High Lows of 2013 - Hannah

High 

        Lows 

Of 2013 

Being in room 11 this year was a blast. My high was everyday of 2013, and i would be glad to tell you that I have no lows of this year. I would also like to give everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, if i do not see you have a grate year in high school or if you are in Mr Fourie's class next year.
And this year my biggest high would be getting in to sports and working hard at my school work.

Personal Inquiry - Hannah

Learning to speak Afrikaans.

Questioning:

The South African flag with a Springboc
there native animal.

# How do People learn Afrikaans?

What is the best strategy to learn the language?

# How do you understand Afrikaans? 

Exposure- Personal Inquiry- Hannah

LEARNING TO SPEAK AFRIKAANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What?: I would like to learn how to greet and learn the basics of the African language (Afrikaans). I would then like to learn how to speak this language so I may have a conversation with my friends and teacher who grew up in South Africa. I would like to increase the difficulty of the words I learn as the inquiry progresses.

Why?: I have always wanted to learn hot to speak a different language and I thought if, in the future, I want to go to Africa I will be able to communicate with people. Also in College I might want to continue with the language so learning Afrikaans now will give me a head start on the basics.

Inspired?: This video inspired me because it proves no mater what age you can still learn things and it also teacher you the pronunciation  of the words.

Camp 2013 - Hannah

On the 22nd of October the year 7 and 8's of Reremoana school went to Peter Snall Youth Village to spend the week of fun and exiting activities. Then it arrived the day we had been exited and preparing  for since the start of term 4 and it had finally come !!!!

The Bus Trip: Along the way we had to complete a scavenger hunt. This included questions and activities such as; what is the first bridge you cross, how many signs, places do you see/pass, draw the signs you see and about 10 other questions.

 Arriving to Peter Snall Youth Village (PSY): It was beautiful, the clouds shimmered over the ocean. I have never seen anything like it to me it was like paradise. As wee got off the bus we descended into the cabins where we would be staying and luckily for us we had the best viewed room (Cabin 7 Girls) We could see further than the harassing we could see the beach, Whangaparaoa's town center and the backyard of PSY.

The Water Slide: Man it was fun, the wind just chilled your back as you glide.I had so much fun the water made you unable to breath and when hitting the bottom you where colder than the Antarctic ocean (in my opinion).

Activities: Archery, air rifles, boomer trail, rock climbing, camp cooking, abseiling, and initiative course where all of the many activities we participated in the past 3 days.

All many fun activities to enjoy and work together as a group.

Snow planet (Thursday): Wow! What an exciting day that was. I learnt how to ski properly- without any major falls. It was hilarious to watch my dad try and snowboard. Unfortunately for two people (Jansje and Callahan) the day wasn't the best. Callahan had a suspected broken arm and Jansje broke her leg! Nevertheless, they both stayed for the last night.

When It Was Time To Go: saying goodbye was hard we had such a good time i never wanted to leave but we had no choice when we got home i got dad to pick me up because i was full of a could and i was very tied to stay at school so i stayed at home relaxing my head looking back at all those wonder full memories.

Athletics 2013 - Photos

THANK YOU to all the parents and teachers to make this day possible
And a big thanks to Pete Mesley and for the photos

Auckland champs Cross Country 2013

It was cold and very wet but on the 12th September 2013 5 lucky students (Liam, Shannyn, Theane', Hannah and Gemma) competed in the Auckland Champs Cross Country. They moved through 3 competitions to get to this stage. We had very good results and everyone tried their hardest.

Liam Haddock (Year 7 boy)- 43rd 
Shannyn Hiwarau (Year 7 Girl)- 56th
Theane' Van Zyl (Year 7 Girl)- 33rd
Hannah Mesley (Year 7 Girl)- 30th
Gemma Laverick (Year 7 Girl)- 12th

Remember there is about 80-90 competitors, all the best cross country runners in the whole of Auckland. Just going to the event is an amazing achievement. 
Thank you to Theo Van Zyl who came along to this event for support. Also a BIG thank you to Mr Fourie who trained and prepared us for this awesome event.
GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!

There are photos on the blog of the day. 

cupcake sale 2013 10th of september 2013

Counties Cross Country 2013

On the 4th of September the year 7 and 8's travelled to Te Hihi School in Karaka to participate in the Counties Cross Country for 2013. We were lucky to not race in the rain and over 55 people ran in each age group. Here are the Top 10 results:

Year 7 Boys- 

6th place Liam Haddock.

Year 7 Girls- 

1st place Gemma Laverick

7th place Hannah Mesley

9th place Shannyn Hiwarau

10th place Theane' Van Zyl

The Year 7 girls came 2nd overall as a team

The Year 8 boys came third over all.

Congratulations to all the Top 10 participants who qualified for Auckland Champs!! Huge thanks to Mr Fourie and the parents who helped on the day.