Macaulay's Interview

Here is Macaulay's interview with Mike about 'Growing Up Down Under'.

Is 'Growing Up Down Under' back then different to today?

Thanks Jared and Scott

A big thank you to Jared and Scott who brought in some hokey pokey to share with everybody. This was one of the options in our Growing Up Down Under inquiry and it was a great way to finish off the term.

Molly's Kiwiana Interview

This is Molly's interview with her Mum about what 'Growing Up Down Under' and what it was like for her.

listen to ‘Molly's Interview’ on Audioboo

Until The Springtime Sun

Glittering snow
Falling over the muddy grass

Like the blanket

That I am snuggled up in now

Keeping the earth warm

From the howling wind

Until the Springtime sun.

Snowflakes are ballerinas

Dancing down

From the heavy grey clouds

To please us.

Swirling

Twirling

Leaping

And flying around my face

Settling down in my hair

To rest

From their endless prancing

Until the Springtime sun

The leafless trees

Aren’t dead

But lonely.

Lonely

And longing for a friend

For the birds

That once chattered to them

Are gone

Loneliness

Makes their leaves drop off

Until the Springtime sun

Winter

Smells of nothing

Because my nose

Is frozen solid

An ice cube

Like the frozen pond

Beside me

It will remain

A frozen prison

Until the Springtime sun

by Haidee
Inspired by Marcie Ridlon Poem: Remember the Time

Alice's Book Trailer

Here is Alice's Book Trailer about the book: Then They Were Nine by Phyllis Johnston

Buddy Reading

On Friday mornings our students go and read with their junior buddies. At the moment we are also teaching them how to fold their milk containers properly.

In Room 4, Mrs Carter and I were so impressed with the class room environment that I had to take a video.

Hockey and Soccer Tournament

Today our students spent the day at Burnham competing in the local Hockey and Soccer Tournament.
Simon was helping with the two soccer teams all day and they made him very proud.
Both teams represented Springston School with positive attitudes and fantastic sportsmanship.

Watch the following movies to see some highlights from the day.

Senior B:

Senior A:

Poetry

Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at poetry. The class were asked to write about a special place. Here are Alice's two special places - I think I can relate to both.

Tekapo

Breathe in sharp air,

Twirling snow dances to the ground,

Skis glide the busy hill,

The lake ripples gently against the stones.

Bed

Squishy pillows support my head,

Sheets wrap loosely around,

Warm duvets bury me,

Soft blankets snuggle against my chin.

A NZ Tale written by Haidee

Biscuiting

Sparkling blue-green water splashes against the jetty. I clamber onto the red and black tube that is bobbing up and down in the water in front of me. Adrenaline rushes through me as the engine of the boat begins to roar. The pale brown rope which attaches the biscuit to the boat straightens, lifting out of the water as I start to move forward. White water sprays out behind the boat, blocking the vision of everything in front of me.

My heart lurches as I zoom round a sharp turn, not in fear, but excitement. The biscuit bounces up and down in the wake of the boat, and I feel my hand slip. I have only a second to regain my grasp, but I succeed. After my near - miss, it seems as though I am going faster than before.

It’s been a while now, and I’m surprised that I haven’t fallen off yet. Every moment is still as thrill filled as the last. Then the boat turns sharply, and the biscuit is follows, but this time I can’t keep my grip. Icy water suddenly surrounds me, and I take in a mouthful of salt, the most unpleasant mouthwash I’ve ever encountered. The boat slows to a halt, and I haul myself back onto the slippery surface of the biscuit. The boat starts to whir. I can’t wait to do it again.