cave. They warned it was going to be cold and they were right. The glow worms were amazing. They looked like little stars shinning bright in the night sky. 

After the crazy experience of seeing the cute little glow worms we went to a little hut to try some tea. the tea wasn't normal because it was made of some leaves that was in the entrance of the cave. I didn't really like it but my auntie and uncle loved it. 

I loved seeing the glow worms put on a little show as we travelled through the cave. I would like to say thank you to my dad because he was the one that drove us there and he made me do it and it was totally worth it. I love the glow worm cave and I hope next time my mum and dad can join us as we became little cave explorer.

Favourite space in GRi11 2.0

10/3/16


My favourite space in GRi11 2.0 is a quiet space. sometimes it is noisy. Most of the time it is a teaching space or a learning space for all the pupils in GRi11 2.0. It always has people in it. If your wondering what it looks like it is the biggest space in the classroom. The walls always have eyes staring at me. Sometimes the furry blue wall is pulling funny faces at me. There are rainbows everywhere. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink. It is always a happy place. Memories are placed everyday and everywhere.
Parties are celebrated happily. Music is playing loudly everyone is listening in my favourite space. A chilly piece of furniture is placed in the corner of the classroom.

Things are getting forgotten and rubbed out on the wall. Great opportunities are being given throughout all the students. Masterpieces are created and hung on the wall. People roam around and talk all the time. The worn out carpet isn't very soft but I still like how it feels. Noise is placed on the ground. Lots of mouths are being opened and closed. Hungry all day they eat stationary and books. Small televisions open and close and talk all day. Sometimes they need a little rest and charge. All spaces are different. 

Even though this space doesn't have stars it is my favourite space in GRi11 2.0.
The hub is my favourite space of all time.

Sixtus Lodge Camp 2016

It was a race to camp. Through the windy roads , up and down the hills. Finally we were there. It was a race to see the camp sign first and I won. Once everyone was at the camp site we settled in to our dorm rooms.

I was really excited for camp until Miss G and told us we were going on a 2-3 hour tramp. After lunch we set off for the tramp. I was actually really proud of myself after it. I had walked so long while sweating the whole way. Once we walked back it was dinner time. Usually I don't eat much at home but after the long walk I was starving.

After dark we ventured off to the glow worm cave. The glow worms were like tiny stars in the sky. It was amazing. But to get to the glow worms I went through water but it was freezing cold water. I didn't want to get my feet wet but there was no way to avoid it.

The next day we went to do a river walk. It was like the glow worm cave because we went through it and carried on. This time the water was deeper and there was more cold water to try avoid. It was really fun when we went through this slit through the rock. The water was up to my knees and there were rocks everywhere.

GRi11 2.0 at the Heritage Track Walk

Once we got back from the river it was time for horse riding. I really excited because I had been on a horse before when I was smaller. I was a little wobbly at first but then I got the hang of it. They were so gentle and the listened to what I wanted to do. I loved it so much that I didn't want to get off the sweet little horse. I could do it all day.

After dinner it was time for the burma trail. At first I was not scared at all but after everyone came out I was really afraid. Once I went into the bush I was not scared after I faced my fears.
Camp was all about facing our fears and having lots and lots of fun. After my amazing time at camp I think i've over come them. It has given many memories and hopefully there will be more to come once I journey through life!