Speech: Tim

Good Morning, Everyone, I am here to discuss to you about the change of the New Zealand flag.

New Zealand doesn’t need a new flag, our current flag is fine, and I am here to state to you why our nation doesn't need a new flag.

Why does New Zealand even need a new flag?

Everyone needs to think about the people who sacrificed their life for us to have this freedom. They fought for this nation, they fought under the 4 stars and the Union Jack. All the risks that the soldiers took, all the hard work that put into making this Country, a better place. Won’t this break you heart to think, that these soldiers, did a huge favour for us, while the New Zealand flag was standing tall. The flag has a lot of meaning and tradition behind it. It has been around for decades, representing New Zealand at Sports Events.

Is It Necessary.  A lot of money is going towards a new flag for our nation. 25.7 million dollars. Think about how much this could do, for all the people living in poverty. The money can fix what has been damaged to Christchurch. It could help rebuild the structures that has been destroyed. This is a lot of money, and can help save a lot of people.

According to New Zealand Herald, 25% of people want to change the flag, and 70% of people are against changing the flag.

We are the nation’s people, we should have the right to make a decision about the New Zealand flag.

As the nation’s people, we should make a vote, to determine if New Zealand should change their flag. Making a vote will make the government re-think what they are doing to the flag.

Once again, New Zealand shouldn’t change the flag. Sacrificing, Defending, Fighting is going to be all put to waste. The government needs to think about what they are doing to the New Zealand flag. Do you think we should change the flag?

Cross Country: Fun Run Sponsor - Tim

Cross Country: Fun Run 

Today Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12went down to Dunkirk Reserve to hold the Panmure Bridge School: Fun Run, Cross Country. We went down and sat down. We had to wait for awhile. Then first up was the Year 1. All the students got so excited because the Cross Country was going to start. First went up the Year 1 girls. When Mrs Kirkpatrick clapped the blocks it started, everyone started cheering and encouraging the Year 1 girls to go faster. Then it was time for the Year 1 Boys. They also did the same thing. The cheering was so loud. Then it went onwards. Now it was the Year 8 boys turn. I was so nervous but I just had to do it, and try my best. Okay the blocks clapped and I felt this adrenaline kick made me run so fast, but the boys ran faster than me. Well at least I did better than last year, and I was so proud of my self for running and taking part.

Blog Comment: Tiare and Saruja - Current Events

This is my comment to Tiare. I commented on her Current Events with saruja. In the comment I talk about how they read very cleary and could able to recall the questions on the Current Events. 

Blog Comment: Evelyn - What I Learnt: Tim

This is my comment to Evelyn. In the comment , I talk about that she understood what was going on in maths, and I think she did understand what she was learning

Blog Comment: Yvette - CyberSmart: Tim

This is my comment to Yvette. I commented on her Cybersmart Presentation for the Confidence Award. In the comment I talked about how she explained the roles how a Indentity Theft , Cyberbullyer, and a Blackmailer. She explained what they do, very detailed. 

Tongan Language Week - Tim

Since this week was Tongan Language week, Room 5 did a DLO about Tonga. In this presentation I talk about their Culture, Information and some greetings used in Daily-Life situation. 

Kiwi Sport: Run, Jump, Throw - Tim

Run, Jump, Throw

Today at Run, Jump, Throw. We learnt about Long and High Jump, we had to learn 4 skills, to have the right balance in Long and High Jump. We had to learn how to swing our arms in long jump, so we can jump easier. We also, bent our knees, so we can land with stumbling. When we are jumping we have to look up, because if we look down, we will fall down. When landing, land with two feets, to get a steady balance. So Swinging Arms, Bent Knees, Looking up and Landing with two feet, to get the right jump. We also practiced our two feet landing in a spot game. right After the game we had another session about High Jump. When we are jumping, we have to have a slightly bent knee, to jump over the pole without it falling over. Running from an angle, helps jumping over the pole easier. We also learnt a trick called the scissors kick. Scissors Kick is have your leg slightly bent. The scissors have to be quick. The leg you jump over the pole first is the arm that has to be swinged.