Touch Rugby

Running around, passing the rugby ball to each other, learning skills, techniques and improving at touch rugby.

Last week on Thursday the 12th of November 2015 all senior classes from the senior syndicate had a 45 minute touch rugby lesson. As we waited until the clock  hit 11:45 we made our way outside on the field right in front of all the junior classes.

Finally it was our turn. Trevor was our coach and he was really qualified. He seemed to look like he was in his early 50’s but despite his age he could still run around, have fun and keep fit.

The whole 45 minutes was full of enjoyment and fun. We played activities. Answered questions. Learnt how to play properly and had relay races. My favourite activity was when we all lined up in a circle and we’d to pass the ball clockwise around as fast as we could. If we dropped the ball or threw it improperly we’re declared disqualified .

We had two rounds and luckily for me I made it into the top five. I really enjoyed the entire lesson and appreciated that Trevor taught us. I’m really looking forward to the next time we have another lesson this Thursday. Thanks again Trevor!

Participation In The First Ever Ruapotaka School Poetry Recital!

As the two prefects from our class room Ofa and Sini were calling up the three finalist from each room counting upwards, Room 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. While I and another finalist Florida was waiting I was getting really nervous. I wasn't sure about Florida because from my perspective she showed no sign of emotion. I really wanted to bail out and just forget my whole entire and make that an excuse for me to not present my poem. After a matter of time in my mind I was thinking about it so I decided to just do it.

As it was my turn to say my speech based on the Past, Present and Future by June Kellum- 2005, I could feel the perspiration occurring onto by body. I had to remember all the tips that Mrs Golder had told me. In the end I'd said my whole poem without stopping which I am very proud of. 

Since this was the first ever poem recital at our school there wasn't able to be a first, second, and third so everyone received a certificate for participating. 

Well Done Everyone!

End of Year Test: Reading

Could it be? Was it the second option or the first? I’d knew that I’ve had no choice but to choose one or else I’ll lose a full mark. Even if it was the wrong answer I’d still have to try. Afterall In the test it says try to answer even if you’ll have to guess.

As we’d already begun our test I could feel  perspiration process occurring across my entire body. I was really nervous. Reading wasn’t my best subject so I knew there was a chance of me failing my age standards.

What only felt like 5 minutes was actually 20 minutes and that’s when negative thoughts were initiating in my mind. As I was wasting valuable time  I did my best to clear my mind so that I could carry on. Once I cleared my mind I carried on with the test.

In the end I had faith within myself and hoped that I’d passed. A few days later when Mrs. Golder had marked all of the test and we’d had our results I’d received my test results. As I looked at the total and the stanine I noticed that I passed.

I was filled with mixed emotions. From relief, to happiness, excitement but there was just a tiny bit of disappointment. I guess I was disappointed because of my mark and that compared to last and this year I didn’t make a big improvement as i thought of making.

All I knew was that I tried my best and that’s all that matters.

The First Footstep on the Moon!