Yes! Karl Lowe has made it into the Junior All Blacks! He was named in the Squad at 2pm on the rugby channel. He has had an outstanding season for the Hurricanes and has made the most of all his opportunities. On a personal note I love that he has been selected and I look forward to watching him play in the Pacific Cup. This is the squad that has been named:
Junior All Blacks squad:
Backs: Israel Dagg (Hawke's Bay), Lelia Masaga (Counties Manukau), Rene Ranger (Northland), Hosea Gear (Wellington), Robert Fruean (Wellington), Anthony Tuitavake (North Harbour), Tamati Ellison (Wellington), Ryan Crotty (Canterbury), Luke McAlister (North Harbour), Colin Slade (Canterbury), Alby Mathewson (Wellington), Chris Smylie (North Harbour)
Forwards: Sione Lauaki (Waikato), George Whitelock (Canterbury), Karl Lowe (Hawke's Bay), Victor Vito (Wellington), Bryn Evans (Hawke's Bay), Jason Eaton (Taranaki), Jeremy Thrush (Wellington), Tom Donnelly (Otago), Owen Franks (Canterbury), Ben Franks (Tasman), Jacob Ellison (Wellington), Jamie Mackintosh (Southland), Aled de Malmanche (Waikato), Hikawera Elliot (Hawke's Bay)
Wow we finally have the winners of Britain's got Talent. Congratulations Diversity what an inspiration to all young people around the world who are desirous of following their dreams and realizing them. If you think that someone else should have won then leave a comment and tell me who.
On Thursday afternoon we got the opportunity to listen to the Story Teller. He had incredible stories to share and he made amazing music to listen to. What a joy to have this traveler share his treasures with us.
It was a muddy wet day but rugby was the winner. Every Saturday at Victoria park we play rugby from 9 o'clock until 10 o'clock. Jamie's team, which is Taranaki had a good win. Their score was 20-3. Layton's team, which is Counties won 19-6. What a day I love playing rugby and we get to do it all again this weekend.
In Room L we are working hard to learn the Haka "Ka Mate". We practise in the mornings with Mr Lowe. If you would like to learn how to do the Haka "Ka Mate" then click here.
YES!! The videos for the Haka are finished and are uploaded. Click on here and practice the actions. Anyone who leaves a comment under any of the videos gets a Q Bear mark and 50 house points. The very first person will get 100 points and 2 Q Bear marks.
If you know how to use Google Earth then put this address in the search bar "manchester street school, new zealand" and find what is sitting in the Room L garden.
If you find it then leave a message below in the comments.
We have a new an exciting endeavour that we are embarking on. This week Room L's cross grouped maths class are beginning the trial of Mathletics. This is an interactive maths site that motivates children to learn, practise and reinforce their mathematical learning. This website is very child friendly and best of all it can be accessed from any terminal that has an internet connection. The trial will be for 14 days and we will evaluate the children's learning thereafter. So parents it would be good if you can jump onto the site with your child and check out what they are doing. Just a note, all the children that are registered for the trial have their own username and password. Have fun!
