Warren Pohatu - Artist

During the last few days with Ms Paget, us year 7 were assigned to make a presentation on Warren Pohatu, here is what I got form all my research. Check it out, and comment what you think of it.

Kabaddi.

Developed 4000 years ago Kabbadi was created in India to develop self-defence. Kabaddi is a of Aggression, strength, defending, speed, agility, tackling, self-defence and more. It combines the characteristics of rugby and wrestling .

Kabaddi is a game played and formed under different names. Kabaddi was espoused during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, it was demonstrate by Hanuman Vyayam Orasarak Mandal, Amaravatio and Maharashtra. Kabaddi was first introduced in the Olympic Indian Games, at Calcutta in 1938. In 1950 Kabaddi came into existence and organized standard rules. The Kabaddi Federation of India was founded in 1973. 

Kabaddi is known by numerous name, Hadudu For (Men) - Kit-Kit for (Woman) in eastern India, Chedugudu or Hu-Tu-Tu in southern parts of India, and Kabaddi in northern India. Kabaddi is also popular in Bangladesh, Nepal Japan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.


After being formed, the *AKFI Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India held it's first men's nationals in Madras AKA Chennai, while the females were being held in Calcutta AKA Kolkata in 1955. Given new shaped to the rules the AKFI has the right to modify them. 

Kabaddi was introduced in Japan in 1979 and was popularised. The AAKF Asian Amateur Kabaddi Federation had Professor Sundar Ram sent from India to Voyage Japan for two straight months to introduce the game.

Kabaddi is a team game, two teams compete with each other for high scores by touching of capturing players from the other team. Each team, has up to players of 12, Seven are on court at a time and five are on reserve. The teams fight for high scores, defending and being offensive. The court is 12.50m x 10m, divided by a line into two halves. The game is 20 minute long for only 2 halves along with a break of 5 minutes.

Kahurangi Dance Group

It was just the beginning, and 2 ladies popped out from back stage telling us their story's. I was sitting there, fascinated how they could remember all they said. Their story's, their beliefs, their backgrounds and how the Maori people came to shape life. 

This week our school, was very fortunate we got the opportunity to see Kahurangi Dance Group, not live and in person. Powerful voices echoed all around the hall it was time to see Kahurangi Group perform, they weren't shy at all and to top it up they were amazing. 

Suddenly out of now where, 3 men came out with fierce faces. Our class's were surprised, one of Gentleman was playing the guitar while the other 2, were performing along with the 2 Woman. They sang songs, telling what they previously said. 

The performance was coming towards and end, and they were great comedians, especial the Men. They were funny, which kept us kids, as well as adults entertained. Over all the, performance was 10 out of 10. 

I also would like, to take this time to say an huge 'Thank You' to Ms Tito, who organized the Kahurangi Group to come. It was a great experience, and it made learn more about being confident, in front of huge crowds. 'Kia Ora, Ms T'

Ki-O-Rahi

1. He leaped bursting the speed, the player hit the te tupu.

2. He thrusted the ball to the other player, bursting with speed the player hit the te tupu.

3. Bursting with speed the player, got tackled thrusting it to the other player. He hit the te tupu.

4. He ran around hitting all the cones, aiming for the te tup, finally the player hit the te tupu.

He leaped for the ball, running at full speed. He dodged the coming opponent, and ran towards the te tupu. Sadly getting tackled near the te tupu he thrust the ball to the other player. Bursting with speed the player  finally hit the te tupu.

Stan Walker.

Stan Walker was born 23 of October 1990 in Melbourn, Victoria. In 2009 Walker won the seventh and last season of Australia Idol, he signed a record with Sony Music Australia. In late December Walker, released studio album, including 'Black Box'. 

In 2010, Walker released his second album, 'From the Inside Out' which had his hit singles 'Unbroken' and 'Choose You'. The album came out number 1 in the New Zealand Albums Chart and number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. During Walker's career he has won 5 New Zealand Music Awards.

Assmbly - Drumming.

Drumming at Assembly from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

Walking into assembly I could see 2 loads of drums. One Cook Island drum, and one normal drum. What is happening? I asked myself, slowly walking to our seating place, I saw some of the Cook Island drummers. ‘Were probably going to have a drum off.’ I said in my head. I took my seat and look towards the front, another fun assembly.

We were up to the Duffy certificates. Every Time we had out Duffy certificates, we always have a special person as the Hand Shaker, and for today our Hand Shaker was Mr Sargent. There was 5 more minutes till the Duffy Awards were done. The last person got called up, ‘Finally’ I said in my head.

Mr Sargent made his way up the stairs, and that’s where the drumming begun. He first started of slowly, just to try get the rhythm of it, then it started going faster and faster. He hit the Cymbal and then he was done, ‘That was pumping’ I said in my mind. Then it was time for a swap over, it was island drumming now.

The Cook island drumming was great, nothing like normal drumming. The shapes were funny looking, but it was part of their culture. As soon as they started playing, I could see that they were tired, but no Sweat come from either players.

Once both groups were done, both played at the same time. It was terrific! At one point Mr Sargent, grabbed 2 of his drum set and dragged it towards the other side, then he started wobbling his legs, and shaking his hips. Perfecto!

Overall assembly this morning was great, we enjoyed both group drummers.

Immersion Assembly.

Immersion Assembly wowed me again. This term we are learning about the Glasgow which is the Commonwealth Games. We watched the teams movies, which was presented to the whole school, I personally think that Team 5 and 4's was the best they did great jobs making their movies. At school we have two new teachers added to our Pt England Family, Ms Mckinnly Hage and Ms Ashe.

The Commonwealth Games, has more that 71 countries participating in this event. People from all over the world come face to face with people from everywhere.  The First Commonwealth Games was held in Hamilton, Canada  in 1930, and was only held in New Zealand 3 times 1950, 1974 and 1990.

Even thou Mr and Mrs Burt wasn't here to open up Term 3 it was still fun. I have to say, I think that term will go as expected.

Writing Sample.

I looked towards the timer, it was only 18 more seconds till we were on court. Our team did our last touch ups and then, it was time to play. Despite the terrible weather, we still played.  The 1st Quarter started and we were ready to play, even though it wasn’t the best weather we continued to do our best. The Umpire blew the whistle.  It was time to play.

The umpire blew the whistle once again, just to make sure we were in position. It was then time to throw the ball, our center *Quasia had the 1st throw off.  Running towards her, Mary yelled “Quasia” the ball went into her hands, I dropped back thinking the ball will come to me. But it was the other way around, the night was so terrible that the brisk wind, blew the ball out of Mary's hand and went rolling away. Could it get any worse?

I took one look at the timer there was only 4 minutes left. “Come on girls” I yelled. Remuera girls were so hard to keep up with, they had pretty good players I have to admit. The ball went from girl to girl, and final into their hoop. I took one last look at the timer and there was only 5 sec left. I stood there lost, “Where’s all the rest of our girls?” I asked myself.

I looked around to see only 7 players, and no subs. “EGGGEH” the buzzer went. We all ran towards our coach “Wheres all our players?”I asked.  But there was no time to answer because it was time to play. It was the 2nd Quarter and it got more terrifying, the rain, rained harder than ever. And worse I was shooter, every time I attempted to shoot it in the wind will blow it towards the other players from the opponents. “Dang” I said.

Quarter after Quarter, it got even worse. The wind was rag dolling me around. The brisk wind, was blowing more harder. My uniform was soaking wet, and the ball was super slippery. Overall we won by 3 the score was 11-8