*sighs* one day. I wish my never ending life would take a turn for the better. Filled with exhaustion, I take a step off the bus.  The bus driver driver yells at me saying, “are you okay?” I reassured him that I was but it didn’t look like it. I begin unfolding the map to see the famous fountain. It tells a story long forgotten by the town’s citizens. In the past, people would toss coins into the crystal clear water making a light splash. Those lucky coin tossers would receive fortune, happiness, or love. Beginning to search through my wallet, all that remains is 1 cent and a button. Contemplating if I should give it a try, I approach the kept body of water. Closing my eyes, thinking of my deepest desires while I drop the coin. It disappears towards the bottomless pit of the fountain. Yet, the sight to behold is… nothing. I imagine my own stupidity starting to form and the night’s darkness creeping in. I knew this was just a lame scam used to trick others. Slowly walking to the next bus stop. I let out a big sigh of tiredness. To my surprise, a rushing wind carries me back to the wishing fountain. I almost got knocked out with someone in front of me. Opening my eyes, I see the most astounding girl. The tons of flower petals falls around us with the moons shining light reflecting from the water. To think I was a skeptic. Thinking it wasn’t real. I now understand it clearly. Not all things are what they seems. The wind carrying the petals on their own journey across the world. Finally, I realise that my wish has come true, my deepest wish. True Happiness.

The day before the tournament, Mr Bell announced on Monday the 12th that the Ki-O-Rahi tournament was coming up tomorrow. If you don’t know what this game is, It’s a sports game that can be competitive or a casual game where two large teams play against the other team. If your team is the guardian of the podium, You are the runner who hits the Ki (ball) to the many poles. Once you touch one with the ball, It counts as a score. But the other team has to rip your tags off and you have to throw it. If you manage to not get your tags ripped off, Go to the middle where the Tupu is and it will confirm the points. Teams swap every 10 minutes or so to make it more entertaining. Now that’s settled, Let’s get back on what really happened. As I slept on my bed, I knew I had to sleep early to regain my stamina and energy.

When the day came, Me and my classmates ran laps around the court to practice for our game. Morning tea arrived and then soon enough, 11:20… My adrenaline rose every second but when they called my team along with my name included. I knew I was no longer nervous. BELTS ON!! the coach exclaimed, The first game of the day started. Sadly, Our team wasn’t looking so good. It was 11-15… Even though one of my classmates scored an epic goal, It was time. Kauri vs Rata… but Kauri won. I felt a little bit disappointed but at least I did my part. Hey you know what? I still have one more game, The finale. I came back inside the classroom because we weren’t allowed to watch from the window but I took this time to warm up and hydrate myself. Lunch came and the classroom slowly filled up with people. I had to wait a couple more minutes but the last game was already starting. I rushed out of the classroom and prepared for one last time. If we win this, We would be tied. But I wasn’t here just to win the 100 dollar prize, I was here to have a good time with my team and have some laughs. I wore my belt and we were immediately sky-rocketing to the top but in a split second, We came tumbling down right after. It was almost gonna be a tie, Can you believe it? To my surprise, The game ended. But we won the last game! We took a 3 minute break but we sat down under the canopy awaiting the winner. After the long suspense, Rimu and Rata tied 3rd place while Totara was 2nd place. That means Kauri won 1st place!! The house leader got the prize of 100 dollars! in monopoly money… It was highly competitive but at the same time, Was really fun for all of the students in saint Patrick’s School

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On June 22nd, Me and my group mates are tasked to do the third decision card for the bomb gone series. The context for this is about the ANZUS alliance (AustraliaNewZealandUnitedStates) however, the US used to send Nuclear-Powered ships into the Auckland Harbor and it is our job to figure out what to do for the future of Aotearoa.

How does Te Wairua Tapu invite others to the church?

The sky looks very clear, The birds fighting over a piece of bread

Seagull squaking and fighting around

Hearing the crashes of the waves

The splashes of the waves are nice to the ear

 

Police Sirens

Scared because Im in a wooden boat

The Smoke spreading around our area

Rocking yacht makes an attentive moan

 

People of our country protesting.

The screams of the people.

‘YOU have no right to do this’

Furious, I cant believe this is happening

 

To: Prime Minister Jacques Chirac

 

Monsieur Jacques Chirac, 

Bonjour! How was your day! 

 

I hope you find yourself in a calming manner. Hopefully… You may want to take a seat while reading this letter as it may anger you a little. I am currently contacting you due to my utmost concern. I would gladly advise you to cancel daily bombing dates or any future ones because of the fact that YOU are harming the Pacific Islands like the Mururoa Atoll. Our nation’s animals are starting to become extinct due to a shortage of fresh air and natural food supplies. The citizens living on these islands are receiving heavy radiation which will end up wiping them out within a few months. If you continue doing this, I will have no choice but to become an offence against your Navy crew. France is creating a war neither country can win. 

 

Please don’t ask me why again, I already told you that it’s risking the life of our land and living organisms around your nuclear testing locations. Please respond.

 Thank you and have a blessed day, Memento Mori.

Au revoir…

Sincerely, The Pacific Nations.

An Advocate is a person who speaks for others and supports them, This involves our own project as we need to research advocates in real life. We have a variety of people to research about and I picked Nelson Mandela. This true Advocate is someone who is unforgettable in history. You may check my slide deck and research about how Nelson Mandela made a difference!