Do you love it when you celebrate Father's Day?

On Saturday 4th of September 2016, my families and I went to go celebrate Father's Day at the Valentines restaurant in Manukau. It took us 20 minutes to get there. It was was both sunny and rainy throughout and the day.

First we went to church to celebrate Father's Day and also for my little baby niece to be baptised. I was so excited because my cousin said, "When your niece gets baptised, they can travel around the world".

At the Baptism, my sister and my uncle went with my niece up to Father to be baptised by the holy water. They were all wearing white clothing. My baby niece cried because the holy water went in her eyes. However soon my baby niece stopped crying because my sister held her in her arms.

After we celebrated the baptism, we went to the restaurant.

I sat next to my dad at Valentines and I gave him a hug and a kiss and told him that I love him.

Then we all stood up and prayed for my father, because he wasn’t feeling well. After we prayed, we went to get some food. I got some chips, chicken and some eggs. The eggs were delicious and wobbly, the chicken and the chips were crunchy and crispy.

My mum and her family chatted happily away during dinner. The rest of us were all busy eating because we were all so hungry.

Later on we went to say goodbye to my uncle. After that, we went home because the celebration for Father's Day was over.

My favourite part of the day was when we celebrated Father's Day at church and when my little niece got baptised.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and use descriptive language in our recounts.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use verbs to describe my weekend.

How did you celebrate Father's Day?

On Saturday 4th of September 2016, my families and I went to go celebrate Father's Day at the Valentines restaurant in Manukau. It took us 20 minutes to get there. The weather was both sunny and rainy during the day.

First we went to church to celebrate Father's Day and also for my little baby niece to be baptised. I was so excited because my cousin said, "When your niece gets baptised, they can travel around the world".

After we celebrated the baptism, we went to the restaurant.

I sat next to my dad at Valentines and I gave him a hug and a kiss and told him that I love him.

Then we all stood up and prayed for my father. After we prayed, we went to get some food. I got chips, chicken,  and some eggs. The eggs were delicious and wobbly, the chicken and the chips were crunchy and crispy.

Later on we went to say goodbye to my uncle. After that, we went home because the celebration for Father's Day was over.

My favourite part of the day was when we celebrated Father's Day at church and when my little niece got baptised.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, follow by the events and then a conclusion of the celebration that we had on Father's Day.

My sundae ice-cream was really cold!

On Saturday the 27th of August, my mum and I went shopping at the Warehouse in Sylvia Park. It took us an hour to get there because there was traffic on the road.

As soon as we arrived, we went straight to the Warehouse to get a pair of shoes for me for my birthday party on Wednesday. I got some puma shoes because it was my favourite icon. We also bought some new clothes for me. They were very colourful and interesting.

After that, we went to the counter to pay for my shoes and my clothes. Once my items were scanned, they were put into a plastic bag. I was so excited because I had new clothes and shoes for my birthday party. Then I went and said to my mum, "Thank you for my clothes and shoes."

Soon after that, we went to buy some ice-cream from Mcdonald's. I had a ice-cream sundae. An ice-cream sundae is ice-cream that is put into a plastic cup and it can have vanilla or chocolate syrup on the top. It was delicious and cold. My mum had vanilla ice-cream on a cone with a chocolate flake on the top.

Eventually, we went home because I was exhausted and we had finished all the shopping that we needed to do for my birthday.

My favourite part was when my mum and I had ice-cream because it was sweet and just what I needed to end a wonderful afternoon.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, follow by the events and then a conclusion of my birthday shopping with my mum at the Warehouse.

I like playing 'go home, stay home, with my siblings!

On Saturday the 13th August 2016, my family and I went to my aunt's birthday party. It took us an hour and 20 minutes to get there. We celebrated her birthday in a hall and it was a cloudy day.

After we arrived inside the hall, we went to go and sit in front of the table. We stood up when the birthday girl arrived. My auntie was turning 21. After she came and sat down on her chair we all sat down on our chairs as well. After that, my uncle said a prayer for my auntie and a food prayer for all of us. We all put our hands together and closed our eyes for the prayers. When the two prayers finished we went to line up in the line for the food. I saw my two best friends and I was so excited. I got myself some food. I got some egg salad, beef and a cup of fanta. The egg salad was delicious and cold and the beef was chewy.

We wanted to have some ice cream, however the line was long so we decided to play a game called go home stay home while we were waiting. I was in first and I counted to ten while my two brothers and sister went to go and hide somewhere. After that, I found my little brother and my sister, but they stuck together and went around the building and tagged on the wall before I was able to tag them.  I had fun and enjoyed playing stay home, go home.

Later on, we went to go and wait for the ice-cream again. I got vanilla, chocolate and a jelly. My little brother just got strawberry and vanilla. When I eat my ice cream, it was cold and the jelly was smooth and wobbly.

Finally we all went home because the party had ended and we all felt tired.

My favourite part of the day was when I played go home stay home because it is fun to play with my siblings.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, follow by the events and then a conclusion of how my families and I celebrated my auntie's birthday.

Do you get nervous and scared when you say a prayer in front of your families?

On Saturday 6th of August 2016, my families and I went to visit my auntie who has just arrived in Auckland. The weather was cloudy and sunny. It took us an hour and 50 seconds to get there because my auntie lived in Mt.Roskill.

Before we arrived there, we went to go and get some food from KFC. We bought some chicken, chips and coca-cola. After we went inside, I went to get the plates and cups because my mum said, "Go and get the plates and cups so that you can make the food for them." When I got the KFC, chicken and chips I placed it in the plates and handed it out one by one to my mum, dad, grandma, aunt and grandpa. Then I got the cups and place the coca cola and gave it to my families one by one.

Then I went upstairs and played on my little nephew's tablet. I played a game called Biking. In the game, you have to pick a player and choose a level. I played the game until 9:00pm. My mum called me and told me that, "You have been playing on the tablet since this morning."

After that, we went to the Happy Days. When we arrived inside the centre, my mum paid us to get a table. While my mum was doing that, I went to get my little nephew out from the car. I was excited because this was my aunt's first time coming to New Zealand. After we got our table, my mum told me to say a prayer. I was nervous and scared because this was my first time praying in front of my mum and my auntie. At the end of my prayer, my uncle stood up and said our food prayer for us.

Later on we went to go and get some food from the food area. I had vegetables like beans, sliced carrots and lettuce. I also had chips and rice. When I ate the beans, sliced carrots and the lettuces it was yellow and chewy. When I ate my chips, it was crunchy and when I ate the rice it was nice and cooked really well.

Finally we dropped off my auntie home and then we went home.

My favourite part of the day was when we picked up my auntie to  celebrate at Happy Days because she has came back from Tonga.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, follow by the events and then a conclusion of how my auntie has come from Tonga and how we went to Happy Days to celebrate her arrival.

Poor Dory, she has short term memory!

On Saturday 23rd of July 2016, my families and I went to see Finding Dory at the movies. The weather on Saturday was nice and sunny. We went to the hoyts cinema at Sylvia Park. It took us 30 minutes to get there.

When we first arrived there, we went to buy some snacks from Pak'n'Save. We bought lollies, drinks, chips and chocolate. Afterwards we went to the movies. On our way to the movies, we saw my auntie and her siblings. Their names were Victoria, Chloe and Max. When we saw them, my mum asked them if they wanted to come with us to watch Finding Dory and they said, "Yes!" so we bought them movie tickets as well.

I was so excited and happy when my cousins and their mom came because I can now share my food with them. Later on we went inside the theatre and looked for our seats. When the movie started, I took out my lollies and my chocolate. When we finished eating all of our lollies, we ate our chips. The chips were all delicious and crunchy.

Finding Dory is about a small, light blue fish with yellow fins named Dory, who was looking for her parents whom she lost when she was a baby fish because she suffers from short term memory loss. Two clown fish named Marlin and Nemo helped Dory to find her parents.  Dory had an amazing adventure, she met a friendly octopus named Hank and she also met up with her old friend Destiny the whale. At the end of the movie, with the help of Dory's friends they found her parents, Jenny and Charlie. I liked Finding Dory because it was funny and an adventurous movie.  

When the movie finished, we went to go and play tag at the park. I was the runner and my cousin Chloe was the tagger. I had a lot of fun playing with my cousin.

Finally my families and I went home because we all felt tired and my dad needed to sleep so that he has energy for work the next day.

My favourite part of the movie was when Dory found her mum and dad with the help of Nemo and his father when she was stuck in a tank full of other fish.

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, follow by the events and then a conclusion of how my families and I went to watch Finding Dory at Sylvia Park.

I can't wait to pick up my aunty!

On Sunday 3nd of July 2016, my mum and I went to the airport to pick up my auntie Lavinia. The weather was sunny and cloudy. It took an hour for us to get to the airport.

After we picked up my aunty we went to my older sister's house to drop her off to celebrate her coming to Auckland. I was so excited because

 she told us that at the end of the celebration she is going to give all of the children some candies.

Later on that day, we prayed for coming to Auckland for a vacation. We also prayed for the food that we at.

Soon after the prayers, we went to get some food. We ate rice, spaghetti, chicken and ham. The rice was tasty and the spaghetti was slippery. The chicken was crunchy and the ham was chewy.

Before long, it was getting dark outside. My auntie started throwing candy on the floor for the children and I can quickly stole some. I had a lot of fun. Then we all felt tired so we went home. I had a great time with my auntie.

My favourite part of the day was when my auntie arrived at the airport, and gave us candies at the end of the day.

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of how we celebrated my aunty coming to Auckland for her vacation.

Are you having a celebration at your Nana and Papa's house for your uncle?

On Saturday 25th of June 2016, my mum and I went to Mt. Roskill for my uncle's going away party. He went to Tonga on Sunday 26th of June 2016. The weather was sunny and it took us an hour to get there.

When we arrived, I waited outside with my mum and my uncle. We waited outside because my Nana and my Papa were busy cleaning up so we waited outside. While we were waiting outside, I played soccer by myself and I had a lot of fun.

Later on my older brother and his children arrived. I was so excited because I now have people to play with. After that, we started praying for my uncle and the food that we had.

After our prayers, we went to go and get our food. The food that I got was very delicious. The chicken was crunchy and the chips was crispy. The fish was a bit cold but it was fresh.

Finally mum and I went home because it was the end of the day and the my mum was feeling a bit tired.

My favourite part of the day was playing with my brothers children because it was a lot of fun. I had a great time at my Nana and Papa's house

Learning intention: We are learning to follow the structure a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of how we celebrate my uncle going back to Tonga.

I really enjoyed my uncle's 21st birthday celebration!

On Saturday 18th of June 2016, my families and I went to my uncle's birthday party. My uncle his name is Papa and he was turning 21 years  old. The weather was cool, hot and sunny.

Before my family and I went to the birthday party, we went to the Warehouse to buy my uncle some presents. We got him some clothes and some shoes like Nike, Puma, Adidas and some Converses. They were very cool and beautiful because all the shoes were in different colours.

Later on we went to a church on Dominion Road because the birthday was held there in the hall. The hall was big and awesome. When we first arrived I saw my cousin Moala and I said to her, 'Do you want to play with me'?. And she said, "Yes!". My cousin was the tagger while I was runner. We were having a lot f fun until my mum called us. Then it was time to watch my uncle blow out the candles. The cake had all my favourite flavours in it, strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.

After that, we went to go and get some chips, Tongan food, chicken and fish. The food was delicious. The fish was crunchy and the chicken was crunchy as well. The chips was crispy and delicious. The Tongan food was a little bit spicy.

Finally we went home because it was getting dark and my family and I felt tired.

My favourite part of the day was when I was playing tag with my cousin.

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of how my families and I celebrated my uncle's birthday.

Have you been to the warehouse with your mum?

On Saturday 11th of June 2016, my mum and I went shopping to go and look for some clothes for my little sister and to buy a video game for my uncle who's going to Tonga to give to my cousin. The weather was nice and sunny.

It took us an hour to get to the warehouse. First we went to get my cousin's video game. We got him an XBOX one. It was really cool and great because it was big and black.

Later on we went to go and buy some clothes for my little sister. We brought her some socks, dress and some shoes. There were very cute and colourful. After that my mum and I felt hungry so went and to go get some food.

We ate some chicken and rice.The rice was cooked well.The chicken was crunchy and delicious.

Then we ate my sister's house and drop off my little sister's clothes and visit my younger siblings. After that, we went to my uncle's house so that we can take the video game to my uncle.

Finally we went home because my mum had to help my auntie get ready for her wedding.My favourite part of the day was when I went with my mum to buy my little sister's clothes.

Learning intention: We are learning to follow the structure a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my shopping trip with my mum.

Have you ever had a strawberry and chocolate cake for your cousin's birthday?

On Saturday 4th of May 2016, my family and I went to Happy Days to celebrate my cousin's birthday. She turned 19. The weather was nice and sunny. My families and I went in my dad's big van. It took us an hour to get there.
After we arrived, my little brother and I went to sit at our allocated seat with our baby sister. After that, my mum brought the cake for my cousin and it was chocolate ( my favourite flavour). Later on, my cousin arrived at Happy Days looking very fancy.

After that we started singing the happy birthday song to my cousin. Maya and my mum got the cake. Then we all went to go and get some food to eat. I got some chicken and chips and some healthy food like slices of carrots, beans and and some meat. The chicken was crispy and the chips were crunchy. The healthy vegetables were delicious. The carrots and the beans was mushy and the meat was so tender.

Later on we had some cake and it was so delicious full of chocolate and strawberry. Then my little brother and I played tag. I was the tagger while my little brother was the runner and it was so much fun.

Finally we all went home because it was the end of the day. We all felt tired. My favourite part of the day is when my little brother and I played tag.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I follow the structure of a recount by writing an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my cousin's birthday at Happy Days.

My brother and I can shoot the ball into a hippo's eyes and mouth!

Last Saturday 21of May 2016 I went to my sister’s house for a sleepover. The weather was Sunny.I went to my sister’s house in the evening because my mum was busy in the morning and the afternoon because she had to help her sister, cousin and her friends.

Before I went to go bed, I told my little brother Cornelius to stop watching YouTube on the laptop and go to go and kiss our little sister Faith. I did the same as Cornelius and kissed my little sister Faith as well.

In the morning my little brother, my little sister, my big sister and I went upstairs to have some breakfast. We had bacon and eggs, toast and Milo. It was delicious. The bacon was crispy and the toast was crunchy. The Milo was smooth and hot.

After we ate breakfast, we all went shopping together to go and buy a present for my cousin Patrick. We bought him a phone and some clothes. My cousin Patrick turned 18 yeas old. I was very excited because he was having his birthday at chipmunks. I remember when I was little, I liked to go to chipmunks.

When we arrived there, my little brother and I took our shoes and went to go play in the shooting area. When we went to shooting area, my little brother and I shoot the ball into the hippos eyes and mouth. I had lot of fun.

After a while my sister called my little brother and I to came and join because my cousin was going to blow out the candles. We all sang the happy birthday song to my cousin and then he blew out the candles.

The cake was really yummy and chocolatey. After that we all went home because we felt tired and it was getting dark. I had great time at the birthday. My favourite part of the day was when I was shooting hoops with my little brother because it was a lot of fun. 

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I follow the structure of a recount by writing an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my sleepover at my sister's house. 

Have you been to the beach at Mission Bay?

On Saturday the 22nd of May my families and I went to the beach. It took us only a minute to get there because the Mission Bay beach is very close to my house. The weather was sunny. We all hopped into my dad's big van to go to the beach.

Once we arrived there, my little brother and I went to go and get changed into our swimming togs straight away. My little brother's swimming togs had a super man design on it. My swimming togs had hearts, square and circle shapes on it. When my little brother and I first went into the water, it felt so cold we hopped out and we waited until the sun shone on the water to warm it up.

After the sun shone into the water, my little brother and I went for a swim. In the water my little brother and I played hide and seek. First I was the tagger because my little brother cries when he can't find me. When my little brother went to hide from me I found him quickly because I could hear him giggling, which gave him away.

Later on my mum called us to go and get something to eat. We had Tongan food, chicken and chips. My little brother and I got changed before we had our food. The food was delicious. The chicken was crispy and the Tongan food was spicy.

Finally we all went home before it got dark because we felt really tired. My favourite part was when my little brother and I played hide and seek.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I follow the structure of a recount by writing an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion about my family trip to Mission Bay.