Rippa

On Wednesday Room 6 was playing Rippa. After a while we went on the field and we were learning how to rip tags off people. After a few minutes we played a game called Rats and Rabbits where you had to rip the tags off people while they ran to their line. It was so amazing and exciting when we were playing that game. The new skill I learned was to rip the tag off people. You had to run fast and keep your eye on the tag. by Tyrone

Rippa Rugby

When it was Tuesday , we had Rippa Rugby and the coach was Mike. Surprisingly when we got started, I sprinted like a lion and I snatched three tags. I said to myself" I have got to improve! Then Faisal stepped up and said, " This is how I do it. When a person is running I quickly rip the tag." Joseph C This is a quote from the Harbour Rugby site (http://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/media/documents/Rules%20For%20Rippa%20Rugby.pdf) Rippa Rugby is a game for young rugby players. It is a very safe, noncontact, easy-to-play game for both boys and girls alike. Best of all it’s fun and exciting for all involved. While the rules are simple and the game easy to learn, Rippa Rugby will promote excellent ball-handling and running skills, and give all kids a chance to participate in our national game. The New Zealand Rugby Union is proud to recommend Rippa Rugby and we are sure it will give the kids in your team a fun, safe and enjoyable sporting experience.

GET SET GO!

Every week Morris class learned more skills with Coach Katie. At Get Set Go! we learned balancing on one foot. We also learned how to walk and balance a pig and a burger on our head! By Hanan

Hockey

A huge surprise Yesterday, Morris class had a huge surprise when we found out we could go to hockey. During first break, Mrs Rai blew her whistle and we got ready to go to hockey. When we arrived at Waikowhai Intermediate school we went to the turf. Eventually coach Brian taught Morris some hockey skills. First he introduced a teacher from Marshall Laing School and her name was Mrs Sutton. She was a helper. Soon after that, coach Brian taught us how to hold a hockey stick. Our next job was to dribble the hockey ball around the cone twice. Just at that moment when I was dribbling the ball I had to focus and make sure the ball didn’t roll all over the place. Surprisingly coach Brian said we could have a hockey competition. In the first round team one came first. It was exciting. At the end of the game, everybody took the hockey gear and we said thank you to coach Brian. Then the hockey gear was put in the hall. I loved playing hockey and I hope that I can do it again. By Lupe Tupou.

Scientists

When scientists go to the sea, they can see kina. They found out that the kina had teeth and they make a noise. Breanna Kahui – Marsters

Farewell to Manjit

Manjit and Mrs Falefa  our Morris class supporters!