Focusing Point: Rugby World Cup 2007

Time to have some fun this week and get into the rugby spirit! We have already had a great win against Italy 76-14. Great defense and tackling and expert kicking by Dan Carter. He did miss a couple but hey we aren't all perfect! Hope we win the Cup!!

Here are some fun tips to help you get in the mood to watch the games:

1. Preheat your television 15 minutes beforehand. Scream at it with all your might as you imagine those great tries. The television has to be prepared...
2. Put on your replica All Black jersey. I'm sure you all have one. Maybe even a midget rugby one from back in the days. If it doesn't fit you now just pull it onto your arm. It's the thought that counts!
3. Stretch those arms. You will be raising them in the heat of the moment and you don't want to pull them. Trust me, it happened...

It doesn't matter if you aren't a strong follower of the rugby. Not everyone enjoys the thought of getting up at 4 in the morning to see the games. I was horrified but I may just do it anyway.

Everybody's different. I, however, am the typical kiwi rugby nutcase.

Enjoy the rugby. It's there for your entertainment!
Next weeks topic is Respect For Your Teachers
Crystal :)

Yr 10 mathex 2007

In how many languages can you say, "we got absolutely wasted"?
Well I can only say it in English but I bet you that one of the brainy kids from mathex could probably say it in algebra.
I know what you're thinking... NERD and yes I am a nerd but you know what I'm not even good at being a nerd.
I lost so bad and the only reason we even got any of our questions answered is because the lovely Catherine was there, and Jessica and Buddy.
I would rather not go into too much detail about how we lost but I will tell you that it was absolutely packed at the Wanganui Memorial Hall it was so stuffy and there were so many students there.
Luckily it didn't rain so we could run around and have a nice look at all the statues.
Even though the year 10 students didn't do very well I think that the year 9's actually did very good and I'm quite proud actually.
So I won't sulk too much.
I just want to take this opportunity to congratulate the teams who did win and also a big thank you to the best invention ever....the calculator, without you this wouldn't be possible.
:'( I think I'm having a moment
Kahu

News From the College Library

NEW ZEALAND BOOK MONTH




September 2007 is New Zealand Book Month! We have big prizes to give away here at the College Library. All you need to do is take out a book and we'll give you an entry form to fill out and put in our beautifully decorated entry box. It's as easy as 123! Remember that you can enter as much as you like and it is one entry per book and two per New Zealand book that you get out.

Don't worry if you don't know a New Zealand book from the others. Our team of experienced librarians can help you with all your NZ book needs :)

Spot prizes will also be awarded when you get out a book with a secret marker that only the librarians can detect...

So read, read, read for New Zealand book month!!

NEW ZEALAND BOOK MONTH, 2 SEPTEMBER - 30 SEPTEMBER 2007

Focusing Point: Smoking and Drugs

Now why have I decided to blog about a subject that has been drilled into young hearts and minds for years? The answer is simple, you're still not getting it!
I'm kidding, but smoking and drugs is a serious topic and one that is not to be messed around with.

Why do we do it? The most common answers are "It's cool," and "All my friends do it". The reality is it is no longer cool to smoke and take drugs and not everyone is doing it now. Many celebrities condemn smoking as a bad and ugly habit that should not be passed on to future generations. Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan who are seriously addicted to drugs have also been condemned by other celebrities who call it a dirty habit and refuse to work with her and others like her.

On talking to a close friend about this subject, she told me about a person who had to repeat one year of school three times because they kept leaving their exams to smoke. They could not control the urge to smoke for three hours and ended up using valuable time they could have used to start a potential career, repeating school and re-sitting exams.

Would you think of someone who smokes and takes drugs as a role model for your children in the future? Would you let addictions ruin your life?

Have a think.

Thanks again,
Crystal

Next weeks topic is the Rugby World Cup. Just for fun.