Archive for April 8th, 2008
Treetops Adventure
Well….. it all started at 8:30 on Monday for me. I was so ecstatic when I saw the bus that would travel Room 20 and 21 to TREE TOPS ADVENTURE. We travelled by bus on Highway16 to Kumeo where TREE TOPS IS.
Once we got there everyone was like aggressive fish tugging on hooks. The awful thing was that I was the hook. I eventually got out of the bus after a painful minute off being pulled and pushed backwards and forwards.
It was time to get the gear on. Once I got my gear on I realized it was too bulky. Then I remembered that the instructor said they were going to tighten the harness so they tightened mine and then it felt better.
Eventually we got on the practice course. I found it boring and easy.
I found course 2 and 4 the most fascinating because they were more challenging and difficult for me. I loved the flying fox on course 4 and 2 because they were high and endless. I enjoyed hanging from the vertigo cables because that’s when we had an amusing time watching everyone else enjoying themselves.
The habits of mind I used were taking responsible risks because even though I was strapped in to a harness it was a responsible risk for me to let go and trust it but I knew I would be safe. I also used striving for accuracy because I kept trying to improve my ability on the courses. I wanted to get quicker and better.
On the way back in the bus Mitchell, Tyson and I were playing a game called Give Up because we were bored. When we got back we were greeted by our parents (well for some people) I had an excellent time with my friends and I had the best experience every hanging in the trees.
By LT
The School Value – Week 10 – TRUST
Dear Diary,
Konnichu wa Diary. Can you trust in me to write in you? I can trust in all my friends but not my enemies because I don’t trust in them with my belongings as they might lose them. If I am able to trust in someone they will have to be sensible, have to show the value with pride and loyalty.
I trust in Miss Adamson because she is sensible and she has as the teachers say The Best Class In The Whole School. I can trust in my friends because they are all reliable as so am I.
Rm 21 is the most responsible class in the whole school. I think that I could achieve the School Value this week just like that!!!
From your extremely reliable friend
MMM
My Reflection – Week 9
Dear Diary,
This week’s value is Tolerance. I will show this value
by waiting my turn, sharing my space and time with everyone and by accepting others ideas and listening them.
My goal for myself is to keep improving my handwriting by focusing on my slope.
I like Miss Adamson she’s soooo pretty and I like her dreadlocks maybe I might get some.(Might). I like my class this year because everyone is really friendly and we cooperate nicely with each other.
Love from your best friend
BM
Sir Edmund Hillary – Voicethread
We have been talking about extraordinary New Zealanders.
Sir Edmund Hillary is one of the people that we most admire. We found four of our favourite pictures of Sir Edmund Hillary and then asked each person in the class four questions about him. They were….
1. Tell us one interesting fact about Sir Edmund Hillary.
2. What Habits of Mind did Sir Edmund Hillary use in his life?
3. What do you most admire about Sir Edmund Hillary?
4. What are your dreams for your future?
By MH & MHH
