MY HOLIDAY

Thursday the 16th of April JAM DAY
Thankfully I didn’t have JAM so for that day, Danny and I went roaming round Opotiki. On Wednesday we told Kahu we would pick him and Keeley up on Thursday but when we got there nobody was home so we carried on going and decided to go lie on the collage field and on our way we seen Kahu, Keeley, Michael and Vybert walking around the corner and well we ended up going with them to get some lollies and chocolate for us on our way to Kahu’s house. It was really boring at Kahu so we went to my house and we just played the Plastation 3 and played around out side on the tramp and with all the balls it was really awkward for me having them at my house but I didn’t mind

That night my uncle came at around 1sh in the morning and Joe and I just got home a few seconds before he arrived that was really bad but funny and he didn’t care he just asked where we were and that’s about it. The next 2 days it was so boring we didn’t do anything we just stayed home playing the game.

Mum, Dad and the kids came home from Maunga pohatu on Easter Monday afternoon and we had our Easter eggs and that’s what I was waiting for all day some CHOCOLATE!!(Mmmm).

Well thats basically all I did these holidays.

It is good to have a good posture so
you dont get a sore back later in life.

=]

KEYBOARDING

Learning the keyboard was kind of dificult because you had to get use to using all the right fingers on the right keys. This was hard for me because I was so use to my own way of typing. I find it easier now because we practice every lesson by doing speed tests and other typing exercises.

SCHOOL ATHLETICS

School athletics is a really fun day that I look forward to every year .I like to watch all the activities and hang out with my friends. The students that compete are usually put in teams or houses so there is an objective for the students. The house with the most points at the end of the day wins. My house at primary was the best house we won every year.

MY PROFILE

Hi my name is Hannah I go to Opotiki collage in the New Zealand-Bay Of Plenty-Opotiki.

My subjects are Maths, English, and Science, P.E, Social Studies, Metal Tech and Information management.

I like to play rugby with cousins, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family. My goals for this year are

1: Achieve a merit in at least three subjects

2: Get my fitness level up to reach level 7.1 in the beep test

3: Get my drivers licenses (learners)

KITES

Kite-flying opens up a variety of experiences. Very young people love the excitement of flying a small kite for the first time, and seeing it dart around in the wind, with its tail making shapes in the sky. For older people, watching a large, heavy box kite fly overhead in almost total silence can be very relaxing and peaceful.

Some people make their own kites. Home made kites can cost from $15.00. A home made kite can also cost $100.00 or more. There are many places in New Zealand where you can buy a kite. These kites cost a lot of money. A fancy kite can cost over $500.00.

Some people use kites to take out a fishing line into the sea. The fishing line will have up to 25 fish hooks on it so that good size fish can be caught. When putting the fish hooks on a line that goes out to sea, a person may need to put sinkers on a different line so that the hooks can go well under the water. Flying kites is great for young and all. Everyone should have a go so that they can show other people how to fly a kite.

HOW A KITE FLIES

A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs lift, an upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the ring accurately on the bridle.

The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle per-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.

Preparing to Fly
It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables if there are other flyers around-as there will be at festivals-choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters, are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.

Stunt kites
Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic manoeuvre adds another demonstration to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs consistant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kite lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying any moves.

Materials and Equipment
Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making. Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a finger, although inappropriate for the rigid frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around the home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate results but are not essential.