Cross Country Story

On Wednesday 7th September 9yrs old to the 11 yr olds went to walk down to the reserve. I was nervous but people were happy because they wanted to come first. First up was the 9yrs old girls. They were talking about something but they didn't go first. Then Mrs Garden took the 9yr old boys. The 9yr old boys went first. Then After the 9yr old boys it was the 10yr old boys. When they ran I thought that they had to pace (Jogging). Then it was the 11yr old boys and some of them paced. Next was the 11yr old girls they sprinted and when they were about to stop they started to jogged. Then it was my groups turn the 10yr old girls. I was feeling Nervous inside my brain. Suddenly when Mr Burt said GO! I ran fast  then I jogged. When I was running I could see that Tauwhare was  already tired from running fast at the start line. When I finished  Jogging I stopped and went over the bridge. I went through Bridges, Zig-zag through rocks and went up steps. This was a challenging race. When I was at the end I went past Te Rina then me and Mele had a race but Mele won.

This was a very Challenging Race on Cross Country!
GO ALL BLACKS!

Opening Ceremony

Waiting Anxiously for the Opening Ceremony to start I was excited. Thousand and Thousands people were there. As I was watching I was thinking about my favorite highlight. Here is some Highlights that I like in the Opening Ceremony. 

My First favorite highlight is a lady who was singing in her best voice. The song made me proud and she looked like she has been practicing for a long time. Ladies and Men were dancing. When it was finished I saw a ugly face of a Maori man doing the Pukana. “ This is my favorite part” I said to my brother.  The lady was singing in her best voice. I loved to sing the song on the opening ceremony. 


My second favorite highlight in the Opening Ceremony is when the fireworks was lightning the sky. Colorful fireworks everywhere it feels like I want to watch the fireworks forever. The fireworks nearly made me cry because this was the most improve show I ever saw in New Zealand. Fireworks was coming from the city and  Buildings. Big, Massive, lightning and colorful fireworks were all around town. “Wow!” I said to myself. Me and my brother were watching Television on Maori Channel. All Nations came from all around the world to watch the RWC and watch there Rugby Team. I really love the fireworks when they Lightened the sky like Lightning.



My Third highlight is when we got to watch the Rugby Game. All Blacks vs Tonga. Me and My Family was Cheering for the All Blacks team. I would always cheer if the All Blacks score a try. First game was very hard because I didn’t know what was going on. I am not that Interested in Rugby games. When it comes on my mum changes it when I am watching a movie. If that was me playing a game I would be Nervous because it might be my first game standing in front of thousands and thousands people. Suddenly when the All Blacks scored a try I Jumped up and down on my bed. Well I wasn’t actually jumping on my bed I was jumping on a mattress. After Jumping I sat down and watched T.V I nearly fell asleep but I promised to myself that I would stay a wake. Then the All Blacks scored another try I could see that the crowd was going wild just like me. As I was watching T.V I fell asleep. The Next Morning I woke up and said to my brother “who won” and he replied saying “The All Blacks”. So then I started to run around the house and jumping up and down.




BEST FIREWORKS EVER AND SHOW!!
THANKS NEW ZEALAND FOR THE BEST IMPROVEMENT SHOW EVER!!

New Zealand Infomation

New Zealand is a main country in the South Pacific Ocean. It has 3 main Islands which are North Island, South Island and Stewart Island. The Maori name of New Zealand is Aotearoa which translates to The Land of the Long White Cloud. The cities with the largest population in New Zealand are, Auckland (1,354,900 residents), Wellington (473, 700 residents) and Christchurch (376, 300). There are three official languages which are English, Te Reo Maori and New Zealand sign Languages.

The first European to make it with his crew to New Zealand was Captain James Cook. He was born in Britain. First James Cook Circumnavigated New Zealand. After Cook finished his journey he wanted to call it New Zealand and make it his. Suddenly there were Maori’s and they thought they were the first to make it to New Zealand. This was a bad situation so it turned out to be a war. In 1840 6th February there was a treaty held between the British and the Maori to settle the war.

You are so Welcome to visit us here at Point England School. Also come and see us to watch the Rugby World Cup!