High Jump – Kelly Sport

This week, we had Kelly Sports come to teach us the basics of the high jump using the scissor kick technique.
We started by practicing our jumping form with a skipping rope laid out on the ground. This helped us get used to the motion of jumping high off one leg while swinging the other leg up and over. Once we felt comfortable, we moved on to practicing our jumps on the mat, but without the bar. This let us focus on our landing and form without worrying about hitting anything.

Finally, we were ready to try jumping with the bar. We each took turns scissor-kicking over it, using everything we’d learned in the earlier steps. We found that lifting our leg first and following through with the other leg helped us clear the bar smoothly.

Everyone enjoyed trying high jump and learning how to use the scissor kick with Coach Hunter. We’re looking forward to practicing more and getting even better at clearing the bar.

Sione Sore Loser – Manaiakalani Film Festival

Losing is part of the game, but how we handle it says a lot about who we are. A sore loser lets anger and frustration take over, making it hard for others to enjoy playing with them. In Sione Sore Loser, our film explores what it means to be a good sport. We had a lot of laughs coming up with the story, acting, and filming each scene. It took a lot of teamwork and perseverance, and we hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Long Jump – Kelly Sport

This blog post was written by Malosi.  Thank you Easton for your videography.

This week, we had Kelly Sports visit us to teach us the basics of long jump.

We started by learning how to jump and how to land. We were taught to jump off one leg and then land with both feet in a “motorbike stance.” After that, we practiced different levels of long jump, starting from easy and gradually moving to harder jumps.

Next, we got into two lines for a game. After each jump, the landing spot was moved further, which made us really focus on jumping off one leg and landing in the motorbike stance.

Lastly, we did some real long jumps. We got into a single line and used everything we had learned to see how far we could jump. Each person’s distance was marked with a tennis ball, and everyone jumped really far and did great.

We enjoyed HPE and would like to learn more about long jump.

Darius’ Migration Story

This term, Panmure Bridge School’s inquiry topic is : Cultures.  As part of exploring this topic, we have been talking about migration and how we came to be in New Zealand.  If you visit our classroom, you will be able to read the different migration stories of our families.  In addition to writing down our stories, Darius decided to interview his mum, who migrated to New Zealand.  Here is the film he made for this task :

 

Read Some Books – The Making of Black Panther

Episode 2 of “Read Some Books” is here!  In this episode, Ataahua and Darius have a korero about “The Making of Black Panther” written by Kenny Abdo.   You can find this book on Epic.  Have a listen to see what the book is about. Thank you Sila for your photography.

School Disco

This blog post was written by Cattaleya.  Click here to go to her blog.

This week, in Week 10 on Thursday, we had our school disco at Panmure Bridge School.

The first thing we had to do before going inside was check in with our teacher, so they could tick us off the list. When we stepped inside, it felt like entering another world—or another dimension! We got a packet of chips, a drink, and a long glowing stick. After collecting everything, we met up with our friends and started dancing to the beat.

The school had hired a new professional DJ who played some sick beats. Even though the DJ didn’t play LS1’s songs, I still had a great night. During the disco, it honestly felt like the best one ever.

After a few minutes, my friends and I started partying like it was the last day on Earth! When the disco officially ended, I felt happy and grateful for the time I spent with my friends and teachers. Unfortunately, no family was allowed to attend this disco, which was a bit sad, but at least I had fun. To top it off, it was my friend Baileigh’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Baileigh!

I think I did well at having fun and didn’t feel like I needed to improve on anything. I really enjoyed spending those last two days with my friends and teachers.

Respect

This week at Panmure Bridge School is Respect Week! LS1 has made a music video to the song ‘Treat Her Like a Lady’ by The Temptations.This song is about showing respect and kindness to others, especially women, by treating them with care. We can take the phrase “treat her like a lady” as a reminder that we should treat everyone with respect, no matter who they are. Respect is about listening, being kind, and showing others that we value them. We hope you enjoy our video and remember to always show respect to those around you.

Read Some Books – The Universe’s Greatest School Jokes and Rip-Roaring Riddles

Amorangi and Valencia have worked hard to present to you : Episode 1 of LS1’s “Read Some Books”! In this episode, the girls have a korero about “The Universe’s Greatest School Jokes and Rip-Roaring Riddles” written by Artie Bennett. Have a listen to see what the book is about. Thank you Sila for your photography.

Rippa Rugby Tournament

Darius and Vaingalo teamed up to bring you this update on our Rippa Rugby Tournament.

Over the past two weeks, we prepared for the big event. Here were the key rules we focused on:

No passing the ball to a teammate who is in front of you.
No slapping or fighting after a tagline—always check in with the ref.
Stay onside and make sure not to get in front of the ref.
We trained every Wednesday at lunchtime with our Year 5 & 6 mixed team.  From our class we had : Vaingalo, Darius, Ene, Fern, Atahua, Amorangi, Valencia, Donyal, Loa, Cattayelaya, Sila, Sweet-E, and Rekard.

During our practices, we worked on sharing the ball, playing as a team, and improving our footwork. It wasn’t always easy, but we made great progress.

The tournament went great. Our teamwork really paid off, and we had an amazing time on the field. We’re already looking forward to the next one.

The Way to Play! Reading Follow Up

This post was written by Maunaloa. Click here to check out his blog.

This week, Group Hau’ofa focused on comparing texts to find similarities and differences, as well as using ideas from both texts to create something new. We started by reading a book titled The Way to Play! After discussing the book as a group, we dived into creating a collaborative slide.

Our task was to compare the playground in The Way to Play! with our own school’s playground, looking at similarities and differences in the equipment, layout, and how kids use them. To wrap it up, we designed a poster showcasing our playground, complete with a drawing or diagram to illustrate it.