Term 3

It is near the end of term three, just two more weeks and we're done! I am both excited and scared because that means we're getting closer to term four.

The last two weeks will be quite stressful and mixed up, but I'm sure we can handle it.

Room 12 has been practising their speeches and there will be a performance day, for the finalists from each class.

Volleyball

12.Yesterday was our last session with Coach Rena. I was so sad to see her leave, but thankful that she had came in the first place.

In Room 12's last session with her we had a choice, we could either chose boys vs girls, elimination or a tournament, we all   to do a combination of all three.

At the end of all games Katrina and Saluselo had the chance to thank her in front of all Room 12.

Speeches !!!!!!!

This week Room 12 is about to begin speeches! Yes I said speeches, one of the most stressful times of the year. I am both nervous and excited to begin and hear others perform.

I am sure all of Room 12 is stressed out because not only do all students have to write their own speech, they have to be memorized, have a nice clear and loud voice when performing and last but not least use as much expression as you can!

Poetry Finalist

After weeks of practicing, Mr Reid and Mrs Golder have now chosen the five students from Room 12 to go up and practice their final poems.

The five students names are Tupouseini, Jessica, Saluselo and Tyron. They now have to perform everyday after our daily fitness to practice their poems. In the next few weeks they will say their poem aloud to the whole school and their parents.

Cross Country

All of the senior block has been training by doing our very difficult daily fitness, to lead up to Wednesday the day of our cross country. We have been building up our stamina to go very long distance running with out stopping. Only the most sustained few will be able to go through the inter schools champion ship.

Powhiri

Today is Ruapotaka's first ever school Powhiri.

The Prefects had been chosen to lead and speak of the Powhiri, and sing songs. Saluselo and I have the second two parts out of the whole thing, Riiana  will start of with a gathering speech, than Saluselo will say his part.

Mr Reid will then go on from there and I hope it will all run smoothly.

End Of Hip Hop

Last week Friday was the last of our hip hop session with our coach Jess. Rooms 12, 10, 9, 6, 5 and 1 all had the opportunity to dance and learn from her.