Mrs Mills's jaw gaped open and her eyes rolled skyward as the huge hail fell from the sky. Hail was about and the teachers were not happy. They thought of closing 12 hour relay down but Mr Diver demanded to let the kids keep going. The hail was the size of pandas. Fat and heavy the hail was and you didn't want to get hit because you would die. The tents were protecting some people but the people that were running had no protection. The teachers were trying to get Mr Diver to call it off but he didn't want to. The medical tent was full of kids that were hit by the panda size hail. The tents were getting hammered by the hail because there was so much of it. Teachers wondered how this hail had appeared because it was such a sunny day but then one dropped then it started.
Where the food market was all the food was covered in white stuff. All of the p.e gear which the kids were wearing was dirty wet and soon to be unwearable. A teacher noticed that the hail was only happening at tauranga intermediate. It was honestly so strange and the hail was getting worse so Mr Diver finally called the relay off because the medical tent was overflowing with squashed kids. The tent that got hit the most was tawas. When Mr Diver called the relay off all the teachers were so happy but the hail didn't stop there.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Life Education
This term we have been having our life education sessions. One of the topics we have been learning about is drugs. Everyone in our class made a presentation about an individual drug so that we can extend our knowledge. I made my presentation to a class member and they have given me feedback below.
Success criteria:
Confidence when they deliver their presentation
Their knowledge is genuine
Information in own words
No reading off the page, not to much text
Pictures match content
Well chosen images
Not to long, not to short
Blog Post
A letter to Mr diver about changing something at this school.
Dear Mr Diver:
As a year 8 and it is my last year I want you to get some ideas for this school changing in the future. I think you should change the playground. Lots of kids play on it but it is too small and lots of kids crash into each other. The playground is kind of kiddy but in my opinion it is way too small. I like the monkey bars on the playground but there should be swings and a slide.
Dear Mr Diver:
As a year 8 and it is my last year I want you to get some ideas for this school changing in the future. I think you should change the playground. Lots of kids play on it but it is too small and lots of kids crash into each other. The playground is kind of kiddy but in my opinion it is way too small. I like the monkey bars on the playground but there should be swings and a slide.
Monday, 28 October 2013
Poem About 12 hour relay last year
Last year I was in the team
I thought it must of been a dream
My parents were so happy with me
Though a lot of times I had to go pee
That day it was so fun
By about 5pm I was done
I hated getting chased by the teachers on the bikes
In my feet I had a lot of spikes
That day I drunk heaps
When I ran I did big leaps
My mum did come and see me but not till late
She brought her weird mate
My dad didn't come and see me at all
At one stage when I was running I wanted to crawl
At the end of the day my family took me home and they were proud
My family asked how I was still so loud
When I go home I went to bed
My family thought I was dead
I didn't even want to be fed.
I thought it must of been a dream
My parents were so happy with me
Though a lot of times I had to go pee
That day it was so fun
By about 5pm I was done
I hated getting chased by the teachers on the bikes
In my feet I had a lot of spikes
That day I drunk heaps
When I ran I did big leaps
My mum did come and see me but not till late
She brought her weird mate
My dad didn't come and see me at all
At one stage when I was running I wanted to crawl
At the end of the day my family took me home and they were proud
My family asked how I was still so loud
When I go home I went to bed
My family thought I was dead
I didn't even want to be fed.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Life ed on Monday
On Monday when we did life ed I was not there. I was doing duties. I guess Michael talked about the pros and cons of doing drugs. He is teaching us about getting out of tough situations like when you get passed drugs and you don't want to take them. I wanted to go so I could learn new things.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Advice
Q: I found out my two friends smoke. I'm only 13. I don't know what to do. I am really confused. Please Help. Give advice.
A: When they smoke maybe go hang with someone else you know. Don't try the smoke because you might have effects. Maybe tell your parents about it and they might give you advice. You should let them know the consequences are so that if they get in trouble they know what's coming. Tell them that they are too young and that it isn't good for you health. You don't want them to get addicted or even smoke and if they offer you one say no and walk away. You will get heaps offered to you and that might be sporting careers and jobs but they might not allow smokers. Ask them why they are doing it and don't let them influence you. If you want them to live a healthy life with good lungs give them things to help them stop like lozenges. Tell the counselor at school so that they can help your friends.
A: When they smoke maybe go hang with someone else you know. Don't try the smoke because you might have effects. Maybe tell your parents about it and they might give you advice. You should let them know the consequences are so that if they get in trouble they know what's coming. Tell them that they are too young and that it isn't good for you health. You don't want them to get addicted or even smoke and if they offer you one say no and walk away. You will get heaps offered to you and that might be sporting careers and jobs but they might not allow smokers. Ask them why they are doing it and don't let them influence you. If you want them to live a healthy life with good lungs give them things to help them stop like lozenges. Tell the counselor at school so that they can help your friends.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Summary of Kids using drugs or alcohol
In December last year a 23 year old woman called Lisa Crowley had a car crash on state highway 32. They had crashed two days earlier from when they were found. Lisa was found to have valium, cannabis and alcohol in her system. There were other people in the car and they were: Brody and Dylan Crowley, Richard Melling and Jordan Melling. Lisa was only 23 when everybody in the car died instantly from crashing. Lisa's fell asleep driving and crashed but she had the drugs and alcohol in her system. She was married to Richard and her sons were Brody and Dylan. Jordan Melling was Richards son. They crashed on state highway 32 near Whakamaru. Mr cowley said it was a lesson to those who choose to mix with the wrong crowd. Lisa moved to Mangakino to give a fresh start and give her kids a better future. She was a farm manager. Mr Crowley said the deaths were raw and that he never got to meet Dylan her youngest son. Mr and Mrs Crowley still feel the emotion and they said they will never forget the day they saw the wreckage.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Statistics on teenagers and drugs and alcohol
1990 and 1999 in the distribution of 14-to-19 year-olds by typical quantities consumed.
At the beginning of the decade, 12 percent of this age group consumed six or more drinks on a typical occasion. In 1999, the proportion who drank six or more drinks was 25 percent.
Among those aged 14 to 29 years, the average frequency was three times a week for Maori males, and between once and twice a week for Maori females. People aged 14-29 drank more than people aged 30-65.
In 1997 there was 142 deaths where they were drinking.
A 4 week survey showed 69 percent of 18-19 year old women drink and 68 percent of males drink.
At the beginning of the decade, 12 percent of this age group consumed six or more drinks on a typical occasion. In 1999, the proportion who drank six or more drinks was 25 percent.
Among those aged 14 to 29 years, the average frequency was three times a week for Maori males, and between once and twice a week for Maori females. People aged 14-29 drank more than people aged 30-65.
In 1997 there was 142 deaths where they were drinking.
A 4 week survey showed 69 percent of 18-19 year old women drink and 68 percent of males drink.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Class A,B,C drugs
What are Class a,b and c drugs:
Drugs are out into three categories: A,B,C. The categories are listed by how harmful they are. A is the most harmful and have bigger punishments so the big powerful are put into a.
What drugs are in each category:
A includes Heroin,cocaine,ecstasy and LSD.
B includes amphetamines like speed and barbiturates and cannabis.
C includes tranquilisers, anabolic steroids and valium.
Are you sentenced to jail if you have these drugs:
With having drugs from the A category you go to jail for six months for possession but you supply or manufacture it you have life imprisonment.
With having drugs from b category you go to jail for three months or a 500 dollar fine but supplying it is 14 years in jail.
With having drugs from c category you go to jail for three months or a 500 dollar fine but if supplying it you go to jail for 8 years or one year and a thousand dollar fine.
Drugs are out into three categories: A,B,C. The categories are listed by how harmful they are. A is the most harmful and have bigger punishments so the big powerful are put into a.
What drugs are in each category:
A includes Heroin,cocaine,ecstasy and LSD.
B includes amphetamines like speed and barbiturates and cannabis.
C includes tranquilisers, anabolic steroids and valium.
Are you sentenced to jail if you have these drugs:
With having drugs from the A category you go to jail for six months for possession but you supply or manufacture it you have life imprisonment.
With having drugs from b category you go to jail for three months or a 500 dollar fine but supplying it is 14 years in jail.
With having drugs from c category you go to jail for three months or a 500 dollar fine but if supplying it you go to jail for 8 years or one year and a thousand dollar fine.
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