Learning About Graphs

In Room 8 we have been learning about graphs.

The Clown's Return

Ko te Rahina 25 O Te Here - Turi - Koka Tenei Ra

When Rachel was younger, she was really scared of clowns. Only because when she was younger a clown tried to kill her and her family, until the police arrived. As they dragged the criminal he said in a raspy voice, ‘It’s not over’. Ever since then Rachel stayed as far as she could away from clowns.

“Mum guess what?” asked Angelica (Rachel’s 6 yr old daughter).

“What?” Her mother politely answered.

“Our school is going on a trip to the circus tonight.” said Angelica.

“Honey, you’ve told me a million times - Don’t forget to give your permission slip okay. Be careful and stay next to the teachers at all times.” said Rachel, with a neverous look on her face.

Angelica hopped out of the car and ran to class. As Rachel was driving home, she noticed a homeless man on the side of the road, hold a can halfway filled with spare change. Being a caring and loving person she jumped out of her car and gave him her spare $2.30. “Thank you dear” Said the man.

“No worries” Answered Rachel. As she turned to hop into the car, the man whispered,

‘It’s not over.’

“Pardon?” Said Rachel. The man was gone.

“Sorry I’m late, Mrs Gates.”

“It’s ok Angelica. Are you ready?”

“Yes Miss.” answered Angelica.

The class ran into the bus and sat with their classmates. Angelica was a quiet person, so she sat by herself. “Hey Angelica, why are you by yourself?” said Ainsley. “Because she’s a loser!” yelled out one of her friends. Most of the girls on the bus laughed but some didn’t take any notice. Angelica wanted to bawl her eyes out, but also wanted the girls to think she’s strong and decided not to. The children of room 3 sat down on their seats and waited for the show to start. The kids laughed and screamed in excitement and roared as 10 clowns exited

The kids were already to hop onto the bus until they realised, two people were missing. Angelica and Ainsley. “Mrs Gates? Are you here?” As Angelica walked through a big hall, her feet echoed. “It’s not over.” The voice was heard as if it were so close. As Angelica walked through the dim alley, she saw a light at the end. The closer she got, the further the end of the alley went. “HELP! HELP ME!” Angelica recognised that voice. It was Ainsley. Angelica could’ve turned away and left to find another way out but she didn’t. She decided that she wanted to help her. For some reason, the screams were intriguing to Angelica and decided to follow. The screams go closer until Angelica got to a dark door. “Hello?” Whispered Angelica. The light flickered on and a snicker was heard. In the corner of the room crept a clown, with a smile as wide as a banana and teeth as pointy as a sharks. “Hehehehehehe.” The Clown snickered with a grin. “What do you want?” Said Angelica. She wanted to shout it out but her voice only came out with a whisper. Ainsley came out of the corner and hugged Angelica. “Help me. He wants to take me away.” Ainsley whispered into her ear. “Dont’ listen to her.” The clown said. “Come with me and we can be friends forever.” Yelled the clown. Angelica had to make a decision. She could could befriend the clown and kill her school bully or run away with Ainsley and risk her life. As Angelica opened her mouth to talk, everything went pitch black.

Facts About Advent And More..

How To Make An Advent Wreath

Advent 2014

• Candle - Purple/Pink
• Prepare
• Wreath

Wreath

The advent wreath is green. Just as there is no end to a wreath, God’s love never ends. There are four candles in the wreath. Three are purple and one is pink. Another candle is lit each week, starting with a two purple candles then the pink candle and ending with another purple candle.

A Day At MERC

The excitement I held inside me  built up and instinctively I knew it would soon burst out. Leanne led the group of year 8’s to the wetsuit room and gave everyone the size she thought would fit them. “When you have been given your wetsuit, please go to the toilets, get changed and meet us outside,” yelled Leanne as her voice trailed off into the distance. The Year 8’s gathered together, and each grabbed a paddle, and followed Vicky and Leanne to the edge of the water. “So your right hand is glued to the paddle and the left hand flicks back.”

As Leanne explained, everyone followed. When we had learnt this technique, everyone picked a kayak to use and put their paddle in. Agnes and I carried our Kayaks to the edge of the water and put it into the shallow part, waiting for Leanne and Vicky to let us start our session. The cold water trickled down the back of my legs, as my kayak laid on top of the waters surface. I squealed in excitement and waited as the rest of the group led the their kayaks into the water.

“If you want, you can try and kneel in your kayak” said Vicky. Obviously I didn’t want to fall out of my kayak, so I decided to just sit. The peaceful sound of chattering and laughs was soon ruined by a terrible scream. I turned to see Asia standing in the water, attempting to hop back in her boat. To make things worse, people kept shouting out “Stingray!”. After many attempts I decided she needed help so I made my way to her kayak and held one side down on the water, while she jumped on from the opposite side. “Thank you Darrelle” Asia replied, as the salt water dripped down her face.

By now I was very sure everyone was tired and hungry. By the time we had put the paddles and kayaks back on shore, it was time for morning tea. We spent the rest of the day shooting colourful balloons and stepping on ticklish seaweed. As the the sun slowly hid behind the clouds, the intermediate students from Saint Patrick’s school had finished their enjoyable day at MERC Camp.

God Strand For Yr 8's

My Christian Hinengaro