Rimu House Swimming Sports.

At the start of the day our house walked down to Memorial Pools. It took us a while but, when we finally got there we had to get changed and sit on the grand stand. The first event was 25m freestyle there weren't enough lanes so Ben and I had to share a lane. I ended up coming first and Ben was second. I joined every event after that which included 25m backstroke 2nd place, 25m breast stroke 2nd place, 25m doggy paddle 1st equal (with Hoani the fastest swimmer there), 50m freestyle 2nd place, underwater also 2nd place and dolphin dive 1st place. I got a placing in everything all firsts and seconds. I was also in the class relay and our class came first in that as well. But when it was my go I slipped and failed diving because you had to quickly slip on a band around your wrist and go. Then we had to walk all the way back (which really hurt my shoulders because I was carrying my bag) and it also took ages which was really annoying. But when we got back I found out that our class was victorious for the relay!

All in all it was a great day.   

Excellence In The Arts.

E5: Improve your confidence and skills: Prepare and present a speech on the topic of your choice in front of the Rimu house hui.

House Leader Speech

 Why I Deserve To Be House Leader 

Friends, Teachers and all those in between I stand before you today as a member of the all mighty Rimu house. It is my pleasure to bring to you the reason why I desire to be your house leader. I was class leader last year and it seems like a natural progression to strive for house leader. 

I would be a great house leader because my Mum said so haha nah just kidding. I am pretty well rounded. I am good at academics, sports, music oh but not all music I’m not very good at singing at least my Dad doesn’t think so. And neither does my cat. But i’m good at drums well I should be i’ve been playing for 4 years. I am also social so I can get along with anyone. I am really into sports especially basketball and surfing.

I also enjoy a bit of fun and don’t mind making a fool of myself.

And last but definitely not least I will strive for the STARS and make sure that our house is the best at following them by been a great example and role model myself.

 For example safety is important for me and I want everyone to be safe so if you don’t please tell me and I can deal with it. And I am a team player and don’t want anyone left out of anything and even a leader needs to understand it’s not just about leading it’s about been part of a team. I also want everyone to achieve in whatever they do whether it be academics, sports music or whatever floats your boat so if theres something I can help with I will be there. I will respect everyone's opinions and ideas and make sure you get a say in things. And last but not least sense of humour as you know I like to have a laugh and I want this year to be a funny but sensible to, just remember the calm too crazy to calm rule.   

So vote for me Damian Torwick for house leader and I will make sure that you have an AWESOME year.

The Water Cycle

3. I have learned that humidity is the amount of water in the air.
I have learned that it is harder to work with someone over the internet.
I have learned that it is easier than it looks to make a keynote animation.
2. The benefits of working with my partner
We can get through the work faster.
When someone is absent there is someone there to back them up.
1. The difficulty's I have overcome
Starting my keynote late because I missed out on 2nd block.

My Ten Chosen Homework Activities

My ten chosen homework activities are:

Giving

G1 Participate in the 20 hour famine, raise over $40.

G2  Prepare 3 formal three course meals for your family.

Physical Activity and the Outdoors

P8 create your own challenge

P5 Compete in a sport far an entire season. 

Excellence in the arts

E5 Preform a speech in front of the house hui a topic of your choice.
E6 Join the production attend all rehearsals.
E6 Join a band and attend all rehearsals.
Academic Excellence
A1 complete a random 12x12 grid in under 3 minutes
A7 Complete 3 Icas choices.
Service in school and community
S1 Be a house leader for the whole year
S5 Join a community group such as Cubs or Church Group.

My first month at T.I.S.

                                   My first month at T.I.S

In my first month at T.I.S I have joined lots of sports such as Volley Ball and Water Pollo. I have learned lots more in maths like square rooting and and exponents which has been enjoyable. I also joined the production and got the main part as Phil the drummer in the band. I also presented a speech in front of the whole house for why I wanted to be their house leader.  They couldn't decide between Lachlan and I.  Lachlan is the actual house leader and I am the student leader on the student council. Jessica is also the house leader. Just this morning I had to greet someone to school called Mr Thompson who rates how good the teachers are going so Jessica and I had to engage him in convivial conversation until the deputy principle came.

I have already achieved most of my goals and can't wait for the rest of this year.