New Zealand win the 35th America's Cup today.

IALT: Write a Reflection on New Zealand winning the 35th America's Cup. 

Early this morning I was up and ready to watch the 9th match of the America's Cap final.Team new zealand just needed to win 1 races today to win the 35th America's Cup because the first team to reach 8 wins,wins the America's Cup.Peter Burling and team New Zealand were all ready to claim the 35th America’s Cup,But they needed to get that one win to win it all and bring it back home.Team U.S.A would keep on fighting to keep the Cup in their hands,and as you know New Zealand kept on there wonderful form as they won the first and last match of the the America's Cup, 7-1 victory over Oracle team USA.To many people New Zealand were too fast and strong for Oracle team U.S.A in the final race this morning,Beating Oracle team U.S.A by a good 27 seconds to bring home the oldest sports trophy in sports history.Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling was on his best form in the America's Cup final today and he was also the youngers helmsman to lead his team to the Cup this morning.To me I think they did a great job to win the Cup and I know the people around New Zealand is so proud of what they have done for sailing and also for our country.

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Kiwisport.

IALT: Improve  my shooting accuracy through playing basketball.

Today was our last season of having basketball for kiwisport this year,and as you know basketball is one of the most watched sports in the world and also 2nd highest paid sport in the world.So today for kiwisport we had one of our teacher helpers take us to kiwisports out on our basketball courts,So as soon as we got down there we had to warm up because some of us were cold so we went for a run around the courts 5 times and then we were ready to play golden child,it would've been good to win that game but we lost and that's okay because we can all learn from our mistakes and that's a good thing.But then it was time to play some ball, our way of playing basketball is that we get put into 2 teams then we line up on the sideline.Then coach calls outs a number like for an example 7 so seven people have to get on the court and play for around 2 or 3 minutes so we played that game but at the same time it was challenging because the scores were really close but at the end myself and the team come out to win the game.The part that I liked the most of this lesson was working together with my team and also seeing all the smiles on everyone's faces while playing basketball and my least favorite thing about this lesson was that I didn't hear any encouraging words when our team was shooting but next time when we play any sport outside it would be great to hear more and more encouraging words,And that can really help others boost their confidence of trying out new things throughout their lives.And my challenges throughout this lesson was trying to keep the ball not getting out of control and to me that could be a very good goal for me so next time when we play basketball I know how to control the ball.And at the end of this basketball is one of most fun sports and you should try it!!!

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My Reflection for this week.

IALT : Write about how this week has been.

Hi today I was just thinking about how this week has been and I just wanted to write a Reflection about it.This week I think has been exciting and also fun, firstly I would like to say thank you to the man above for always guiding us Students and Teachers to school and to work safely everyday and thank you for always being there for me when I have hard times.This week it started off great seeing all my friends at school and also my teacher Ms Komor so that was a great start to my week then on Tuesday we had our little trip to G.I to plant some trees for Matariki and to me that was great to be a part because I like helping my community when they need help and also the trees are a sign of a new year and also a new start.Then we went down to P.T England reserve for Lunch time and I had a lot of fun playing footy with my mates from Room 9 and 10 and from that I learnt something big the more friends you have playing together the more fun you have together and that's what I seeing. So after that we all walked back to school,No I mean the other's walked back to school so myself Gary and Kenneth caught a ride with Ms Aireen.And to me that was one of my best trips I have had threw out my time at Tamaki.And on Wednesdays we had a normal learning day,and on Thursdays we had Technology at Tamaki College but I didn't go because I was late.

But when I got to school we had to go on one of my close friends blogs and his name is Gary and congratulate him on making 600 blog post plus I look up to gary because he is a special leader to our school and also he is a hard working person that wants to do his best in all of his work and that's what I want to be like and also at college next year.And one of Gary's goals is to reach 1000 blog post by the end of this year and I think he can reach that goal if he keeps on doing what he is doing right now,always putting 100 percent into his work and always having a growth mindset towards his work. Great Job Gary. One of my goals for this week was to listen a bit better to my teacher and also show the school values around school. I think I have achieved this goal because I felt that I was working harder in class and also was getting my work done on time. So that's my week. How was your week?

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Queensland beat New South Wales,game 2.

IALT: Write about Queensland's win over New South Wales last night.

J.T and Billy were called back for one final mission as they delivered when everything looked lost for the boys from Queensland,with one of Queensland's best come-from-behind wins ever, 18-16 .With six minutes to go the NSW Blues were just hanging on to a win and also for the title. It was the story of the second half as the guys from Queensland scored a try to keep them in the game,and then something unnecessary happened NSW started pushing passes and kicks that ended up on the wrong side.NSW were playing some of their best footy yet,but with the time counting down and the series were in NSW hands, but then Billy and J.T wanted to make an impact in their first game of the 2017 State of Origin so they just believed in themselves and from that,they snatched a great win from the jaws of defeat But still,the home team looked close to winning it,But jarryd Hayne's kick had the Maroons penned in a corner of their half of the field.With the man that scored the first try of the second half Dane Gagai was the one to do it again but J.T needed to pop the kick over to take the lead of the game with 2 minutes to go,the QLD Maroons at the end of time got over the line to forces it back to Suncorp Stadium,Brisbane for game 3 and the distancing game of series.Can't wait,go Queensland.

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Team New Zealand 4 wins into the America's Cup final.

IALT: Write about team New Zealands 4 wins up in the best out of 7 match of the America's cup final.

Team New Zealand is now in full control of the 2017 America’s Cup final after an great weekend of sailing.Starting the final by winning all four of the opening races,Team Emirates New Zealand lead the series 4-0 in the race to seven.The NZ captain Peter Burling has been in great form in the final against  Australian Jimmy Spithill captain of team team U.S.A.Team New Zealand’s boat speed on the water seems slightly faster than to the American boat at this stage.Team U.S.A will be looking for a come back as they try to tie the series but I think the kiwi boys will do it and get to seven wins first and then the America's cup will be coming back to Aotearoa.But I know that it will not be easy to win it because U.S.A will fight their hardest to keep the America's cup at home.Good Luck to both teams,Go team NZ.

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Ezrah's art work.

IALT: Write about my Buddy Ezrah's art work.

Hi last week on Thursday we were at our buddy class for the middle block of the day.When we got into the class we had to get our buddy so we can draw things that are special to them, to me I thought my buddy will need help from me but never mind he didn't he was always head down and working hard to finish his work.And that's what I like about my buddy because everytime he gets his work he always tries his best to work hard and also to finish his work on time.In this DLO it has all the things that are special to my buddy Ezrah's life I hope you like.

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Chiefs lose to Lions.

IALT: Write about how the Chiefs lost to the Lions.

Last night the Chiefs were kicking off the mid week footy as they were facing the British and Irish Lions.This lions team looked powerful and strong with some of their players that played last week against the Maori All Blacks were getting a rest as they earned their spot into the test team that will be playing the All Blacks this Saturday in Auckland.The Chiefs team was not at full power as some of their key players were selected in the All Blacks team that will be playing the Lions this weekend but the Chiefs were up for the battle.Firstly the Chiefs did their haka then shortly it was time to kick off,as the Lions kicked off to the chiefs to start the game, in the first half both teams were looking sharp but as soon as the lions started breaking the Chiefs line they were awarded with 3 points.And soon after that they were awarded with another 3 points so the score line was 6-0 but the chiefs started looking good with their big runs and they earned 3 points.As the game was looking close the lions, hit back with a try to the England winger and the score line for half time was 13-3.The second half was a whole different story as the lions scored 3 tries that put them into a lead that was hard to catch up to, 34-6.And to Warren Gatland the Lions Coach, He said that was a good win as they head in to the 3 test against the All Blacks.Good win Lions, looking forward to this Saturday.

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Maori All Blacks lose.

IALT: Write about the Maori All Blacks lose against the British and Irish Lions last week.

Last week on Saturday the 16th of June it was a great day for families and friends that lived down in the heart of New Zealand,Aotearoa to go down to the stadium and support the Maori All Blacks team as they were taking on the British and Irish Lions in their fifth match of their tour of New Zealand as they get ready to take on the All Blacks this Saturday down at Eden park,Auckland.Firstly it was the women's turn to showcase their skills on the field as the New Zealand women's were taking on the Women from England in this game the Women from England were too good on that night claiming a good win 29-21 but the Kiwi women's will be looking for a win over them in the Women's World Cup 2017 in a Month's time.And it was time for the big one as both teams were ready to battle,With the Maori All Black Sending their challenge through one of the best Hakas anyone has ever seen.But it was time to do the hard work,and the game was on as the Maori AB's kicked-off to the Lions as soon as the Lions caught the Ball they were playing great footy into the Maori half of the field.And from that they got some points and it was 3-0,So after the Lions were making great runs and breaks the Maori AB's scored a great try,But after that it was the Lions show scoring four tries to win a much win game over the Maori All Blacks 32-10.

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Double header at Eden park.

IALT: Write about the two games that happened last week.

Last week on Friday the 16th of June of 2017 there were two games been held in Auckland,at Eden park.The countries that were playing was Samoa,Tonga,Wales and New Zealand,The first game was the kingdom of Tonga taking on the man from Wales,this game was going to be hard for both team as the superstars from the Wales team have been selected in the Lions team that is touring New Zealand this Month.And this game was going to be hard for Tonga as many of their players were injured and also they were ranked number 13 in the world before coming into this match facing Wales.Before the game started the Tongan team did their powerful Sipi Tau and that Sipi Tau was not louder than the Tongan fans chanting  "TONGA TONGA TONGA" soon after that the game was on.Tonga looked sharp in the first 20 minutes of the game and they soon put that into points with them leading 6-0 but not long from that the man from Wales scored 3 tries which gave them that lead 21-6 then in the final 5 minutes Wales were awarded with 3 points that gave them a bigger lead 24-6.Soon after that the Tongan team were looking for their first try of the night but it was too late.Wales 24,Tonga 6.  

After that wonderful footy game,it was time for the home team to play their first game of 2017 and they were taking on the Samoa in a game everyone wanted to watch.But as we were getting ready to sit down in the living room to watch the game their was a knock on our door and it was my Uncle and his kids coming to watch the game,so it was a full house watching the game so my Mum told everyone when the game start's Please don't get loud because the other house's are doing their things and also sleeping.So as soon as the game started nobody was taking, it was all eyes on the T.V with the two team's doing their challenge before the game was on,with Samoa doing their Sipi Tau then the All Black doing the Haka in front of a big crowd,as soon as that finish the game was on.In the first 20 minutes Samoa was dominating the game but they couldn't score any points many people said that they should've scored some points but hard luck,but as soon as the best rugby team in the world switched on it was to late to stop them.The All Blacks scored 12 tries all together to get there best wins in Eden park 78-0.This week the All Blacks will be playing their first test of three test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden park,Can't wait for that game that raps up a great footy weekend bye. 

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Tuakana Teina Day.

IALT: Write about what we are doing for Tuktukan Block today.

Hi today myself and my class were off to our buddy class room 3.If you guys don't know what Tuktuakana means it means older people bonding with younger kids and also looking after them,and that's what we older students should be doing a lot more with our younger students.Today my Buddy was Ezrah,Ezrah is a newly studente to our school and I was honour to be his buddy for this year.Something I like about Ezrah is that he is a bright student and also he is a nice positive boy.Today we were working on this art project because tomorrow they will be going to the art center in Pakuranga,First we had to draw down everything that is species to them and also something cool they have done in there life.After that we had to stick them on to a black piece of paper and also in order and when they finished they have to give it to their teacher so tomorrow when they go to the art center they have something to show the people there what they have been doing at school.But yeah I had a lot of fun working with Ezrah and I hope he has a lot of fun tomorrow and he comes back and tells me something that he has leant at the art center.

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All Blacks team named to face Samoa.

IALT: Write about the All Blacks naming their team to take on Samoa on friday in Auckland.


The All Blacks have selected their team to take on Samoa on Friday at Eden park.The All Blacks will be taking on Samoa for a warm up match before they take on the British and Irish Lions the week after in their three test series.I think this is one of the best All Blacks team that has ever been selected and I think it will be a great game to watch and I know Samoa will bring the fire to the game and also the All Blacks.

Here is the All Blacks named to take on Samoa :  1.Joe Moody, 2.Codie Taylor, 3.Owen Franks, 4.Brodie Retallick, 5.Sam Whitelock, 6.Jerome Kaino, 7.Sam Cane, 8.Ardie Savea, 9.Aaron Smith, 10.Beauden Barrett, 11.Julian Savea, 12.Sonny Bill Williams, 13.Anton Lienart-Brown, 14.Israel Dagg, 15.Ben Smith

Reserves: 16.Nathan Harris, 17.Wyatt Crockett, 18.Charlie Faumuina, 19.Scott Barrett, 20.Vaea Fifita, 21.TJ Perenara, 22.Lima Sopoaga,23. Jordie Barrett.

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N.Z Warriors finally win away game.

IALT: Write about how the Warriors win their first away game of 2017.

The New Zealand Warriors have now won their first away game of the year,2017.The Warriors were taking on the Gold Coast Titans at Gold Coast, Australia.It was the foreman captain's 300th NRL game, Ryan Hoffman and that was one of his footy goals and to anyone who plays rugby that is a big goal in their playing careers to reach 300th blog post.This win was their first win in Australia since August 2016,Early in the game the Titans were the first to score the first try of the game but that was where the celebrations ended for the Titans fans.But then the NZ Warriors scored a try in the 10th minute and the man who got it was Ryan after his great try the Warriors controlled the game and scored 5 tries to win the game 34-12.But their next game will be a good challenge for them because there taking on the Bulldogs and bulldogs look very hot.To me I think that was a good game from my point of view for the Warriors because they need to get more wins to get a spot in the top 8 but yeah the Warriors did good well done.

                            

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Baby Black's reach under-20s championship final.

IALT: Write about Baby Blacks reaching under-20s final.

In the morning I was up early because New Zealand was taking on France in the semi-finals of the under 20s championship.As soon as it hit 4 o'clock the game was on,both teams walk onto to the field and all lined up in a line for the national anthem's of New Zealand and France,first off was New Zealand then France after the national anthem's both team ran into the middle of field for New Zealand's traditional per-match challenge.As soon as the haka started it was silent,To me I could see the fire inside the baby blacks faces after the haka it was time to play but this game was not like the other rugby's game both team stayed standing and stared at each other for 80 seconds but the baby blacks knew that they can't do that all day so they moved to halfway for kick-off and it was game on.The first half was all the baby black scoring five tries and the baby blacks first half Tiaan Falcon scoring 19 points to put them into the led.But France never gave up and they scored 26 unanswered points and the baby blacks were under the pump but then Asafo Aumua,Dalton Papali'i and Will Jordan and Caleb Clarke all got a try in the second half and it was too late for France to catch up to the baby blacks.So on Sunday it will be New Zealand taking on England in the under-20s final of 2017,Great job boy's bring the cup back home good luck.

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Golden State Warriors Win Another N.B.A Championship.

IALT: Write about how golden state warriors win their 2nd N.B.A Championship in 3 years.

The Golden State Warriors have now won 2 NBA Championships in 3 years. After the Warriors failed to finish off last years finals,with a 3-1 lead in the series,Steve Kerr the warriors head coach of the warriors knew that his team needed to better if they wanted to get another Championship.So the team just needed a little touch and that little touch was getting OKC thunder Superstar and also the former M.V.P of the NBA Kevin Durant. Durant was worth a lot to lead the Warriors to their 2nd Championship in 3 years.Durant was just the sixth player in NBA history to score 30 or more points in each game of the NBA finals.When the game finish the Warriors were presented with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, and also the NBA finals M.V.P of 2016/2017 was named and it was KEVIN DURANT it was so happy seeing him celebrate with his Mum,Dad and Brothers and Sisters,and everyone said he deserved it for leading the team from the front but yeah WARRIORS WON!!!

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Highlanders Beat Lions 23-22.

IALT: Write about the Highlanders win over the Lions. 

The Otago Highlanders have beaten the British and Irish Lions in their 4th game of their New Zealand tour.As you guys all know the game last night was played under the roof of  Forsyth Barr stadium in Dunedin,first off both teams ran into the stadium and got ready to play but first off the Highlanders payed respect to the Lions for coming to New Zealand and also for making their way down to Dunedin.So they handed over one of the sword's of Highlander to the Lions,it was nice to see both team's respecting each other.But it was time to get down to bizness,and off they were playing the game the Highlanders way and speed shortly the home team was in with a try to one of the home crowd's favourites Naholo and shortly after Naholo scored his try then it was Highlanders forward Coltman with a try at the back of a driving scrum.Then Sopoaga slotting 2 penalties and also 2 conversions,but you know the Lions they always come back, in reply the Lions scored 3 tries through,Joseph,Seymour and Warburton.The Lions were leading 22,and the Highlanders were on  20 but then the Highlanders were awarded with a penalty with 5 minutes to go,Everyone was counting on Marty to slot the ball over and that's what he did and that gave the Highlanders the lead,but it was too late for the Lions to do everything.But over all that was one of the best rugby games that I have ever seen and great job to the Highlanders who got a historical win over British and Irish Lions.

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QLD Maroons make changes for Origin 2.

IALT: Write about the Queensland Maroons make changes for Origin 2.

The Queensland Maroons have now made 7 changes to their team for a must win game at ANZ Stadium next week on Wednesday.Here are names of the players that will play next week, first off is Melbourne storms forward Tim Glasby then Queensland Cowboys back Coen Hess after him is Cronulla sharks back Valentine Holmes.And one player that will make his Origin debut is Gold coast titans forward Jarrod Wallace and as you know Billy Slater,Johnathan Thurston and Gavin Cooper are all back for Origin 2. To me I was so happy when I heard Billy and JT were gonna be playing game 2 because everyone knows that Bill and JT have been playing Origin for a long long time and also they are a big part of the leadership team in the QLD Maroons team.I know that NSW blues are up the series 1-0 but I know my QLD Maroons will never give up and they will play their hardest to tie it up 1-1 so the final game can be back at Suncorp Stadium.And if you wanna watch Origin game 2 go to Sky Sport 2 and the game starts at 9.30 and if you don't have Sky go to prime and I'm sure you will have a great time watching Origin 2.

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Go Queensland.

Samoa language week.

WALT: Make a DLO about Samoan Language week.

Hi people today I'm just posting up a late post that I forgot to post on Samoan Language week.On this DLO I was working with my peer Gary to get this DLO done with.I hope you like this DLO thankyou.

My Poster about Responsibility.

WALT: Write a poster on what Responsibility means to me.

Hi,Last week myself and my class were working on what Responsibility,Integrity and Honesty means to ourselves.And we had to choose one of the three words I just said and I choose Responsibility because Responsibility can help you with your schooling life and also with your life outside of school,I hope I have made a good poster that can help you in life and please leave a comment thankyou.

Rap about our trip.

WALT: Write a rap on our trip to white water park last week on friday.

Yesterday on Monday as soon as we got into class our teacher MS Komor told us to write a rap,poem,or song about our trip that we went to on Friday last week.As you know I was working with  two of my best peers on this rap,in this rap we had to put everything that we did at the water park in our rap.I hope you like our rap about our trip and please leave a comment,Thankyou.

Aumau:Here is our reflection about our trip

Aumau:I already knew it was gonna be lit

Aumau:Sorry other classes that never got to go

Aumau:We are so special and you already know

Aumau:When we were on our way we felt so proud

Aumau:Singing our song cause we were allowed.

Metui:When we arrived I felt overwhelmed

Metui:We could hear others and they were pretty loud

Metui:Walking to the entrance my jaw just dropped

Metui:I could smell the food in the shop

Metui:As I looked we weren't the only school

Metui:Watching them raft it looked pretty cool

Siale:We had a walk around to see what we gonna do

Siale:We went on the raft and I felt so cool

Siale:Before going on the raft we put on our gear

Siale:It was so tight you can see my underwear

Siale:We went down the waterfall and we dropped our stuff

Siale:Too much rushing water I think I had enough.

Aumau:At the end of our lesson we got to flip our boat

Aumau:My life jacket helped me so I can float

Siale:At the end of this trip I have learnt a valuable lesson.

Siale:That following the instructor will give you a longer session

Metui:When we finished we were on our way back

Metui:Singing songs and having a snack

 

VECTOR WERO WHITEWATER PARK

WALT: Answer some questions based on the trip my class is going on the 9th of June.

Hi Today on this DLO myself and Gary were answering some questions on what Vector Wero Whitewater Park is. In my whole life I have never heard of this place,and what things happen inside this place,and something good to know about before going is where the place you are going to and what do you do their before we go on the trip.One thing I am looking forward to is going on more than one ride because it is going to be my first time there,and I wanna have a great first time there so when we have a family trip i can just say Vector Wero WhiteWater Park is a great place that we can have fun as a family.Just reading about this place makes me Excited and confident already.On this DLO I was not working by myself, I was working with one of my best class mates Gary.I can't wait to go!!!! I hope you enjoy our DLO.Thankyou.

                      

How to make a Muesli bar.

WALT: make a Muesli bar.

Hi last week on friday we were making Muesli bars because our Inquiry topic is eating healthy so we wanted to make some Muesli bars and here are the Ingredients for how to make a Muesli bar.Thankyou.