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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Our Pirate Stories
The Black Cannon
Black Beard stood on the bridge of his ship with his parrot, Jake, looking in the same direction. Black Beard’s black beard was being blown to the left. He was looking for his ancestors lost ship to find all their gold. Finally, he caught a glimpse of a sip. Had he finally found The Black Cannon? He looked up at its sail. “NO!!” he cried. The ship was not his ancestors, it was his enemy, Star Fish! He told Jake to tell all the other pirates to fire the cannons at Star Fish and to sink the ship. They started to fire, but Star Fish was firing too. The pirates who were encouraging the other pirates stopped at the sight of two cannon balls hitting each other. Star Fish’s passengers stopped to look at what it had done to the surface of the water. Black Beards crew just kept on firing. Finally, the crew of Black Beard had got a cannon straight through the front of Star Fish. People were getting life jackets and jumping overboard as the ship sank. As Black Beard watched a glimpse of black hit the corner of his eye. He turned his head around and saw a tiny bit of black on the top of the mountains. He thought it probably was not The Black Cannon because it was on the mountain, and ships are always on the water. The rest of the pirates were dancing and singing sea shantes on the deck, But Black Beard couldn’t stand it, so he shouted “Dinner Time!” All the pirates went below the decks and sat down still screaming about Star Fish sinking. Black Beard went to the kitchen to tell the cook he needed to make dinner. The cook went straight to work as Black Beard left him in peace. Black Beard sat down and just listened to what the pirates were yelling. It was hard, and he had a giant headache. He was about to burst. He hunched his shoulders and shouted “SHUT UP!!!!” as loud as he could. Everyone stopped and stared at Black Beard. “Dinner will soon be ready, and I want you all to shut up or I’ll cut your head off! The only one who will not have his head chopped off is me best friend, Jolly Rodger.” Everyone groaned. “Shut it!!!” yelled Jolly Rodger, Black Beards best mate. Just at that moment, the cook came running out with dinner. Everyone started stuffing their face until they could eat no longer. They all went to bed and as soon as they hit their pillow, they started snoring. Black Beard and Jake were left alone. Black Beard was twirling one of his hairs in his beard. He was thinking about the black he had seen on the mountain. It could be The Black Cannon, but it could also be a trap Star Fish had planned. He didn’t know but he was going to see what it was! The next day, the pirates climbed the mountain to find out what it was, it was The Black Cannon! They all climbed carefully on and searched. But Jolly Rodger took one and fell through the ship and died. The pirates saw what happened and dared not take another step. They didn’t know how to get across without falling, but Black Beard found the treasure chest and started running toward it. The first step he took, he fell and never returned. The other pirates were so sad they sacrificed themselves and jumped. They all fell and that was the end of Black Beard and his crew. Their ship stayed, and it may still be there today…
By Sylvie
Captain Jack and the Pirate Party
Once upon a time there lived a crew of pirates. There was one captain. His name was Captain Jack. Captain Jack wished that one day him and his crew would be invited to a pirate party. It was getting dark so him and his crew called it a night.
In the morning, Captain Jack rose out of bed because he heard a bang on the side of the boat. He peaked over the side of the boat and it was a glass bottle with a note in side. He ran to his collection of fishing nets and grabbed his best one yet and fished for the bottle until he finally caught it. He dried the bottle and reached his hand into the jar and grabbed the note. He read the note out loud, “ Dear Captain Jack, you are Invited to my pirate party. I am turning 59! PLEASE COME!!!
Time: 7 o’clock – 7 in the morning!
Place: scull rock
Date: 29th October
Bring: junk food
From: Black Beard.
YAY! BOYS WERE GOING TO A PARTY! He screamed at the top of his lungs and spat a tooth out. Were going to a party
Oh yeah!!!!!!!! yes yes yes!! I always knew this day was coming. Lets celebrate.!!!!! They had refreshments and heaps of junk food. By t time they had finished their party it was 10 o’ clock. OH MY GOD WE MISSED THE PARTY.
They were so sad. Captain Jack said sadly at least we still had a party celibrating that we were invited to a party. They collapsed on the ground because they were demented. And they all live happily ever after.
By Anika
I’m going to Sandy Islands
“Scrub the deck” screamed Captain Mean. “Squawk, squawk scrub the deck.” Screeched his bird. “Shhh you” demanded the Captain. “Um Captain “said Pete one of them from the crew, “See that glass bottle over there in the sea.” “If you see it then go and fetch it” roared Captain Mean with a stern look.
“I’m not a dog,” said Pete in his ridiculous voice.
“Well …I DON’T CARE!!!!!!!!” said Captain Mean. He was so angry flames just about flew out his ears his face turned red, “GO AWAY!” he ordered. “Now I know why they call you captain mean” mumbled Pete. “WHAT WAS THAT???” screeched captain mean.
“Nothing” replied Pete. “Just hurry up and do it,” said captain mean. “Here you go”. “wow it’s a map to sandy islands were I grew up , go away im having a happy moment for once, full steam ahead boys. Hours later…look that’s the rock I used to play on when I was little kid, look that’s my old house all though now I live in my boat who needs a house said captain mean and look there’s the x and x marks the spot! Dig, dig, and dig hours of digging later. “ Bring it up boys”. “Open it open it cheered Pete. Captain mean opened the treasure box, thousands of golden penny’s shone into his eyes. He sailed off in his boat by himself well no body was looking and spent all his money on useless things and never saw annoying Pete again but he could still hear his yelling and maybe just maybe if you listen carefully you may still hear him.
By Samantha.
Captain Hook
Captain Hook stood very still on the edge of the bridge of the pirate ship. His beard blew in the strong wind well his gold tooth shined in the bright daylight.
His pirate skull marked hat swang in the wind. He has a sward in his good hand instead of his not good hand that has been cut of in a fight with army.
His yellow and red shirt waves in the very strong wind that makes leaves go very fast in the wind. He tried not to glance at the burning sun with his only eye.
By Mia
Captain Jake
One morning Captain Jake stood on the bridge of his ship with his parrot Griff. They were looking for the Treasure Island because he had never found one before and he dreamed to find the Treasure Island as well. So he went looking for the Treasure Island and he found it but there were three different islands to choose from and he chooses but he hoped he went to the right island and he did so he went back home. Suddenly the bad pirates came along to get the treasure but captain Jake’s crew tried to get away from the bad pirates but it was too hard but they had to get away from the pirates because there were really really close so they turned and turned and just got away from it and went back home and opened the treasure. It was fill of lots and lots of GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! and that’s what he wanted.
By Tiara
Black Beard stood on the bridge of his ship with his parrot, Jake, looking in the same direction. Black Beard’s black beard was being blown to the left. He was looking for his ancestors lost ship to find all their gold. Finally, he caught a glimpse of a sip. Had he finally found The Black Cannon? He looked up at its sail. “NO!!” he cried. The ship was not his ancestors, it was his enemy, Star Fish! He told Jake to tell all the other pirates to fire the cannons at Star Fish and to sink the ship. They started to fire, but Star Fish was firing too. The pirates who were encouraging the other pirates stopped at the sight of two cannon balls hitting each other. Star Fish’s passengers stopped to look at what it had done to the surface of the water. Black Beards crew just kept on firing. Finally, the crew of Black Beard had got a cannon straight through the front of Star Fish. People were getting life jackets and jumping overboard as the ship sank. As Black Beard watched a glimpse of black hit the corner of his eye. He turned his head around and saw a tiny bit of black on the top of the mountains. He thought it probably was not The Black Cannon because it was on the mountain, and ships are always on the water. The rest of the pirates were dancing and singing sea shantes on the deck, But Black Beard couldn’t stand it, so he shouted “Dinner Time!” All the pirates went below the decks and sat down still screaming about Star Fish sinking. Black Beard went to the kitchen to tell the cook he needed to make dinner. The cook went straight to work as Black Beard left him in peace. Black Beard sat down and just listened to what the pirates were yelling. It was hard, and he had a giant headache. He was about to burst. He hunched his shoulders and shouted “SHUT UP!!!!” as loud as he could. Everyone stopped and stared at Black Beard. “Dinner will soon be ready, and I want you all to shut up or I’ll cut your head off! The only one who will not have his head chopped off is me best friend, Jolly Rodger.” Everyone groaned. “Shut it!!!” yelled Jolly Rodger, Black Beards best mate. Just at that moment, the cook came running out with dinner. Everyone started stuffing their face until they could eat no longer. They all went to bed and as soon as they hit their pillow, they started snoring. Black Beard and Jake were left alone. Black Beard was twirling one of his hairs in his beard. He was thinking about the black he had seen on the mountain. It could be The Black Cannon, but it could also be a trap Star Fish had planned. He didn’t know but he was going to see what it was! The next day, the pirates climbed the mountain to find out what it was, it was The Black Cannon! They all climbed carefully on and searched. But Jolly Rodger took one and fell through the ship and died. The pirates saw what happened and dared not take another step. They didn’t know how to get across without falling, but Black Beard found the treasure chest and started running toward it. The first step he took, he fell and never returned. The other pirates were so sad they sacrificed themselves and jumped. They all fell and that was the end of Black Beard and his crew. Their ship stayed, and it may still be there today…
By Sylvie
Captain Jack and the Pirate Party
Once upon a time there lived a crew of pirates. There was one captain. His name was Captain Jack. Captain Jack wished that one day him and his crew would be invited to a pirate party. It was getting dark so him and his crew called it a night.
In the morning, Captain Jack rose out of bed because he heard a bang on the side of the boat. He peaked over the side of the boat and it was a glass bottle with a note in side. He ran to his collection of fishing nets and grabbed his best one yet and fished for the bottle until he finally caught it. He dried the bottle and reached his hand into the jar and grabbed the note. He read the note out loud, “ Dear Captain Jack, you are Invited to my pirate party. I am turning 59! PLEASE COME!!!
Time: 7 o’clock – 7 in the morning!
Place: scull rock
Date: 29th October
Bring: junk food
From: Black Beard.
YAY! BOYS WERE GOING TO A PARTY! He screamed at the top of his lungs and spat a tooth out. Were going to a party
Oh yeah!!!!!!!! yes yes yes!! I always knew this day was coming. Lets celebrate.!!!!! They had refreshments and heaps of junk food. By t time they had finished their party it was 10 o’ clock. OH MY GOD WE MISSED THE PARTY.
They were so sad. Captain Jack said sadly at least we still had a party celibrating that we were invited to a party. They collapsed on the ground because they were demented. And they all live happily ever after.
By Anika
I’m going to Sandy Islands
“Scrub the deck” screamed Captain Mean. “Squawk, squawk scrub the deck.” Screeched his bird. “Shhh you” demanded the Captain. “Um Captain “said Pete one of them from the crew, “See that glass bottle over there in the sea.” “If you see it then go and fetch it” roared Captain Mean with a stern look.
“I’m not a dog,” said Pete in his ridiculous voice.
“Well …I DON’T CARE!!!!!!!!” said Captain Mean. He was so angry flames just about flew out his ears his face turned red, “GO AWAY!” he ordered. “Now I know why they call you captain mean” mumbled Pete. “WHAT WAS THAT???” screeched captain mean.
“Nothing” replied Pete. “Just hurry up and do it,” said captain mean. “Here you go”. “wow it’s a map to sandy islands were I grew up , go away im having a happy moment for once, full steam ahead boys. Hours later…look that’s the rock I used to play on when I was little kid, look that’s my old house all though now I live in my boat who needs a house said captain mean and look there’s the x and x marks the spot! Dig, dig, and dig hours of digging later. “ Bring it up boys”. “Open it open it cheered Pete. Captain mean opened the treasure box, thousands of golden penny’s shone into his eyes. He sailed off in his boat by himself well no body was looking and spent all his money on useless things and never saw annoying Pete again but he could still hear his yelling and maybe just maybe if you listen carefully you may still hear him.
By Samantha.
Captain Hook
Captain Hook stood very still on the edge of the bridge of the pirate ship. His beard blew in the strong wind well his gold tooth shined in the bright daylight.
His pirate skull marked hat swang in the wind. He has a sward in his good hand instead of his not good hand that has been cut of in a fight with army.
His yellow and red shirt waves in the very strong wind that makes leaves go very fast in the wind. He tried not to glance at the burning sun with his only eye.
By Mia
Captain Jake
One morning Captain Jake stood on the bridge of his ship with his parrot Griff. They were looking for the Treasure Island because he had never found one before and he dreamed to find the Treasure Island as well. So he went looking for the Treasure Island and he found it but there were three different islands to choose from and he chooses but he hoped he went to the right island and he did so he went back home. Suddenly the bad pirates came along to get the treasure but captain Jake’s crew tried to get away from the bad pirates but it was too hard but they had to get away from the pirates because there were really really close so they turned and turned and just got away from it and went back home and opened the treasure. It was fill of lots and lots of GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! and that’s what he wanted.
By Tiara
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Junior Production
Our World Our Taonga
On the 20th of November a legend came to us from St Clair Schools adorable Juniors.
It’s all about darkness turned into light but most important Our World Our Taonga.
My Favourite part is when Tane Mahuta split up their two parents,
Papatuanuku earth mother and Ranginui sky father and it were just to have a little bit of light.
Tawhuri Matea didn’t like having her parents split up so she made it rain with lightning and thunder.
It was a really fun performance and was entertaining and very powerful.
They all looked wonderful in costumes. By Jemma
Our world our Taonga
Tangaroa’s costume sparkling in the light of the cameras shone as she stood in the light talking about her mother and father and how there had never been light. The sea godess wore her bright blue skirt it shimmered when she use sign language to tell the class to stand a do there proformance.colours everywhere as the children got into position ,they wore vest’s with different coloured sparkles . the first class danced to the song hot patatoe . I felt that the teachers did a great job making the proformance everyone gave them a round of applause.
By Samantha
In the fresh hot 20th Tuesday morning the juniors performed a show. It was about the Maori gods and
how the earth came to be. The story told us that there was no light an until there was some light the children of Paptuanuku and Rangnui were to remain in the dark. The juniors were reall good at preforming the show they had a really good haka led by Levi and powerful actors they made the story extremely interesting. I think it was an enjoyable show. Of course my favourite part was the haka why because they had a powerful leader and they tried their best. By Joshua.
On Tuesday morning the seniors and middles walked to the kings performing art centre.
We walked there to see the junior’s production.
When we were seated in chairs it went dark and the show was about to begin.
The show was about the gods of are world.
The gods names are Tang- ora the god of the sea.
The second name is Tahiri Matea the god of the wheather.
And the third name is Tane Mahuta god of the forest.
And the fourth is Mother of the earth and theirs one more god but i cant remember what god it is.
the costumes were wonderful.
and the dancing movements were very strong.
They had beautiful dances for each god becuase they had no light. my favourite dance was the god of the sea dance. the junior production was awesome. By Anika
Junior Production
Yesterday the middle team and senior team where lucky !!!we got to go to the junior production !!! and guess what my little brother Nicholas is in it !!! the juniors even did the haka !!! It was totally awesome and my little brother Nicholas was in it was so sharp it nearly blew my head off !!! WOW IT WAS LOUD !!!my little brother Nicholas classes dance was fantastic !!! wow the dance was beautiful !!! well the next dance was terrifying and was very sharp like my brothers of course !!! the whole in tyre production was amazing by James
Today we wet to the junior production at the Pac centre. The play was a legend retold by the junior team. I loved their costume’s and face paint. The main character’s were brilliant . My favourite part was the haka it was awesome ,and I didn’t know that the juniors could do it that loud.
By orlando.
Jump Jam
Junior Production
Our World Our Taonga
On the 20th of November a legend came to us from St Clair Schools adorable Juniors.
It’s all about darkness turned into light but most important Our World Our Taonga.
My Favourite part is when Tane Mahuta split up their two parents,
Papatuanuku earth mother and Ranginui sky father and it were just to have a little bit of light.
Tawhuri Matea didn’t like having her parents split up so she made it rain with lightning and thunder.
It was a really fun performance and was entertaining and very powerful.
They all looked wonderful in costumes. By Jemma
Our world our Taonga
Tangaroa’s costume sparkling in the light of the cameras shone as she stood in the light talking about her mother and father and how there had never been light. The sea godess wore her bright blue skirt it shimmered when she use sign language to tell the class to stand a do there proformance.colours everywhere as the children got into position ,they wore vest’s with different coloured sparkles . the first class danced to the song hot patatoe . I felt that the teachers did a great job making the proformance everyone gave them a round of applause.
By Samantha
In the fresh hot 20th Tuesday morning the juniors performed a show. It was about the Maori gods and
how the earth came to be. The story told us that there was no light an until there was some light the children of Paptuanuku and Rangnui were to remain in the dark. The juniors were reall good at preforming the show they had a really good haka led by Levi and powerful actors they made the story extremely interesting. I think it was an enjoyable show. Of course my favourite part was the haka why because they had a powerful leader and they tried their best. By Joshua.
On Tuesday morning the seniors and middles walked to the kings performing art centre.
We walked there to see the junior’s production.
When we were seated in chairs it went dark and the show was about to begin.
The show was about the gods of are world.
The gods names are Tang- ora the god of the sea.
The second name is Tahiri Matea the god of the wheather.
And the third name is Tane Mahuta god of the forest.
And the fourth is Mother of the earth and theirs one more god but i cant remember what god it is.
the costumes were wonderful.
and the dancing movements were very strong.
They had beautiful dances for each god becuase they had no light. my favourite dance was the god of the sea dance. the junior production was awesome. By Anika
Junior Production
Yesterday the middle team and senior team where lucky !!!we got to go to the junior production !!! and guess what my little brother Nicholas is in it !!! the juniors even did the haka !!! It was totally awesome and my little brother Nicholas was in it was so sharp it nearly blew my head off !!! WOW IT WAS LOUD !!!my little brother Nicholas classes dance was fantastic !!! wow the dance was beautiful !!! well the next dance was terrifying and was very sharp like my brothers of course !!! the whole in tyre production was amazing by James
School Jump Jam Team
Best wishes to the Jump Jam Team as they go to Christchurch for the finals.
Jump Jam Team on PhotoPeach
Jump Jam
On Wednesday after lunch we lined up on are classroom numbers and the st Clair school jump jam team performed for the whole school. They had very strong dance moves. They performed wonderfully. They tried their hardest so they can complete their dance. They have been practising for months now. They are going to compete in the jump jam contest so they are going in a van to chrichurch to perform in front of judges. I wish you good luck jump jam team. I love the dance.
By Anika
Jump Jam Team on PhotoPeach
Jump Jam
On Wednesday after lunch we lined up on are classroom numbers and the st Clair school jump jam team performed for the whole school. They had very strong dance moves. They performed wonderfully. They tried their hardest so they can complete their dance. They have been practising for months now. They are going to compete in the jump jam contest so they are going in a van to chrichurch to perform in front of judges. I wish you good luck jump jam team. I love the dance.
By Anika
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