Teachers Going On Strike

Teachers around the country have made a decision that it is time to for them to go on strike. Some teachers are going on strike for more money because the amount of money they have been getting payed is really small so they ask and hope they get payed more.

Most school's in New Zealand have been closed because. Teachers need more staff members to give education to kids like us. A number of teachers marched through the streets of our main cities, demanding a better deal from the government.

The Government says it’s offered $1.2 billion to the teachers and it won’t back down. At this time the government has offered teachers a 3 percent pay rise for the next three years. Teachers across the country believe that this is not enough.

Samoan Language Week

 Yesterday marks the beginning of Samoan language week. A number of events are being held all across the country to celebrate the pacific island culture. 

It's the first of seven pacific language weeks to be held this year. The years theme is weaving an environment for a better future. Here are some Samoan phrases that you may want to try during this week. 

Afio mai or susu mai or Maliu mai - Welcome

Fa’afeta or Fa’afetai tele - Thank you

Ou te alofa ia te oe – I love you

Ia vave ona e manuia – Get well soon

Fa’amolemole – Please

Fa’amalie atu – Sorry

Malō, Malō soifua or Tālofa – Hello

Fā or Tōfā or Tōfā soifua – Goodbye

A malu i fale, e malu i fafo – Respect yourself and others will

E tua le fale tele i le faleo’o – Even the mighty needs others.

Earthquake Hits Whakaari / White Island

A number of earthquakes have hit Whakaari- White Island. White Island is New Zealand's most active volcano. There have been 196 earthquakes there since Thursday. Science have said that the earthquakes are getting stronger, and there are fears it may cause a landslide. Experts are closely monitoring the island.

Here's hoping it doesn't erupt!

Healthy Chicken Wrap

 Chicken Wrap
On Wednesday 15th of May, my class made chicken wrap. Today was a different day because we had the chance to make our own. The filling inside the wrap was delicious and so healthy. Some of the year 7 and year 8 weren't here because they went to a inter - school soccer game. These are a few steps we used to make our own healthy chicken wrap.

Step 1- You will need to get a board and lay your wrap on the board. Then you will need to spread mayonnaise on top of the wrap. 

Step 2- Then cut your vegetables into small slices and pieces but not to small. The vegetables you would need is carrots, cucumber, lettuce, tomato and chicken.

Step 3- You then will need to add the vegetables onto the wrap and put them in the middle evenly. 

Step 4- Lift the two sides and then roll it down from the bottom. Keep rolling until it has turned into a wrap. You now can put a paper towel around it and begin to eat.

Cottage Pie

On Wednesday at tech me and Limiteti made cottage pie. While making it I was experiencing different things. These are a few, not complicated steps to make your own delicious cottage pie.

Step 1- Peel the potato and boil until it is soft
- Mash with potato masher when finished

Step 2- Fry the mince with vegetables
- Put the mince into a tin foil pie bowl
- Top it up with cheese and mashed potato
- Bake for 15 minutes 180c

Step 3- Clean up your kitchen together
- Pull the food out of the oven
- Take a photo of your food

Lastly you can eat your food!
 I hope these steps were useful for you thanks!

ANZAC Assembly

On  the last day of Term 1 we had an A.N.Z.A.C Service in the Multi-purpose Room where each student from a class would come up and read what they wrote in their rooms.

There were lots of parents and children at the assembly which was terrifying because everyone was making lots of noise that made the teachers and some parents disappointed.


When everyone was going to sit down their was a new guest sitting at the back next to Mrs Hamilton. I had fun but at the same time it was boring and I was feeling sleepy.

After, the A.N.Z.A.C service people were all starting to leave and classes left following on.