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Hi, my name is Zana and I'm going to be telling you why my cat Mittens is an important part of my family.  Mittens is 9 years old with green eyes and we call him Mittens because he's black with white mittens. We've had him for 5 years. Mittens is a male cat.  He's also really silly like when I scrunch up a piece of paper and throw it at him he attacks it like it's a mouse.  Mittens always hides in dark places like under the cars and under the house.  Once he got stuck in my dad's shed for about 3 days.  Mittens is not at all quiet.  But once when we took him to the vets he was so loud.

Mittens sleeps on my bed on the blankets next to me and in the middle of the night I heard a weird sound and I realised it was Mittens massaging the blankets while purring. He also sleeps in mum's room on a dark red soft cushion. He also sleeps outside and in the morning he meows louder than the rooster next door.  In the morning I see him stretching on the door to come in.    

Mittens is a fussy eater so he won’t eat steak, lamb or pork so we feed him cat biscuits.  He also looks at the eels and waits for an opportunity to catch one.  We also give him meat with jelly looking stuff in it but he only eats the jelly stuff.  He will also catch baby mice and if we are away for long enough he will catch birds. When he finishes his food he always meows for more.

Sometimes mittens play’s tag with me but when I'm in he just comes to me.  He also goes on his back and if I don’t rub his tummy he hits me with his paw.   Mittens also hops on the tramp with me and he doesn’t let me do anything on the tramp apart from doing stuff for him.    

Facts about cats

Did you know cats can jump six times their length  

Did you know that Cats are believed to be the only mammals who don't taste sweetness.  

Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees.

A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens.

There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.

Cats can be allergic to perfume, and cleaning products.

 

 

What not to feed your cat

Don’t feed your cat Chocolate, Raw eggs, Dog food, Bread,yeast,

Onions and garlic.

Thank-you for listening to my speech.  If you don’t have a pet at home I think that you should get one 

Mothers day

 WALT: Write a Mothers Day letter

I think my mum should be chosen because she helps

me when I'm stuck.  Every day when I get home she

makes yum as dinner and takes me to netball.  She

lets me do anything at home, and she cheers me

up when I'm sad.  My Mum is also really kind, she’s

always there when I need her.  She gives me ideas

for my learning all the time.  Mum is always there to

support me and she takes me to my friends house.

ANZAC

 Walt Learn about Anzac.

 What does Anzac stand for?

1. 
   

Anzac stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. 

3. Which counties were at war

The main combats were Germany,Italy and Japan

4. What day is Anzac day

Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

5. Which countries were at war?

The main combatants were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China). 

        

6. What day is Anzac day in New Zealand?

             

              Sunday 25 of April 1915 is Anzac day in New Zealand.

         

         5. What is the significance of the poppy?

The poppy is the enduring symbol of remembrance of the First World War. It is strongly linked with Armistice Day (11 November), but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War.

             

      

      6. Insert the poem ‘in Flanders fields

   7.  how do New Zealanders celebrate Anzac day?

Anzac Day in New Zealand is typically observed with remembrance services through until 1pm followed by a relaxed, holiday afternoon. 

8.  Research Anzac biscuits and explain the significance of these biscuits

Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and   New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I.

9.  Insert the Anzac biscuits recipe.

  

       

 

when it rains

 When it rains

It drips, 

It floods,

It falls,

It puddles,

It soaks birds trying to get back

to their nests to protect their babies and eggs

It splashes me when

I make rain when I'm crying my eyes out, while throwing a tantrum.

Zana

water fun day

 heres my writing of the water fun day

Recount of our Water fun day.

Yesterday me and the girls in my class dashed to the changing room to get

into our togs for our water fun afternoon at our school.  We got changed

really quick so I could race into line for Mrs Radich to give instructions. 

I was so excited because we have never done this before.  Mrs Radidich

told us to “bring your towel!”  and Mrs Bryden told us not to.     

The first thing we did was the first water slide. 

I went down on my tummy.  A little later loads of

little kids came in line. Then Koda told me and Alani that

“There were more activities to do.”  Then I replied that Alani

moaned “but there's prickles.”  So we left and the next activity

was one that I didn’t go on so I played with Lucy , Lucy excitedly

told me “This is so fun!”  Koda and Alani finished on the blue tunnel. 

Whaea Deb showed us photos of people going down the tunnel.  The faces they

made were funny Me , Kaydee , Lucy , Koda and Alani sped to the other slippery

water slide.  It was so amazing.  At last we skipped to the freezing cold pool where

there were balls to play with.  Koda mumbled “to sit on the balls!”  So we did Alani

and I hopped out to play with the bubbles , Samson kept on squirting me and Alani so

we blew bubbles at him.  Then me , Koda and Alani dashed to the water slide and

skipped around the field.  We were just about to wash in the pool and I complained

“everyone is packing up.”  So we wash in the sprinkler.  Afterwards we rushed to the Te Kauru bathroom to get changed

into our warm clothes. Mihi cried “I forgot my shorts can someone

get them?”  Me and Koda giggled, “We would get them.”  When

all the girls came back inside we talked about the day.Reflection

I loved the pool because we could play with the balls and water guns.  

The next thing I liked was   water slides because you dash so fast and you got all soapy.  

My last favourite is the sprinklers because you could run in them and have fun. I will love to do it again. 

Tsunami Warning

 8 March 2021

WALT: Writing a Narrative

Tsunami Warning Friday 05/03/21

On Friday 05/03/21 we got a Tsunami Warning.  First we grabbed our bags    and went to the Whare.  Second, we started walking to mount Ngatu.  I saw 

students climbing over the gate and cars passing by.  I was worried about my cat Mittens.  I could see Mrs Davan carrying people up the mountain.  Thirdly, we went up the mountain to a high spot, and I kept on walking into spiky gorse.  I just couldn’t wait to get up the mountain and have morning tea. 

When we got to the spot we had some water and morning tea and I put on my hat and talked to Alani.  I could see 90 Mile Beach, Lake Ngatu, town, Ahipara and Lake Rotokawa.  That made me scared because we were near water.  Next the teachers decided to move onto a higher spot.  When we got there me, Kaydee, Lucy, Mrs Jujnovich and Alani played eye spy. Then lots of people played Charades.  I heard lots of students talking and playing.  Also I played with the gorse.  Sir came with the gazebo and the BBQ, so we moved to a smoother spot.   

When moved to the smover spot Yvette put a blanket down so me and Alani could sit on it.  Then the teachers made a sausage sizzle.  I kept on seeing rabbits.  When me and Alani had eaten our sausage sizzle we had a big talk and after a while a big black cricket went into my pants.  Me and Alani had some peaches.  Then a little kid came and sat by us.  We did waiata practise, and then the teachers said we could talk.

After that, we went down the hill and crossed the road to Yvettes farm.  I could hear loud cars passing and I could see white flowers. Then we arrived at school to get ready for home.  I felt happy that there was no Tsunami but I was scared that one was coming.  My favourite part was the spot and we could see all the places.  

Then we went to the bus and pick-up lines.  We were there for a little bit and my mum turned up.  Then she went and talked to Mrs Stevenson for about 20 mins and I talked to Jake and Toby.