My Great Grandma's 90th Birthday

 

On Saturday 20th of November my great grandma turned 90. We celebrated her special day with family,close friends and church at her youngest sons house. She arrived in a low rider car. All her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren walked behind her.  There were five tables of food table 1 and 2 was my table, table 3 was my grandmas sister, and the last was her youngest sons. Everyone took turns eating and then we moved on to the speeches. The order of speech was my grandpa, my great grandmas brothers daughter, my great grandmas brothers son, a family nun, a family member who used to be a teacher with my great grandma, a family friend, a relative, my grandma and lastly my great grandma. The order of performances was My great grandma's brothers children, my great grandmas sisters children, my family dance and a relatives dance. At the end my great grandma led the hymn and we prayed and packed some food to go home with.

Zoo

 

Yesterday room 1 and 7 went to the Zoo. We went by bus at 9:00 and arrived there around 10:00. We learnt new facts about the animals there. The reason we went there was to learn about pest control.

Here are the facts

Giraffes - They have 7 bones in their neck

- Their tongues are a foot long

Ostrich - Their body's are to heavy to fly 

- Fast runners

- Lay the largest eggs

- Have the biggest eyes

Report

Last week Thursday the school had reports. I had to  arrive at six o clock in order to be on time for my appointment. We walked in and my teacher went over my report. When she finished reading my report I then showed my parents my writing. They enjoyed my writing and was happy with my reports. I felt proud of myself. For having a good report my parents took us to Mc Donalds and bought burgers for us all.
 

 

Tongan Alternative Methods Of Curing

The first method is if you have diarrhoea you can
1 grate some Tutu'uli bark and put it into a cloth
2 then you put some water in a cup and put the cloth with the bark inside to soak
3 when the mixture is ready take 1 table spoon 1-2 times a day

If you have a toothache you chew the leaves of the Tutu'uli but do not swallow.
If you have a soar tummy you can swallow little pawpaw seeds and it will make you feel better.
But if you are a child your tummy is soar you can use the nonu leaves put it into a cloth let it soak in water and drink.
If a mosquito bites you you can just tap the pawpaw with your nail and you can use the juice on the bite.

This method is used for joint pain and headaches
1 First you have to gather 12 nonu leaves and uhi leaves and then crush them together
2 Add a tiny bit of water to the leaves
3 then put the crushed leaves on a another leaf and rub all over your body

Here are some photos of those methods.

Lost Trampers Rescued

The two trampers who went missing in bush north-west of Nelson say they spent nearly two weeks without food - and their only saving grace was water they had found.

An intensive search and rescue operation had been underway to find Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, who have been in Kahurangi National Park since May 8.

Dion Reynolds revealed that he had only realised the pair were walking in a loop around a Manuka forest after he recognised one of his own footprints in the mud.

"We went up the river for two days and made our first campsite, and pretty much the first thing that started going wrong is we ended up burning our socks, I burnt three out of the four socks that I'd had after the river crossing."

The next day as they carried on they realised they had made more progress than they expected to.

"We looked at our map and what we thought was the waterfall that we got to wasn't what we got to really. We decided to go up the hill and thought we'd cut across the track and carry on down towards the lake.

"We thought we were going to just carry on heading east up the hill in the same direction that we were, but obviously it wasn't."

What I Think Smart Foot Print Is

I think smart footprints is looking out for scams online and not giving private information. Lastly I think smart footprint is about keeping on secure websites and staying on task.

Covid-19 Update

 

The government is putting limits to large gatherings and has also said there is no time frame moving into level one. Mr Bloomfield has advised that people download the covid app. He says privacy issues are being dealt with. He has also advised no fake contact when sign up as they need to contact you. Bloomfield has advised business workers and owners to use the app. There has been no new cases so all together there is 1,503 confirmed cases, 1,447 recoveries and 21 deaths so far.

Locked up under lockdown: Police raid gangs, seize drugs, guns and $1.2m in cash

Up to $1.2 million in cash, drugs and firearms have been seized by Police in raids on gangs - as the country was under coronavirus lockdown.

While members of the public went in lockdown in late March, authorities continued efforts to crack down on organised crime.

More than 100 search warrants around the country resulted in nearly 50 firearms being seized and more than 90 people being arrested in the last two months and over the period of alert levels 4 and 3.

Gangs targeted in that time were the Comancheros, Mongrel Mob, Black Power, Nomads, Head Hunters, Rebels, King Cobras, Mongols and the Tribesmen.

A total of 25kg of methamphetamine, 30kg of cannabis and small amounts of cocaine and other drugs such as MDMA, GBL and LSD were seized.

A whopping $1.2m in cash was found in the raids. Those arrested face more than 250 charges.

Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, manager of the Police's national organised crime group, said: "The activities these groups take part in cause harm in our communities."

Five people were arrested after search warrants were carried out in Auckland and Tokoroa.

In that case, hundreds of dollars in cash were recovered; as well as methamphetamine and rifles.

Long Ques At Restaurants

When level 3 began there were tremendously long ques of everyone trying to get a bite after a long lock down. If stores allow people to come and pick up food at the door thats risky because a lot of people might be there and you or someone my receive or spread Covid-19 I think that pick up should not be allowed only drive thru.

Help Line The Streets With Poppies Poster To Commemorate ANZAC

Kiwi's may not be able to celebrate Anzac day this year but they can help by Lining Poppy poster on The streets and in their Window.  For the first time in history Anzac Day dawn ceremonies will not be taking place this April 25, due to Covid-19 restrictions. As a way to pay respects, Kiwis are being urged to "never forget" from inside their bubbles by placing images of poppies in their windows, including a special edition poster from Herald artist and cartoonist Rod Emmerson . New Zealanders are also being asked to unite at 6am on Saturday at their letterboxes, front doors and even their living rooms. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals on Anzac Day just as they would for official public Anzac Day gatherings.  

Principal Warns Parent To Keep Children Home

Principal of Morrinsville college is warning parents to keep children home because the virus is still out there. Morrinsville college was the former college of Prime minister Jacinda Adern.  Even though we are going to be in level 3 the virus is still out there.

New Announcement/

Lockdown will be over next week Monday a minute before midnught. New Zealand is now heading into level 3 but students can still stay home only if there pearents work from home or dont work.  All stores and restaurants will be reopen.

Covid 19 Shopping Message

If you are going grocery shopping remember to only buy as many as you need and please do not take out a whole stock pile and for those disgusting people stop spitting its disgusting also late today it will be announced if New Zealand is going back to Level 3.

Symptoms Of Covid-19

Common symptoms:

fever.

tiredness.

dry cough.

Some people may experience:

aches and pains.

nasal congestion.

runny nose.

sore throat.

diarrhoea.

Why I think Lockdown is Good

I think lockdown is good because it is a chance to stay home with your family keep fit and save your money. I think it is good resturants are closed as some have a lot of fat and calories in them. Lockdown is also good because you are not spreading the virus and germs. I also think the government is doing a great job.

Stay Home!!

So as you all know the cases are rising and there is a few deaths. Whats the best thing we can do? Wash your hands most of the time and remember to try and stay home you should only go for a walk twice a week. Remember if you are going to the supermarket only one person from your family member goes. Help battle against Covid-19 by staying home and staying safe.

My Goals And What I Am Looking Forward To In The Year Of 2020

My goals for this year is to listen to the teacher and focus on my work. My other goals are to receive a prize at prize giving and to have fun in my intermediate years as I can before I head off to college. What I look forward to this year is celebrating a end of a hard and successful year with family and friends.

Why I Think 15th of March Should Be A National Day Of Commemoration?

As you may know 15th of March is when the mosque attack happend in Christchurch. I think 15th of March should be a national day of commemoration and a public holiday because on that day people can show their respect by going to mosques and church to show their respect for what has happend. Also I think on that day everything should be closed except for police,fire fighter and nurses and doctors because their roles are important. I also think business, supermarkets, factories and schools should close down on that day as a sign of respect. I also think that cars and people should not be making loud noises. Finally if 15th of March becomes a National day of commemoration it should be called CRH day which in my words stand for Commemoration, Respect and Honour.

My Grandma

I love my grandma because when I was only a few months old she took me to her house and looked after me ever since then. Ever since shes taken me into her arms I've become closer with her. Sadly in late November 2014 she sadly laid to rest after battling cancer for over 20 years. I love her because no matter where she went she took me with her. I look up to her every. I will always love her.

Coronavirus

It is sad knowing that people in New Zealand. have coronavirus because anyone can have it but not know especially for the elderly who have a weak body. I feel sad because there may be a confirmed case of the virus in Tonga. They are checking a 21 year old who traveled from Sydney to Tonga who may have the virus. If the virus spreads then they most likely will die because our hospital does not have medicine.

Lockdown

On Monday Last Week we finished our spelling test and all of a sudden miss Kingston and Mrs Golder told us to shut everything and lock it why? we weren't told all we knew was we were on lock down. When lock down was over we had a short assembly about what happend. So basically what happend was a man ran through and he was actually wanted bu luckily we were quiet and safe.

Water Fun Day

On Friday we had a water fun day. We turned up with our house colour clothes. My house colour was red/whero I came in a army shorts and red/whero singlet. My favourite activity was the water slide and sponge because the water slide wet my whole body and the sponge I squeezed the water on myself. In 4th place was - Green/Kakariki 3rd place was - Red/Whero 2nd place was - Blue/Kikorangi and the winner was Yellow/Kowhai!!!!.

                                   

Tech Workbook

On Wednesday at tech we were making medal necklaces. First off before we can start we need a plan. We need to chose 4 people who can receive it but only chose 1 and also write down why. My four people are me, my grandpa, my brother and cousin. I chose my grandpa because he always spoils me and looks after me. The symbol I am cutting out is a cross because he believes in god. So before we searched for images we couldn't have anything to thin that it could break off. So whoever finishes first gets a hand full of m&ms.

About Me

Malo e Lelei My name is Sione I am 11 years old and I come

from Tongatapu and I attend Ruapotaka school I am in
room 7, I am year 8 and my teacher is Mrs Cardoza.
I am from Tonga I live with my mum, dad and I have
2 sisters and 2 brothers. My hobbies are playing roblox and
my favourite subject is reading. I like eating croissant and I enjoy family time. My goals are to improve on maths and work at a higher standard. I also hope to improve on my adjectives on writing. My favourite dog is a Rottweiler.

Make sure to read more of my upcoming blog thanks.