Bike Hockey

You will need:

A bike, a hockey stick and a tennis ball.

Pitch: a football or hockey pitch.

Object of the game: to score as many goals as you can.

How to play: the player stands on his bike with a hockey stick in one hand hitting the ball with the stick.

Vital skills: being able to steer well with one hand while controlling the ball.

Rules:

1. You are not allowed to touch the other players (opposition) only their sticks. If you do, they get an immediate free hit with every body behind them including the opposition. It is called a foul.
2. When the ball goes out there will be a hit in by the team who were not responsible for hitting the ball out.
3. To have lots and lots of fun.

By Chris Dawson

The top ten things you need to have a good life.

1. Food – to keep you alive and healthy.
2. Water – to keep you hydrated.
3. Medicine – to get you back to normal if you fall sick.
4. Shelter – to keep you nice and warm.
5. A good Education – so you can get qualifications so you can get a decent job.
6. Job – so you can buy all the nice things.
7. Family – for some one to love and take care of you if you fall sick.
8. A nice personality – so you can make friends.
9. Clothing and shoes – you need it if you don’t want to be a nudy!
10. Kitchen utensils – for cooking and eating dinner, lunch and breakfast.

By Chris Dawson

Is the world better than it was 50 years ago?

I think it is worse:

First off, we have the whole global warming thing because of the gases and electricity we are wasting on stuff like air freshener, play stations and all that stuff, the list could go on for ever. We don’t need any of these things, if we went back fifty years everyone was living happily without all these things and there was no global warming problem.

Secondly, 50 years ago there were no boy racers. Now we have invented all this gear that makes cars go faster, but as they get faster the more dangerous they become and more lives are lost, because of silly people in silly cars. These people like racing round the streets and getting themselves killed.

Thirdly, all of the laws are getting looser and looser and more and more of the criminals are getting let off the hook. They are then let back on the streets so they can commit crimes again.

I’m not saying you have to believe me but these are the facts. You make your own mind up.

By Chris Dawson

Akiane

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Chris's Awesome Comic

Chris's Ferrymead Recount

My Trip to Ferrymead

On the 30th of July 2008 my class went to Ferrymead. We all went in a big hall to get changed, the girls went into a different room to get changed, the boys had to wear Knickerbottoms, a plain top and a train driver’s hat. The girls had to wear frilly dresses with a white frilly hat. After we got changed we climbed on to a train and had a fascinating tram ride.

After that we went outside into a horribly cold and windy day, we split up into groups of five and went off to our first rotation, mine was the movies. At the movies three were about 10 seats, we all sat down, the lights stared to dim, the curtains that were covering the screen started to open and the movies started. There were three movies, the first one was about a man trying to get a woman who needed to get to the hospital in a hurry, the second one was a car chase with a robber and the last one, which was my favorite, was Tom and Jerry at the pool table club.

After the movies we went off to the bakery, we went into the back room washed out hands and got told what to do. First we rolled out the cookie dough and made your shape, mine was a person with sun glasses made out of chocolate buttons. Then they were put into a massive stove. The owner showed us all these old everyday tools. Then she told us to go and find some stuff in the shop. When we were finished we went down to the school house and met Mrs Black. She was a really mean and kept whacking her stick around so it looked like she was going to hit us. First she made us show our finger nails to make sure they were clean. She never talked normally; she just barked orders at us. We sat down and I put my arms on the desk she went of like a firework smacking her stick on my desk and yelling. When she calmed down, she handed out ink pens to use with an ink pottle for hand writing. I found it really hard because my pen kept ripping the paper and then it cause a big ink blob on my paper. Then we wrote out the five times table on a black board thing with a black stick that came out white. She sent us away. We started to wonder around all the housed and other things when we had finished we went back to the meeting hall, got our bags and got dressed back into our old clothes. We hopped on the bus and sped away. I think Ferrymead was lots of fun.

Hi, Bridget, my photo of snow

This is my awesome pic!!!

Chris's Simpsons Picture.

Chris's Newspaper Article(Homework item 11).

David Robert Joseph Beckham was born on the 2 May 1975 and is 33; he was born at Leytonstone, London, England and is 6 foot tall. He is arguably one of the best football players of all times; his normal playing position is right midfield.

In 2004 David was the highest paid footballer. He was googles most searched of all sports topics in 2003 and 2004. Beckhams career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United making his first team debut in 1994 aged 17. During his time there Manchester United won the premier League title six times, the FA cup twice and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left Manchester United and joined Real Madrid in 2003 where he stayed for four seasons. While at Madrid, Beckham became the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches. In January 2007 it was announced that Beckham would leave Real Madrid and sign a five year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

He currently plays for and is captain of the Los Angeles Galaxy. He is also a member of the England national team. Beckham earned his 100th cap for England against France in March 2008!

Lochlan's picture book

The
Little Tigers

There were once two Tigers. One named Sparky, the other named Bruce. Their mother was a laid back Tiger named Mrs Poffins.

The two Tigers, although being very much the same because they were twins, wanted very different things.
Bruce liked rugby while Sparky liked the circus.

As they grew older, conflict broke out between the two brothers. They were both very famous and started debating things like: who’s more famous and who’s career’s better.

At the next circus, when Sparky was jumping through the flaming hoops Bruce jumped up and intercepted him!

At the next big match Bruce heard booing coming from the stands. At half time, Bruce went to where Sparky usually sits. There he was. Or so he thought. Bruce attacked and a soft toy went flying!

When Bruce got home Sparky said “How did it go?”. “Hmph” said Bruce. “Oh, and how did you like the soft toy I made?”. “You made it?”. “Yes, Mum taught me.”

Later Bruce found a big package on his bed, it was Lego! He started a big project straight away. After two hours Sparky offered to help. So in silence they worked for hours. Finally they made a spectacular thing. A TIGER. After that they were the best of friends.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

You guys might have heard it snowed on Sat 9 Aug; you may have even seen it and played in it. Show the class your good photography skills and post your own photos of it on here, or email them to me to post on.

Lochlans picture

Aaron's Times tables

                                                                                                                              

                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 times tables:                 2 times tables:                 3 times tables:

1x1=1              1x7=7                          2x1=2          2x7=14                           3x1=3              3x7=21

1x2=2              1x8=8                           2x2=4          2x8=16                           3x2=6              3x8=24

1x3=3              1x9=9                           2x3=6          2x9=18                           3x3=9              3x9=27

1x4=4              1x10=10                       2x4=8          2x10=20                         3x4=12            3x10=30

1x5=5              1x11=11                       2x5=10        2x11=22                         3x5=15            3x11=33

1x6=6              1x12=12                       2x6=12        2x12=24                         3x6=18            3x12=36

 

 

4 times tables             5 times tables             6 times tables

4x1=4              4x7=28                        5x1=5              5x7=35                        6x1=6              6x7=42

4x2=8              4x8=32                        5x2=10            5x8=40                        6x2=12            6x8=48

4x3=12            4x9=36                        5x3=15            5x9=45                        6x3=18            6x9=54

4x4=16            4x10=40                      5x4=20            5x10=50                      6x4=24            6x10=60

4x5=20            4x11=44                      5x5=25            5x11=55                      6x5=30            6x11=66

4x6=24            4x12=48                      5x6=30            5x12=60                      6x6=36            6x12=72

 

 

 

7 times tables             8 times tables               9 times tables

7x1=7              7x7=49                        8x1=8              8x7=56                        9x1=9             9x7=63

7x2=14            7x8=56                        8x2=16            8x8=64                        9x2=18            9x8=72

7x3=21            7x9=63                        8x3=24            8x9=72                        9x3=27            9x9=81

7x4=28            7x10=70                      8x4=32            8x10=80                      9x4=36            9x10=90

7x5=35            7x11=77                      8x5=40            8x11=88                      9x5=45            9x11=99

7x6=42            7x12=84                      8x6=48            8x12=96                      9x6=54            9x12=108

 

 

 

10 times tables          11 times tables          12 times tables

10x1=10          10x7=70                      11x1=11          11x7=77                      12x1=12          12x7=84

10x2=20          10x8=80                      11x2=22          11x8=88                      12x2=24          12x8=96

10x3=30          10x9=90                      11x3=33          11x9=99                      12x3=36          12x9=108

10x4=40          10x10=100                  11x4=44          11x10=110                  12x4=48          12x10=120

10x5=50          10x11=110                  11x5=55          11x11=121                  12x5=60          12x11=132

10x6=60          10x12=120                  11x6=66          11x12=132                  12x6=72          12x12=144

 

Heathcote river floods

On Thursday 24 July, Thorrington School students crowded around the big flood that was outside our school. There were ducks on the footpath and water was everywhere. Some people were amazed to see such a big flood. Last time there was a flood, the Heathcote River was infected with dirt at Beckford Road just earlier than than 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 5 July and pumping stations on the Avon, at Fendalton Street and River Road, bent under the strain and discharged soon after. However, on 24 July the flood came back covering the footpath bringing with it mud, water and ducks.

Sakura from Japan is writing from Japan, and in Japan, about Japan

Hi mr.GIts sakura here! Im in an hotel now.having tons of fun.ill send a letter soon.Disneyland was tons of fun.(did i mention i was going to disneyland and disneysea?)Anyway gotta go now.see u back @ school on the 30th? or was it 29th?anyway seeya!!!I'll try to post again if i can...(this computer i'm on is in the hotel.)wow long blogging comment...seeya later from Sakura (in japan!!!)


Hi mr.gthis is (i think) the last comment i can post.anyway...today i'm (we're) going home(back to my gran's house. It's 9:43am over here.(right now)is(well it's the holidays?)the newspaper running smoothly?hope it is!(last term?)anyway special mentions to all my friends,'coz i have to go now!From Sakura(still in japan!!!)

iMovie

How is your progress going with your iMovies of camp?

What have you done, what have you to do, and what do you need to learn next to help you?

Queen's Birthday Leisure

What are you doing for the long weekend?

Click the comments link and post your reply.

I have a full plate this weekend. My band played with High Dependency Unit in town last night. We've always looked up to them; then band's about 15 years old (not the guys) and they make loud, supersonic rock. It was fun. Mr Hunter was there.

Our other guitarist, Thomas, who's been living in Wellington, rejoined us for the show.

Another amazing band, An Emerald City is playing tonight. Funnily, we almost played with them a while ago too. The timing's amazing.

Thomas's other old band is playing Sunday night; and Thomas is doing a solo show, as is the bassist from A Flight to Blackout. If you want to hear any of these bands, Google them or look them up on MySpace or Youtube.

And I want to get some exercise.

Let me know what you got up to.

Respect.

PS - This class is so cool. You're a fun, smart bunch whom I really enjoy working with.

What are you looking forward to most -

Making movies, writing stories or making ads?


What are we not studying that you wish we would?

Camp

What did yous fullas think of camp?

I enjoyed the abseiling, the food, the kayaking, the rocky shore study, the auction, the exploring, the soccer - even though I was doing poorly - and of course, the orienteering.

Welcome to Room 12

Dear Room Twelve,

Nice to have you in my class this year. You are all very smart, eager to learn and enthusiastic about life. That means you are cool to teach too!

This is a blog, short for web log, which is a kind of online diary, one which you can post comments on. Every now and then, I will write about something. If you want to answer me or add your opinion, you can click post a comment and do so.

Merry learning.

Mr G.