The Duathlon by Hainal

On Wednesday the 20^th of February we had the duathlon. The senior school went to the duathlon at Anzac square. We put our bikes and scooters at Anzac square. I had a label on my t- shirt and a mark on my hands. I did non competitive. For the race we had to run 1 lap then we scooted two laps, then we ran 1 more lap. At the end of the race I gave my label to Brigid .Next we crossed the road and went to class to do maths. I felt happy because it was finished and I was tired from the duathlon.

 

Dogs make the best pets by Vanessa

Many people in New Zealand have pets. The most common pets are cats and dogs. Many people prefer dogs because they are more playful. Dogs’ help you keep your heart rate up which is a good thing if you enjoy exercise.

Firstly dogs can cuddle up with you when you are sad. If someone in your family died a dog would cuddle up with you and make you feel better. If you broke your arm a dog would sit on your lap and cuddle up in it. If your best friend was moving a dog would try to make you feel better by snuggling with you.

Secondly dogs don’t always shed. Different kinds of dogs don’t always shed so they can cuddle up on the couch and it gives you time to relax. If you like your couch and your dog does too then you can both spend time together on the couch and you won’t need to worry about cleaning up. Dogs like the Miniature Schnauzer don’t shed so that is a good thing if you want a dog that does not shed.

Finally dogs can play fun games. If you like to be fit you have to get a dog. They can play fetch and it is lots of fun for you and your dog. If you are lonely and you like to play tug-a-war you can buy a hard tough rope and play it with your dog. Dogs enjoy chasing there owners (in a good way) that will help you keep your heart rate up.

I strongly believe that dogs make the best pet because they keep you fit, give you time to relax and cuddle up with you when you’re sad.

By Vanessa

Dogs make the best pet by Brylie

In New Zealand there are many breeds of dogs that have different personalities. Dogs are one of the most popular animals in the world.

I definitely think that dogs make the best pet because they love and care for you.                                                                                

Firstly, dogs are always loyal. They love their owners and stay with them at all times. Dogs do not scratch when you tell them not to.

Secondly, dogs clearly can save lives. When the police are looking for someone the dog will find them and save the person’s life. If a person is drowning a dog would save their life as well.

Finally dogs have great smelling senses. They have 65% more smelling senses than humans. When a burglar is around the dog will smell them and bark.

I strongly believe that dogs make the best pet because they are very loyal, can save lives and have great smelling senses. You can see why you want one.

By Brylie

 

 

Dogs do not make the best pet by Sophie

DOGS DO NOT MAKE THE BEST PET

In New Zealand most families and couples have had dogs. There are many breeds of dogs that are very dangerous, most people suggest that Pitbulls and Rottweilers are the most aggressive dogs in the world. Dogs definitely do not make the best pet.

Firstly, dogs can bite. In most dog attacks, children and adults have been bitten or have been killed by dangerous dogs. Like bull terriers, Saint Bernards, Great Dane’s and many others.

Secondly, dogs cost lots of money for such things as; food grooming supplies, toys, a bed, collar, leashes and vet bills. It also costs lots of money for the dog to stay at a kennel when you’re on holiday.

 Finally, dogs poop on the lawn and in the house. This can get very annoying if the owners got new carpet. Also you have to pick it up and no one wants to do that.

Because they’re so dangerous I definitely believe that dogs no not make the best pet. They can cost lots of money, can poop on the lawn and in the house, can bite and injure adults and children.

 

 

Planets by Dakota

There are eight planets in the solar system they have all been around for a long time. They are all different because some are circle and they are all different colours.

The three planets in this report are Mars, Uranus and Mercury.

 Mars

Mars is a rocky dry dusty planet. The colour is a red brown colour. There are volcanoes on Mars. It is the second smallest planet in the solar system. It is also the forth planet from the sun. It has a face that was found in 1976 by Viking one. Mars has the mars rover on it. It was named Mars after a Roman god of war.

 

 

Uranus

Uranus is a pale blue colour. The shape is a circle with rings around it .It is sideways and it has a rocky core. It has 27 moons and it is 2,877 million km away from the sun. it is the 3^rd  biggest planet. Uranus was found by William Herschel on the 13^th of March 1781.

 

 

Mercury

Mercury is circle shaped. The colour is grey. It takes 10-15 years to cross the sun. It is dry like the middle of a gobstopper. It’s the 2^{nd smallest} planet in the solar system. It has no moons It is imposable to live there because there is no air or water. Mercury is the closest to the sun.

 

By Dakota

Planets by Vanessa

  Planets have been around for 4.54 billion years. They are all different Colours, Shapes and sizes! A long time ago (4.54 billion years). There was a big bang that formed planets including the sun.

Miss G told room 4 to study and write about the planets.

Saturn could hold 764 earths. It is the 2^nd biggest planet. It is the 2^nd biggest planet in the solar system. It is the 6^th closet planet to the sun. Its rings are made out of billions of rocks and dust. Saturn has been known for 29 and a half years.

Jupiter is a gigantic ball of gas. It has a great red spot that is a storm that has been turning for over 100 years. It would have to take over 100,000 earths to full up Jupiter. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the whole universe!

Neptune is mostly made from rock and water. It is the coldest planet in the solar system. It has incomplete rings. The colour of Neptune is blue and green. It is the same size as Uranus. Neptune circles backwards.

Dogs make the best pet by Emma

In New Zealand lots of families have dogs. There are many breeds of dogs that suit different people. Dogs are the most common pets in New Zealand. Dogs can come in any size, shape or colour.

Firstly, dogs cheer up lonely people. If elderly people were lonely a dog would snuggle up to them. Children who don’t have siblings are lonely but a dog will play with them.

Secondly, dogs can save lives. Recently, a lady was drowning but her dog jumped in the water and dragged her out. When there was a fire the dog barked and woke the owner up.

Finally, dogs are very loyal. Dogs will do anything for their owners and will never treat them badly. Dogs love their owners and will stay with them all their lives.

I strongly believe that dogs make the best pets because they cheer up lonely people, save lives, are very loyal and with their love and loyalty, it is easy to see why so many people have a dog for a pet.

 

 

 

¯By Emma¯