Barack Obama at the Stonehenge

Barack Obama could not resist a chance to see the stonehenge himself ordering his helicopter to make an unscheduled stop on his return home from Nato Summit. After flying out of Newport in south Wales. 

As Barack Obama said "How cool is this? Spectacular!" Barack Obama exclaimed as he afforded privilege access to see the stone's for himself. Obama said he wanted to knock out the stonehenge off his bucket list. 

Nice to meet you! The President shook hands with the family after the unexpected landing by his helicopter. 

 

La luna

We watched the opening scene and the animation La Luna and described it. We wrote two different paragraphs each describing the scene.

In the pitch black sky the moon it was shining bright like a diamond. A they rowed gently surrounded by water. Stroke by stroke the man with humongous muscles gently moved the boat through the glimmering water.

In the pitch black sky the moon it was shining bright like a diamond. A they rowed gently surrounded by water. Stroke by stroke the man with humongous muscles gently moved the boat through the glimmering water.

Kabaddi

Kabaddi was originated in India 4,000 years ago. It includes tackling , defences , agility , strength and aggression. Kabaddi is a international sport that other countries play.

In Sanskrit the word kabaddi is translated holding hands. Kabaddi is a contact sport it is also similar to rugby , capture the flag and wrestling.

Kabaddi has altered over time. Originally the raider had to say “kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi” until they ran out of breath and you could tag more than one person. But now the raider has 30 seconds to tag the opponent and run back.  

Kabaddi came from the northern parts of India subcontinent and became popular throughout south Asia. And started to spread to Japan and Iran. There are seven members in each team.

The game is played in twenty minutes halves and five minute halftime break during which team is exchanging sides.

Usain Bolt

Usain St.Leo Bolt was born on the 21 of August 1986 he is a Jamaican sprinter and the fastest man in the world.

Usain is the first man to hold the 100 metre and 200 metre records since the fully automatic time measurement became forced in the 1977.

Along with his teammates, he also set the record in 4x100 metres relay. Although worldwide popularity for a sprinter double victory at the Beijing games. 

Usain has won more games in the 200 metres. As a child Usain attended Waldensia Primary. Where he first show his running potential. 

By the time Usain bolt turn 12. He was the school’s fastest runner over the 100 meter run.  

Possom poles

Robin Williams

Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951. Robin was an American actor and a comedian , film director and a screen writer. Robin Williams started as a stand- up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid 1970's , Robin Williams was credited with leading San Francisco comedian regeneration. Robin william was friends with David Letterman.

Ki-O-Rahi

Ki-O-Rahi is a traditional Maori team sport that was made centuries ago. Ki-O-Rahi was based on the legend about Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai where they invented the game as a way to resolve disputes peacefully. Ki-O-Rahi is a sport that includes strategy ,  speed , strength , accurate ball handling skills and teamwork.

In the legend about Rahi his wife Tiara was abducted by the Patupaiarehe. The Patupaiarehe who cast a spell on the forest dragged Tiara through the forest.

So Rahi got ready for his journey to save his wife by packing up some moa eggs and food. Rahi made a manu tangata (kite) to try and travel to the forest where

Patupaiarehe were hiding Tiara.

      

     How to play Ki-O-Rahi

First you need a circular field. You also need 7 poles which you need to make into an inner and an outer circle. You need to make an Ara which is a line through all the circles.

There are 2 teams named Taniwha and Kioma. Taniwha has to hit Te Tupu and Kioma has to touch pou with the ball then get a try. 5 people from each team are allowed to be in the middle circle. 3 from Kioma can be defending Te Tupu in the inner circle.  

If your tag gets ripped off you only have 3 seconds to pass but if 2 tags get ripped its a handover instantly. If Kioma get a try you have to restart the game over again by 1 person from Taniwha throwing it from Marama.

There are 3 version to play Ki-O-Rahi there's a tackling version a tag version and a touch version too.Ki-O Rahi is becoming more popular and more competitive. Its also a school competition.