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We love our mums!

My Mum

Impatiently, my wonderful mum gazed at the hot oven. She was leaping up and down. She  asked me enthusiastically “When is this banana cake going to be finished? My tummy is grumbling!” Carefully she opens the beaming hot oven. It's finally ready. I was surprised at how good of a job we had done. We sat together and enjoyed the sweet bananary banana cake, it was delicious.

By Regan‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Carefully, Mum was setting up my ag day course in the paddock for Rosie and I to practise. Mum stood in the dark green grass helping me with my friendly calf. At last we got the blue small holder on Rosey’s big cute head. I pushed but Rosie would not go. “Mum l need a little bit of help.” She looked up slowly “l guess so...” I laughed “Mum hurry up!” We got Rosie in finally. Mum got the soft brush and I carefully brushed her. Mum’s eyes glanced up to the bright blue sky. Mum clambered over the gate. Thoughtful I jumped over too. Mum was laughing so hard she fell in the long green grass. Accidently mum got up and said “I’m all good!” I was glad Mum was not hurt. I love you being with me on the farm, Mum.

By Skyla

Hinni Kid Awards!

We LOVE celebrating success in our class so I thought what better way to celebrate than to share our Hinni Kid Awards on our blog!


This weeks Hinni Kid Award recievers were...
Amelia-Rose- for being focused in class
Summer- for working hard to learn new maths strategies
Grace- for being a kind and hardworking member of our class
Skyla- for being resilient and pushing herself to complete the school triathlon

Kate- for always being a focused and hardworking learner

Tino pai tamariki!

Thank You Camp Parents!

A big huge thank you to all the parents that came on our Ohope School Camp back in early March! It wouldn't have been possible without you and we are so very grateful to have such a supportive and fun team of helpers this year.

Senior Poetry Comp

Congratulations to the people that got up and presented their poems at the Senior Poetry Competition today- there was some real tough competition and we certainly noticed your efforts in practicing and polishing your piece over the weekend. A special mention to our Room 7 class mates who got placings- Sarah was first for the Year 4's. Roy took out the Year 5 competition, but was closely followed by Jack E! 

Ka pai to mahi! 

Hinuera School Triathlon

It was fantastic to see the effort that every Hinni Kid put in to our School Triathlon on Friday! Well done everybody!

Wacky Water Day!

Splashing around on Wacky Water Day this afternoon was a lot of fun! 

What activity did you enjoy and why!?

Senior Swimming Sports

Well done to everyone for making our Senior School Swimming Sports a fantastic day. It was a successful day because everyone got involved and gave 100% in their races! The town pool is a long way but you can all be proud of your efforts. What were you most proud of? What did you find tricky? Comment below!

This is us in our school pool in between our training for the big day. 

Year 4's projects!

While the Year 5’s and 6’s were at camp the Year 4’s worked super hard on posters about native animals . We had to gather information about the animal that we chose, like information about thier predators, what it eats and also do a big description about the animal too. Also, while the Year 6’s were away the Year 4’s had a big responsibility of doing all the jobs around Hinuera School.

By Megan L

Sorry can't flip the pictures!

Ohope Camp

Our Year 5 & 6 Ohope Beach Camp was a real success again this year with loads of exciting beach, water and bush activities being a hit. We were pleased to see our Hinni Kids getting involved and giving new things a try. A big thank you to parents who volunteered their time to be with us and of course thank you to Mrs Harrison, our amazing camp cook! Don't worry Year 4's, it's your turn next year!

Kahikatea 2016

Welcome back to Kahikatea 7's blog for 2016! 

It has been great getting to know one another over the past 3 weeks.We have already been very busy and look forward to sharing our learning with you soon!

Last Day 2015!

It was our last day of school today and we went out with a bang. 

 It was a neat year and I am lucky to have spent it with such cool (crazy) kids like you lot. 

Some of you wanted a copy of these photos from today, so hopefully you can save these from here- any troubles email me and I can send them through to you :) 

Thank you all so much for the gifts and cards etc. I have been super spoilt and I have lots of chocolate to enjoy over the holidays! I have so much that I will definitely need to get my running shoes on too! :)

Kiwiana Narrative! By Connor

Bob the Possum’s Adventure! 

By Connor Burnside

Splat! Fall the bottle of L&P out of the trampers bag. Suddenly a possum peered from the side of a tree. His name was Bob the Possum. He stared at the L&P for a while. “What is that?” he thought to himself. 

He picked it up and hid it in the part of the tree where the branches start shooting out sideways. 

Soon a hunter came and found Bob. He scrambled up into the branches and hid. It wasn't long until the hunter gave up and went away. Bob was as happy as Larry!

He popped the cap of the L&P and drank it. The bubbles made his eyes water and his nose sting, but he still had a happy grin on his face. The hunter came back and shot Bob in the butt. Bob was bullet proof and sang "Toyota sale, shake your tail, Toyota sale!"

Bob was still alive! He jumped up and ran to the Toyota shop and got a  Toyota. Crash as he slammed the door. Bob cruised down the road into the sunset until.... Bob was a wanted possum!

This was for a stealing a Pavlova... or ten from the local bakery. The cops had known this for 2 years and had been searching for him. Bob drove his toyota to Auckland to take over and own the Sky Tower. Do to this, he thought   water bombs filled with L&P would do the trick. But he was broke and only had one   dollar to buy one L&P. Would this be enough?

Bob decided to get a job at a Tiki Carving shop to earn more money to buy L&P. Just as he had enough money, the cops finally stopped Bob while he was driving in his Toyota. So Bob stops his evil ways and snuck back into the forest for the rest of his days.

Kai Time!

It was neat to see you all becoming more confident in speaking Te Reo during our shared lunch today. 

Keep practising at home and if you're up for a challenge, maybe you could even teach your whanau!

Q: He aha mahau? (What would you like?)

A: Homai he _______ maku. (Please give me a ______ )

Question: He aha te kai pai ki a koe?? ( What is your favourite food?)

Comment below with your answer in TE REO! (He ______ )

Writing: My Paradise...

My Paradise

Lines zip out to sea hoping something will bite fresh meat off silver hooks before wading back into the shore.

The smell of fresh bark from towering palm trees ripens the cold air.

Sea spray soaks my hair as I dive into the freezing water.

A sticky ice block sits in my hand as drips dive down and lay on the warm sand.

Footprints are seized by the current and carried away out to sea while sandcastles on the shore rear miniature tidal waves floating up the shore.

Lemonade and sandwiches are hand out at family picnics on the beach.

A roar on the sand indicates that waves of the tide are crashing in.

Rays of the bright sun peer over white candyfloss clouds.

The palm trees stand guard giving shade over happy sunbathers.

Relaxed, quiet, restful,

My Paradise…

By Daniel Baker-Simpson

  

     Mount MaungaNui

                                             

   MY PARADISE

Giant fish slowly approach me looking for food

People screaming on the beach, having a fun time

Coconut water dripping down my chin from my mouth

People in and out of the lagoon water

Coral washed up on the golden sand

Lonely dogs cruise up and down the seashore

Coconuts fall to the ground leaving little trace

Foot prints make a path leading down to the clear water

Colossal palm trees shot out of the ground

Waves crash up over each other onto the hot sand

Clear, warm, fun

My Paradise

By Connor Burnside

Fiji

My Paradise

Stoney rock pinching my flesh skin.

 Crabs clap in a menacing and exuberant way.

Snails hiding and spying on nasty seagulls

Camouflaged fish disappearing through the ancient waters

Sponge sea plants swaying 

Saying“Ahhh! I have a lot of ouchie boo boos!"

Mussels perching on the bony rocks

Mysterious sea weed waves side to side like a narrow hand yelling “Goodbye, see you again, maybe?”

Pointy, rough and rocky

My Paradise...

By Kevin Tiddy

The Rock Pools

My Paradise

Reckless waves burst against the crumpled sand.

Frantic fish dance around the soothing water, next to the aged brick wall.

Birds tickle my hand as they peck reluctantly at the tiny stale bread crumbs.

Sweet aromas of freshly bake biscuits run wild among the eventful streets.

Striding inside of a volcano, not certain if ‘Diamond Head’ was dead or alive.

Amusing, mini shuttles providing trips to every boy and girl.

Stacks of pancakes with a thick drizzle of a berry sauce, topped off with sweet, fragrant blueberries, luring every customer closer.

Fireworks soar into the sky as the stunning sunset slowly fades away.

Inquisitive monkeys scream us awake as well as all the other animals that were trying to force their eyes open.

Entertaining, enjoyable and pleasurable

By Ella  J

Hawaii