ZOOS

Animals should not be kept in zoos.

Zoos should be banned because animals there are kept in small cages. Some animals like Lions, Tigers and Bears have tiny habitats so they can't exercise properly or hunt. Polar bears for instance, have been taken out of the cold and put into a different climate which might be hotter. If zoos are going to be kept we NEED bigger habitats. How would you like to be kept in your room for your whole life?

Secondly animals can't hunt for their own food. Even though keepers hide food and stick it in balls it isn't the same as hunting. Baby animals born in Zoos won't know how to hunt so they can't be released back into the wild. Even though some animals don't get much food in the wild, we need to make them hunt for food in Zoos.

Breeding programs are great, but why do they need to be in zoos? Most Zoos have breeding programs for endangered animals but they don't have to be in a zoo and can be in a sanctuary. Zoos are cramped and small and have animals that shouldn't be kept in the same place are few meters away from each other. That's why sanctuary's are great because they have freedom but are kept safe from predators and poachers.

We DON'T need zoos; they are just for entertaining us and we can live without them.

Master Chef Contestant Takes Movie 'Frozen' to a whole New Level

Master Chef Contestant Mo-Mo Stachio was crowned winner after two of the other contestants mysteriously disappeared.

Mo-Mo and his egg beater.

The search started at the hotel the finalists were staying at. But clues lead to the Master Chef kitchen and the bodies were later found in the freezer. Forensic scientists have found evidence leading to Mo-Mo Stachio's egg beater, which was found at the crime scene dripping with what was later confirmed as Indigo Angel's blood.

The bodies found in the freezer.

The two contestants Indigo Angel (17) and Lemur Shell (21) went missing at 3.27pm yesterday.
The bodies were found at 1.39pm today.

Mo-Mo Stachio is still in police custody and awaiting his trail in court. So we can safely say the only cooking Mo-Mo will be doing is in the prison kitchen.

My Grandma

Although she walks slowly her steps are strong. She looks small and fragile but is like a leafcutter ant. Short whispy black and grey hairs sprout from her head. Creases and wrinkles cover her face like a piece of crumpled paper. She has a strong Chinese accent when she speaks. Her house is small and cosy, it smells like a musty Asian food store. Although she is strict she has a kind and loving heart.

By Lucy

2MUCH4U

2MUCH4U

Vince Ford

 The car gradually picked up momentum. It left the drive and rolled down the grassy slope, picking up speed as it headed for the river at the bottom. "Awwww no," I groaned, but I hadn't seen the incinerator.

2MUCH4U is a fun and quirky story about Davin who is a normal boy who made a couple of (very stupid) mistakes and is trying to make them right. This book includes wild dogs, frisky stallions and a WHOLE  load of trouble.

Vince Ford is a fantastic writer and he really understands kids literature, he is a kiwi writer and shows it in his writing. He has written other books such as Jonty and Choc, Tribal Ash and Dog on Trial.

We would recommend it to 10 year olds up (this book contains some naughty words.) We rated this  book 4 out of 5 stars.

Overall its a fabulous funny book.

By Lottie, Lucy, Sapphira

The Dance Competition

I know my hair looks good because i can feel it being yanked out. I put on my costume and instantly the sequins start to itch. I go back stage and start to warm up, it's nerve-wracking. I hate the wait before going on stage, but I push my nerves aside and concentrate.

My name is called out and I move to the side of the stage. It's almost my go, I get ready to walk on. The person before me finishes, they looked great. The adjudicators bell ring and I confidently walk on. My music starts and I really go for it. I leap, gallop, pirouette, cart wheel, as I do my dance. The music stops and I do my finishing pose a stride off stage. I'm puffing and I feel GREAT!

The Swimming Pool

The water jumps with alarm as you dive in. 

The sun points at the pool, intimidating the shade.

Dirt kills the pools clarity.

Water devours parched togs like a starving giant, eating kids whole.

By Lucy

Art on Friday With Sally

Last Friday morning Sally came to do art with Kotuku class.
We did ink drawings using a long bamboo stick and dipping it into the ink, we also used dye to add a bit of colour. First we had to choose an object to draw, there were natural things like Paua and Kina shells.
Next we did a test run on normal A4 paper. After that we got to choose if we wanted to do it on a bigger piece of paper. The main point of the exercise was to be free and not worry about what it was going to turn out like and just do it. After Sally left we put a border around our favourite picture and put them up on the wall.

Walking on the Beach Haiku

Soft golden sand
Caves in over my feet
Leaving small dents.

By Lucy

A Memory

On a rare sunny Greymouth day, our family was on the way to the Airport. We were on our way to AUSTRALIA!!.

When we were there we went to Australia Zoo. I remember the time distinctly, it was a piping hot day and we were watching some green and crimson parrots. They screeched and squarked like an out of time orchestra, while they danced gracefully in the air, and dad was lucky enough to feed them!
I watched in amazement as the plates of food dad was holding became engulfed in a swarm of hungry beaks . But one of them wasn't interested in food, instead it came over to me.

 At the time I was relaxing in my buggy wearing my favorite lime green hat. The bird swooped down like an eagle targeting its prey, it latched on to my hat, claw digging into my scalp, "AAHHHHH!" I squealed scaring the bird, making it flutter away to its other feathered friends.

I remember that time so vividly even though it was 8 years ago.

If I Could be an Animal

If I could be any animal I would be a monkey. I could swing through the trees wind rushing in my fur, chasing my friends playing a game of tag. I could fill myself up on bananas and fruit. I could sleep in the trees high up near the sky, staring at the stars.


 Another animal I would like to be is a dolphin. I could swim to the depths of the ocean and swim along side boats. I could see many different types of fish and coral.

Maybe I could be a giraffe. I would tower above all of the other animals. I could eat the finest leaves that no other animals could eat. I would go on an adventure through Africa. I could also see the world from a birds eye view.
 I would love to be an animal but I don't think I will be turning into one soon.

Superpowers

If I could have a superpower it would be being cold blooded. It would be great when you go swimming because you wouldn't get cold. You could go midwinter swimming maybe even go to Antartica and swim with penguins without needing any swim gear.

 Another superpower is being able to make things and people disappear and reappear. it would be useful if you had an annoying brother or sister you could make them disappear and reappear when you think they will have stopped being annoying. Also it you have any veges on your plate that you don't like.



  But the superpower that I would really like is to be able to fly. I could swoop around in the sky with the birds,  I would be able to see all the town and look at the world from a birds eye view. I would love to have superpowers  superpower but I don't think I will be getting any soon.

Lucy's Holiday cartoon

We went to Golden Bay in the holidays and saw a tractor caught in the tide. It looked very funny with water all the way up its tyres. Someone must have gone fishing and left their tractor on beach.

camp pics on comic life

Camp Collage

Kotuku Kids Mihi

Kotuku Paku Mihi

Ka pai kōutou. Here are our mihi.

 

 

An Action Movie

Here is a movie made by Lucy, Jed, and Luke late last term. We hope you enjoy it.

Kotuku Hot Air Ballooning

We did it. Welcome to the launch of Kotuku Class' first hot air balloon! Well done Lucy, David, Josie and Jack.

The Lacerator Takes Flight

For the past two days, Kotuku class has been trying to build working Hot Air Balloons. Last week's attempt produced some Hindenburg reenactments, but this week, using lighter material and more heat, it will hopefully work. Our balloon has been christened the Lacerator and is made of a combination of tissue paper, straws, tin foil and candles, held together by sellotape and PVA glue. We are about to go outside and attempt to make the Lacerator fly!
To Be Continued...