Marae Visit

In Term One, the Middle School went to Nga Kete Wananga Marae at Manukau Institute of Technology. The students took part in the powhiri, and then did a variety of activities over the course of the day. 

                                                               

Spinning Tops

I was delighted when my poi was finished!  When everyone had completed theirs we practiced with our pois.
Children were swinging their pois around and around like spinning tops in the air.
I took my poi that was as long as a giraffe’s neck and pushed it down inside my bag to keep it safe.

Joshua Meyer, Room 16

Marae Visit

 The Middle Team from Our Lady Star of the Sea were invited to visit the Marae at Otara. The Kaumatua greeted us with a song and a hongi and after that we were separated into three groups. My group started with a song and then played a game called knuckle bones. After morning tea we made some pois and our last activity was learning about Maori patterns and carvings.
Before we left we sang the Irish Blessing and the Kuia invited the Middle Team to sleep over at the Marae.

Jane Jung, Room 16

"Iron Brion!" was what we all shouted when Iron Brion came to our school. Ah-ah-ah Shoe! Iron Brion was here to talk about healthy food and the four different food groups. We all found out that red meat is the healthiest. After, we played Iron Brion's boogie game. Shalom and Danny boogied down until they dropped, then we did the Iron Brion workout.

Kayla Kippen, Room 11
 
Food Groups

Ah-Ah-Ah-Shoe! Iron Brion made us laugh all the way through his show. He came to talk to us about healthy eating and the 4 food groups which foods have lots of iron in them. We need iron to give us energy and to stop us getting sick.

Iron Brion made us use our thinking caps and we had to answer questions about healthy eating. If we were lucky enough to be chosen, we got a prize. Danny and Shalom boogied in Iron Brion’s dancing game and we all had a great time doing Iron Brion’s workout. Hoo-Ha-Hoo-Ha-Ha! After the show we all ate delicious healthy burgers. 

Room 11

Folk Dancing

 On Tuesday 16 August, and Tuesday 23 August the Year 4 and 3 students went to the ASB Stadium in Kohimarama to folk dance with lots of students from other schools.

Folk Dancing

 I was 99% freaking out! I felt microscopic in my surroundings. There was a massive audience and I didn’t want to embarrass myself in front of 100’s of people. I was completely lost inside my head.

My feet were freezing. I forgot the dances and I was physically out of strength. I was under extreme pressure because I thought that I had to get everything perfect. The morning tea break came and I was relieved. At least now I would have time to think about remembering the dances ahead. Reluctantly, I managed to prepare myself for the second half. I aced the dances and was glad that that nerve wracking moment was over!

 Daniel Hill, Room 13

Reasons to Like Folk Dancing

 I like folk dancing because you can do dances and learn new songs that you haven’t heard before. I also like listening to the music. My favourite dance is ‘Yesh!’ because it is a really joyful song to dance to.I like going under the people’s arms that make the bridge. It’s really fun when you are going sideways with your partner, then go up to the front of the set  again. 

We should do folk dancing so that we can get some exercise and be awesome at dancing. I also enjoy doing dance moves like jumping, side stepping, skipping and other moves like walking forward and back, getting down on your hands and knees and swinging my hands backwards and forwards.

Renee Tabunot, Room 15

Feast Day 

On the 15 August, we celebrated our School Feast Day – The Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The day started with classes spending time with their buddy classes, before our Feast Day Mass.

On Feast Day there were...

Talented children doing wonderful performances in the Idol final
Great bonding time with our buddies doing awesome activities
A terrific tapuwae ball final won by mighty MacDonald House
Prayerful people celebrating the Assumption of Mary.
Feast day is memorable and a wonderful way to celebrate 

By Andrea and Daniela, Room 14

As a part of our concept learning topic ‘Discovery’ for Semester Two, the middle school had a rotation of science experiments. The experiments ranged from making an egg float and using magnets to insulating a jar of hot water and using lemon juice to write hidden messages.

The Middle and Senior Schools had the opportunity to watch the dress rehearsal of the Junior School Production ‘Gods Own’. 

Room 15 wrote newspaper reviews of the Junior Production. Please note that the production is now over.

Iwik Travels New Zealand

By Renee Tabunot, Room 15

In the Our Lady Star of the Sea Hall there is a junior production called ‘God’s Own’ on. There are aliens, grandmas,
rock starts, beer, animals, athletes and astronauts. It takes place on the farm, the beach and in the forest.
One of the aliens is called Iwik, and she wants to find out why New Zealand is so special.
You’ll enjoy the hilarious lines they say! The message it’s sharing, is that New Zealand is
very special. So come and learn about why New Zealand is special. Get your ticket now!
The show is on at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16^th and Thursday 18^th, and at 1pm on Wednesday 17^th.
Don’t miss out!

Alien Iwik

By Xavier Brown, Room 15

Are you sick of staying at home watching TV waiting for something exciting to happen?
Then go to Our Lady Star of the Sea School because at 6.30 on Wednesday and Thursday
a show called ‘Gods Own’ starring Iwik and lots of other aliens and NZ people will be on.
The tickets are only $5 at the school office. 

In Week 5 of Term 3, Our Lady Star of the Sea students were lucky enough to have the Playhouse Theatre troupe perform for them. The play that they shared with us was    a story about the Rugby World Cup and starred characters such as ‘Richie McApple-Core’, a French rooster named Napoleon, and a pair of French rugby players.

Riana

The excited children yelled loudly as Riana sprinted and scored. Most people wanted the All Blanks to win, not the French. I was relieved when Riana slowly scored a spectacular try. All the kids giggled crazily because Riana was doing funny things. We laughed for most of the show. All of the actors smiled happily, that's what made it enjoyable. We cheered, clapped and laughed.

Shalom DeSouza, Room 11

 
Richie McApple-Core

The crowd went wild. We cheered and clapped for Richie McApple-Core. We wanted the All Blacks to win the Rugby World cup, not the French. Pierre tackled Richie for the ball but Richie dodged around him and passed the ball to Riana. Riana was so surprised but she sprinted down the field and dived down to score a try! The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup! We yelled with joy and we looked forward to a trip in Richie’s glider.

 Room 11