Whakanui Week 4 - Awesome Effort Again!

Another week and another awesome effort by Pipi recognised at Whakanui.  For the third week in a row, a member of Pipi was awarded a Principal's Award.  This week it was Jarvis - for his commitment to his writing and leadership duties.  Ella also received a Kia Kaha award and a Duffy book for her outstanding effort in all areas of her learning.  Well Done Jarvis and Ella!!

MOTUHAKE DANCE COMPANY

Today we were lucky enough to have the Motuhake Dance Company come and share their amazing talents with Pipi and Wymondley Road School.  Five members of Pipi even got to join the dance company for the day and performed exceptionally well in the finale of the production.  We are all so very proud of Desiree, Joshua, Filimone, Mercedes and Ella for learning the routine in such a short space of time.

Walking To School

When you walk to school, you hear cars going fast. Sometimes you hear big trucks on the motorway. When you walk to school, you see parents taking their kids to school. When you walk, you see dogs barking at you because you get cheeky to them. When you walk to school, you see patrollers. When you walk to school, you see houses; you see motor bikes; you see gates closed; you see other people going to different  schools; you see people riding their bikes with their speakers inside their bag.

When I walk to school that is what I see.

By Jarvis

Milk In Schools

Today we had our first Milk in Schools for 2017.  We are really thankful for Fonterra for supplying us with our milk that keeps our brains ticking over in the morning block. As you can see in the photos, we really enjoyed the nice cold milk on this warm Auckland day.

That Was Summer

Remember that time when you went to play basketball and your mum said to put on your shoes because the concrete was hot. That was summer.

Remember that time when your dad said don’t go for a swim because it too cold and when you hopped  in it was freezing cold like ice. That was summer.

Remember that time when you went to the water and you stood on the hot sand and forgot to put on your slipper. That was summer.

Remember that time when you said to your mum can you get a ice cream. She gave you money so you brought it. It started to melt so you licked it fast. That was summer.

By Jarvis

That Was Summer

Remember the time when we went to the beach and put on my hat and went surfing and did bomb? That was Summer.

Remember that time that was weeks ago I ate fish and chips and put on sunscreen. Then we ate ice cream. That was Summer.

Remember the time that we saw people lying down on the sand? I was playing in the water That's what summer

Remember the time we did Mummanos at the beach? We found and picked up seashells in the ocean. That was summer.

By Filimone

That Was Summer

Remember the time you went to the beach and you had no towel, just your swimming togs. That  was summer.

Remember that time my brother was at the beach and he ate a cookie and farted the same time as he ate his cookie. That  was summer.

Remember the time when you ate the best sandwich that my mum made. It was delicious and yummy. That was summer.

Remember the time your dad took you to KFC. It was yummy. That was summer.

By Rihannah.

That Was Summer

Remember  the time  when we had to do the boring, stink and horrible work. I fell asleep and I got a growling. That was summer.

Remember  the time when I had to run 2 laps around the prickly yucky slimy muddy field? I was crying. That was summer.

Remember the time when we had an ice cream? You had two scoops but I got one scoop and I got jealous.  That was summer.

Remember the time when we were playing touch but suddenly a girl pushed me onto the prickly slippery muddy grass. That was summer.

From Lea

That Was Summer

Remember that time when you chill out at the beach and the sun was shining so bright on your face and after you get a big sunburn. Remember that time you should of have put on sunscreen. That was summer.

Remember that time when you ran towards the beach and suddenly a big shell gos into your foot. Remember that time you should of have listen to your mother. That was summer.

Remember that time when you smelt the beautiful  flowers but suddenly  a humongous bee stung you. Remember that time  you should of have stopped smelling flowers. That was summer.

Remember that time when you ate ice cream and then it started to melt down your hand, and your hand got all sticky. Remember that time you should  have used a napkin. That was summer.

By Lasa

That Was Summer

Remember  that  time when we  run in Bare feet to the beach and you  got a cut and you  started  crying like a baby. That was summer.

Remember that time when you were Running towards me and a black dog saw  you running and  it chased you around. That was summer.

Remember that time when you climbed a big tree and you looked down and you started crying and screaming up there. That was summer.

Remember that time when we were hanging on the tree and the tree broke. That was summer.

Remember that time when you stay in the sun too long and you got sunburnt. That was summer.

By Mercedes

That Was Summer

Remember that time you went swimming in the beach and saw a lot of of of people bombing and the water went so high. That was summer.

Remember that time you jumped in the pool and felt the wave pulling you down. Remember that time you nearly drowned. Remember you should've listen to your mother.

That was summer.

Remember that time you ran to the  beach and the shells was reaching up to poke your legs. Remember that time you cried because it was a lot of pain.

That was summer.

Remember that time you were dehydrated and had dry skin. Remember that time you should of drank more water. That was summer.

By Leitu

Whakanui Week 3, Term 1

Wow! What an awesome Whakanui for Pipi! Not only did Tyler receive a Kia Kaha award with a duffy book, but for the second week in a row the Principal's Award went to a member of Pipi.  This week it was Pita for his HUGE effort with his summer learning booklet - fully completed and to a high standard.  To top off Whakanui, Pipi was awarded the Team Spirit award!!  We are such an awesome group of learners!!

Some of our awesome learners

Things I treasure...

We have been busy creating pieces of art that reflect the things that we value and treasure.  We looked at how we can represent things in a logo type format.  We then drew these in vivid and began colouring in pastels.  Once we finish this, we will dye the piece of art.  We will continue to share these as we keep working on them.

That Was Summer

Remember that time when we went to the Papatoetoe pools

With swimming togs?

That was summer.

Remember that time when I went to the beach with fish and chips,

Ice cream and a rooster on my shoes?

That was summer.

Remember that time when my cousin got stuck

in the tree when my family was getting the bbq ready?

That was summer.

Remember that time when I went to Seaworld to

Swim with the dolphins with swimming togs?

That was summer.

By Tyler

Whakanui Week 2, Term 1

Today we had our second whakanui (assembly).  We were hosted by Paua who shared their learning about the Titiri o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).  We got to hear about the early history of New Zealand - it was very informative.

Big congratulations to Sefita who has obviously made a good impression around the school.  Not only did he win a Kia Kaha award, he was also this week's Principal Award winner!  His commitment to learning and being a role model in the playground and class make him a deserving winner.  We all aim to be like Sefita.

Not Long Until

Not long until my 6th year of school. I’m so psyched about seeing all my friends there again, and getting back to school. Of course I’ve had an such an amazing Christmas holiday. I am so excited to find out what class I was in and what kind of teacher I will get.
By Victoria

The Beach

Feeling the blue clear water my feet.

Popcorn and barbecue cooking makes me hungry.

The beautiful white sand feels soft on my feet.

Fishes swimming around.

I went and  swam with the salmon fishes.

I can see people swimming around.

I can smell the salty water hearing people talking.
By Lea

Touch Training Today

Today we started our touch training with Coach Malakai from Counties Manukau Sport.  We ran through a number of drills to help us with skills that we will need to play touch.
We practised rolling the ball, passing the ball and catching the ball.  We needed to remember we have to pass backwards because forward passes aren't allowed in touch rugby (or any rugby for that matter).
We really enjoyed our time today (even though it got really hot in the hall!!).  We are super excited for next week!!

When I Wish

When I wish, I wish Donald Trump wasn’t the president of the united states.

When I cry, I am crying about my loved ones that have past away.

When I imagine, I imagine me swimming in money and telling everybody ‘’I’m rich.’’

When I smile, I smile to the ones have been dismissed for a long time.

When I wonder, I wonder about what the future will be like.

When I sweat, I sweat when I run around the field.

That’s what makes me who I am.

By Pita Lei   

When I Wish

When I wish, I wish the world was the future.

When I talk, I talk to my friends.

When I play, I play games after school.

When I help, I help my family.

When I create, I create a mansion in Minecraft.

When I cry, I cry because my Aunty passed away in Rarotonga.

When I dance, I dance when there is music on.

That’s what makes me the person I am today.

By Eliah

When I Wish

When I wish, I wish that my nana would feel better.

When I fight, I fight to get stronger.

When I wake up in the morning, I wake up to get ready for school.

When I imagine, I imagine about fun things.

When I walk, I walk to get fit.

When I run, I run to be faster than Usain Bolt.

That makes me the person I am today.

By Jerome

When I Dream

When I dream, I dream about being at the cemetery by Nan.

When I wish, I wish being around my family and friends.

When I feel angry, I have anger management.

When I cry, I cry about the people who died in my family.

When I imagine, I imagine what the future is going to look like.

When I smile, I smile about everyone I love.

When I speak, I speak the truth to my family.

That makes me the person I am today.

By TJ

When I Wish

When I wish, I wish for a bike.

When I cry, I cry because I am angry.

When I imagine, I imagine I am in heaven.

When I smile, I smile with my friends.

When I wonder, I wonder how many planes are in the sky.

When I speak, I speak positive words.

That’s what makes me the person I am today.

By Joseph

When I Race

When I race people, I feel like the first fastest.

When I see my cousin, he is like my brother - he always comes to my house and buys things for me.

When I cry, I cry for my parents.

When I see Vallu, he is nice to me, he cares for me, he is the best brother ever.

That’s what makes me the person I am today.

By Filimone

When I Wish

When I wish, I wish about  me becoming a nurse.

When I cry, I cry about my grandma’s lost.

When I smile, I smile about all the delicious meals that my mum serves to me every night.

When I imagine, I imagine about CHOCOLATE.

When I wonder, I wonder if Victoria has been a naughty girl this week.

When I speak, I speak about good things.

That's what makes me the person I am.

By Leitu

When I Sleep

When I sleep, I sleep and dribble all over the pillow.

When I work, I work as hard as I can.

When I dream, I dream I’m in space jumping around.

When I look, I look up into the sky and look at the shining stars.

When I fail, I fail and I don’t give up.

When I love, I love everybody in my family.

When I run, I run as fast as I can.

When I cry, I cry about my little brother passing away.

When I speak, I speak loudly.

When I smile, I smile I smile because I’m happy.

That’s what makes me the person I am today.

By Lasa

When I Love

When I love, I love my family.

When I dream, I dream to be a princess.

When I cry, I crying about someone I miss.

When I smile, I  smile because I’m happy.

When I speak, I speak out loud.

When I wish, I wish to be a teacher.

When I run, I run fast.  

That’s what makes me the person I am today

By Mele

When I Run

When I run, I run really fast.

When I fight, I fight cool.

When I play, I  play for long.

When I  watch, I watch for long.

When I sleep, I sleep for long.

When I dream, I dream for long.

When I think, I think about chocolate.

When I sleep, I sleep like a baby.

That what makes me who I am today.

By Kristen

When I Love

When I love, I love my family so much.

When I wish, I wish for a lovely puppy.

When I dream, I dream about peaceful world.

When I think, I  think about my amazing teacher.

When I play, I play with my best friends.

When I speak, I speak kindful.

When I run, I run fast.

That what makes me the person I am today.

By Natasha

When I Dream

When I dream, I dream about what comes next.

When I think, I  think about what will  happen when I  leave school.

When I feel, I feel like I'm in heaven.

When I hug, I hug like it my last hug.

What I wish, I wish what would happen when there is no school.

When I imagine, I imagine if there are going to be another war.

That’s what makes me the person I am today.

By Sefita

When I Wish

When I love, I love my parents.

When I cry, I am crying because my uncle passed away.

When I smile, I am smiling my dad didn’t go work.

When I speak, I am speaking because i am proud.

When I imagine, I am imagining that the world was peaceful.

When I wonder, I am wondering what would the be like if we have a new queen.

That’s what makes me the person I  am today  

By Lea