Enjoy the text that captures how Nicholas from room 2 experienced the lockdown procedure! So glad we were only practising!!!

Lockdown

As I walked back to class, people went off course, then I heard it, the dreaded lockdown bell. The siren kept wailing as students developed fearful faces. All I could think was ‘Where is the sniper? Without the bangs and sounds of guns going off, we all made it to the resource room safely.

My stomach was in knots as I was moved to an awkward spot, a window! Time passed, students joked around and Mrs.Thrush read a book! I heard the door open, was it the sniper? No, it was Mrs.Southgate. She told us that the lockdown drill was over.

I guess I should’ve been delighted I didn’t die, but my heart was set on seeing the use of firearms. The next part was plain weird. Mrs.Crosbie told the school that we have to practice every term, so we can stay safe. She said that we all did really well by going to the nearest building.

I heard someone from Room 2 whisper, “we should have gone to the dentist trailer, because they have a variety of weapons.” What they didn’t think about was what if they were overdue for an appointment or they had to get a painful filling!

Lockdown reminded me of of all the most boring parts of video games. I guess I am glad that it wasn’t a real procedure or emergency?

By Nicholas Bennett

Georgie is an accomplished writer thanks to her resilience. Read both texts and be amazed how far she took her edited version!!

Boring Version!

Yesterday was a house mufti day. The purpose of the day was for all the house teams to bond with your team members. The first thing we did was to get into groups. Mrs thrush split us into groups of ten. My group was mainly girls. We made up a chant. In the end all of Kawau came up with and awesome chant.

Dig Deeper!

Kawau!

Dig Deeper!

Kawau!

Dig Deeper!

Kawau!

Kia Kaha!

Kia Kaha!

The next block we all lined up outside and ally he year 5’s and 6’s taught the 1’s 2’s 3’s and 4’s the chant. They picked it up really quickly. After that we played a big whole school game and went home.

Better Version!

The Amazing Race

Dig deeper!

Kawau!

Dig deeper.

Kawau!

Dig deeper!

Kawau!

Kia kaha!

Kia kaha!

Screaming that same phrase over and over. My breath quickly expelling out in short, sharp pants. The other sounds around us weakening. We have won the chant battle! Suddenly the sound of the bell pierced my ear. It was time for me to refresh my voice. Without warning I heard footsteps getting faster and faster. Then I heard a voice, a voice saying that the Motutapu flag was missing! I went from calm to excited. Excited that we could go on a mission, a mission to find the Motutapu flag. I transformed into one of those kids that were running around trying to find the flag. There was a sighting of the flag, but before we could grab it we were interrupted by the deafening sound of the school bell. We all sprinted back to our classroom.

We were all waiting until the monster marched in. She continually kept saying that yes she was late, but that doesn’t mean we have to act like headless chickens and be so irresponsible. The next minute the beep of the loudspeaker beeped and it stated we were all to go to the assembly courts. Everyone raced over and ended up playing an enormous game of find your house flag. My team found our flag and brought it back safely. Motuora found Motutapu flag, Tiri found their own flag and Motutapu found Motoras flag. We marched back over to the courts then the last bell of the day rang. We all lined up and went back to class. We all opened the classroom door and just plopped down on the floor in the air conditioned room. Me and Misha sprinted to our bags,  then sprinted even faster to the bus. When we got on the buses engine roared and we knew it was time to go home.

By Georgie

Katie from room 2 gives a harrowing account of the lock down practise we had - I never ever want this to be real though!!!

Lock Down

My legs were killing me, while I climbed the gray, rock wall.
Then out of nowhere I heard a terribly loud bell ring and the next thing I know,
I’m in a classroom on my tummy with the light off and the doors locked!
I could see someone’s face was red and a teardrop ran down her cheek.
Her friend, by her side, was encouraging her.
By the time 5 minutes went by some people started whispering very quietly
and the teachers started to get annoyed.
Time past slowly then finally Mrs Southgate came. That took about 15 minutes
but it felt like one hour. It was exciting, but boring, because I knew it was fake.
Hopefully it’s real next time.

By Katie

A big thank you to Sophia Crosbie from room 25 for sharing this great text about the Hauraki Gulf - I Iearned heaps!

The Hauraki Gulf

In the Hauraki Gulf there are lots of islands in all sorts of shapes and sizes,
but there are five extra spectacular islands that I would like to share with you.

There is Waiheke which is a pretty mammoth sized island that people can
live on and there are lots of sensational beaches there as well. And my
favourite bay on Waiheke is Oneroa, because there are lots of cool
places to tie the boat to.

Next we have Great Barrier Island which also has a very wonderful
Maori name...Aotea! I wish I had a lovely Maori name like that.
Great Barrier is only just in the Hauraki Gulf, as it is a pretty long distance
travel by boat.

There is the one and only Rangitoto Island/volcano, Where do I start.
Well first of all Rangitoto is a dormant volcano. It has not erupted for over 600 years
and hopefully won't erupt in our time. Secondly Rangitoto is only 700 years old, wow!

Time for Kawau Island, Kawau is a lovely island and one of my favourites.
It has lots of lovely places to go. You will never get bored, I can promise you
that. It has an average sized jetty for the big ferries and there is a little part
for small motor boats like my family's boat.

Last but definitely not least is Tiri Tiri Matangi but you can call it Tiri for short.
Tiri is a bird sanctuary and it is also pest free. There are endangered birds there.  
Some regular ones such as the takahe,the pukeko and the welcome swallow
are only three of the many species of birds on the green as can be island.

And that's just the islands…

Hauraki in Maori means north wind.

Did you know that the underwater wildlife in the Gulf is incredible compared to most countries,
and if we want it to stay that way we have got to respect our beautiful ocean.

Written By Sophia Crosbie

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Anna Viljoen - a promising young author at our school. She has written a book about why she loves her cat. Just because she loves to write. Anna is in year 2.

That's the reason why I love. you.

I love the whay you shere. That is whay I love you.

I love the whay you cear. I love the whay you love.

I love the whay you lisin. I love the whae you help.

What a beautiful, descriptive piece of writing by Aurora in room 24

Fireworks!

‘Boom’ The sound of raining, clashing over me,
fading, turning to dust.
Fireworks getting together in celebration,
colourful spreading joy.
I wish to be those specks flying through the air.
Fireworks like us work together to burst in a circle form.
Fireworks in my opinion, are loud but beautiful.
They fill the world with happiness.
They light up the sky and peoples faces.
You see them in different places,
celebrate successes  all over the world.
Sometimes they're together, sometimes they're apart,
one thing for sure they fill people's hearts.
Eyes set upon the fireworks as they rise.

By aurora

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