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Here is my group's video from our Year 5 Movie Afternoon:

 

Narrative picture!

Hi, you have probably seen my post on my narrative, well I turned it into a book!

Here are some pictures!

My Narrative-The Day The Herd Was Saved!!

The Day The Herd Was Saved!

“These holidays are going to be SO boring!” moaned Viki Adanathy.

“I know, no horses except Stardust and Nightstorm for 12 weeks,” replied Viki’s twin, Amanda, “Just a long tedious lecture trip about financial crisis!”

Although Viki and Amanda were twins, they didn’t look very alike: Viki had straight, ebony brown, long hair, forest green eyes, and tanned skin. But while Viki was dusky, Amanda was quite light, in comparison; she had wavy, elbow length honey blonde hair, deep brown eyes, and golden skin. The twins may have looked different, but they were much similar at heart; at least, they both absolutely love horses, especially theirs, that live on their farm in Spain, their home.

“Girls, DINNER!” shouted Viki and Amanda’s dad. “ It’s pizza!” and at that, both twins ran downstairs. At the dinner table Viki and Amanda’s parents told them some exciting news. “What is it?” inquired Amanda.

“You’re going to stay with your Aunt Emma instead of going on the lecture!” their mum replied, Amanda and Viki sighed, going to Aunt Emma’s was JUST AS bad! “Oh, well, okay.” both twins reluctantly agreed.

“Why don’t you like Aunt Emma, girls?” asked their mum.

It’s not her,” replied Viki, “It’s the fact that we wanted to take Stardust and Nightstorm, like we would on the lecture.”

“But you can, Aunt Emma has a farm!” explained their mum.

“Well, that’s alright then,” agreed Amanda, “We’ll go pack.”

“Good idea, you leave on Thursday.” said Mr. Adanathy.

On Thursday at 3’ o’clock Aunt Emma was greeting Viki and Amanda. “It is so nice to see you!” Aunt Emma embraced them in a hug. When they had finally finished grooming, and feeding the horses, and putting their things away, everyone sat down around the polished oak table. Aunt Emma Started to tell the girls about breeds and what makes a good mix was, then she mentioned the wild herd of horses that roamed the Spanish land. “The herd is called Espiritu Libre, in English that’s Free Spirit.” explained Aunt Emma           .

“Wow, that’s amazing!” sighed Amanda  .

“What are you girls planning to do tomorrow?” Aunt Emma asked.

“We were planning on going on a nice, luxurious, long trail ride.” said Viki

“Then you better get to bed.” suggested Aunt Emma.

“Good idea.” the twins agreed, then they pulled their tired bodies up the stairs.

The next day, on their trail ride, Viki and Amanda were just trotting along, when they saw a group of men with army green rifles discussing something that looked important. Amanda and Viki slowly made their way closer to the hunters, trying not to pry, but accidentally overhearing. Viki and Amanda exchanged a surprised and worried glance, the hunters were planning to kill Espiritu Libre! The wild herd just HAD to be saved! “I don’t know what to do!” Amanda miserably sighed.

“Me neither.” replied Viki.

After hours of thinking they decided to go tell the Wild Horse And Land Protection Agency, or WHALPA. A little while later they had figured out what they would say, but when they got to the Protection League, it just all came out. “Excuse me, sir,” said Viki to the lead of the WHALPA, “We found out that there are plans to kill the wild herd, Espiritu Libre!”

“I know,” commented the ranger, “I know all about it, it’s sad, and if you two girls can think of an idea to save Espiritu Libre, then I oblige!” Amanda and Viki shuffled away, back to Aunt Emma’s house, to brainstorm.

Amanda woke the very next day with just about, the BEST idea she had ever had! She slid downstairs and told Viki her plan. “Viki,” Amanda yelled, “I’ve got it, to save the wild horses let’s have a muster!” Viki was amazed!

“Amanda, that’s the best idea ever!” she quickly rang up the WHALPA, and arranged the muster. She also told Aunt Emma. The muster was to take place the very next Tuesday.

The twins woke up, (well, really, they didn’t sleep!) on the morning of the muster, positively bubbling with excitement and anticipation. Aunt Emma zoomed them to the army base, where the muster was to take place. They busily started setting up, and about ten minutes later the first herd came. The herd was led by a dove-grey stallion, followed by three black mares, two skewbald mares with matching foals, and another chestnut mare, keeping the herd together. “Wow, I love the dove-grey.” breathed Amanda

“Me too.” said Viki. Then finally the last herd came in, and it was time for the trucks to come and take the wild horses to their new homes. A whole lot of people signed up to adopt some wild horses to train, so a lot went to normal homes. A few went to El Caballo Danza Magnifico, the famous, not so famous Spanish riding school. But all the rest, (this made sure none went to slaughter.) went home with Viki and Amanda.

“I’m so glad we saved so many!” sighed Amanda

“Same, until they kick, and bite me!” laughed Viki.

Finally, all the horses were at Amanda and Viki’s farm; the training had begun, and already they knew that they had a lot of trouble on their hands! But no one minded, because the herd was saved, and that was what mattered.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Some Of My Dreams!!

                                                   


These are some of my dreams, I hope you love them!!!

How I'm Awesome - Explanation

Hi, Eve here. I think I'm pretty awesome. I think I'm awesome because, I`m a role model, I make people laugh and I am an all rounder.

I'm an amazing role model. I sit up straight and don't talk on the mat, I only talk about work at my desk. I always get to work instantly. I help other people when they're stuck, I also show them whats right. When people want to say something I listen.

Making people happy, laughing, and smiling is also what makes me an awesome person. I make my friends and family laugh and smile, especially when they're feeling sad. This is an important quality, but only if you use it at the right time, I do. I only make people laugh when it's appropriate. For example, I don't make people laugh and smile when they need to work, listen, or anything else that needs to be serious.

Finally I'm an all-rounder. I play sport, dance, play music, I'm funny and kind, and I am very helpful. Here is some things I do: play soccer and netball, swim, play piano and ukulele, dance the maypole, do kapa haka, hip hop, enviro group and more. I'm also a good friend and very social. I am also awesome at academics.

I'm awesome because of lots of things. But 3 of them are, I'm a role model, I make people happy, laughing and smiling, and I'm an all-rounder. Everyone has something that makes them awesome, so think about what makes you awesome!

ROLL UP , ROLL UP

Starting on Wednesday the 30th of September and finishing on Friday the 2nd of October, Lenya, Alexia, and Eve went to a 3 day Circus School at TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Art Center.

On the first day Eve, Lenya, and Alexia went to Circus they started with 2 warm ups. The firstb one was a fast moving activity. There were lots of of actions that Mike (one of the teachers) called out extremely fast. They were: seal, road kill, torpedo, tornado, ninja, dead cow, man the life boats, climb the rigging, crows nest, scrub the deck, captains coming and admiral on deck. The second excersize was called “mat sliding”. There were 2 mats and everyone got split into 3 groups. The first 2 groups lined up behind the mats and the other team sat down. One person from each team slid on the mat. Whichever team got the mat to bang the wall first won. Whoever lost swapped with the team that was sitting down. They were then told to organise themselves into a different 3 groups. Eve, Lenya and Alexia all were in a group called the Mminions, and everyone had minion names. First they went ton the triple trapeze where the learnt box, birds nest, and some more with a teacher called Ryan. After that they went to the hammock. There they learnt how to do the splat, which is a way of getting down, they had to hang from the hammock then drop their legs. Also they learnt how to sit and roll. Finally they went to the tissue (also known as the silks). First everybody had to climb, then they learnt the mermaid. After they learnt the rolls, turns, and coathanger. Their day was finished with a show and tell.

Lenya, Alexia, and Eve started day 2 nice and fresh. As they arrived everyone was sitting on the mat. They joined the group and got into the warm ups. Then they got into 2 groups for tumbling. Alexia, Eve and Lenya’s group was with Mike. Everyone had 2 tricks and they peformed to the other group at the end. Then they did the same aerial routine as the first day. Eve and Lenya also learnt how to spin plates.

Lucky last day and everybody was excited. First everyone did the 2 warmups. Since it was the last day everyone peformed juggling tricks. Some people did poi, juggling or stick throwing. But Alexia did diablo with Mike, and Lenya and Eve did a hoop throwing routine with Ryan. Then they swapped tumbling groups, this time Lenya, Alexia, and Eve were with Bronwin, who they called Scarlet Overkill. Then they peformed again to each other. The teachers told everyone then that there would be a small peformance on the aerial equipment. Alexia did a duo on the lyra, Lenya did tricks on the spanish web, while Eve had a special routine on the tissue which included split, coathanger, and rolls.

Overall everyone had a great experience. Some quotes from the participants were:

“It was amazing, my favourite was the tissue!” from Eve.

“There were so many new things!” from Lenya.

“I really want to do 5 days!” said Alexia.

School Trip Letter

Dear parents and caregivers,

On November the 3rd of October your child’s class will be attending a trip to the Golden Valley Wildlife Park. The bus will depart school at 9:10 am and will arrive back st 3:45 pm. The cost of the trip for your child is 2.20, but they may bring 5 dollars if they wish. Your child will ahve to bring a packed lunch. Please do not send your child on this trip with drinks and glass bottles.

Sincerely the year 5 team,

Eve    Ella    Ishani   Tishaan   Tony   Taylor