Monday 22 September 2014

The cross country race

Last Thursday Pt England school had a cross country race.The whole school was gathered together on the rocky concrete so the  races could begin.


All of the house captains jumped in front of the kids and did they team cheers.


As soon  as the clapper went off, I bolted across the starting line.The sun was so hot that little beads of sweat were dropping into eyes.

I felt like a champion when I crossed the finish line and never gave up.

Thursday 11 September 2014

Goldilocks and the three bears


I have been learning to write complete sentences, add details, and change the beginnings of my sentences. This is a story about Goldilocks. I have not finished it yet but this is what I have done so far.




One summer day,I was sitting on my swing in my backyard enjoying a good book.After a while I went for a little walk around the yard and noticed a bunny hole. Inside was a  little fluffy creature.When I saw it, it hopped towards the deep dark woods. I chased after it. I stopped in front of an old tree and suddenly realised that I was lost.


After wandering around for a bit longer, I smelled a lovely smell coming from a tiny cottage. I pushed through the leaves and skipped towards the front door. Inside there were three bowls of oatmeal porridge topped with heaps of brown sugar. I knocked on the door but no one came so I opened it and shouted “Is anybody home?” Nobody answered. I took a big spoonful from the first bowl but it was too hot. I  took a little spoonful from the next bowl but it was too cold. Lastly, I tasted the last bowl and it was just right so I gobbled it all up. “Burp” When I finished eating that delicious porridge with

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