Fathers Day Letter

Dear Mrs Baker A special day is coming up. A day where everyone remembers an inspiring man in their life who has taught them, guided them, and have been with them for most of their lives. I have uncles, grandfathers and lots of wonderful men in my life but the one who sticks out is my one and only ‘ Dad ‘. My dad is special, because he may not be able to run a marathon, cook the most fine cuisines or be considered a super dad. But he is special, well special to me and my family. Why..... Because he just is. Its just what all of his five children think, he is just special because he is different to any other father you'll ever meet. Introducing my dad Ben Mehau, he is 52 years of age and was born in the Cook Islands and left to come to New Zealand when he was 9. He has brown skin, brown eyes, short hair, a killer smile and is around my height. He wears mostly tracksuit pants and t-shirts. His favourite songs are from the band Earth Wind And Fire and he also likes listening to some modern day songs from Usher. He also has a giant heart just filled with love to all his family and friends. By now he sounds no more than an ordinary father but he just isn’t, I just don’t know how to explain his awesomeness. But I shall try my hardest to put my feelings into this letter. My father knows it is his priority and his full time job, to help, protect and care for all his children when we are sick, lost, or in debt. One of the kindest things that my dad always does is in Pak’n’Save is when there is a person waiting in front of him who just need a few coins to buy their groceries he will always give. He ALWAYS gives, gives and gives. My father is an honest man because all the years in my life so far he has taught me taught me the principle of honesty which is by always telling the truth, never telling a lie about anything, fulfilling all of your promises to other people, and never taking anything that didn't belong to you. So Mrs Baker I am glad I am the daughter of Mr Ben Mehau and proud to be his to care and love for more years to come. Yours Sincerely Martha-Jane Mehau

Ron Cribb's Visit

Just before Ron Cribb were to arrive to our school all the students of Tamaki Intermediate were practising our powhiri and our sasa so everything could be perfect for his arrival. With all the boys doing the Haka and the girls singing loudly probably everyone in the Panmure could hear our sweet voices and fierce calls. Then after a few practises Miss Waetford thought we were ready and it was time to greet the Former All Black Ron Cribb and Jay his side man. As Maria Ratahi was doing the Maori Karanga to walk Ron Cribb into the hall I was so nervous because I had know idea what he looked like or what he would be like either a funny guy or a real serious person. But as he came in he looked nothing as I imagined he looked very serious and it was like he was just coming out of the changing rooms lockers and out onto the field to play his rugby game. After the haka we said the prayer then sung the New Zealand national anthem, then Mr Furivai said his greetings on behalf of the school and himself. When he was finished we sung He Kakano Ahau to support him. Then on behalf of Mr Cribb, Jay his representative told how great our school was and why they are going around other schools. After he spoke Hailey sung a Maori song to support Ray and we sung along to support Hailey. After everyone said their little speeches for one another it was time for Ron Cribb tell everyone about himself. While Ron Cribb was in front of the whole school Mrs Waetford wheeled in the TV, everyone was wondering what the television was for. Until Ron said he will show a little movie on all the great tries he scored and big tackles he did. If you were there you would have heard the oooohhhhh s and the ahhhhhh... Everybody was impressed on how good he was playing in the Blues, the Crusaders and the All Blacks. Mr Cribb told us future rugby players all out about respect and your attitude for rugby also towards your teachers. Soon after he was answering our questions and us rugby players had a lot. But until we started running out of time we did the Sasa which everyone was looking forward to. Now I just saw how impressed he was by how loud and how good we were, thanks to Mike who taught us. Shortly after our impressive Sasa dance we were outside kicking and passing rugby balls, because Ron Cribb had promised to train us a little bit and give us loads of tips. But every sports hero has to leave for good reasons and it was great that he visited our school and I hope he will be back soon. That's what happened on Ron Cribbs visit.

Learning Google Presentation

What we learned today was how to make a google presentation. It was easy to do because we just had to click on boxes and a little bit of typing. Now when I have to do a presentation for my teacher I would know how to do it.

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Manahiki

Manahiki
There is only one perfect island in the Cook Islands
One where the water is like the sun
And where the people are known for such friendliness and harmony
Where on a clear night the stars dance playfully in the moonlight sky
One where the water from their waterfalls Look like diamonds falling from a cliff side
With mothers watching their young grow from their bedside
Where their breath taking atolls are full with breath taking sights
Which have pearls that can fill a woman with delight
This island, this beautiful Island is Manahiki

My first post

Welcome to my blog. My name is Martha-Jane and I will be sharing my work with you throughout the year, so I hope you will read it and enjoy it.

I am a Cook Island Maori and I am really sporty. I've always wanted to be in the Black Fern which is the New Zealand womans rugby team. I also love to come to school and learn and play with all my friends.