ROOM 8 TAMAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL

TPS on WHAT NOW?

2011-12-13T14:37:00.003+13:00

Check out this episode of What Now? Reporting on the fantastic Manaiakalani Film Festival that TPS was a part of. We were so excited to share our Flash Mob movie with our community. Mavis and Tim even got an interview! Check it out!

What Now - Manaiakalani Film Festival from KPE TV on Vimeo.

Blood Animation!

2011-12-05T10:44:00.002+13:00

Mavis, Elizabeth and Chasity worked together to find information about the blood in our bodies and have made it their own by creating this animation! Enjoy the show!

GoAnimate.com: Blood by tpsroom8

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The Grapes' Muscles Presentation

2011-11-24T10:12:00.001+13:00

Apples Find Information about Lungs!

2011-11-24T10:04:00.001+13:00

Melons' Group Presentation about the Heart

2011-11-23T10:06:00.002+13:00

Bananas' Groups Presentation about Bones

2011-11-23T09:51:00.001+13:00

Faith Describes Her Beautiful Place

2011-11-11T10:59:00.002+13:00

Far beyond the sea of the world is my beautiful place, So if you want to know more about my beautiful place then read through these magical paragraphs carefully.

It was one bright Saturday morning, and as I took a look outside my bedroom window I could see the flow of sand drifting through the cute baby's little fingers, little girls dressed in stunning island costumes, as if they were going to dance at a show and old people walking velvetly with their canes and walking sticks.

I heard my mum calling me from a far distance telling me to get dressed. I took one step outside our house door and I could hear the soft voices of old people talking to each other, the happy laughter of the little ones and mostly, the amazing sound of my grandfather and his 6 brothers strumming the guitar, ukelele and the beat of the island drums playing from the heart. It felt like I was at a festival dancing to the beat of the music with my hula skirt, coco nut shells and a manea (pretty or beautiful) tiare (fragipani type of a pretty flower) in my ear. I could hear the strong mighty voice of my family cheering for me with lots pride.

Then suddenly something had caught the tip of my nose so, I follow the tracks of that smell and it led me to Nana's mammoth house which was down the road and she was cooking my favourite... poke (traditional banana or cabbon bread pudding).

When I entered Nana’s house I felt the smoothness of her tall bright green walls. She saw me with happiness as if she had won the lotto so I gave her a big hug and when I did it felt like a big blanket full of love had reached over me. I felt like a really special person who was loved.

The poke was now ready and when I took spoon full of poke it was as if I was in Heaven. It tasted so wonderfully cooked I wanted to have more. But it was now time for me to go, so I touched Nana’s pretty young face once more and left her with all my love.

Have you guessed what my beautiful place was? Well anyway it was Rarotonga which is one of the 15 islands in the country Cook Islands. This is my beautiful place and I will aways treasure my special time that I had there in my heart, soul and mind.

Mavis Describes Her Beautiful Place

2011-11-11T10:40:00.002+13:00

Far beyond the exhausted sun... a paradise comes alive! The sun hulas across the island to capture the essence of paradise.

Mysterious, rare creatures dart around the island desperately, looking for anything crunchy to munch on. Water trickles down the water fall, like tears collapsing onto a pillow of candy floss. Light winds swoop the leaves off their feet and dance under the banana-shaped sun.

An immense flavour oozes between my teeth tempting me to dream. A mountain of divine raspberry fruit, melts blissfully in my mouth. What a sweet taste! Tears of white chocolate dive down dramatically from the blank blue sky shimmering like diamonds under the oven-like sun . Beautiful blue candy floss bounces in between brazillian butterflies causing them to splutter in surprise.

An exotic, fragrant smell of banana leaves fizz under my nose like fireworks. Sea water pushes small parcels of their strong smell into the weak air. The smell of a Samoan umu flutters across the island. Tongan meals being prepared by gum gum bears are already nearly running out. The smell of a Maori hangi hangs above my head making me lick my lips.

My eyes flutter with excitement as coconuts fall down like crazy.My veins giggle with excitement. Frosty air dances like a bunch of hooligans. Velvet pieces of cake served into my hands by grape-coloured ice creams.

White polar bears sing goodnight. Day throws in night as if controlled by a flick of a switch.Fire cackles aways into the night.

Under the moon light glow, lays my paradise...sound asleep.

FLASHMOB

2011-11-09T08:19:00.002+13:00

Here is our Manaiakalani Film Festival Movie! We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed performing it and surprising our school!

Using Google Maps

2011-09-26T12:48:00.005+13:00

This is a map showing all the stadiums showing games in the RWC 2011. We had to search for each stadium one by one and place pins on the map using google maps. This learning will help us the next time we need to find new places.

Monsoon Group

2011-08-30T15:08:00.001+12:00

Room 8 were learning to ask questions, find information and present their findings to end the topic 'Natural Disasters'. Here is the Monsoon Group's presentation. We hope you like it! Natural Disasters was a really interesting topic to study!

Room 8 Learn about QR Codes!

2011-08-29T12:51:00.004+12:00

Room 8 are learning about QR Codes. QR Codes means 'Quick Response.' QR Codes are used to take audiences straight to your website. You might see them around the city on billboards, or in magazines. Here is the code for the Room 8 blog.

Whirlpool Group

2011-08-26T14:40:00.002+12:00

The Whirlpool group worked very hard to research and present their findings about Whirlpools as part of our topic Natural Disasters. They used GoAnimate to present their information in an interesting way. Check it out and leave a comment!

GoAnimate.com: Whirlpool Group Movie by tpsroom8

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What Makes A Good Speech?

2011-08-16T11:41:00.001+12:00

All Black Presentation

2011-08-15T12:23:00.002+12:00

Room 8 have been learning to make google presentations with Miss G. We made presentations about the All Blacks. Visit our blogs to see more!

Tamaki Primary Swimming Carnival

2011-03-07T12:41:00.002+13:00

Charday's Tip Top Recount

2010-11-18T13:25:00.003+13:00

On Tuesday Room 8, Room 7, teachers and helpers went to the Tip Top factory. First we went down stairs. We had a meeting about the trip to the Tip Top factory. When the bus arrived at T.P.S, we went in the bus.

When we got to the Tip Top factory we were all excited. We had morning tea. After that Room 8 met Paula. She was the lady who showed us the factory. We saw lots and lots of machines making ice-cream and cheesecake. I saw a machine called a 'Homogeniser'. It pushes the ice-cream to make it smoother. When we went through the clouds room it smelled like ice-cream. Next we went to the movie room and picked an ice-cream and watched a movie about the Tip Top factory.

After that we went back outside and had a photo taken. Then the bus came and we went back to school. I feel that I want to go back to the Tip Top factory again.

Pate's Procedure - How To Make Butter

2010-09-20T13:39:00.005+12:00

What I need:
Cream
Salt
A shaker

What I do:

Step 1: Gently pour the cream in the shaker.

Step 2: Pour some salt into the shaker.

Step 3: Put the lid on top of the shaker tightly.

Step 4: Shake hard until the cream is thick and yellow.

Step 5: Spread it on your bread.

Step 6: Eat and enjoy.

Danisha's Procedure - How To Make Butter

2010-09-20T13:35:00.002+12:00

Charday's Procedure - How to Make Butter

2010-09-20T12:21:00.004+12:00

Equipment:
A whisk
A bowl
A Knife
Ingredients:
Cream
Salt
Method:
Step 1: Get the bowl and the whisk
Step 2: Pour in the cream.
Step 3: Add the salt.
Step 4: Mix and mix until it is yellow and thick.
Step 5: Get a knife and spread the butter on your bread.
Step 6: Finally eat your yummy bread and butter.

Sam's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales

2010-09-20T11:28:00.004+12:00

A long time ago in the freezing ocean a little fish was there.

Suddenly he was sobbing. He wished he had scales until...

a big kind shark felt sad for the little fish and gave all of his scales to the little fish.

That is why the fish has scales.

Mavis's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales

2010-09-20T10:34:00.006+12:00

In the depths of the freezing sea, a very emotional fish was swimming. Suddenly, he heard laughter...it was his enemy, Scale-Fish. He said "You don't have any beautiful scales that match with the colours of the sea." "Well, I am sad now because of what you said!" Fishy shouted.

Then he sped across the ocean to find Tangaroa. Fishy asked politely, "Oh Tangaroa, do you have any special scales?" "No I don't, but I can tell Ranginui to make some rain which is very special." Fishy was excited. Then Tangaroa whispered, "You must not swim back to your reef, you must swim under a cloud and wait."

So Fishy swam quickly under a cloud and it began to rain. The rain drops were like shiny droplets of love. The rain fell on Fishy and Fishy shouted, "Oh what beautiful scales! Now I have scales on me!"

That is why the fish has scales.

Cypress's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales.

2010-09-20T10:10:00.004+12:00

Long, long ago before humans were born, one fish had been swimming in the sea. He was swimming along when he saw Tangaroa waiting by.

Tangaroa had beautiful shimmering skin like a rainbow. The fish said to Tangaroa "Can I have some of your skin please?" Tangaroa said "NO!"

The fish was sad...he just wanted Tangaroa's beautiful skin. He thought Tangaroa was a bad sea king. He was very silly.

Tangaroa felt sad for the fish, so he gave the fish some of his beautiful skin. Tangaroa was nervous. He said to the fish, "From now on, you will have skin called scales, and they're very special."

That is why the fish has scales.

The Great Butter Investigation!

2010-09-15T13:03:00.002+12:00

Mavis tells us how to make butter!

2010-09-15T12:12:00.002+12:00

AN ENORMOUS ADVENTURE - A Narrative by Jayden

2010-09-09T15:01:00.002+12:00

Happiness filled the room, when suddenly....a bang as loud as a stampede broke the solid wooden door. Purple burst into the terrified room. “I won an adventure to earth! This is marvellous!” He yelled excitedly.

Purple waited in the spaceship. He wondered where to go, “Africa or Madagascar?” He questioned. The spaceship stopped at the space station. Pinky Peculiar jogged into Purple's spaceship. “Hi Purple Petrified.” She said happily. Pinky and Purple chose to go to Africa. They waited on the ship as the ship took off...

Purple yawned, “That was a long journey."
“Yeah that was amazing!” Pinky muttered. They nervously stepped out of the ship. It was a beautiful and enormous land. They saw the Cheetahs, Zebras, Elephants, Giraffes and Rhinos. The temperature was cool and the land was wonderful. They waited quietly and patiently thinking of something to do.

“ROAR!!!” They screamed and ran away. They ran and turned their heads and froze stunned like they were paralysed. “Huh?” They whispered. “Haha! We were scared of a lion cub!” They laughed. Suddenly, a Lion jumped out of the bushes and it was the cub's dad. “ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!!!!!”
“AAAHH! lets get out of here!” They screamed and ran away from the hungry lion. Suddenly they heard the click of a trigger and a bang like a bomb. The Lion got shot and fell over. The Lion cub cuddled his father. Pinky and Purple felt sorry for the lions and picked them up. They shouted “Hunters, Hunters, hunters!”

They ran into a cave. In the cave they saw Nurse Bear. “I will help you.” She said in a brave voice. “It will take a few weeks for the Lion to recover from his wound."

“Thank you, Thank You.” Pinky and Purple said with relief. They acted like the Bear was a Queen.

A few weeks later... The Lion had healed and said gratefully, “Thank you aliens."

By Jayden (9 years old)

A Narrative by Cypress

2010-09-09T12:07:00.002+12:00

Tamaki Primary School's Mid-Winter Movie...Beauty and the Beast 3D!

2010-09-09T09:49:00.002+12:00

Jayden's Beauty and the Beast Recount

2010-09-02T11:50:00.002+12:00

Room 8's Fishing Trip

2010-08-26T08:53:00.002+12:00

Sau's Fishing Recount - The Fishing Day

2010-08-20T21:30:00.003+12:00

On Thursday Room 8 went to the wharf. It was the first time I'd been there. I was amazed because I felt that I was going to get a fish, but I didn't.

Next I went to get more bait because the fish ate my bait.

Then I felt a fish on my hook, but when I pulled my fishing rod up my bait was gone.

After that, I smelt my hands. They smelt like toxic gas. I said to myself "After this, I'm going to have a bath." I HAD FUN! I also saw lots of fishing rods and bait catchers.

Richmond's Fishing Recount - An Exciting Fishing Day!

2010-08-20T21:19:00.003+12:00

The day we went fishing, I felt happy. I thought I might catch a fish. When we started to walk to the wharf I felt excited... but when I started to fish, I felt bored. I waited and waited and I didn't catch a fish. So I was sad.

After that, Mr Lintott ordered the people with no fishing rods to go away and let the fishermen have their time (people with no line or rods went away).

Then we were ordered to go into our classroom lines. After that we came back to T.P.S. I felt normal. I felt pretty okay.

Sam's Fishing Recount - Fishing for Kaimoana

2010-08-20T20:46:00.004+12:00

On Thursday the senior syndicate went fishing. When the senior syndicate got to the Panmure wharf, they were excited to fish. After that, we threw our fishing rods and bait catchers into the salty sea. While I was waiting for fish to come by, I heard seagulls squawking around and eating our kaimoana. After that, we walked back bored and sleepy to school. On the way to school I was hungry and tired. Finally we were at school. I wish we could do that experience again.

Mehi's Fishing Recount - Senior Fishing Trip

2010-08-20T20:19:00.003+12:00

On Thursday at 1:00PM we went fishing with the whole senior syndicate. It was fun. Charday and I got out our fishing supplies. Next we got some bait and attached it onto our fishing hook. After that, we dipped our fishing hooks into the sea salted water. Then we waited for a long time. I checked my fishing hook to see if my bait dropped off, but it didn't, so I dropped it back in. Later on I saw a man in a kayak, kayaking past as we were laughing with joy. I did not catch any fish so we had to pack up our fishing tools. Finally we walked back to school. I felt amazed.

Sione's Fishing Recount

2010-08-20T20:16:00.002+12:00

Yesterday the whole senior syndicate marched to go fishing. I felt surprised and amazed all the parents came to help us. I saw the sea moving across the rocks and I saw a bridge that kept us safe. When I could not find my fishing rod, Miss Hansell told me to share with Darwin. Then me and Darwin were bored waiting. We marched back to school and walked past Dunkirk. I enjoyed going fishing.

Muatau's Fishing Recount - Going Fishing.

2010-08-20T20:00:00.003+12:00

Before we went fishing, we had a little feast with delicious fish and chips. We had a safety talk about hitting people with hooks because hooks are very sharp. When I went to the wharf, I saw people panicking because their bait catchers sailed away. I heard people moaning and I heard splashes. I was so furious from fishing because I caught nothing and my bait catcher floated away. Then I felt happy again by watching people fishing. I smelt a disgusting smell from the bait. It smelt like rotten socks. I couldn't believe that I was going fishing for the first time. I was blasted with excitement. When we got back to school, I felt happy because that was the first time I went fishing.

Destiny's Fishing Recount - The Amazing Fish Trip!

2010-08-20T19:55:00.004+12:00

Yesterday all the senior syndicate classes went fishing. Once we got there the teachers said for our class to go up on the wharf. Once we stepped on the wharf I smelt the rotten dry wood of the wharf. It smelt like rotten fish. Then I pulled out my fishing rod. It was very fun, but a boy named Willy made a bait catcher and it was too short. So I told him to use mine. I heard the sea water's little waves crashing against the wood of the wharf and I saw very emotional faces. I felt surprised when I pulled up my line and my bait was gone. Then it was time to leave, so I packed up my things and put them in the box. After that, we all walked back to school. At least I HAD FUN!

Jayden's Fishing Day Recount

2010-08-20T19:37:00.005+12:00

On the remaining Thursday... I felt nervous. The whole senior syndicate went to the Panmure wharf.

After a while we got to the wharf. My class were the first to go. We got our bait catchers out and fishing rods. When we started fishing, my mum gave me some bait. Everyone was loud but, we had fun.

Then I saw some bait catchers floating away. Then some people moaning and groaning. They were sad. I saw heaps of cracked wood. The waves were vibrating, the wind was blowing and the bait was filled with a very, very horrible stink. The water was smacking the wood like a horrible fight. It was an amazing sight on the wharf.

Finally, we walked back and I was very joyful. Our progress wasn't that good at lining up, but, we had a great day.

When we got back we went home from the great day of fishing.

Room 8's Fishing Day

2010-08-20T13:04:00.003+12:00

Jayden persuades us to stop poaching kaimoana!

2010-08-09T16:43:00.002+12:00

Would you start killing innocent fish and eating them? Well, my opinion is that we should not poach and eat too many fish.

Firstly, people have been thinking the moana is a magic fridge that never maxes out. Imagine, one day when someone opens that magic fridge - nothing will be in it!

Secondly, people have taken too much kaimoana and soon the kaimoana will be extinct. For instance some divers used to take too much toheroa, now you can't take them anymore because they've been given a chance to build up again. That will hopefully happen to the fish.

Finally, some people do not use their brains and stick extra food on buoys then take them at night - why would you? It's because people are greedy or just want more food.

My recommendation is that you should start catching poachers or are you one of them? Consequently, this is why people should not poach too many fish.

Darwin persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

2010-08-09T15:05:00.004+12:00

I declare that we should not take lots of paua, crayfish, pipi, kina and fish! This is because the sea creatures will become extinct! I will give you two reasons why we should not take much seafood.

My first reason is that people are taking too much seafood and that could mean that they will be extinct. It is not fair to the other people that haven't seen seafood.

My second reason is that if we take too much seafood, we won't have any more seafood for everybody.

That is why I believe that we should not take lots of kaimoana from the sea.

Lyric persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

2010-08-09T11:09:00.003+12:00

Long, long ago there were people who did not know the rules. They used to catch fish, pipi, paua and crayfish. The sea was like a fridge because whenever they took sea creatures, it was like they were taking things from a fridge. There is now far less kaimoana around our shores than there used to be. Some people are taking too much, too often. I believe that this poaching should stop once and for all.

My first reason is that if people dont listen, they are going to keep going on and on fishing for kaimoana so there will be no more kaimoana left. That means that they will not have babies. We know you like kaimoana but please, we beg you to stop poaching our kaimoana. How would you feel if you went fishing and there was nothing in the sea? You would be shocked if there was no more kaimoana, pipi, paua, crayfish and fish.

My second reason is that people are taking too much kaimoana but they're not just taking kaimoana, they're taking some of Tangaroa's children! Tangaroa is here to protect us but we're not showing respect to him.

I recommend that because people are taking too much kaimoana, we should have police surrounding all the beaches and oceans so we don't have people poaching kaimoana and so we can let Tangaroa's babies become grown ups.

Mehi persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

2010-08-09T11:04:00.002+12:00

Why do you guys always poach kaimoana? We should not steal kaimoana.

My first reason is we won't have that much seafood because you are poaching too much seafood from the sea. This means there will not be enough left to grow.

My second reason is too many people often take too much kaimoana. I know you guys love kaimoana, but think! There will be no more if you continue to do this!

My third reason is they don't take the right size. This means they will not grow big like an adult. Therefore there won't be any babies. So that means there won't be any more kaimoana for us.

That's why we should not steal kaimoana. I recommend that we should have police detectives so that when they see people poaching, they can arrest them for stealing kaimoana. Do you agree?

Mavis persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

2010-08-09T10:59:00.003+12:00

How would you feel if you went fishing and you fished up nothing? Wouldn't your family be starving? It's because poachers are poaching way too much kaimoana! I believe we should protect our kaimoana!

Firstly, some people try to be sneaky and take the undersized paua because they don't want to give it back to the ocean. This means there will be less of that species in the ocean.

Secondly some poachers take too much paua before they have time to grow and that means they don't grow to be adults and they don't have time to make more baby paua.

Finally you should not take too much kaimoana because they will become extinct.

So I think you should never ever take too much kaimoana.

Lyric's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-08T17:24:00.002+12:00

On Thursday we were enjoying our teacher read until there was a note saying come to the hall. Then we sneaked to the hall like mice. When we were by the hall we shrieked and shivered because the walls were rumbling. When I got in there, there were heaps of drums on the floor. We were drumming in unison. Johnny was using body language and sign language. He said that actions speak louder than words.

After that we started to groove and get the rhythm. We were exhausted because we kept banging on the jungle drums. "This is a brilliant day." I said when I was drumming. It was like elephant steps. Kids and teachers were enjoying it. It was getting louder and louder and even louder. Ms Gibson could hear it from the office.

Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T18:05:00.005+12:00

Check out these photos and recounts of the amazing afternoon we had at TPS learning to play the jungle drums!

Sau's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T18:00:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August, Room 8 had a surprise after lunch. I said to Miss Wilson "Why are we lining up outside?" I was confused and thought we were going to get in trouble from Ms Hansell. Then when I walked inside it was full of jungle drums. I felt enthusiastic. Next when we were drumming it sounded like a stampede, or like a tornado coming. I was shaking like a storm. Also I was thinking that Johnny was doing sign language. At the end he told Room 8 that actions speak louder than words.

Hineuwera's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:54:00.003+12:00

On Thursday, Room 8 was lucky enough to go see some people named Johnny, Lucy and Chewie.

They came to show us how to drum and I felt over the moon.

When I started to drum, it was so fantastic, and when Johnny said "Actions speak louder than words," he talked with his hands and feet.

When we had to go back, my hands were so exhausted and it was so amazing to see them and play with the cool drums.

Jayden's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:47:00.002+12:00

On a past day - on August the 5th on a Thursday, we felt surprised. We walked near the hall and I asked Miss Wilson "What are we doing at the hall?" Miss Wilson said "I can't tell, it's a surprise." We were excited.

Secondly, we were amazed from the beat, the walls were shaking and it was like a party! I sat down near a drum, and I started banging it. Johnny accentuated his actions, communicating with us.

After that, it started banging, just like a stampede. The beat was great. The rhythm was loud. I felt enthusiastic and I was hooked in like I he was reading me a persuasive letter using sign language. Then they introduced themselves as Johnny, Lucy and Chewie. The theme was "Actions speak louder than words."

Finally, I was exhausted and I had a headache. It was a really awesome day.

Darwin's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:40:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August I got confused when every class was walking to the hall.

As we got closer to the hall I heard a rhythm that sounded like a stampede.

Then we took a step into the hall and suddenly... I felt amazed! Everyone was drumming in unison!

Then I wanted to join in, but I thought the teachers might say we were restricted. Then I asked my friend "Are we allowed to drum?" "Yes!" He replied.

Finally we gave eye contact. After that Johnny represented his group and told us that actions are louder than words!

Muatau's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:37:00.002+12:00

When I took a step into the hall, I heard the loud beat coming towards my ear. I was surprised by the rumbling walls. I was shaking. I was drumming as loud as I could. I was drumming and drumming until my ears were full of noise. I stared at Johnny's actions.

My feet were exhausted from the dancing. I had no more energy to go on and my red burnt hands were very thin. I had a fantastic day.

Sam's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:29:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August, Room 8 walked to the hall. I was confused. Then I heard a rumbling rhythm like an earthquake. When I walked inside I saw kids drumming in unison like marching soldiers. After I joined them, my heart was pumping and I was hooked into the drumming. Finally at the end Johnny, Lucy and Chewie told us "Actions speak louder than words." When walking out to class our hands were stinging. I wish I could do that again.

Mavis's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T17:25:00.002+12:00

Yesterday afternoon we marched silently to the hall. As I walked up the stairs, I felt pumped up. As soon as I heard the outstanding rhythm, I marched with enjoyment.

I felt enthusiastic. I heard piles of laughter coming from everyone. It sounded like elephants stomping loudly and sounded like a stampede was going through the hall!

Johnny used so many signals we finally understood what he wanted done. At the end I had stinging red hands.

I never wanted to stop drumming because it was so much fun!

Simon's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T15:22:00.002+12:00

When we were in lines ready to go to the hall, I was so sweaty that my heart was pumping. When I took my first step into the hall I was...surprised! When all the classes were in the hall I was so exhausted that my hands turned red and I needed a drink! I was pumped up to go play those loud drums. Them we were all stomping. I got a headache for one minute. Johnny was like an elephant and I thought my head was going to pop out! After that treat from Ms Hansell, all TPS kids went back home with pink cheeks and happy faces.

Sione's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T15:18:00.001+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August Room 8 tip toed to the hall. I felt happy and excited. I heard stomping like soldiers and giants. I saw thousands of drums at the hall. I saw actions and sign language. We took 25 minutes to listen. I was feeling energetic and energized and I heard stomping like a Pachycephalosaurus and a Velociraptor and I enjoyed it!

Richmond's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T15:15:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August after a week of rainy lunchtimes, we met in the hall. When I was waiting for the rest of Room 8 students, I heard loud noises sounding as loud as a group of elephants. I felt so excited and amazed.

Once I got inside I felt hooked in to the rhythm. There was rows and rows of drums. As I saw everybody playing the drums, I picked the perfect drum just for me. Chewie said "Actions are louder than words." Ms Hansell said that it was a surprise. After that I went out of the hall. My body was exhausted and my hands were pink and red.

Maopa's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T15:08:00.003+12:00

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday it was raining. No one was allowed to play outside for three days and it was badly boring! On Thursday after lunch we had to go to the hall. First we lined up outside and then went down to the hall. We saw a pile of drums lined up in a big row. We felt amazed and surprised. Then we all sat down in the hall. Then we saw TPS play the drums so we clicked our fingers. Next, all of TPS children sat down and followed along. Next, the noise went louder and louder and everyone got into the rhythm. Meanwhile we were standing up and doing some funny actions with Chewie. Then we sat down with laughter. Then we had to play the drums again. My hands were tired I couldn't play the drums again. Next, they introduced who they were - Johnny, Lucy and Chewie. Finally everyone went home.

Lavinia's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T15:02:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August I wondered "What was happening?" Suddenly, we all went to the hall like small mice. I heard lots of noise and I was feeling confused. When I opened the door there was happiness. I first sat down in a row with my two best friends and in front of me were the jungle drums. At first I didn't know what they were, then Johnny, Lucy and Chewie started playing the drums as well. Johnny was acting out actions so we could cooperate with him. Finally it was home-time and my hands were tired and my body was exhausted. Drumming was amazing and I wish that they come back and teach us how to play amazing music again.

Ma'asi's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:46:00.002+12:00

On Thursday there were 3 drummers named Johnny, Lucy and Chewie. When I walked into the hall I felt excited, surprised and amazed. I was hooked in and I could feel my heart racing. There were big loud noises. The sounds were as loud as thunder. They were using body language and they gave us signals to instruct us. At the end of it, I was hot, tired and sweaty!

Mehi's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:39:00.002+12:00

On Thursday afternoon we went inside our school hall. It was a secret but I found out it! We got to have jungle drums. When Room 8 and I got there, the walls were shaking and it was very noisy. Later I went inside and there was lots of drums in order. I sat down and there was a drum in front of me. I was drumming to the beat. It was FUN! Next minute Johnny did funny actions. I couldn't stop laughing! I felt exhausted. Johnny was shaking his bottom to Chewie and Lucy and we were laughing. Then Johnny represented his group and said "Actions speak louder than words."

Corryna's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:32:00.002+12:00

Yesterday afternoon after lunch, we went upstairs and Miss Wilson said we have to get in a line and go downstairs to the hall. When we were walking, I heard some noise. As soon as we got there, I heard a loud noise. I felt confused and excited but I didn't know what was happening. When we went inside the walls were shaking and the ground was rumbling. I even saw rows and rows of drums all the way to the front of the stage. When we were playing the drums, I saw lots of smiling faces and I saw kids laughing. When we were finished, I was exhausted and my hands turned red.

Cypress's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:27:00.002+12:00

On Thursday at Teacher Read time, my friends and I had to go outside and line up. I was confused and my friends were too because I didn't know what was going on.

Then we lined up outside the hall. I was pumped up. I was nervous about what was happening. Then it was our turn to go in. I got a surprise! I saw drums and three people on stage. Then the other teacher told me to sit and play one of the drums. I was very happy.

After that I heard a stampede coming down and I got a headache. After that I was exhausted.

Apiseka's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:23:00.002+12:00

Yesterday there was a surprise at the hall. Room 8 was pounded with all the noise in the hall and everyone's hearts were racing. I was getting hot. My face was getting red and I was excited. Then the teacher opened the door and Room 8 started to get excited and just stormed into the hall to get a drum. I felt exhausted and I couldn't wait to get home to tell my mum.

Willy's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:19:00.002+12:00

On Thursday the 5th of August 2010, the whole school gathered around to go to the hall. I felt confused that T.P.S should have a surprise through the 3 rainy days we had.

When I went inside, there was jungle drums and I followed the rhythm. Durning the drum solo, I got distracted by a noise coming from my drum (inside). Finally I felt exhausted from doing all my drumming. Do you know when there is going to be another drumming lesson?

Shantai's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:16:00.002+12:00

On Thursday we were walking to the hall and when I walked inside, my heart was pumping. Just when I got inside I wanted to run to the biggest drum. I also felt confused because we never go into the hall on Thursdays. When I sat down by my drum, it sounded like two elephants stomping. When the whole school was in the hall, we got to play the drums. My hands were stinging. I also got tired. Finally we went home and had dinner.

Etuate's Recount - Jungle Drums

2010-08-06T14:11:00.003+12:00

Yesterday there was a surprise for rooms 8,7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and room 1. We had the surprise because we had been stuck in the class for three wet days and we were getting a treat and that was the drums. They were like an earthquake drumming. I had to make eye contact with Chewie. I felt amazed and tired.

Melons reading group: Kamokamo Lanterns for Matariki

2010-05-29T15:47:00.007+12:00

You will need:

Kamokamo
Dish-brush
Sharp knife
Rod of bamboo or something similar
Piece of strong string
Candle
Lighter
Adult helper

Method:

Because Kamokamo is a summer vegetable in Aotearoa, you will need to keep them in a cool and dry place until Matariki in the winter time.

First clean the fuzzy mold off with a dish brush.
Cut holes like windows with a knife. You may need your adult helper to help you with this part.
Thirdly, leave it in the sun to dry out
Tie the lantern onto a rod of bamboo using a long and strong piece of string.
Put a tea light candle inside the kamokamo lantern and light it up!

This is like a Halloween lantern for Matariki.

Are you aware that kamokamo is from the pumpkin family?

Jayden persuades us to celebrate Matariki

2010-05-29T15:41:00.004+12:00

Dear Ms Hansell,

Do you think we should celebrate Matariki at school? I think we should.

Firstly it is important to the Maori culture to have their own new year celebration, and we don't actually have that many celebrations to celebrate in New Zealand.

Secondly it brings a fresh new start to the New Zealand culture.

Finally it will be great to celebrate all these things together because we will be able to get to know people better.

You can see from the evidence that we should celebrate Matariki at school.

From Jayden

Mehi persuades us to celebrate Matariki

2010-05-29T15:31:00.003+12:00

Dear Ms Hansell,

Why should we have a Matariki celebration in our school?

My first reason is because it is a formal and traditional celebration. Plus it is the Maori new year and I did not know that until Miss Hansell told me.

My second reason is that it is an important celebration to the Maori culture. It brings a fresh start to the NZ culture.

My third reason is it brings a time to learn about what happened in the past. The people can realise their mistakes and make their future better.

This is why we should have a Matariki celebration in our school.

From Mehi

Darwin persuades us to celebrate Matariki

2010-05-28T12:58:00.003+12:00

Dear Ms Hansell,

Do you think we should celebrate Matariki to celebrate the Maori people at Tamaki Primary School? I think we should, because it is a formal and traditional celebration for Maori.

My second reason is that it brings a fresh start for the New Zealand culture. It brings new growth and new light.

My third reason is that it is important to the Maori culture to have their own new year celebration.

I believe we should celebrate Matariki at Tamaki Primary School so we can make our Maori community happy.

From Darwin

Why We Should Celebrate Matariki - By Mavis

2010-05-28T12:22:00.005+12:00

Dear Ms Hansell

Would your heart feel traditional if we celebrated Matariki?

The reason why I want to celebrate Matariki is because it is a formal and traditional celebration. This is good because we can learn about the history of Matariki.

My second resaon is that it is the Maori new year and it is important to the Maori culture to have their own new year celebration.

My third reason is that it brings a fresh start to the New Zealand culture. It brings new growth and new light.

I really think we should celebrate Matariki. Don't you?

From Mavis.

'The Big Smash' - A Narrative by Jayden and Muatau

2010-05-28T12:16:00.002+12:00

'The Accident' - A Narrative by Darwin and Sam

2010-05-27T17:44:00.002+12:00

Wrybills at Risk - Information Report by Mavis and Jayden

2010-05-20T15:09:00.006+12:00

As strange as it may seem the word 'wry' means bent, and the word 'bill' means beak. That is why this bird is know as the Wrybill (bent-beak). Some people may not know that wrybills are the only birds that have a beak that is bent to the right.

Did you know wrybills eat larvae and insect eggs found under stones? They use their bent beaks to find their food and dig it up.

Have you heard wrybills are endangered species? They only live in the south island of New Zealand. There are less than 5000 wrybills left.

As strange as it may seem, the wrybills' predators include ferrets, weasels and wild cats.

Wrybills at Risk - Information Report by Darwin and Sam

2010-05-20T11:35:00.006+12:00

Did you know that the eggs laid by wrybills look like stones? If the eggs get too hot in the sun, they will cook.

Wrybills eat larvae found under stones. Did you know they find and eat insects using their beaks?

They live in the south island of New Zealand. They can be found in wide, strong river beds.

Wrybills have white, grey and black feathers. Wrybill eggs look like stones and become camoflaged in the riverbeds. When they hatch, wrybills look like fluffy chicks.

Are you aware wrybill beaks are bent to the right?

By Darwin and Sam

Darwin's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T13:19:00.002+12:00

The Stand Up For Kids show was 100% funny because their jokes were hilarious! I felt excited because I have never been to a comedy show before. My favourite comedian was Andrew, the host. He was my favourite comedian because he was funny. My favourite joke was when Andrew listed all the words he wasn't allowed to say. You should go to the comedy show because it's funny!

Sione's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T12:57:00.002+12:00

The Stand Up For Kids show was 100% the funniest comedy show in Auckland city. My favourite part was the last comedian. He was a magician. I also liked the man that was talking about the Sky Tower. I felt astounded and excited. After that, I saw Mr Saili acting like a lion and he looked like a lion. Then I saw Apiseka on the stage saying funny jokes. There were two people standing behind the balloons. I had a great time.

Sau's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T12:50:00.002+12:00

The Stand Up For Kids show was 100% funny and FIVE STAR. I think the Stand Up For Kids show is the best and funniest. I like the part when Jarred Fell came on. He made the water disappear from the cup. My favourite part was when Mr Saili pretended to be a lion and the comedian was a tamer. I felt amazed, over the moon and astounded. Three comedians were hilarious!

Sam's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T12:44:00.002+12:00

The Stand Up For Kids show is awesome! You should go there with your kids. It is very funny. My favourite part is when Derek told us a story about bats and owls, and when Jarred tipped water into a cup and then tipped it on himself and no water came out! I was surprised! I think the Stand Up For Kids show was amazing and 100% funny.

Hineuwera's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T12:26:00.002+12:00

This brilliant show was amazing - and guess what? You get to relax and have a good time! So get up and come in! My favourite part of this amazing show was when a comedian named Jarred did his incredible magic!

Muatau's Stand Up for Kids Review

2010-04-29T12:02:00.002+12:00

The Stand Up For Kids show was so cool and so funny. I liked the part where Mr Saili pretended to be a lion. You should go to the Auckland Comedy Show because it is so funny and tricky!

Sione Persuades us to try his Fresh Water!

2010-03-22T11:03:00.003+13:00

This drink is only 90 cents.

It's got to make you thirsty!

Get your Fresh Water from The Warehouse or Countdown today!

It's healthy and fresh.

Darwin's Mountain Water - Persuasive Writing

2010-03-19T12:43:00.002+13:00

Buy your Mountain Water!

It's very satisfying, fresh, healthy and it's cold.

Mountain Water keeps you hydrated.

First you drink it, then you buy it!

If you think you need more - buy more today!

Jayden's Persuasive Writing

2010-02-19T14:25:00.002+13:00

Should we have a monkey in Room 8?

I believe we should bring a monkey to school. We could bring equipment to school like glass boxes with a key to lock them in, so they don't rip our clothes.

My second reason is when it's eating time or lunch, we can lock them in a cage so they can't eat our bananas. They can eat their own lunch.

My third reason is they can think our playground is a tree, they are friendly. My result is they can make friends. They make a little bit of friends in the zoo because they are lonely and little monkeys.

We all know that monkeys are harmless. Don't you think we should bring monkeys to school?

Darwin's Persuasive Writing

2010-02-19T14:05:00.003+13:00

Should we have a monkey in Room 8?

Most people would agree that we should not have a monkey in Room 8 because it might break things.

Only a fool would think that they should have a classroom monkey. We all know that monkeys aren't sensible because they might cut our hair.

The truth is that monkeys are very difficult to stop from climbing things.

Here are two reasons why monkeys can't go to school...first, they might break things and my last reason is they might snatch your banana.

We can see from the evidence that we should not have a monkey in Room 8.

Teresa-Mae's Thanksgiving Recount

2009-11-27T11:00:00.004+13:00

Journey to America

One Autumn afternoon I scurried home fiercely. My mother and father had some good news. My mother said that we were moving to America, I was only allowed to take my blanket. I had to leave all my favorite things behind. I thought the news was rather bad.

First thing in the morning, we walked to the cargo ship. It’s name was Mayflower. The ship was so disgusting that I never let go of my mother and father’s hands. It was so scary being squashed with 101 people.

Autumn had swung by, the cold days of winter were introduced. I was feeling a bit gross having no privacy while using the chamber pot. Being between the decks was horrible. It smelt disgusting. We had to sail for 65 days. Did you know that we only got fresh air when we emptied the chamber pot. We had only got 2 meals a day and because I am a pilgrim, I prayed every day for this misery to end and for a life that was special and where we could have freedom and not be bossed around by a stupid king.

Life for the captain was easy. He didn’t have to eat the same porridge and water for 65 days.

As people were getting sick, it felt like they were dead already. When there was a storm all of the people were banged into walls. It felt like they were getting bitten by 1000 bugs. Even I felt that way.

Still sailing, and no sign of land. I was chosen to empty the chamber pot and as I walked out onto the open deck. The breath of fresh air was anointing. It felt like I was brought back to life. Then I was kicked back down into the hole of nightmares.

My mother and father survived the long winter days. Coming towards us was land. A boy called out “Land ahoy!”. A long line of brave pilgrims walked proudly off the ‘Mayflower’ like a swamp of ducks. My legs were wobbling like jelly and breaking down like an electrical power cut. First touch on land was so magnificent that I could smell freedom.

Jayden's Poem about Fireworks

2009-11-26T10:29:00.003+13:00

Sparklers
A snakes tail
Zappy
Glowing
Crackly
A dragon's sneeze of sickness
Like a flare's sparkly end
They sparkle in the air
Like the sun's daughter
It smells like a fire place
Like magic

Teresa-Mae's Poem about Fireworks

2009-11-25T12:12:00.004+13:00

A volcano explodes, splutters and giggles out a range of rainbow sparkles
Floating and tip-toeing across the land
Chasing me day after day
Lift me up
Spin me around

As I go around the sparkles surround me
Like a city of lights
My clothes are flooded with sparkles
It lights me up
Like a shooting star

Sake's Poem about Fireworks

2009-11-25T11:57:00.004+13:00

Gun powder sizzles
The sound is like electric stars flying through the air

It looks like a roller-coaster
Flying over the school
With shooting stars

A magic ball of fire
Zooming in the sky
And the sun glitters

Room 8 Made Kites

2009-09-07T11:33:00.002+12:00

We have been making kites as part of our 'TAKE OFF' unit. We went out on a windy day to test our kites. Take a look at our photos!

Romeo's Cinquain Poem

2009-08-27T11:42:00.002+12:00

Helicopters
Flying high
In the sky
Like listening to birds
Singing.

Ofa's Helicopter Recount

2009-08-26T10:20:00.003+12:00

Today was really interesting, because a HUGE helicopter landed on our huge, green, great, gorgeous grass! Suddenly, the helicopter door opened. We thought they were catching criminals! But, they were actually coming to the Tamaki kids. We all shouted “THANK GOODNESS!” Then we rushed around the helicopter like little squeaky mice. We stood in a semi-circle around the helicopter. Then we asked some very strange questions. But it didn’t really matter, because they answered our strange questions anyway. I didn’t know that a helicopter door could wriggle! The name of the helicopter that landed on our school grass was ‘POLICE ONE’. When it flew back to base, the blades twisted around in a circle as fast as the fastest human in history. That was the first helicopter I had ever seen in real life. I will never forget it!

In My Magic Box

2009-08-26T09:28:00.005+12:00

In my magic box
there is a lime and gold strawberry valley
with gumdrops that fall from the skies when it rains

The birds in my valley are aqua and violet
when my birds fly, they make a range of ice cream clouds
like soft marshmallows

When an aeroplane goes by
it flashes amazing colours like a disco ball
and lights up the sky

My dark red, black and orange vines are like fire
I cuddle up in my furry webs
I eat special mango leaves

When it is dawn, the egg cracks
and splashes the speedy sun out like flaming water
that rises through the blow-holes

The colours of my fish are baby blue
they dart through and they catch lightning scales
like a flashing rainbow

My valley in my magic box.

Teresa-Mae's Helicopter Recount

2009-08-24T10:04:00.005+12:00

‘Eagle One’ was at Tamaki Primary today. I felt really spoilt to have them come to our school! They came on the 31st of July, 2009 – a Friday. They came to help us learn about TAKE OFF.

The helicopter was like wind smashing the ice. This helicopter was shaped like a fish. I felt amazed by how this helicopter moved and flew.

I was surprised to hear that the helicopter can go up to 1000ft! That’s even higher than a troll!

By Teresa-Mae, Room 8

**ROOM 8** TAMAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL

TPS on WHAT NOW?

Blood Animation!

The Grapes' Muscles Presentation

Apples Find Information about Lungs!

Melons' Group Presentation about the Heart

Bananas' Groups Presentation about Bones

Faith Describes Her Beautiful Place

Mavis Describes Her Beautiful Place

FLASHMOB

Using Google Maps

Monsoon Group

Room 8 Learn about QR Codes!

Whirlpool Group

What Makes A Good Speech?

All Black Presentation

Tamaki Primary Swimming Carnival

Charday's Tip Top Recount

Pate's Procedure - How To Make Butter

Danisha's Procedure - How To Make Butter

Charday's Procedure - How to Make Butter

Sam's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales

Mavis's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales

Cypress's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales.

The Great Butter Investigation!

Mavis tells us how to make butter!

AN ENORMOUS ADVENTURE - A Narrative by Jayden

A Narrative by Cypress

Tamaki Primary School's Mid-Winter Movie...Beauty and the Beast 3D!

Jayden's Beauty and the Beast Recount

Room 8's Fishing Trip

Sau's Fishing Recount - The Fishing Day

Richmond's Fishing Recount - An Exciting Fishing Day!

Sam's Fishing Recount - Fishing for Kaimoana

Mehi's Fishing Recount - Senior Fishing Trip

Sione's Fishing Recount

Muatau's Fishing Recount - Going Fishing.

Destiny's Fishing Recount - The Amazing Fish Trip!

Jayden's Fishing Day Recount

Room 8's Fishing Day

Jayden persuades us to stop poaching kaimoana!

Darwin persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

Lyric persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

Mehi persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

Mavis persuades us to protect our kaimoana!

Lyric's Recount - Jungle Drums

Jungle Drums

Sau's Recount - Jungle Drums

Hineuwera's Recount - Jungle Drums

Jayden's Recount - Jungle Drums

Darwin's Recount - Jungle Drums

Muatau's Recount - Jungle Drums

Sam's Recount - Jungle Drums

Mavis's Recount - Jungle Drums

Simon's Recount - Jungle Drums

Sione's Recount - Jungle Drums

Richmond's Recount - Jungle Drums

Maopa's Recount - Jungle Drums

Lavinia's Recount - Jungle Drums

Ma'asi's Recount - Jungle Drums

Mehi's Recount - Jungle Drums

Corryna's Recount - Jungle Drums

Cypress's Recount - Jungle Drums

Apiseka's Recount - Jungle Drums

Willy's Recount - Jungle Drums

Shantai's Recount - Jungle Drums

Etuate's Recount - Jungle Drums

Melons reading group: Kamokamo Lanterns for Matariki

Jayden persuades us to celebrate Matariki

Mehi persuades us to celebrate Matariki

Darwin persuades us to celebrate Matariki

Why We Should Celebrate Matariki - By Mavis

'The Big Smash' - A Narrative by Jayden and Muatau

'The Accident' - A Narrative by Darwin and Sam

Wrybills at Risk - Information Report by Mavis and Jayden

Wrybills at Risk - Information Report by Darwin and Sam

Darwin's Stand Up for Kids Review

Sione's Stand Up for Kids Review

Sau's Stand Up for Kids Review

Sam's Stand Up for Kids Review

ROOM 8 TAMAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL