Many years ago the Patupaiarehe people lived around the lakes of Rotorua, on the Ngongotaha Mountains.
The Tipua people were giants and they were very bad tempered. These people wanted to take the beautiful lakes and the land away from the Patupaiarehe people.
One day the Tipua war party marched through the Mamaku forest towards Ngongotaha. The Patupaiarehe people became very scared. They asked their leader to save them with his magic spell.
Tongakohu went up Ngongongtaha mountain and lit a fire. He started to chant his magic spell.
Then the Tipua giants began to feel tired and they had a rest. When they wanted to stand up their skin started to crack.They could not move. Soon all the Tipua giants turned into rocks.
Finally Tongakahu was able to save his people from the Tipua giants.
I am a Year 8 student at Glen Innes School in Auckland, NZ. I am in Room 10 and my teacher is Mrs Raj.
Monday, 13 August 2012
Monday, 18 June 2012
Practising being positive
This term I have been learning how to write good blog comments on different blogs.We have been making lots of comments on other schools blog.The difference it has made is I know how important it has been to practise writing before I copy and paste on the blog.
I enjoyed posting on different post because they might also comment on my post.
It has been challenging to connect with the other people's blog post but I think I have improved.
Here is a comment that I have left on a blog.I've been positive and specific.

I enjoyed posting on different post because they might also comment on my post.
It has been challenging to connect with the other people's blog post but I think I have improved.
Here is a comment that I have left on a blog.I've been positive and specific.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Constable Julie's Visit
Today Constable Julie came into our class to talk about road safety. Constable Julie came from the Glen-Innes police station. Road safety is important because we have to protect ourself when we cross the road. Part of her visit was an activity about distance and judging how far it takes for a car to stop. I learnt that we have to estimate between 0 to 70 meters how far away a car was. I enjoyed learning about road safety.
Monday, 11 June 2012
Watch out for those snacks!
This morning room 10 and 7 took a bus to the supermarket to learn about food labels. When we got there Ainslie and her partner were waiting where it says entry.Ainslie is working for the heart foundation. Each adult had a different group there were 5 groups and each group was starting with a different nutrition. We were starting with bread then we moved to Muesli Bar and we kept moving till the group finished checking the labels.Then we moved onto the fruit and vegetables.I was surprised that the choc rainbow bubble bars were so high in sugar.
Ainslie gave a $60 voucher card so that we can plan a healthy lunch.
Ainslie gave a $60 voucher card so that we can plan a healthy lunch.
| Breakfast / Cereals | Nestle Milo | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 490 kj 1.4g 8.2g 2.3g 36 mg | Light & Right | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | |
| Bread | Molen Berg | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 902 kj 1.5g 2.5g 5.0g 430 mg | Fruit Loaf | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | |
| Muesli Bar | Choc Rainbow Bubble Bar | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 1710kj 10.5g 27.6g 0g 227 mg | Snack Logos | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 1760 kj 16.09g 37.29g 5.9g 150 mg |
| Other Snack Foods | Rice Wheel | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 1720kj 8.0g 2.9g 0.5g 690 mg | Snack Pack | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Dietary Fibre g Sodium mg | 2070 mg 23.29g 9.19g 0g 591 mg |
| Milk/Dairy Products | Milk Homogenised | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Sodium mg Calciummg | 260 kj 3.3g 4.9g 43 mg 116 mg | Spread | Energy kj Fat,Total g Sugar g Sodium mg Calciummg | 2010 kj 65.0g 0.0g 349 mg |
Monday, 28 May 2012
Zach and Kathleen
Zach is a golden retriever and his birthday is on the 26th of April. He was born 2002.His favourite food is steak and cheese pie .He also likes to snatch Archie the cat's food.Zach is 10 years olds and he has beautiful eyes.He's also very fluffy.He is very friendly and gentle and his favourite toy is Kathleen named after Miss Anderson's class expert. Zach will always carry Kathleen in his mouth and will never let go.Miss Anderson has a cat called Archie Anderson and they get along with each other. Miss Anderson always walks Zach every day one of his favourite things to do.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Making a good comment
We are learning to write a perfect comment.
Positive: I enjoyed reading your post.
Thoughtful:I said that she makes me want to buy a dog.
Helpful:Next time I will ask a question.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Flower Pollination
Wind pollinated flowers:The grains of the pollen is so usually light so they travel by the wind Pollen grains are large and to stick to insects,birds and any kind of mammals body
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