Day 2 - Tuesday 10 September

When we woke I changed into my clothes that I was going to be wearing for the whole day. Everyone was ready and we made our way down to the common room. Everyone was sitting at a table while Chris and Magnus was making breakfast. We sat at the table waiting and finally they finished. For breakfast we some oats, porridge and Weet bix. I had some oats because I have never ate it before, and it tasted like it more and more.

Then we were divided into groups. Me and Maya was the leader of our group. Our first activity was Bush craft with Chris. First of all we had to find shelter because it was about to rain. First we had to learn how to do different kinds of tying up ropes. After we split up our group and then each group had made their own tent. I think the our tent was better because they thought that it was a good Idea to put a camp fire in a tent.

After that, Chris took us around and showing us the best wood to burn up. Then we went back to our shelter and gather up all the wood we found. We put all our wood in a tin bucket and tried to light a fire. I even got to try with the matches, but I couldn't manage to make it light up. Then we just got a piece of tissue and burned it so that the other wood would burn up. When we got the fire going the others had to go and get the tents back. While their were getting the tents we had to keep the fire going before it blows out. After that we got a cup and some Milo and then we made some Milo.  Then we went back to the common room.

Our next activity was kayaking, but it got cancelled because of the weather, but it didn't matter because we got to have a swim in the pool. When I first touch the water it was really cold and I wish it was a little bit of warm. After that we went got out of the pool and we went straight to the bathroom and took a hot shower. Then I changed and went straight to the common room, waiting for the other group to go to bush walk, when they left we got straight into team building activities. First activity we did was Human knot. Part of the game was to work together to untangle the human knot. Every time we almost got it we have to restart. Then the second time we almost got but we failed. Next game was called the floor is lava. We had set little blocks on the floor to create platforms on the ground so that we have something to step on in order to get to the other side. We manage to get to the other side about few times.

We waited for all the other groups to come back to the common room. While we were waiting we decided to play some puzzles. But unfortunately we did not have the time because the groups were on their way to the common room. Then when Chris and Magnus came they got started on dinner. Mrs Raj  was making her Chick beat curry. When we got dinner, I got the normal rice instead of the coconut rice and I also had some chick beat, I thought that it was really good, so I got a second plate. Next we had a little conversation and then we went to our cabins and had good sleep.
 
By Viliami.M

Day 1 - Monday 9 September

It was morning when everyone had arrived at school. It was about 7:09 when me and my brother had walked to school. We waited at School for our mum to come with our luggage. She finally came and we quickly put our stuff in the bus. After that, we had wait for the remaining students to arrive. We were supposed to leave at 7:30 but instead we had leave after 7:30, because we could not leave them behind.

Then a few more people came and loaded their stuff. We all said our goodbyes to our parents and we gather all in the bus. Our bus driver Mickey introduced him self and told us our plan for today. He started driving out of Glenbrae School. When we left Glenbrae I felt really emotional because I missed my mum and my entire family. while we were on the road Mikey had informed us that we would stop at Whangarei for a break.

When we stopped at Whangarei everyone got of the bus and then they grabbed their bags. I sat at the benches and my lunch. For lunch I had packed Sushi, sandwich and some corntos chips. After lunch we back on the bus so that we would get to the Waitangi treaty grounds on time. Later on, we had made to our destination. We got out and that is where we met our camp instructors, Chris and Magnus.  

Then our tour guide for the Waitangi treaty grounds, came and she told us a little bit about her self and then she took us down to the Marae. Everyone took of their caps and hats and then we waited outside. Then they did a special welcome for us and the other visitors, we found ourselves a seat. Then Maori people did a special performance that entertained us and taught us about what they used and what they did with it. After that our Kapa Haka group performed a Haka for the Maori people. 

We also went to James busby house and did some activities. We also visited the Waitangi museum, it was so interest and fun because we had to find the answer to the question that were given, and then it was time leave the Waitangi treaty grounds.

We finally made it back to the bus. Mikey started driving, it was very long but we finally made it to the ferry that took us to Russell, from there we started driving to Orongo Holiday park. We took all of our Luggage out and waited for Chris and Magnus to tell us where our cabins are. My roommates were Mathew, Po, Viliami. T and Tui. When we finish unpacking we got ready to go and eat dinner. We had fish and chips for dinner and it was delicious. Me and my roommates returned to our cabins and had a goodnight rest.

Tongan language week.

Today I learnt so many things about Tonga. This week is Tongan language week. Today we had a disco in the hall to celebrate, most of our school showed up in Tongan clothes. I did not wear anything, I only  wore my school uniform. I even learnt how to say the Tongan national anthem. we also learnt how to say some phrases in Tongan. I hope you enjoy your Tongan language week, OFA LAHI ATU, MALO AUPITO.

Maths - Viliami

Basketball.

😄😄Basketball.🏀

On Wednesday, we had our basketball game against Point England school. Me and my brother are not officially on the basketball team because my training for rugby, but it was canceled, so we wanted to play for the school. First,  after school, I walked with my friends to the tamaki Recreation center. I waited inside with my friends till our game started. The team that I was in was, team blue. While, other school's were playing their games, we were outside training for our game. Finally our coach, Mrs. Key told us that our game was up. My team settled on the court while me and the subs for my team stood on the side. The game started and our center Mahoney, quickly won the jump ball and then we got the ball. we almost got the ball in, but Point England was able to get the rebound and score the first point of the game. Then that's when I subbed in. I got a couple of blocks but they played really good, we manage to score two points. It was half time and we were losing 17 to four. Second half we played good but we did not get any goals. Point England manage to score a few more points and ended up winning, four to 25. I had fun playing basketball because it was my first time play for a basketball team. I felt bad that we lost but I still had a lot of fun. 

Worlds longest horns.

I have found that in a farm, there is a Giant bull with the longest horns in the world, and he set the record.. I have a picture of the bull.  The horns is 10 feet and 7 inches. His name is poncho the seven year old long horn. He lives on a ranch in good water in Alabama. Instead of Ponchos horns growing upwards his horns started growing outwards. His favorite foods are apples, carrots and marshmallows. The family just noticed he had broke the record when he was four years old.

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Worlds longest horns.

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