Sam's Pourquoi Story - Why the Fish has Scales

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.

Sam's Fishing Recount - Fishing for Kaimoana

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.

Sam's Recount - Jungle Drums

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.

Wrybills at Risk - Information Report by Darwin and Sam

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

Sam's Stand Up for Kids Review

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.