Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sir Francis Drake


Sir Francis Drake was born in 1540 in England, he was a privateer. Drake was encouraged by Queen Elizabeth 1 to circumnavigated the globe on his ship The Golden Hinde. He was the first Englishman to sail around the world and also to California. Drake stole treasure money and gold from the Spanish and brought it back to England.

Warriors vs Broncos


On Friday the Warriors were playing against the Broncos at Mt Smart Stadium. It was raining and the weather was very cold. The Warriors were kicking the ball, they ran as fast as they could to get the ball and they tackled the Broncos hard. The Broncos had finish their run and i t was the Warriors turn. Brett Seymour kicked the ball and Manu jumped, got the ball and scored a try. The Warriors were wining and the Broncos were losing. At half time the points were 24-0.
The Broncos kicked off and Hohaia caught the ball. When the horn sounded the Warriors kicked the ball and they cheered. The Warriors had won 36-4.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Cross Country

Nervously waiting on the hard concrete, I challenged myself to beat my mates at today's cross country. My legs were cold and muddy and I was feeling awfully tired and crazy. When I caught up to Max he started sprinting, but I kept going all the way to the finish line and beat him.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Jesse Martin

With heaps of determination and perseverance, Jesse Martin circumnavigated the world on his boat the Lionheart. He pushed the limits to prove that he could do it. With a great deal of encouragement Jesse was able to achieve his dream.

Jesse Martin cooked pancakes on new years, as he circumnavigated the world.

Jesse Martin circumnavigated the world, he had to stay on his boat for 11 long months.


Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Rugby Training

On Thursdays we do training to learn how to play rugby and league. That's why we have to train train train. Our coaches are Colin and Roger. Roger is the one that teaches us to do tricks and Colin is the one that teaches us how to catch the ball and pass on target.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Christopher Columbus


In the 1400’s an Italian man Christopher Columbus asked his Government if he could have money and a ship to sail west to reach India, no one agreed with him. Eventually the King of Spain gave him money. Instead of going to India he sailed to the Americas where he called the natives Indians, as hat where he thought he was.

Christopher Columbus

In the 1400’s an Italian man Christopher Columbus asked his Government, if he could have money and a ship to sail west to reach India, no one agreed with him. Eventually the king of Spain gave him money. Instead of going to India he sailed to the Americans where he called the native Americans, Indians, as he thought he was in India.