From Australia

Hello room 8 this is my cyber postcard to you. My first day here was awesome and the time was moving so slow( unlike nz) my friends thought I would catch the Australia is to cool for New Zealand disease but no I did not catch it I intend that I will not ever catch it ( though the houses and the malls are nice). I don't go to school since it would be a waste of money to start school when the year is ending. My parents are enrolling me into a college called Atwell college and I will be a year 8 again! Well I'd like to say thank you Mrs.Dines for being a great teacher and for my friends who are normally there for me.
From Maxine
P.S these are photos of my last month in NZ byeeee xo

Phoenix Constellation

Under Southern Skies

Edge water Giants

Giants from far distant land com to gather to Edge Water to frighten lost and lonely children. As Room 8 escaped the flying bus we were shoved outside into the black rough death park. Our one and only adult, Mrs.Dines got taken away by a Phoenix and the only thing left of her was her 2 black heels and a magic book to escape.

 Leading ourselves to the blue wide cage doors we were greeted by a horrific smell and a musty grey fog. Shadows ran across the fog taunting us with their hyena like laugh and to our surprise the fog started to lift. With widened eyes we saw 4 giants lined up, looking at us with famished looking eyes. Room 8 rushed across the gathering crowd and ran ourselves towards the force field of light. Finally we were safe and the light blinded and frightened the giants. We were immediately greeted by a lovely fairy, "Hello my name is Mrs.Scott, please do not be afraid little children, your teacher is okay she is being treated in the medical lab", she explained, " Come follow me we will start Technicraft!" So we did as she said and we were led to the Sewing room. As I glanced back one more time I saw the Edge water Giants turn back into normal ordinary children like us and Mrs.Scott turned into a regular teacher. 

Devilish Days

Ever since my dad rented the children’s DVD Hop that was all that my 2 year old brother would ever talk about. Since that day forward I have been woken up to a series of high-pitched squeals, squeals that belong to my brother, Max!

 Before all these shenanigans began,  I had planned out my 2 whole weeks of vacation. I would wake up in the morning to find all of my chores done and then my mum would cook breakfast. After eating my breakfast she would volunteer to do the dishes. Later on she’ll let me go on the computer for as long as I like, so basically I wanted my holidays to be all about me. But noo my dad just had to ruin my plans and now instead of my dreamy dream holiday, it was filled with rabbits who talk and drum and a daily alarm from my brother saying, “sissy (ate) watch da banny now pese!!!!!!!!!”. So to sum up my 2 weeks of holidays, they were insufferable… and don’t get me started on my wallet.

The Olympic Flag

"...the six colours [including the flag’s white background] thus combined reproduce the colours of all the nations, with no exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the tri- colours of France, England and America, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the yellow and red of Spain next to the novelties of Brazil or Australia, with old Japan and new China. Here is truly an international symbol."- Pierre de Coubertin.

 Across the years the Olympic Flag has been seen and broadcasted around the world. The 5 interlocking rings are the highlight of the Olympic Flag. Pierre De Coubertin got the concept of the rings from an Ancient Greek artifact and carried his idea back to the IOC (International Olympic Committee).

The RingsThe 5 rings represent at least one of the colours found on each of the participating countries in normally used  in the continents flag. A continent is a large mass of land. The blue represents England and most of the Commonwealth countries, black for the African flags, the 3 tri-colours for France and red and yellow for Spain. Other theories suggest that the representation of the Olympic rings is that they symbolize the continents but this was not yet approved.

 Raising of the flag The Olympic Flag was first raised to be seen in throughout the world in Antwerp, Belgium, 1920. It was supposed to be raised in 1916 but due to WWI it was postponed.

The Olympic Flag brings people united and also the world at peace. as long as we stand together in joy and happiness the world and future generations will see the Flag in the same view as we have.

Swim for Life

  
Image Source: Life Saving Victoria

Why swim? I believe that you should swim because Water Safety N.Z. says that during the past 5 years the average number of New Zealanders dying because of drowning is 105, mostly 15 to 24 year old. Sadly N.Z. has the worst drowning rate in the developed world. What is surprising to find out is that 0 to 4 year olds die of drowning in bathtubs and in bathrooms. 

Teaching your children to swim is essential for one important reason: CHILDREN LOVE THE WATER, in my opinion. Another reason why children in N.Z. should learn how to swim is that our country has hundreds of natural beaches and a lot of swimming pools. To help save your children and save their own you should equip them with the necessary skills to be an independent swimmer or else they will be at risk when they grow older.

So in conclusion Swim to Survive. 

Wordle of my swimming is essential 

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Hi my name is Maxine and I am 12 years old. I read Japanese styled comic books called manga. I am currently in my last year of school so I am trying to make the most of it. I attend Taekwon-Do classes twice a week with my friend and I am currently a white belt and yellow stripe. I like to learn Korean. My favourite band  is One Direction and my favourite song is Monster by Meg and Dia. I also like computer shortcuts and computer symbols. I plan to do anything I like when I grow up ☺ .Please follow my blog.

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