Valerie Adams

Valerie Adams competed in the women's shot put in London. She put all her effort into it. Unfortunately getting her dream shaded. Visibly upset because she was beaten by a lady older than her by four years. Her name is Nadzeya Ostapchuk. Adam’s silver medal throw was 20.70m, while the gold medal throw was 21.36m. Adam could only manage 20.70.

Smoking

       

Some people are all about being cool. They smoke because of that reason and because they are influenced by their friends. But they do it without looking into the future. Smoking causes health problems, can affect how you look and can waste your money.




Smoking is very a not good idea because it could cause many health problems. It is known that there are 4000 chemicals that are put into every cigarette. Smoking gives you a higher chance of dying, in fact 4500 people die in NZ every year. For pregnant women smoking is also very bad for the unborn baby.






Smoking can also affect the outside of your body. It makes you look old. Our class watched a video, where there was a man interviewing a lady who looked older than our teacher. But she wasn't. She looked like she was in her 80’s while our teacher is still in her 40’s. Which is half the age she looked like.



Cigarette is a also very expensive habit. In shops the price of cigarettes are $15 for one packet. It could cost you $105 a week if you smoke a pack a day. This could also cost thousands of dollars a year. If you are wondering why the government lets people sell them, it’s because  gets a lot of money for each box of cigarettes that is sold. This is because the government has to spend lots of money on the health problems from smoking.


I really think that teenagers shouldn’t start smoking. Even if people in your family smokes I’d


advise you to don't start. It is a really strong thing. Once you start you can get addicted to it. So the best idea is to keep away.

Were going Ice Skating!!!!!!!!

This term Year 7 team 2 are going on an outting, to Paradise Ice Skatting, where we could ice skate. We are going on August the 9th which is next Thursday. To raise money for this exciting event, we have had Bake Sales, both yesterday and today. These sweet treat were solat at our school, in the breeze and included cup cakes chocolate cake and spunge cake, that were one and two dollars each.

As sonn as the bell rang for morning tea, we had everything sorted and we were ready to sell. When. There were lot’s of people. We work so hard to give the coustmers what they wanted in a polite way. It was really difficul to give them the right change. The table we were working at was crowded, so we didn’t know who to give the change to.

The best part for me was the end. We all got to count up the money we have raised. The first day, we raised $160. The next day was $102. We maneged to get $202. I can’t wait to go on our exciting outting. Even though it was alot of work, I still look forward to the next Bake Sale.

Melanie Amro

Melanie Amro is known as my Favorite singer who participated in the X factor. Not only that she’s a very good singer, but that she is very kind and generous. She likes to do things that her families would be proud at. Her family is also a big help to her too. Click here to watch her amazing audition.

The Weightlifter

As the famous weightlifter Precious McKenzie was struggling to let the bar balance across his chest sweat came pouring down his face, like rain. The crowd began to get quiet, some even held there breath as if Precious was going to fail.

Stereotype Poem

Joshua Iosefo a prefect at Mt Roskill Grammar had to deliver a speech to the school. Instead of a speech he wrote a poem titled “ Brown Brother.” His friend Rashad posted it on youtube where it came to the attention of Campbell live, who presented it on national television.

The message Joshua was trying to convey to us, is all about stereotypes. Don’t limit yourself from what other people think. Don’t be afraid to change yourself. Champions never give up is known as the message too. Even if not even one of your family has graduated from school, you can be the first.

Our response to his poem is that, stereotype isn't real no matter how many people believes in it. I think that the pathway to making your dreams come true is the three D’s, known as Determination, Dedication and Desire.

Click here to take you to his speech.

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