Why school holidays should not be three weeks long by Cheyan

Why school holidays should not be three weeks long.

I strongly believe that the school holidays should not be three weeks long.

Firstly, your parents might have to take time off work or get someone to look after you which might cost a lot of money and they have to buy food and pay bills.

Secondly, you don’t do as much school work and your learning would be a week behind.

Thirdly, you will get to see your friends at school again because some people don’t get to see their friends in the holidays.

Lastly, people who work in offices like Mrs. Hood would not get paid for the extra week holiday and they have to pay bills and buy food too.

These are my reasons why school holidays should not be three weeks long. 

By Cheyan

     

Why School Holidays Should be 3 Weeks Long by Carl

Why School Holidays Should be 3 Weeks Long

Hi. My name is Carl and I am here to tell you why I strongly believe that school holidays should be 3 weeks long.

Firstly, school holidays should be 3 weeks long because there would be more time to sleep in, so our brains would be ready for school. Otherwise, we would be too sleepy and will not want to do any work.

Secondly, there is more time to tidy up the house and do some more house work to get the house spic and span in case friends or other visitors come to see you. (They might not have seen you for a while)

Lastly, teachers get more time to get all the work sheets ready for the next term. This means that they do not have to stay behind late at night. They will be able to get more sleep and have energy for the next day.

That is why I strongly believe that school holidays should be 3 weeks long, because there is more time to sleep in and tidy up the house.

By CarlJ

School Holidays Should Be Three Weeks Long by Alice

School Holidays Should Be Three Weeks Long

I strongly believe that the school holidays should become three weeks long because it is much better for students, parents and teachers. I’ll tell you exactly how in this piece of writing.

Firstly, the children will all be happy and won’t be angry because the high schools have a longer holiday than them.

Secondly, the parents will be able to rest and sleep in, instead of having to get up and take their kids to school.

Thirdly, we would be able to see friends and family that you hardly get to see, like my cousins in Christchurch, or my auntie, uncle and cousins in Australia. I usually wouldn’t be able to see them because they all live so far away.

Lastly, teachers might be really tired because of being tied up with school work.  They would be able to go on a holiday they usually wouldn’t have time to do.

And that’s why I think the school holidays should be three weeks long.

JBy Alice J

Recycling Centre by Marlin

Tuesday was the day that Rooms 4 and 5 went to the recycling centre around 12:58. At lunch time parents started to come and then we left at 1:10.

Later when we arrived we saw Briony. She said to put a safety jacket on so the drivers of dump trucks can see us. 

We walked up some stairs and went into a big building there was plastic flying around in a big cage and there bottles and metal cans smashed into boxes. It was really loud.

The building and went back to the cars and waited for where we were going next.

Briony showed us where to go next it. Was the compost area and it smelt really bad In front of us was a machine that shredded up the compost .We walked beside big pile of rubbish and on the ground was a dead rat. It looked really funny.  

Then we saw a big machine that covered the compost Briony said that the girls were better than boys on it (but I don’t believe that).

It was really fun and smelly I would like to go there again.

I learnt that you can have the milk lids on when you chuck them out.   

From Marlin.  

This is a dead rat on the ground.

Recycling Centre by Cameron

On the 30^th of August, the parents, Room 4, Room 5 were going to the Recycle Centre.

Once we got there, we were introduced to Briony the tour lady. She briefed us about the dangers.

We started walking to a big green shed, but before we could we had to cross a busy lane that all the rubbish trucks use.

After that Briony said, “That’s the Recycling shed.” We walked in some huge doors; it was very noisy (190 decibels).

There were 29 conveyer belts and 1 huge magnet. 1 minute later and all the machines stopped but 1, The Crusher!!!!!  (The crusher crushes all the cans and milk bottles).

After that we all got in cars and drove to the compost area. The Timaru compost area is the most high tech compost centre in the southern hemisphere. We saw a huge mulcher and a giant covering machine. I still can’t believe someone would put a lawnmower in a green bin.  It takes 3 ½ months to make everyday food scraps into compost.

I think the recycle centre was very interesting because I had never been there before.

By Cameron.



This is one of the conveyer belts that lifted up most of the rubbish.



Recycling Centre by Sean

At 1pm on Tuesday, August 30^th Room4, Room5, parents and staff went to the Timaru Recycling Centre.

When we arrived two roosters crowed at us. Briony had some yellow vests for the children and orange vests for the parents and staff.

Then we headed to where they sorted out the paper and the rubbish. When the machines were working it was loud but it looked really cool.

 After that we went back to the cars and we drove to the compost centre. When we got there it smelt really bad but after awhile it didn’t smell so bad. Then Briony started talking to us about what happens with the food scraps and other things we put in our green bin.

She explained that the digger grabs the compost out of the truck and puts it into a shredder waiting for the next step.

Then we saw the compost with very expensive covers over top to protect it and keep it warm to make it really good compost. At the end Briony said that Timaru had one of the best recycling centres in the world.

This is where they sorted out the glass and the paper.

This is the compost with the very expensive cover on it.

The Recycling Centre by Faith

This is a conveyer belt

On Tuesday the 30^th of August 2011, Room 4, 5, parents and staff went to the Recycling Centre. My car group was Charlotte, Michael, Ryan Dale, Brigette and I.

The Recycling Centre was fun but smelly. The reason for our visit was to know what to put in the right bin and to stop littering.

 Something I learnt was that pizza and burger boxes go in the green bin(compost). In the yellow recycle bin you can put old books paper and clean plastic containers.   In the red rubbish bin you have to put plastic bags and other stuff that can’t be recycled.

 First we went to the Recycling Centre and it was AWESOME! We saw paper flying round like seagulls at the beach. We also saw big machines called conveyer belts and they were giant sized. We took photos and saw all the different things you can put in the yellow bin.

 Then we drove to the compost area and it smelt so bad, but we got used to it.

Before we got shown around, Briony Woodnorth from the (TDC) talked to us. She said compost is great for your garden. She told us about the strange things they have found in the green bin. Once they even found a lawn mower in the compost pile.

 After that we started to walk around and she showed us the compost piles. Some were covered and some weren’t. In the compost piles and on the ground were plastic, plastic toys (which shouldn’t be there) and food.

While we were walking we stopped at a big machine that pulls the covers over the big and long piles of compost. The reason why they put the covers over them is because the compost needs to be at the right temperature. After that, we walked over to a metal vent on the ground that blew really cold air up. After that we had some questions. Brigette drove us back to school and we went home.

The Recycling Centre was fun, because I love knowing how to look after the earth.  

By Faith.                

The Recycle Centre by Charlotte.

“You see that big hill over there? That is the landfill,” I announced. “That is why all the birds are flying around it”. “Where?”  Said Michael. We were going to the Timaru Recycle Centre (Dump). Brigette turned into the driveway and we were greeted by Briony Woodnorth and another lady. They told us where to park and to watch out for two roosters.

Brigette parked the car and she hopped out. We had to stay in the cars in case a child got ran over. As we waited I waved to Penny and Isabella in Shawn’s truck.

After that we hopped out of the cars. Next we put on highlighter safety vests. Briony started telling us what we were going to do. We were going to look at the dumping place and the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) and then drive up to the Compost Centre. As soon as Briony had stopped talking we walked up to the dumping place. Briony showed us the place where you dump and pay.

After we had looked at that we went to the MRF and saw lots of conveyer belts.  I also saw two teddies around the MRF. On the conveyer belts we saw newspaper, plastic bottles and lots of tin and aluminium cans. We also saw lots of paper on the conveyer belts. Suddenly the conveyer belts stopped and a sound like a VERY loud bumble bee filled my ears. Then Briony said, “Now you can see the squasher in action”. I was in the last group to see the squasher. This miniature digger was lifting up newspaper and putting it on what looked like an iron conveyer belt.

 Then we walked back to the cars and drove up to the compost centre with our hazard lights on. When we got there we watched a big machine. It smelled like my brothers room and trust me that’s bad! After that she showed us a big machine that covers the compost. Apparently the boys that work there love it because they are able to drive forwards, backwards and sideways. Then we learnt a bit more about compost and after that we went back to the cars. We drove back to school. It was a fun trip and I learnt loads. I hope we go back some day.

By Charlotte

This is the machine that covers the compost.

Recycling Centre by Isabella

The sun was boring down on people’s backs as I played Busted, with my awesome friends. Soon after, Miss Galbraith blew her shiny silver whistle and Room 4 and 5 trod in. Mr Gander started calling out car groups and I held on to every word. Finally he called out “Cameron, Jackson, Penny and Isabella you are with Cameron’s dad.”  I was happy I was with Penny.

Once we finished driving to the Recycling Centre, we all jumped out when we were told to. Then we walked quickly to Briony our guide. Briony told us to put yellow vests on and we did.

Soon we walked slowly to the green shed and once I took a big look I realized it was huge.  Not just huge, really, really huge, so I would say it was as huge as an ELEPHANT! As soon as we went inside, I almost screamed because I was terrified of the noise, of well, everything. The conveyer belts, the machines, stuff like that. I may not have liked the noise, but I liked all the interesting stuff like watching the conveyer belts move and watching what was happening with the rubbish.

After that we went to where the paper and cardboard were, but trust me it was messier than a pig sty. All you could see was a man on a machine.

Later on we went back to the cars to drive to the Compost area.  Trust me you would NOT LIKE TO GO IN THERE. It smelt worse than a thousand nappies and I thought that smelt bad! Soon we walked to the compost heaps. They were huge plus they had weird covers on them.  In the meanwhile I was thinking, who would ever want to put covers on compost heaps? Soon Briony started talking about how it works and before we knew it we were walking AGAIN!

 In another ten minutes or so we were driving to school.  My favourite part was when we reached the compost area. You should have seen everyone’s faces. Some said it smelt good, some said it smelt bad. They had weird covers on them.  In the mean while I was thinking, who would ever want to put covers on compost heaps? Soon Briony started talking about how it works and before we knew it we were walking AGAIN! In another ten minutes or so we were driving to school,  my favourite part was  when we reached the compost area, you should have seen every ones faces some said it smelt good some said it smelt bad

I really liked the Recycling Centre and all the interesting stuff, even if some of it was noisy and some smelly.

 By Isabella

Here are the conveyer belts moving fast.

Recycling Centre by Lydia

On Tuesday the 30^th of August Rooms four and five went to the Recycling Centre because we’re learning about caring for our environment. When we got there we had to put on yellow vests so people could see us.       

After that we walked until we got to some stairs.  “You see that green shed over there?’’ questioned Briony.  “Yes,’’ Everyone said.  “That is the MRF,’’ Briony announced. She explained how it worked and what happens. There are twenty nine conveyer belts that all the recycling goes though. We saw paper, milk bottles, cans and glass. After the cans, glass and paper goes though the conveyer belts they fall into a cage. The cans get squashed into a cube of metal and the paper gets taken somewhere else to get squashed down.

After she explained, we went inside. The noise was loud. Some people cover their ears but we got used to it. We looked around for a while, then we got into the cars and drove to the compost heaps. I was with Carl, Ben, Carolyn and Michael.

We got out of the cars and everyone blocked their noses because the smell was disgusting. We looked at the compost heaps and they smelt like dead rats. After that Briony showed us a big machine that takes covers on and off the compost heaps. She told us how it worked and most of us were amazed. We walked round the corner and Briony showed us the air vents that the cold air comes out and into of from the compost heaps. Everyone bent down to feel the cold air. After that we had time to ask questions and about ten minutes later we had to leave because it was almost three o’clock.

 We walked back to where the cars were parked got in and drove back to school.

I would like to go to the Recycling centre again because it was fun.

By Lydia   

This is the cans all squashed down to a square.

Recycling Centre by Carl

At 1pm on Tuesday August 30^th, Room 4, Room 5, parents and staff were sitting in cars ready to leave Sacred Heart Primary School. I was with Lydia, Ben, Carolyn and Mike (my Mum & Dad).

When we arrived at the Recycling Centre, we got welcomed by 2 roosters and Briony (the lady that took us on a tour). Briony said, “Put on a vest, yellow for kids and orange for adults”.

She walked all of us up the steps into this big green building where they sort all the rubbish. I was amazed as having 1 million dollars. There were 29 conveyer belts. I was so amazed at how many wrong things were put in the recycling bin. There were: clothes, tennis balls and other random things.

Then suddenly all of the conveyer belts STOPPED!!!!!!!!! I was thinking that someone missed something out. Next we went to where all of the paper went. I was cracking up with laughter because it was messier than my room at home!!!!!!!!!

Once we had enough time in that big green building watching what happened to our recycling we walked to our cars and put our hazard lights on and started driving to the composting area. Once we got there we had to take our last breath of fresh air and open our doors and smell the composting area. “NO!!! This smells bad around here,” I said.

There was this big machine crunching up all the compost there was a big mountain of it.

I loved going to the Recycling Centre because it was very fun.

By Carl

The big box of cans

This is the big machine that was crunching up all of the compost.

Recycling Centre by Flynn

At 1 pm on Tuesday August 30, Room 4, Room 5, parents and staff visited the Timaru Recycling Centre. We went because our focus is caring for our environment.

When we arrived in our car groups we got introduced to a rooster’s crow, loud trucks dumping recycling and a really nice smell.

The first place we visited was where the bottles come through massive vents. The paper makes a huge paper mountain, the plastic bottles fall into one big cage and the glass bottles into another.

 Then we got back into the cars and drove up to the compost area and that even smelt better than when we first got to the Recycling Centre. While we were there we were all shocked by how big the machines were and how some machines worked.

One thing I was really surprised about was the things that people put in the bins like lawn mowers, plastic bags and glad wrap because they should go in the red bin.

My favourite part was when we went to the compost area because of how it smelt.

By Flynn. J

This is a huge machine mulching up some compost. 

      

Recycling Centre by Lylekah

As the sun shone on Tuesday the 30^th of August students from rooms Four and Five at S.H.P.S were buzzing with excitement because we were going on a trip to the recycling centre. Suddenly Miss G’s whistle went off (that was our signal to come inside). When we were all inside Mr. Gander read out the cars that we were all going in, with what parent and what students.

As soon as we arrived at the recycling centre we were greeted by two roosters and Briony Woodnorth (TDC member) who showed the parents where to park. She then started talking to us about what we would see to give us an indication about how noisy and stinky it would be.

First we put on HIVIS vests and straight after that we entered the MRF a.k.a the Materials Recovery Facility. The MRF was horrendously loud and very stinky because of all the rubbish. We saw forklifts, paper flying everywhere, blocks of crushed milk bottles and twenty nine conveyor belts. It took about twenty to thirty minutes for everyone to have a good look at everything inside the MRF.

Later we got back in the cars and went to the compost area. It was so disgusting, but at least it was good for the environment. Briony then talked to us about the new equipment and the tools they need to make the compost perfect. Suddenly it was time to go back to school. I was upset because I found it very interesting.

Hopefully we can make our world a better place and people stop littering.

By Lylekah

There is a machine that crushes milk bottles. Here is a block that is already crushed.

Challenge programme sharing

O-R has been learning how to sew as part of her Challenge Programme.  She has made this skirt and a couple of weeks ago she finished a very trendy cushion aswell.  I can see a fashion designer in the making!  Keep it up O-R, what a wonderful talent you have :)

Pied Piper Praise (post production)

Congratulations to all of the Middle Syndicate students for their effort in the Pied Piper. You were ALL fantastic. Brilliant singing, wonderful dancing and terrific acting. A huge thank you to all the parents who helped out with costumes and make-up - we couldn't have done it without you.
We hope everyone enjoyed it :)

Miss G

House Points up for grabs

The first person to tell Miss G the following will get 200 House Points:

Paul the Pied Piper picked plums in Picton. :)

Margaret by Benjamin

This is Margaret. Her husband died by having a heart attack so she is a widow.     

She likes to ride in her red rx7 and she likes going really fast in it.  

She has 5 grandchildren and likes to baby sit them. She also likes to dance and likes playing cards and bowls. She worked in an office and had brown hair but it is grey now. Margaret also wears glasses.

She also has a dog Sam and likes to take him to the beach for walks. Margaret is 61.  She likes to bike as well. 

Margaret always wants to help everyone. I think that Margaret is a very nice person.

By Benjamin                    

Stella by Isabella

Secrets.

Stella is a bubbly red head with green eyes and freckles, she lives in Chevalier point and she’s seventeen. She has her belly button pierced. 

 Her friends are Issie and Kate.

  Her horses are Coco, a brown mare (mare means female horse) and Marmite, a black gelding.

Stella is Issie’s groom, which she takes very seriously.  Since Issie is an Eventer, (Eventer is serious horse riding), she has to make sure all the horses tack fits properly (tack means saddles, bridles and so on). Also Issie’s horses could be uncomfortable and get hurt, or Issies horse could throw a fit and Issie could get badly injured.

Her favourite thing to do is anything to do with horses, watch TV and more to do with horses.

Stella is an hilarious friend who is always keen to joke.

I think Stella is a good friend with an awesome personality.

By Isabella

Jennifer Lopez, by Lydia

I would like to introduce you to Jennifer Lopez, a famous singer and actress.

Jennifer has brown eyes and wavy brown hair. Her full name is Jennifer Lynn Lopez, her nicknames included J Lo, La Lopez, Lola and Jenny. She was born on July 24^th 1969 in The Bronx, New York USA. Jenny was five when she started to sing!!

In her family she has a Mum called Guadalupe, Dad, David and her two sisters Leslie and Lynda. Jennifer also has twin children called Max and Emme (Girl), Emme is eleven minutes older than Max.

Jenny’s favourite sports are softball and tennis. Her favourite food is chicken cutlets.

I chose to write about J Lo because she is a good role model for some people, people love her songs and she has a lot of fans.

 By Lydia 

Britney Spears, by Lydia

I would like to introduce you to the Princess of Pop, Britney Spears. She has blonde hair and chocolate coloured eyes. She was born on December the 2^nd 1981 in McComb, Mississippi. Her full name is Britney Jean Spears however Britney’s nicknames are The Princess of Pop or Brit.

Brit’s family include Lynne, (her Mum) Jamie, (her Dad) her two younger siblings and her two sons Sean and Jayden.

Britney loves animated films, white lilies, drawing and cooking spaghetti. Her favourite ice-cream is orange sherbet and her favourite sport is Basketball.

I chose to write about her because I really like her songs.

By Lydia

Walter by Carl

WALTER

Walter was born in Nelson, now he has lived in Auckland for 10 years.

Walter started in 2010 now he has been on sticky T.V for 2 years-

Now joining him is Monika, Gerard, Kanoa & there dog Teddy.

He used to work as a climbing instructor, house painter, farm worker.

His favourite food is sweet fish pie that Kanoa thought him; his favourite show is Drew and Shannon live.

Walter loves BMXING

IF YOU WANT TO WATCH HIM ON HIS SHOW WACH CHANNEL FOUR AT 3:00.

Walter is a cool and awesome. J

By Carl

Anne Shirley by Lylekah

Anne Shirley

Anne is the sort of girl who just can’t be quiet unless at school or asleep. But other than that, if you ever meet Anne you might want to bring some earplugs.

Anne lives in a place called Green Gables with Marilla and Matthew (the people who adopted her) and next door to her neighbours; Mrs Barry, Diana and Minnie-May. She likes to visit them in her spare time. Diana and Anne are best friends and they like to take walks to the river with their friends; Gilbert-Blythe, Ruby, Josie-Pye, Carrie-Sloan and Jane.

Anne likes to stay in fashion and loves puffed sleeves. She has brown eyes that sparkle, red hair and a little silk purse with her stuff in it.

Anne loves to use her imagination and only likes to be called Anne if you think of it with an ‘E’ otherwise she likes to think of herself as Cordelia.

Other than her habit of talking, Anne is a very nice person.

By Lylekah.

Isadora by Isabella

Isadora

I would like to introduce you to Isadora from the series of pony club secrets books.  Isadora lives in Chevalier Point and goes to the local pony club. All her friends call her Issie, she’s seventeen, with dark brown hair and brown eyes, which shine like a freshly groomed brown horse. She has olive skin just like her mum, (Amanda) and Issie’s friends are Stella and Kate. Issie is married to Marcus.

Her horses are Blaze, who is a chestnut with a blaze (white stripe on face), Comet who is a cheeky skewbald, (skewbald is a brown and white patched horse). She also has her beloved Nightstorm (Storm for short).  She used to have a dapple grey horse called Mystic, but he died saving Issie.

Her favourite book is The Palomino Princess.

Her career is Eventing, (serious horse riding)! She usually rides Nightstorm and Comet. Her coach is Tom.

I think Issie will win a whole lot of competitions on her horses.

By Isabella

Ava by Hannah

Ava

Hello I would like to introduce you to my baby cousin Ava.

Ava is five weeks old; on Wednesday she will be six weeks old. Ava was born on the 17 of April. Ava is very cute and likes her Mummy so much that she might start crying if we hold her but normally she doesn’t cry.

 Ava is starting to smile. Shayla and I have got a smile and we didn’t have to work for it and everyone else does. It was cool. Ava is my first cousin on my mum’s side. My auntie Rachael is the one that had her. She’s my mum’s sister. So my mum is an Auntie. That is my baby cousin Ava.

I’m happy she’s my cousin.

By Hannah

Thomas by Zoe

Thomas

I would like to introduce you to a boy called Thomas. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair. Thomas has a Mum (Raewyn), Dad (Trevor), brother (James) and a cat (Bobby).     

In the weekend he plays on the computer and plays with his Lego. His favourite book is Resistance. Thomas’ favourite TV programme is the News. He likes Hockey and mango chicken. His favourite colour is green. When he is older he wants to be a medic in the army.

I think Thomas is a very nice person because he is kind to people.

By Zoe

Faith by Hannah

Faith my BFF

Hello. I’m here to talk about Faith my BFF.

Faith has blue eyes and brown hair that flows down her back. She has one brother named Conor, one sister Isla, her Mum Bridgette and Dom. Faith has NO pets but someone’s cat comes around to her place.

Faith’s favourite book is the APPLE TREE FARM. Her favourite TV programme is Shake it up Chicago. Faith’s favourite music is hip hop; her favourite sports are NETBALL and BASKETBALL.

Her favourite thing to do in the weekends and the holidays is hanging out with her friends and going to the Skate Park.

THAT’S MY BFF FAITH.

BY HANNAH

Siana by Carl

SIANA

Let me introduce Siana. She has 3 people in her family which is her Dad {Grant} her Mum {Silvia} and her brother {Matīas}. Siana has a friendly pet dog named {Stitch}

Siana’s favourite book is Geronimo Stilton; her favourite T.V program is Sponge Bob Square Pants.

 She loves something in the water by Brook Frasier her favourite sport is netball!!!!!! Her favourite food is: Bread Crams, Corn Beef and Spaghetti.

In the weekends she loves to go shopping for her brother and playing with her friends.

Siana is a good friend to me.

By Carl

Lydia by Isabella

Lydia

Lydia is ten years old and in December she is turning eleven. She is a year six.  She wears glasses, has her ears pierced has brown eyes and hair. Her feet are size five in women’s which is quite big compared to my feet.                                                          She lives with her mum [Debbie], dad [Dallas], and her brother Josh. Her pets are Elmo the snowy white dog, Phoebe the moggi and Toby the black and white cat.

Lydia likes to play netball and in her spare time she likes to listen to music.

Her favourite singer is Jessie J and her favourite movie is lemonade mouth.

I think Lydia is an interesting friend.

By Isabella

Lylekah by Charlotte

Lylekah-Rose

I would like to introduce you to my best friend Lylekah-Rose. She has brownish blonde hair and brown eyes. She is a good height for her age which is nine. She has a short name which is Lylekah and an even shorter one is Lily.

Lylekah’s family is her Mum Georgia, her Dad Zye, her sister Arviah, her brothers Maddox, Josiah and Levi.

Her favourite book series are the Geronimo Stilton ones and her favourite music artists are The Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Alicia Keys. Lily’s favourite TV programme is Friends and her favourite movie is Lemonade Mouth. Lylekah-Roses, favourite colours are blue, green and turquoise and Lily’s favourite foods are chocolate, lollies and meat. Her favourite sport is Netball. In the weekend she likes to go to church and likes to sing her favourite songs. Lylekah is a wonderful friend the best you could imagine.

By Charlotte.

Margaret by Cameron

Margaret

Margaret is 61 years old and she has a dog (Sam) who is 5 years old and he’s a German shepherd.

 Margaret lives in Dunedin and has 3 children (2 boys and 1 girl) their names are Peter, Jonathon and Sarah. Her sister lives in Wellington and sometimes she visits her but she hates flying so she takes the ferry.

Margaret’s husband died of a heart attack 7 years ago and she’s a widow.L

Margaret likes playing bowls and cards. She also likes babysitting her grandkids and shopping with her daughter.

Margaret drives 2 cars, 1^st, a red RX7 and the 2^nd, a black and white V8 super car, and she’s pretty famous in the racing world and in dancing.

Margaret went to Polytechnic and got a degree in racing.

Margaret likes to dance and has some freaky dance moves because Michel Jackson taught her.

 I think she is a very nice person.

By Cameron J    

Margaret by Cheyan

Margaret

Margaret is 61 years old. She has grey hair and brown eyes but her hair used to be dark brown and she also has glasses.

 Margaret has 3 children who are called Peter, Jonathan and Sarah.  She also has 5 grandchildren who she likes to babysit and they are called Emma, Christiana, (Chrissy for short) Isaac, Tara-lea and Andrew (Andy for short.)

Margaret has a fast red (rx7) car and she is a really safe driver.

I think Margaret is a very helpful person she is always the first person to help people.

By Cheyan

Isabella by Lydia

Isabella is nine years old her birthday is in September and she is a Year 5. She has shiny blue eyes and chocolate coloured hair.

Isabella lives with her Mum Amanda and her sisters Ava and Neve. She also has a dog called Fudge.

Isabella’s favourite TV show is The Simpsons and her favourite sport is hockey. Her favourite food is potatoes. In her spare time she likes to climb trees in her backyard.

Isabella is a caring and friendly person.

By Lydia           

Charlotte by Lylekah

Charlotte

Charlotte is a very caring, friendly nine year old girl. She loves to read, play netball and have fun with her friends; Penny, Lydia, Cheyan, Isabella and also me.

Charlotte has medium brown hair, brown eyes and likes wearing head bands. Her favourite TV show is ‘Friends’ and her favourite movie is ‘Lemonade Mouth’. Charlotte loves the colours; blue, green and yellow.

She has a pet cat Max, a sister named Abby, a brother Nick and her parents Amanda and Mike.

Charlotte is my best friend and I think that she is a wonderful person.

By Lylekah.

Margaret by Flynn

Margaret

Margaret is in her 60’s and has grey short hair that used to be brown. She has brown eyes and wears glasses. 

Margaret likes taking her daughter (Sarah) in her RX7 shopping, playing bowls and playing cards. She also likes babysitting her grandkids Emma, Christiana, Isaac, Tara-Lea and Andrew.

She has 3 children and a dog called Sam. Sam is a 13 year old husky and likes running along the beach.

 Margaret’s husband died of a heart attack 7 years ago so now she is a widow. L

She lives in Dunedin not far from her children.

Margaret seems really nice to me.

 By FlynnJ

Margaret by Zoe

Margaret is a 61 year old woman. She has grey hair that used to be dark brown. She has brown eyes and she wears glasses. She’s medium height.

Margaret has 3 children called Peter, Jonathon and Sarah. She has 5 grandchildren called Emma, Christiana, Isaac, Tara-Lea and Andy.         

Margaret has a dog called Sam. He is a German shepherd. She drives a fast RX7 car. She likes to walk Sam on the beach and she likes to help people. She lives in Dunedin.

Margaret is a very nice person.       

By Zoe J

Margaret by Jack

Margaret

Margaret is a 61 year old woman. She has short grey hair and wears
glasses.

She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Her husband died so she is a
widow. When she goes shopping she takes her daughter. Sometimes she
babysits her grand children. She goes to Wellington to visit her sister
Lizzy but she hates flying so she drives her red rx7 to Picton to catch
the ferry.

She loves her family but not just her family. She also cares for other
people.

She lives in Dunedin and she is retired from her job as a secretary.
She also lives close to the beach and speaking of the beach, she walks
her dog Sam on the beach. Sam is a   black Labrador. She also likes
hiking, biking and walking.

She plays bowls and cards and she likes going to the zoo. She also
loves coffee and movies.

I think Margaret is a very nice person.

                                   By Jack                                                         

Margaret by Marlin

Margaret is 61 years. She likes going shopping with her daughter she has one girl and two boys and her husband died 7 years ago.

She worked in an office but has retired. She has grey hair and green eyes. She has a pet dog called Sam and likes taking him for walks.

She has a sister in Wellington but doesn’t like taking the plane so she takes the ferry. She has a fast car that’s as fast as a cheetah.

 She is really helpful and kind and helps lots of people.

By  Marlin.         

Margaret by Kaleb

Margaret is a girl and she in her 60’s.  She has short grey hair that used to be dark brown. She has brown eyes and wears glasses.

She has 3 children, Peter, Jonathon (boys) and Sarah (girl).  Her husband died of a heart attack 7 years ago, so she is a widow.  She has a sister in Wellington but hates flying so takes the ferry.  She lives in Dunedin near her grandchildren

She has a dog called Sam that is a golden Labrador retriever, and loves walking him on the beach.

Shopping with her daughter and babysitting her grandkids are things that she enjoys doing.

I think Margret is a really nice person.

By kaleb

Margaret by Faith

Margaret

I’d like to introduce you to a lady called Margaret.  Margaret has grey hair that used to be dark brown. She has brown eyes too. She lives in Dunedin and likes to visit her sister in Wellington. Also, Margaret hates flying so she takes the ferry.

Margaret loves to babysit her grandchildren and they are called Emma, Tara-lea, Christiana, Isaac and Andrew but you can call him Andy for short. She has three children called Jonathan, Peter and Sarah. Margaret loves shopping with her daughter Sarah and having coffee with her.  

Margaret is a widow because her husband died of a heart attack seven years ago.

Margaret has a dog called Sam and he is a black Labrador.

She likes playing bowls and cards.

I think Margaret is a wonderful person.

By Faith