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Matariki

How Matariki Began

Long, long ago, there lived seven mermen and seven mermaids. 

The seven mermen loved to fish, but only one liked to garden. His name was Matariki. He was used as a slave for the other six.

He was even used as a shield when the dangerous fish were out. 

One day, the seven mermaids were out in their little clam house. The seven mermen were wondering what the loving singing was. They set off in the deep blue sea to see what it was. 

It was seven mermaids  brushing their golden brown hair. They all fell in love, but Matariki . He was warning them it was a dangerous fish's babies but they were too busy running back home and making them a house to live in.

The six brothers weren't able to fish because they were too busy staring at their wives.

One day, they decided to stop and go fishing. Jessica, the one who did not get picked  to live with one of the men, grabbed Matariki and threw him up into the sky and he smashed into seven pieces and became seven stars. You will see it in late May and early June. It is Matariki.

Mischa's and Olivia's holiday

Olivia and Mischa were best friends forever. They lived by the alleyway and always tramped  through it.  There were many different paths. Their favourite one was on the right. Sometimes, they tried new ones. There was one that they called Forest of Doom because they had had to dig out last when they had tramped. They had stayed in it for two weeks. They had seen people go in it but they had never come out. Luckily, they had taken sleeping gear. Mischa was five days younger than Olivia. They had been friends since primary school. They had lived together since back then and had kept on moving down the same streets.

One Day Mischa committed to going down Forest of Doom. 
Olivia Said " Ok " we have to bring every thing.forest thinking that they could not do it.
They shot off like bullet running to the start of the 
Olivia yelled look up there.
What is it Mischa replied.
I think it's a parot Olivia gasped.
A Parott yelled Mischa. We should follow it said Mischa.
Olivia Yelled Wait your going off the path.
Oliva ran after her wait  wait she yelled.
No Mischa yelled these birds are rare.
Hay Mischa said.
All there was trees with no leaves on them.
Mischa's face grew reder reder.
Suddenly she yelled THIS IS ALL YOUR FOLT!
They fighted for an hour.
 Mischa said we should set up the tent now in an angre voice.
Ok sighed Olivia.

The Missing Snake

WALT make up a story about a Pet Day problem.

WWBSWW:

• Begin with an orientation to tell the reader who, did what, where and when.

“Pet Day will be on Friday,” Miss Anderson, Tom’s teacher, announced to the class on Monday. “Bring your pet to school and tell us about it, then we will have a pet parade.”

Tom was so excited. He would be able to bring Harry to school to 

show everyone.

• Write the events leading up to the problem.

At the end of the day, he ran all the way home to get his pet ready for Friday.

He loved Harry and had wanted to show his friends for a long time, but his mum and dad had told him that Harry must never leave the house; but, now, his

teacher had given him permission to bring it to school.

Smilingly, he polished Harry’s green silky skin, talking to it with his friendly voice. “You’re allowed to come to school, Harry. You can meet my friends and my friends can meet you.”

As soon as Friday came around, Harry carefully took Harry out of its cage and placed him into his black backpack. He couldn’t wait to get to school, so he ran

all the way.

When the bell rang, he and the rest of the class stepped into the 

classroom.

• Write the problem.

Tom opened his backpack to show his friends what he had brought to school for Pet Day.

“It’s a green, slippery, slimey …...................” he said slowly. “Snake!” he 

shouted.

“Tom Denver, give me that thing right now!” Miss Anderson 

commanded.

Tom opened his hand to pass it over, but, at that moment, naughty Billy Burton lunged to grab it himself. He bumped Tom’s shoulder and Tom hurtled forward, the snake flying out of his hand to the back of the classroom.

“Eeeeeee! Where is it?” squealed Miss Anderson.

Chaos threatened in Room 4.  Children jumped up and ran around, screeching

their lungs out and pushing over chairs and desks, trying to find Tom’s snake.

• Write the events to tell your readers how the problem was solved.

Tom had an idea . He yelled, "Gather up things that will make a trap, like - the teacher's lunch, paper, wire, cords, glue and scissors." 
He glued bits of paper together, put wire around it and the teacher's lunch in the middle of it. 
The snake wriggled and wriggled until he reached it. 
Tom grabbed him and put him in his black school bag.
"Never bring that snake to school again," said Miss Anderson.
Well done, Olivia.

From Jamling Tenzing

Jamling Tenzing

May 14 at 1:56pm · Namche Bazar, Nepal

To all the children of St. Paul's primary school, greetings from the Himalayas.
I know you have been following John and our journey to the to roof of the world. I hope you learned something about our mountains and culture.
I invite you all to join me one day to visit our part of the world.


Hi Jamling im Olivia.
I loved hearing about your walk with John. I liked the bit when you made it to the top. You seem to be a very nice and gentle  man. I Liked asking John questions all thanks to you I am very glad that you did not die. Other wise I would not have a story to send you You are a very strong and brave man
I would love to try to climb up i don't think i would make it to the top I was wondering who that man was with the long hair? From Olivia


Jamling Tenzing Hi Olivia. It was very nice to read your post. Thank you, it is our pleasure to share a part of our history and culture. I hope you will be able to come to Base Camp one day.

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