Kiwi Sport (Badminton)

I am learning to write about our first Kiwi Sport session this year.

This morning our class went down to our school hall for our first Kiwi Sport session. I was looking forward to it because last week we missed out due to Waitangi day. The sport we played was Badminton, I reckoned I was a pro at it because we had Badminton last year and I still remembered the coaches names, and how to hold the racket. This year is different because there was only one coach and his name is Ben, he was here last year with his companion Kevin but Kevin wasn't here. 

For Badminton we used a racket and a shuttle. You use the racket to hit the shuttle in the air, there are a few simple rules that come with these pieces of equipment, you are not allowed to hit the racket towards a wall, friend, or the floor as it can damage it. A rule for the shuttle is that you're not allowed to aim the shuttle at anyone because it can cause some serious injury if it comes in contact with your eyes.

There are 2 different kind of grips to hold the racket, one forehand and one backhand. For me I think that the forehand grip is easier for me because I can have control of the racket and I hit the shuttle accurately. When using both grips you can get mixed up so an easy way to remember both grips is that when you use forehand you hold the racket as if you are holding a pan and the backhand is holding the racket like you are shaking someone's hand.

It might seem like a lot of work but once you get into the habit of using bother grips you can soon teach someone else who is having trouble. 

My next learning steps for me is to remember the difference between both grips and to have control when hitting the shuttle. On T.V Badminton doesn't look entertaining but once you play it feels exhausting and fun! My partner for this week was Siale, next week I hope I can teach him to take somethings seriously but at the same time, we're having fun.

Thanks for having the time to read my reflection about Kiwi Sport.
I am looking forward to next week and hope to learn some more new tricks.
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Here is my reflection about our first Kiwisport session.

It wad fun and next week I hope to have learnt some more new tricks.

Something that I enjoyed during this week's session was being able to challenge my friends to see who is better. Sometimes I win, sometimes I don't. A challenge that I found during this session was holding the racket in both grips, sometimes I get mixed up but in the end I know I will get there.

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Many thanks! 

Student Council Team For 2017!

I am learning to write about why I am applying for the Student Council Team this year.

Last week we were told to apply for the Student Council Team for this year, of course I wanted to join the team because I want to show my full potential here at Tamaki Primary before I leave. This year seems different because most of the leaders last year have already departed to college leaving the Year 8's this year with a lot on our shoulders. Last year I had the privilege of being in the leader team because I showed what I can do to help the school become a better and safer enviroment. 

I didn't join the team when the others did because I wasn't sticking to the right path and I was getting dragged away by negative choices. But now a year later, I have come back fresh and eager to learn and graduate as a proud Tamaki student. As I was filling out my application I was stuck halfway through because I didn't want to repeat what I said last year, this year. 

As I clicked "Enter" I sent my applications to the teachers that are responsible for choosing the team, there was a thought flowing in my head and that thought was, only 10 leaders were to be chosen and what if I didn't make the team? What if my application wasn't good enough? 

Last year one of my goals was to make the team and it happened, but this year will it be the same? I better not give my hopes up to early and wait for the answers. Before I leave Tamaki I want to leave with my head held up high and a badge with the lettering 'Student Council' I want to show the school what I can really do and that I deserve a place on the Student Council Team for 2017!

Here is my writing about why I want to become a Student Leader for this year!

Something I enjoyed about applying for the team was that I had support from my peers and they encouraged me to do the best I can do, something I found challenging was the thoughts and the ideas I had to put in, I struggled at times but in the end I got the job done.

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Many thanks.