Wacky Woom 11
A MEMORABLE CAMP
Pataua North camp, about half an hour from Whangarei. There was a bridge, water and heaps of grass…… WOW! We were going to have a blast. We had to sleep in tents on the hard grass.
Now time for the fun!
After going to frog town, we decided to jump off the bridge.
While some walked the plank others jumped off the rail into the cool refreshing water of Patau North estuary.
After some lasagne for tea and a game of spotlight we hit the tents.
Tuesday, while groups of six left to catch some waves others had a blast on the water slide.
Wednesday the class got separated into four groups to run around like mad ducks around Patau to find clues. A very energetic day, we were all too tired for spotlight.
Thursday, TRIBAL CHALLENGE!!! There were nervous jitters as we got into two teams. Miss McQuinn blew the whistle and we were off!
We built a raft, sailed across the estuary, searched for some cards and sprinted back to camp. We were SOAKING and tired but we had a blast.
Friday, after packing up our tents, gossiping about a mysterious man who roamed land during the dark and having a sausage sizzle we left back for Kamo Intermediate. We were wiped and tired but we had a BLAST!!!
We left Patua North with a lot of new friends and joyful memories.
We asked four students what their thoughts were of camp. Lizzie and Dylan (Yr8) and Julia and Jonathan (Yr7)
Lizzie: What was your favourite thing?
Surfing and everyone working together
What was the most challenging?
The time bomb, we didn’t understand the rules or questions.
Dylan: Did you enjoy the tribal challenge?
Yes, cause it was challenging.
Was Channel K used at camp?
Yes, we were very Channel K at the tribal challenge.
Julia: Did you find jumping off the bridge challenging and why?
Yes, because it was scary and high.
How did you feel when you reached the top of the hill?
Tired, exhausted and proud that I had reached the top.
Jonathan: Did you make any new friends? Who?
Yes, KJ, Nicholas and Karl.
Do you like the new class? Why?
Yeah, because it’s fun and they are Channel K, Miss McQuinn is cool!!
By Jessie and Kate.
INTERVIEW WITH MISS MCQUINN
1. So far what has been you’re favourite part of the year?
Class Camp
2. Did you really go through 324 Year7 applicants to choose the ones you wanted and why?
Definitely! To get the best class!
3. Are you really the culprit of stealing all of Mr Smith’s lollies?
Yes I am!
4. What’s you’re favourite food in the world, which you could live on for a week?
Fresh tropical fruit!
5. What is you’re favourite colour (only one!)?
Pink.
6. Do you think you’re clumsy?
Yes, very.
7. What are you looking forward to in the coming year?
Going to Europe [I am very nervous too!]
8. What is your most clumsy/ embarrassing moment?
I have heaps!
9. Who is the most hardworking out of the yr8s, yr7s, girls, boys? Yr8 girls!!!
10. What are your favourite hobbies?
Taking photos, watching movies, playing sport and hanging with friends.
By Jessie and Kate.
INTERVIEW WITH CLASS REPS KATE AND CJ
What were your reactions when you first found out you had the job?
C.J - I was surprised!!!
K.M - I didn’t really care, I was surprised and I wasn’t even sure if I wanted the job yet!!
What’s really boring about your job? (If there is anything!)
C.J - Class rep meetings
K.M - Class rep meetings- you just sit there
What really happens at class rep meetings?
C.J - You get told what to do.
K.M - You sit and listen.
What’s the best thing about being class-rep?
C.J - People respect you.
K.M - You get a shiny blue badge that I never wear. People don’t respect me much but some people are scared I’ll get them in heaps of trouble.
What are the privileges of being class rep?
C.J - Going to class-rep dinners.
K.M - I’m not really sure. Some people think you’re going to be better than them because you got a ‘special’ job but you’re not. It’s queer.
By Jessie and Kate.
INTERVIEW WITH LIZZIE
Lizzie is the only English person in our class and her accent stands out so we decided to interview her.
Q: Why did you come to NZ?
A: For a different life style because it is clean, green and groovy.
Q: What differences do you find at Kamo Intermediate compared to your old school?
A: At Kamo Intermediate there are more opportunities, bigger fields and more space; there are more friendly people.
Q: What’s the best thing about England?
A: Nothing really.
Q: what’s your favourite thing about Kamo Intermediate School during the school year?
A: The Roadshow, spending a rainy day inside with friends!
Q: If you had the chance would you move back to England?
A: Maybe but only to see family and friends!
When Miss McQuinn left our class to go overseas, Miss Crene, came in to teach us full-time for the last term. She was the captain of this years, Northland Woman’s Hockey Team and has travelled Europe!
PROFILE
Christian name: Tania Crene>
Favourite colour: Blue
Pets/dead pets: Chocolate Labrador – Smudge, horse - Leo (lots of dead pets)
Favourite animal: Horse
Favourite food: Thai
What super hero would you be? Wonder Woman
What super powers? Speed, strength, seeing into minds!!!
Previous jobs: teaching 8years, dive shop worker, waitress, orchard picker and sold Christmas cookie-time cookies.
INTERVEIW WITH MISS CRENE
How do you like Kamo Intermediate so far this year?
Really cool, I really enjoy it
What do you think of the students in your class?
Very nice, but some do try it on!!
What’s the difference between Kamo Intermediate and your previous school?
It was a private school, with specialist teachers for every subject. I was teaching only PE. We have green fields and they have no grass.
How did you find Intensives?
Awesome! Lots of fun! Good to meet other kids from different syndicates.
Are you planning on going overseas again, if so where?
Yes definitely. Travel through Europe and hopefully South America.
What’s your favourite country you’ve been to and why?
Egypt, because it’s so different and has a different culture. Seeing the pyramids and ancient ruins was amazing.
INTERVIEW WITH THE YEAR-8’S OF ROOM 11
1. What is your favourite thing about KIS?
2. How has Kamo Intermediate changed you? (eg, confidence)
3. How do you feel about leaving?
EMMALEIGH
1. Extensions, Intensives and Camp.
2. Helped my confidence because I was shy.
3. OK, I will miss Kamo Intermediate.
KATE
1. Intensives and extensions.
2. Confidence.
3. Sad and happy.
SAMUEL
1. Intensives.
2. Didn’t have much friends, made heaps more, people are friendly at KIS
3. Nervous.
LIZZIE
1. All the friends.
2. More confidence, more happy, more friends.
3. Sad, good, ready to leave.
JESSIE
1. Doing fun things like Intensives, Camp, lots of sport and specialist classes.
2. More confidence, friends, more fun.
3. Sad, happy, excited, nervous.
TESSA
1. I don’t know, um, um, Intensives, Speciliast Classes, Camp, Extensions and al the opportunities.
2. Taller, bigger shoes, never wore tarten and red sweatshirts together before.
3. Sad, excited nervous.
NICHOLAS
1. Sports.
2. I don’t know.
3. Good.
CJ
1. Specialists.
2. Not much.
3. Happy, sort of, don’t like Year 7’s.
GERRIE
1. Sport.
2. More confident.
3. Not good.
PARVENEGH
1. The Principal, the people, friends, Kapa Haka
2. More responsible, new Year-8
3. Happy, emotional
TYNAYA
1. Kapa Haka, netball, friends
2. Not shy
3. Happy, sad.
DYLAN
1. Unique.
2. Learning new things.
3. Nervous.
CASEY
1. Sports, Music Zone
2. Not much
3. Happy
KJ
1. Sport.
2. Do not know.
3. Good.
MARIE-CHANEL
1. Cool school
2. More mature
3. Sad, my friends I won’t see.
ASHLEY
1. Sport.
2. Don’t know.
3. Good.
ISAAC
1. Music.
2. Music.
3. Music.
       
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