My Goals For This Year by Konzay

Personal Goal

My goal is to be a good role-model and be responsible.

Writing Goal

My goal is to use adjective words and correct punctuation.

Reading Goal

My goal is to read words clearly and louder.

Math goals

My goal is to learn my timetables and division.

🎵The New National Anthem!🎵 by Tristan

Today Jessica, Leaaepeni and I, created a new version of the New Zealand nationa lanthem as part of our learning. We had to clarify and change some of the words like 'nations' and 'entreat' to 'countries' and 'please'. I have to admit that Jessica rewrote most of the sentences but I still helped.

If you've read our version of the national anthem tell me what you think about it.

Road Patrols by Nurul

Today after morning-tea we saw Mr Reid and a police officer. We went where the crossing was and the police officer told us what to do. After he explained everything we should know he put the signs out.
The police officer said we had to be in buddies. My buddy was Musika. He told me to look left and right and put my left hand up. Musika said, "Signs out, check."
I said, "Clear ."
Musika said, "Cross now, signs in."
Then it was my turn,  "Signs out, check."
Musika said, "Clear.  cross now, signs in."
Afterwards we went back to class and we learned about why students should make the rules.

What Did We Do Today? by Riiana

Today we had the first session of Tech of 2019. My group was with Miss Ferguson doing graphics. She had us working on a Google Drawing about ourselves. All we had to do was get pictures off the internet with a transparent background and insert it, though they had to be about what we like or are interested in.

Prefect 2019 by Sione

Malo e Lelei !  My name is Sione I am a year 7 and a Prefect in Ruapotaka School. As a Prefect I play a big part in leading other students. I am expected  to be a role model for the juniors and my classmates. My goal is to be respectful to others and show and remind them the correct things to do. As a prefect you have a lot of responsibilities such as showing students how to behave. Being a prefect means working together with the other prefects, being better than before and to have a positive attitude.

Prefect for 2019 by Riiana

It's 2019 meaning I have one year left before going to college.

As a year eight and a Prefect, I'll have to put in more effort with not just my work, but with my skills as a leader. I am absolutely not prepared for this year but what can you do? I am, however, ready to welcome this year's obstacles.

A little thing from last year, I had hoped that my brother would become a Prefect with me. Surprisingly, he is one of 2019's prefects.

This year should definitely be interesting.

Being A Prefect by Madisyn

Kia orana, my name is Madisyn and I am a year 7 Prefect at Ruapotaka School. Being a Prefect is stressful because I have a lot of responsibilities and leadership. The other prefects and I have to be great role models to all students. I am grateful for this opportunity. I have a lot of goals as a Prefect.  I am excited but at the same time nervous.

Becoming A Prefect by Agueer

Aloha and welcome back to my blog. My name is Agueer for you who don't know me. I am currently attending Ruapotaka as a year 7 in Room 12. I am 11 years old turning twelve later on in the year. I am from South Sudan but was born in New Zealand.

I probably was chosen to become a Prefect because I am bossy and kind of loud. My expectations are to be a good role model for those younger then me and also to help some people in need. When being a Prefect you must say a reminder every single week at our syndicate or whole school assembly which sounds like a tough job because you do it for the whole year. When you are a Prefect one of the biggest things you must have is responsibility. Responsibility is very important because you help the teachers and mostly the Principal.

Becoming a Prefect by Frank

Last year's 2018 prize-giving, I  was one of 4 people chosen to become a Prefect. When the school chose me I got a little nervous because I thought they were talking about somebody else (even though I am the only Frank in my school).  I was excited to be a Prefect. To be honest I was kind of scared at first but after a while I actually liked being a prefect, so for me  being a Prefect is great.

A New Year A New Me... by Leanah

Hey there I'm Leanah! I am a year 8 student at Ruapotaka School. I'm 12 years of age and love to play netball. I personally love to read books about the holocaust and gather more information about it.

I have become one of the year 8 Prefects and this year I have been given the opportunity to become a responsible Manaiakalani School Ambassador! This means I will have to work hard to create slideshows to present to teachers from other schools. 

Throughout the year I am going to work hard to try to improve myself as much as I can.

Who's The Head Prefect? by Jessica

Last year we had to say goodbye to the year 8 Prefects. It was sad to see them go.

A new year has begun and new Prefects have been selected. Working alongside me this year we have, Madisyn, Agueer, Frank, Sione and of course, Riiana and Leanah. It turns out that I was chosen to be Head Prefect.

Many know me as Jessica or Jess. I am 12 years old turning 13. I have a humorous love for art and sleeping.

As the head prefect I am expected to be a positive role model. Someone who always tells the truth, someone who has manners and someone who is inspiring or encouraging but honestly, the list could go on forever.

Knowing that a lot of students and the teachers can trust me and support me through out my last year in intermediate makes me happy. This year is going to be one of my wildest. My parents want me to get into a good college with benefits of a great future. Right now I could care less about college because all I need to worry about is where I'm at now. Pushing myself until I can't, working my bottom off until I'm satisfied with my results. My current goal is to be better than before. A phrase that's been by my side ever since I started at Ruapotaka, will stay with me until I'm satisfied and need a well deserved break. Until that day comes I'll be working hard.

Welcome 2019! by Jessica

"Out with the old and in with the new."

It is officially 2019. This year will be very different and full of new learning opportunities and experiences. Our new Principal, Mrs Hamilton has adjusted herself to her new role very smoothly. 

2019 is going to be a very busy and hard year for me. I must push myself further to reach new heights. Also as an addition to this, I need to start thinking about what college I want to enroll in. 

I hope this year will be filled with happiness, joy and excitement.