Ciara's limericks

There once was a woman called Sue
Who bought a new pair of shoe's
They sparkled like moons
Sang a nice little tune
And carried her off to the Moon

By Ciara and Zara


There once was a lady called Anne
Who met a handsome man
She had her first kiss
To bad that he hissed
Then off when Anne's man

Senior Swimming on PhotoPeach

Swimming

Session 1

On Monday we went swimming. Before we left Mr. Bros came in to tell us
what to do and what not to do. I was so excited to go swimming for our
first time this year. When we got in it was really cold and the only way I
was going to be warm in that pool was to go under. We did back stroke and
free style and we played a game.  We had to go under and see how far we
could get. Laura won because see is so good.  I can't wait til tomorrow so I
can hear what group were in.

Last Chocolate Cadburys Ever made

Dad came home in a rush to tell us bad news. He came in the door and explained that because he got promoted in his job at Cadburys he got the last piece of chocolate ever made from CadburysL.  We’re so devastated that it had happened but glad the Richard’s family got the last piece on earth. Now it was the hard part we had to decide who gets the little piece or cut into five small pieces. We decided to cut but not everyone is home so I try sneak it in my mouth so no-one suspects me. 

Karaoke Night

On Saturday I went Ice-skating with my friend Liv. I fell on my butt and slipped and did middle splits in my pink skinny jeans! There were Russian Olympian trainers there.  My friend gets trained by them. I learnt how to do a triple spin. After that I went to a karaoke night that our friend Sue was hosting. There were people there from Canterbury for a dart competition. My mum got up and sang New York, New York. I was tempted to go up and sing blue suede shoes but  there where a lot of people there. The machine broke down two times! That did not stop anyone. I had a great time and would definitely go again.

Ciara's PLN

I have shared this with you to show how I learn and work in a personal environment.
I learn on the net with people and with lots of other things. Here are different ways I learn!

My grandparents are important...

My Grandparents are important because they teach us what to do and what not to do. You can talk to them about anything. The time that you have to spend with them is endless. They can spoil you with nice treats and lollies. Our family has celebrations with the grandparents like birthdays and Christmas dinner. I really miss the moments the we had together, those moments were special in my heart. That’s why you’re so special to me. You make me feel safe and I love when you tell me stories about mum and my sippy cup. That why I love them so much.   

Girlie Weekend Ciara

A Girlie Weekend

My dad was going on a fishing trip with his mates from the round table for the weekend. Mum and I decided to have a Girlie weekend.

On Thursday and Friday we had takeaways like pizza and Chinese food, Yummy!

I had a sleep in on Saturday.  We were going to go out to Blend or Blackstone for breakfast. I really wanted to have pancakes. I also had to make it to my friend Sam's birthday. After that we went to our friend Lil's house and we brought some Ice cream to have there. I was looking at the icecreams and the name candy floss caught my eye, I had to get that!!!

Sunday Morning I got up in excitement because I was going to get a pedicure from the Professional Nails Salon in the Meridian.

First I got to pick a color. I picked pink. Then I put my feet in the foot spa. It was nice and warm.

The big, The Great Valerie Adams

Room 6 went to go see Valerie Adams in the Warehouse on Wednesday. We made a book with all our stories from the groups about the gold medal. Valerie is very tall, she towers over even the tall people in our class. She brought the gold medal for people to hold. She was there for a book signing. The book is all about her. She was only here for fifteen minutes. We got her signature on her book and we They gave us the poster form the warehouse that said see was coming for her book signing. Mrs K brought in a magazine with her on it. As we were getting ready to leave we had a vote to see if anyone would want to stay and watch her leave and we did stay. When we were walking home we saw her drive past. 

The day the All Blacks came to town

On Tuesday we went to Peter Johnstone park to meet  four of the All Blacks. They were Ben franks, Ben Smith, Andrew Hore and Tamiti Ellison. When we got there we had to wait ten minutes because they were having a manly cup of tea. First they said something about themselves then they went off to their tables and big lines were formed.

The first line I  went in to was Andrew Hore. I asked if I could have a hug from Ben Smith and Tamiti  Ellison. I knuckles from Ben Smith. There was a guy there that said we were only allowed one autograph, but I think every one there got four. I had a great time there.  It was getting to see them in real life because I've only seen them on T.V. 

The fun of the fair

The Fun of all fairs

On Sunday morning I went to Balclutha for my Gym Competition. I came 1st for floor and 2nd for valet. Then we headed for home and  I went to the fair. I was so hot in my tracksuit but that didn’t stop me from having lots of fun. 

At the fair there was a triage tent so I scampered over. Georgia, Zara, Mia and I got big scar on my face and a bruise on my other eye. They all looked so real.  They really did do a good job. It was like I came back from Afghanistan.

Georgia, Zara and I went on the Caterpillar we got to explore a different world in there. There a mountain object when you first go in of course I fell down it, typical! 

School move

On Friday the last week of the holidays the school moved on a big truck to the Rec. beside the church. Two classes have moved in to room 8 and the library. They blocked off where room three ends.  It looks weird. There is a fence where they moved it so no-one can get across. We have gotten used to it being there. Before we moved the whole school joined in on a book that every class signed. I can wait until they build the next half.

100wc Ciara

A mysterious Cat

It's late at night so i just pop into bed and go to sleep. 
I hear this noise, Aaron I say to him ''what is that''.We go around the house and have a look to see what the noise was.  We go in to the living room, One of the windows was open.  I go over and close it.  I''m worried that something could of happened to the children. I go check the boys and Aaron checks Charlotte. I hear him laughing, I go over have a look. Charlotte is playing with a cat.  She told us that '' I saw a cat come through the window when I got up to get a drink'' 

Can we keep him?...

My son Andrew

Yesterday, March third, my son Andrew went off to war in Greenhood, Germany. A few days past, I have not heard anything thing from Andrew, I'm worried sick. I am playing the piano, Andrew’s favourite song, my sweet heart.

My husband Jonathan and my daughter Isabella have come back from horse riding and pick up the mail. One letter is addressed to me, Mary Wedlock... 

Dear Mr and Mrs Wedlock 

It has been reported that your son Andrew has died, caused by an exploded bomb near the base.
I am sorry for your loss

The general


A tiny piece inside of me has been crushed. 

Room 7 Camp Assembly

On the last day of term we went to room 7 camp assembly. Fist they started off with two boys acting out a play called goodnight.

Well in a way it was not the boys. Someone else’s hands were behind there back. They showed us lots of photos and videos.  They also did a play called Mrs Brown’s boys.  It is a really funny T.V show.  It was really funny to watch.  

Learning Space Reflection

...looking behind me I saw...

Outside my window, a tree, aching, just wanting to lie down. It looks like it’s going to collapse on the roof of my house. Should I go tell someone or just leave it to do its own thing? As I fall back to sleep I can hear it weeping. I never thought trees, big straight pointy things, would ever get tired of always standing up, that's what they’re supposed to do. I waken the next day, rush to the window, has anything changed but still no. I'm glad because I didn’t want to die in the middle of the night.

Stray

I am alone and frightened, my owner has abandoned me at a rubbish disposal site. I hear just flowing traffic, horns beeping. I have no food. How am I supposed to live around here? I am starving. I am going to look for some food.  I am walking across the road not caring what will happen to me because I am unwanted. My fur is scruffy. I’m so dirty. Who knows what is roaming around on my skin right now? I am hoping that someone will see me and will recognize that I am trembling in the cold and freezing weather.

Finally there is something ahead, I see lights flashing. They are kids. They come over to me. I don’t know what to do. I’m scared; they run off and come back with a box. They try to get me in the box, so I get in. I hear lots of voices saying “what’s in the box?’’

A few days later…

I am in some sort of car.  We pull up and I get out. I see a yard with lots of dogs. I don’t think is going to end well… Some of the dogs have jackets on. It’s kind of like they’re training. I look down and I have a collar and it says “Jude’’. All of that work of being a stray was worth it. Now I have a loving family. I can also help other dogs that are a stray.

Court time with Mrs F

On Friday Mrs K had some time with her word whizz group. We had prayers and then we marked our maths mate. After we did that we got to act out Valerie Adams in court with the Russian cheat. There were two lawyers and the trainers and the witnesses. It was really fun and of course Ospachuck was not able to play in the next Olympic Games but in 8 years time and she was guiltily. I would like to do something like that again.

The bottle Re-build

As the Ulrich Aliminium Ute pulled up I was so excited to get started on the new and improved bivy. It all started out when the bottle bivy fell down so we got a sponsor; the sponsor was Zack’s dad Corey. When he came, I thought they would not fit in the door way because they were so big like seriously Mrs. K could fit in them with standing up.  There were eight pieces and he also bought us very sticky double sided tape. As we all started we got the hang of it and we got a lot done compared to what we could finish in a day of gluing it. We got half of it done in like an hour and a half which is pretty good. I can not wait until we finish it and can start learning in it, YAY.