Cooking Class At Tech (Making Hotcakes)

On Wednesday we had cooking class at tech. We made hotcakes, they're tiny versions of pancakes. My partner was Kotipi, if you would like to make it here are the ingredients.

Ingredients:
Baking powder
Flour
Sugar
1 egg
Butter
Milk (Three quarters of a cup)
Sauces (golden syrup, chocolate sauce, wiped cream)

Equipment:
bowl
saucer
spoon
spatula
pan
measuring cup

Kotipi and I took turns mixing and making the hotcakes and then out of no where Kotipi flipped the hotcake over and it landed on the floor, we all laughed and kept caring on cooking. We cleaned up and finished first out of everyone, then took some photos. I was proud of myself and I think Kotipi was too. Hopefully we make something nice next week.

Tech 2020 Woodwork

On Wednesday we started tech. I was in Mr Grundy's class, woodwork. We are making necklaces.

First we had to pick four people to make the necklace for. We had to pick four silhouette pictures for each person about, what they do, what they like to do, or what will suit them as a person.

The four people I picked to do the necklace for is my brother, sister, my mum, and me. I've finished the silhouette pictures for each person and all I have to do now is pick a person to do it for.

I picked my brother. He loves basketball so I chose this one.

Me In 2020

Kia ora my name is Madisyn, and I’m a head prefect at Ruapotaka school. I am 12 years old and a year 8 student. I’m in room 7 and my teachers name is Mrs Cardoza. She is nice, cool and intelligent.

I am Cook Island Maori and have three siblings,  one sister two brothers. My favourite topic at school is probably maths. My hobbies outside of school is swimming listening to music and I love basketball , I play basketball with my friends at school and brother.

My favourite food to eat is chicken wings and hot dogs. My personal goal for 2020 is to be the best head prefect I can be.

Thanks for reading my blog and ready for some more.

Kiwi Firefighters To Use Virtual Headsets To Train

Kiwi firefighters are set to benefit from the introduction of a new type of technology, the virtual reality. They are doing this to be prepared and train safely for different scenarios.

The FLAIM (Framework for Log Anonymization and Information Management) developed in Australia, simulates in real life situations, and includes protective clothing the generates realistic heat.

It means firefighters can fight big flames and take on the risks of a burning building, all while staying safe.

As well as the virtual reality goggles, a breathing apparatus, heat vest, and interactive hose reel have also been developed. 

All Blacks Beat Canada With 9 Tries

The All Blacks scored 9 tries to Canada. The All Blacks were to strong for the Canadians, winning 63 to 0.

The All Blacks were given a penalty try after four minutes and Jordie Barrent, Sonny Bill willams and Beauden Barrett also crossed before half-time.

The victory extends the All Blacks winning run at at World Cups to 16 matches their last defeat was to France in 2007 quarter final.

The next game  for New Zealand is against Namibia on Sunday 6th October. Who do you think will win the World Cup for 2019.

All Blacks Start The World Cup With A Win

The All Blacks started the world cup with a hard fought 23 13 victory over South Africa. New Zealand started brightly and took the lead with a Handre Pollard penalty.

In the second half Pieter Steph Du Toit scored for South Africa and Pollard secured a long-range drop-goal. At this stage, South Africa looked like coming back until Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett scored penalties. 

This was a really good game. Who do you thinks going to win the worlds cup?

Tall Blacks Beaten By Canada

The Tall Blacks have been beaten by Canada by 122-88.

The result comes less than a month out from the FIBA world cup. The Tall Blacks were outplayed for large parts of the game.

Canada was quick on the break, but importantly, made the most of their free jump shots. They lead by 19 by the end of the 1st quarter.

The Tall blacks did improve in the second half, however, towards the end of the game the score blew out to end a disappointing night for the New Zealanders.

The next game is on Wednesday night. Do you think the Tall Blacks will come back?

 

Kayaking

Last Friday my class went Kayaking at Wero White water park. My dad and Diego's mum went with us too.

When we arrived there we straight away put on our togs and our safety gear on. We then pulled the kayaks out and a paddle each. We finally started to kayak. When I was turning around I tipped over and fell out.

I fell out of my kayak a few times but it was a lot of fun and I wouldn't mind doing it again. 

Tech

At tech I've started to cut joints for my project, phone holder. First I had to metre the joint with a tri square. Next I made a joint by cutting it out with a saw.

When I finished cutting the joint I chiseld out the rest of the wood with a chisel and a mallet. After that I put my joint in. It was a bit lose but Mr Grundy will glue it.

I hope I can finish the rest off in the next three weeks.  

 

    

Wellington Crowned NZ's Fittest City

Wellington has been crowned the fittest city in New Zealand. The study shows that people in the capital are very fit and active.

Wellington had 35 percent trips to work by biking and walking. There is a huge amount that we can do to make our cities more active and encouraging to do new things around your areas, the prime minister says.

It's really about making the right choice and the healthy choice. We need to make the right choice around our community's. What do you think?

Cleaning Up Tamiki Estuary

Yesterday my whole school and I went to Tamiki Estuary with Frazier and his team Hazel and Ashley. They worked at the zoo. They wanted us to clean our local river, Tamiki Estuary.

When we arrived there my friend Limiteti and I partnered up with a room 7, we partnered up with Lolo. We had a bucket to put rubbish in. We found plastic bags, chip bags and mostly shattered class every where.

When we finished picking up the rubbish we could found we washed our hands and had lunch, and played on the park. It was a fun afternoon and if you see rubbish flying around please pick it up and put it in the bin.
     

Wero Whitewater Park

On Friday my whole class and I went to the Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau. I was excited to go but nervous at the same time.

When we arrived there the Receptionist took us into a room to watch two films of Wero Whitewater Park. One about why they made the wate
r park and the last about safety. Then we put the wet suits and shoes on. Everyone was struggling to put them on. When we finished putting them on we put life jackets on and a helmets.

We met our instructors Ethan, Chris and Jaja. We had to get into three groups. First we had to get use to the water and the strong currents before going on the boats. We went on the boats and we could stand up so we did. My favourite bit of the trip was jumping in to the strong currents and swimming.

After all it was a really fun day and I hope we could go next year.

Wood Works

Today I went to tech and I did Wood work.

First we had to draw eight designs of what you wanted to do with at least one or two joints in it. I drew my eight designs and then I picked the design I wanted to do. I picked a phone holder.

It was fun at tech today. Next week I will get started and finish it.

Super Rugby

Last week some terms had one last chance to get into the playoffs. First it started off between the Bulls and the Highlanders coming in as a draw, 24-24.

Then it was the Blues and the Reds. The Blues lost by one point, 29-28. After that it was the Crusaders and the Reds. Crusaders taking out the Reds with a thrilling score to 66-0.

There's a lot more teams but who do you think will make the top eight?

Softball

On Wednesday we went to the interschool softball competition at Dunkirk. I was nervous but excited at the same time. When we arrived, there were already schools practising. We were all getting scared now. So we went into the shade and started practising our softball skills.

Then the siren went off for the first round of the game! The first team we played was Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Puau Te Moananui A Kiwa school. The leader from this school did a toss with   our leader, Jessica, to see who would field or bat first. Ruapotaka won the toss and decided to field and we started the game. Our team didn't win but it was a really cool day.