My trip at the Tamaki River By Raymond

My adventure on the  Tamaki River Walk

One  sunny day on November 5th the seniors went on an adventure to the Panmure Basin and the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway. When we were walking around we did some exercise on the fitness equipment at the Panmure Basin. When we were walking we were all tired but we still had to keep going until we got to the skate park. While we were walking people were asking Miss Paton “When is it morning tea?”. She said “Another half and hour”. I said to myself I wish I was at the skatepark, I am so hungry. After asking Miss Paton about morning tea we were all whining. We finally got there and we started to eat our lunch. I said “Yes, finally!”

Then we left the skate park and walked across the bridge. When we went down this man was cleaning the boat. When we went passed him It was like toxic gas coming out of the hose.  I ran to the front and I waited for the others. When we were half way people were tired,  they wanted to stop and have a break. So we did.

After that Room 6 left us behind and we buddied up with Room 8. Then me and my buddy were playing eye spy while we were catching up to Room 6, but they  kept moving  faster and faster. We caught up to them but they took off. We started walking faster and faster and then we got to pakuranga yacht club .  We finally caught up to Room 6.

Then we had lunch and Room 6 saw a snakes and ladder game. When they went on the slide their shorts were dirty and even the slide was filled with mud and bugs. People did not care if they got dirty and even the ladder was slippery from the mud and rain . When I finished my lunch I ran to the snakes and ladder. First I went to the ladder and it felt like goo.  When I went on the slide it was  muddy, slippery and dirty. When I went down I got dirty and then I went back down and played with Thomas. We were playing with dices. Then we saw two buses coming in and then we waited for the third bus. It finally came and then we headed back to school for a refreshing ice block.  We went back to class and I said “That was an exciting adventure” .

Room 5's Favourite Animals By Tim

 

This is my Statistical Investigation. Four students (Including Miss Paton) in Room Five voted for the Koala, Two voted for the Platypus, Four students voted for the Tasmanian Devil, Five voted for the Kangaroo and Fifteen voted for the Panda.. I think why the students voted for Panda the most is because it is cute. I think why the students voted the Platypus the least because they haven't seen one. I worked with Jhardae. 

Oh S'mar's Rotary Walkway Experience

Rotary Walkway

Last Tuesday the seniors of Panmure Bridge School went on the the Tamaki river walk. It was sunny in the morning and windy. It was a long tremendous walk, everyone was exhausted. First we went to Pakuranga,  I thought we would start on the left side but we started on the other side instead. The people who took photo’s did a good job. After we went on the bridge, first some people were scared because it was their first time across the bridge. Once we had past the bridge we saw this obstacle course. Room 8 and room 5 went on the course. Everyone was excited to go on the course. We carried on walking until we got to the skate park.

We had morning tea at the skate park and we got 5 mins to play. We carried on walking, the people who had the cameras had to change and give others a turn. I was one of the people that got to hold the camera. I took  photos of the water, birds, bridges and many more things. After that we carried on walking until we had a 10 minute break. We had to pair up with the room 8 children and look after them until we got to the end of our walk. We had walked about 5.5 km by the time we stopped for lunch. Everyone was so excited. I went to the slides with Patrick it was awesome because it was a big tall slide that went very fast. After that it started to pour down with rain everyone was disappointed and sad. We were waiting for our bus. I saw a cloud that look like a big grey dragon. The sun came up and everyone rushed to the slides and the playground to have one quick last play.

The bus came and we were all sad that we had to go back to school and do work. Once we got on the bus people were sleeping we were all so tired and happy that we had walked for about 5 hours. When we got back to school we had a nice cold ice block, it was delicious. We all went back to our classes and wrote about our day. It was a fun day.    

The end.

 

  

My Time at the Rotary Walkway By Yvette

Rotary Walkway

It was a beautiful, calm and cold morning. I had arrived at school early for our school trip around the Rotary Walkway. My wonderful teacher Miss Paton called out the roll to see who was away and who was at school. We needed to say if we were staying or leaving to go on the trip. Our whole class except John and Jasmine went on the trip. Rooms 5,6,7 and 8 went on the school trip around the rotary walkway and the Tamaki basin. The senior school gathered their bags and sunhats. We met on the court to see how many children were staying at school and where to send the people that weren’t going on the trip to a junior class.

All the classes left at the same time. Mrs Kirkpatrick and her class walked in the front. Mrs Anderson was behind our class. Rooms 5,6,7 and 8 walked around the Tamaki basin first. We walked all the way from our school to the Tamaki basin. We arrived at the Tamaki basin(finally). Mrs Kirkpatrick's class walked a lot faster than our class. They were way in front of our class. We walked halfway around the basin. My legs were burning. I felt like lying on the pathway. There were exercise stops around the basin. We didn’t get to try out any of them because our teacher didn’t let us.

Unfortunately, halfway around the basin it started to rain. It was pouring, I was so soaked. We had 4 camera people in our class taking pictures. The first 4 were Fine, Angel, Samantha and Caitlin. They did a good job. We finally finished walking around the whole basin. Hipi.  At the end of the tracks there was a skatepark .That is where all the classes stopped for morning tea. I was so happy and astonished. I thought we were never going to stop.

I sat down and ate my sausage roll, my pizza bread and drank some water. After I had finished eating, I sat down until we were asked to leave. We had 20 minutes of morning tea. 20 minutes passed and Mrs Kirkpatrick asked us to pack away our food and get ready to walk the Rotary Walkway. I walked mostly with my best friend Fine around the Rotary Walkway.. The rotary walkway was so long. I was so hungry. We walked for about 5.5 kilometres until we finished the track. The Tamaki River had an amazing view. The river was in high tide so you could see how beautiful and how extraordinary the Tamaki River is. We almost made it halfway around the Rotary Walkway. We stopped at a small carpark area.

Miss Paton called out the roll to see if anyone was missing. Rooms 5,7 and 8 had a 10 minute rest at the tiny car park area. Our teachers decided to buddy up our class with a room 8 kid. I was buddied up with Iris. Sadly, the Room 8 kids slowed us down. After everyone in Room 5 was paired up with a Room 8 student we would carry on our trip to the end of the Rotary Walkway. We walked for about 30 minutes until we reached the end of our walk. We stopped at the Pakuranga Sailing Club. The Pakuranga Sailing club had a huge open field where we could eat our lunch and play games, it also had a weird training park. There was also another park called “Snakes and Ladders”.

Unfortunately, it started to pour with rain. We were forced to go under shelter. Students started to leave the shaded shelter to play games. Lots of people played on the weird training park.. They didn’t care if it was wet. I walked around the field. We need to wait until the 3 buses came to pick us up to drop us off at school. 2 buses had arrived at the Pakuranga Sailing Club. We needed to wait for 1 more buses to come. I had tried all the training exercises. The last exercise felt weird. The exercise helps build up muscles in your upper thighs and legs.

The last bus had arrived.. Room 6, 7 and 8 abounded the first 2 buses.

Miss Paton thought we had our own bus but we needed to share with Room 9. The bus took us back to school. That was our time at the Rotary Walkway.

Caitlin's Recount on the Tamaki River Walk

Tamaki Walkway

It was a calm and cold day. I woke up ready for a massive walk around the Panmure Basin and the Rotary Walkway. When I arrived at school it was sunny. All the classes lined up on the court. Rooms 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 came on the trip.  I felt excited that we were going for a walk. We walked up the driveway. Lavinia, Mrs Eeles and myself were playing a game. The game goes like this, you have to pick a colour (My colour was silver) and if a car comes pass and it is silver that means you get 1 point and it carries on. The game finishes when someone gets 20 points.

When we arrived at the basin Miss Paton gave Angel, Fine and myself a camera to take photos. I took a lot of photos because I wanted to remember the trip. When we got to the basin we had to walk over the bridge. I felt scared because it felt like the bridge was going to collapse. When we got half way around the basin I felt so exhausted. It was like my legs were just going to fall off. Finally we were at the skatepark. We had our morning tea but we only had 20 minutes of morning tea. I decided to have my muesli bar and a drink. “20 minutes is up everybody so could you please line up in the same order as we did before” said Ms Kirkpatrick

It was time to start our walk around the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway. We had to walk across the Panmure Bridge, while we walked across my friend Fine’s hat was blown away on the middle of the road. Everybody started laughing because cars would drive over it and the hat would go back and forth. The next class came past and one of their students lost their hat as well but instead of it going on the road it went in the water so she couldn’t get it back. When we were walking down the hill to the yot club we saw a man spraying his boat, it stunk really bad. Everybody was blocking their nose because of how smelly it was. We walked up a little hill. At the top there was a street but it was a no exit street.

We started walking around, my legs felt like they were just going to fall off. Room 6 was way ahead of us because they were really fit. When we got to this little area where you could sit down Mrs Anderson said that “We need to walk together because Room 6 were way ahead of us”. Room 5 got buddied up with a Room 8 person. My partner was Nazella, she was very funny. “I hope it doesn’t rain” she said. It started to pour down with rain. I was as  cold as an Iceblock. Finally we arrived at the Pakuranga Rotary Yacht Club. It wasn’t raining but unfortunately it started to pour down with rain even more than before.

We had to go to where the shelter was. A lot of people were using the exercise equipment. The exercise equipment was very weird, but it was very good for you. We were all waiting for the 3 buses to arrive. 10 minutes later 2 buses had arrived. We had to wait for the 3rd bus to come. “FINALLY IT’S HERE” I shouted. Miss Paton thought that we had our own bus to ourselves but we didn’t. We had to share with Room 9. After the 5.5 kilometer walk I felt exhausted. I just couldn’t wait to go home and relax.

My recount on Des Hunt By Fine

My recount on went Des Hunt visited

It was a cold windy day and the best reliever was teaching our class. She announced that an author by the name of Des Hunt was coming for a visit. I wasn't that excited at first but when I saw all his equipment on the table, I was easily excited. He was an old man but he looked happy sharing his inventions and whatnot s with us. He started off with talking about his personal life, then got into action. I didn't really understand because I was caught up in the moment at the end of his explosions. He did a BANG!!. From then on we were waiting for his next arrival.

My time at Eastern Beach, By Alazay

Wow what a beautiful day!!! The birds were chirping and the waves were splashing at Eastern Beach. When the whole school went out to the driveway and the buses weren’t there we had to wait. We waited about 10 -15 minutes for the buses and then the buses came. We hopped on the buses and went to Eastern Beach. On the bus all the girls sang songs. When we got there it looked like an island paradise. We played on the sand and built a mermaid, until Mr Johnston said “It is time for Room 5’s ‘turn for the life jacket lesson”. We all started to swim on our backs and on our tummies. Next we had to take the life jackets off and went swimming without the life jackets. When it was time for lunch I had donut’s, cookies, chicken, cheerios, fruit and juice. Next I played on my iPod and listened to music, until it was time to pack up and go back to school.

My time at Eastern Beach

Eastern Beach

It is finally Monday February 27th the coolest day yet. I just could not wait to hop on the bus to get to the amazing Eastern beach. First Miss Paton had to do the roll and for the first time, I saw Miss Paton in shorts. Then I was excited for the bus. The bus took forever to come but then we all heard a sound that sounded like a bus. Soon after the sound there came two more buses. There was no luck for us. Then another bus came and it was the school bus to take us to Eastern Beach. Finally, a bus came passed with a word that said school. It was a school bus and then everyone stood up and ran fast to the bus. We were all ready to hop on. Then Miss Paton started to count all the student’s to get on the bus. After the students had got on the bus the bus was all full. Soon after two buses came along, then we had to hop on to the next bus. I hopped on and sat in the bus. Later on I saw a beach and I thought to myself could that be Eastern Beach. Finally we got even closer to the beach. Yes! I said shouting in the bus, we are finally here. I took a look everywhere to see if I could remember anything from last year. The first thing I saw were the Volley ball grounds. But the first thing I saw was the cave from last year. What was that on the corner of the cave? It was the old place that people always use to climb. A few hours later we started to put on life jackets with Mr.Nepia. After that we got to have a free swim with out our life jackets. After we all hopped out we got changed. Tyler and I ran to the changing rooms. I ran really fast to my lunch and ate my terrific roll that my mum made for me. My mum made me three filled rolls and I ate two. Then I walked to Addnan and sat down with him because he couldn’t swim. So I asked him if he wanted some lunch? and he said
“no “because he already had lunch. I felt bored so I played touch with the twins,Tevita, Suliasi, Teagan,Trinity, Henry and Piripi. Mr. Nepia was coaching. I stopped playing and sat with Addnan and watched. I joined in on the game and played with Addnan. I made a new friend. He was Suliasi’s cousin. He said he came from America. I aksed him where do you come from? he said he came from Tonga and America. Soon Mr.Jonston said “If you want to go for one more swim then do so now”. After the kids got out, we all got in a perfect line of clases. We all got up and walked to the buses. This time it took four buses to take us back to school. Later on I went home.

Tyler's Eastern Beach story

MY TIME AT EASTERN BEACH STORY

Yahoo! we are going to Eastern Beach today. I was so angry when the bus was late. It came about 10 to 20 minutes late. I was so angry when the bus was late. When we went to Eastern Beach we had morning tea. Then we went to play volley ball with Kifi, Mosese, Molia and I. Then we went into the water. We had to do the life jacket activity. We had to touch the kayak. We had to float on our back and on our stomach the water was so cold. Then we got to have free time. After we we had lunch I had a sandwich, it was nice. I hope we go to Eastern Beach next year.

My great time at Eastern Beach

I had such a great time at Eastern beach and here is how it started. On Monday 27th of February the whole school went to Eastern Beach for a picnic. There were lots of teachers and parent helpers that were coming. In our class we had Isabella’s Aunty Eme come, Aryans Grandma, Juliano’s brother Tom and Keri. All the classes lined up in front of their class to get ready. When we went into the driveway there were no buses. I was not that happy because I was really excited, I could not wait to go on the bus. On the bus I sat next to Caitlin and Liantre. It was so boring in the bus, but I was still excited. When we were near Eastern beach everyone on the bus saw flash houses. When we got there I saw nice golden sand with pretty shells and and a big blue sea with a nice hot sun. I was so happy. The first thing we did was eat some morning tea and wait for the others to arrive. When everyone was there Mr Johnston told us some rules to follow and introduced other activities. The sports were Baseball, Rugby and Volleyball. There was also a life jacket drill. The first class to go swimming was Room 1 and the first class that went to go to the life jacket drill was Room 8. When I was waiting to go swimming I sat with my Aunty and Caitlin. When I heard Mr Johnston I thought that Room 5 was going swimming but this was not the case. It was Room 7 that was taking part in the life jacket drill and Room 8 going swimming. When I was waiting to go swimming I played vollyball with Asmah,Nicola and Fine. When we were playing it was weird because there was no net so we just played with the ball. In the middle of the game Miss Paton told Room 5 to get ready to go swimming. When she said that I rushed to my Aunty to get ready I was so excited. I ran to go swimming but I forgot my goggles so I had to go and get them from my swimming bag. When I got back I saw Room 7 getting out and going swimming with no life jackets and Room 8 swimming out. Our first activity was life jacket drill. When I got one it was soaking wet. Mr Johnston showed us how to put on the life jacket. When he was finished talking I put on my life jacket then I jumped in the water. It was like a sea with ice blocks. I was swimming with Isabella and Fine. I got use to the water when I stayed in there. Ms Kirkpatrick,Mrs Huggins and Mr Johnston took turns on a canoe. When we were swimming Ms Kirkpatrick was on the canoe. We got told to go further and further by Ms Kirkpatrick because we were still near the sand so me and Isabella had a race. After we had finished our turn with the life jacket it was Room turn and us Room 5 went swimming with Room 7 with no life jackets. When I went swimming I swam with Leenas and Germaine. When we all finished we got some lunch to eat. We had only got 30 minutes to eat or more. When we were finished Mr Jonhston said that we could have our last swim so me Leenas and Gemaine went to go have our last swim. This time Mrs Huggins was on the canoe and some people even tried to get on it. Then I little while later Mr Johnston said to get out and get changed. So I went to my Aunty and got dressed. After that my Aunty told Miss Paton that I was going home and not going on the bus back to school I was going Mc Donalds and going home to have a shower. Next year I hope to go back to Eastern Beach again.

My Adventure to Eastern Beach

On the 27 of February the whole school went to Eastern Beach for a picnic. When I arrived at school Miss Paton was calling out the roll
finally we lined up outside and started walking down the school drive way. When we were down the drive way we had to wait for the bus. It was late. We were waiting for ages. It took a while but the bus finally arrived. Everybody shouted !!HOORAY!! with happy voices. Room 6 walked on the bus first then it was Room 5 my class I was sitting next to my friends Liantre and Angel. Finally we were at Eastern Beach. I was so excited. I nearly ran off but I didn’t. I stayed with the group me and Angel were standing together in line together.
When we were told to sit down and have our morning tea I was eating my cookie yum yum. Then it was time for
Mr Johnston to do the safety rules. After Mr Johnston finished telling us the safety rules we were able to play. Me and Angel were playing together we didn’t know what to do, so we went to sit down with Angel’s auntie. We were sitting in the shade, there was a nice breeze coming our way. Finally Mr Johnston called out the first class for swimming. Room 1 were to go into the water for a swim. We were waiting for ages but then it was Room 5’s turn to swim. I didn’t go for a swim because I didn’t fell like it. I was playing on the sand and watching my class go for a swim. I was building a sandcastle with a moat filled with water and windows. I thought it was awesome, unfortunately my class had to get out. Finally my auntie and my baby cousin arrived. I ran up to my baby cousin and gave him a big hug. I went to go and sit down with them. They
bought chips, drink, rolls. The rolls had chicken and ham. they were delicious. I also had my school lunch. My baby cousin was walking around everywhere. I went to go and see Taryn and Alazay they were making a mermaid in the sand. It looked really cool then my friend Fine came. Alazay let me name the mermaid, so I used all of our names and named it Alazay Daphne Matilda Edwards. After we made the mermaid we decorated it with earrings and a sandy belt. It looked really awesome and then I went to sit down with my baby cousin. 1 hour later sadly it was time to go. I said bye to my baby cousin and went with my class. I went to line up. I sat at the back of Taryn. Miss Paton was calling out the roll to check if everybody was there. Miss Paton asked who wanted an apple.The whole class put their hands up including me. I went to say bye to my family. We had to walk down the road to get to the bus. Finally we reached the bus it was time to go. I had a really great picnic.

Under the water fun

The upcoming episodes are based around the children's experiences swimming at the Panmure Leisure Centre. Here is a sneak preview of photos taken of the children swimming. Enjoy.