Antarctic Blast

Antarctic Blast hitting the Bay Of Plenty, with snow falling from the sky in Mamaku near Rotorua. The pupils of Mamaku woke up to a thick layer of snow out their windows carpeting the landscape.

This comes known as heavy snow warnings and watches are in place for the central North Island. Mt Ngongotaha had some snow dusting as well. 

Skiing Season Opens For 2019

Mount Ruapehu marks the starting of "Skiing" season for 2019.

Ruapehu is the first main field to open for skiing this year. The exact date for this to happen is unknown.

All they had to do was to leave the decision to "Mother Nature". 

Earthquakes Struck White Island

There have been over 100  earthquakes hitting New Zealand. Most active volcano, GNS scientist have been saying " As the quakes have been getting stronger the volcano will continue to get stronger and ready to erupt ".

22 quakes have happened so far right now and the magnitude measured are 3 or over the highest is 3:9. 

 

ERO Powhiri

Today Ruapotaka had a powhiri for our special guests from ERO. We started with the welcoming of the people from ERO and also had a haka with it. Then there was a prayer from Tristan, Leaapeni and I. 

We were then lead of by three songs and then we had Mrs Hamilton come to talk to us. As soon as it was finished we had a Hungi from ERO, Mrs Hamilton and then from our Kapa Haka teacher Mrs Riley. 

Rm 12 Syndicate Assembly

Yesterday we had a syndicate assembly which was hosted by the Y7's. We had a major fun time and they  created a game which was really fun but it took them a little time to process what to do.

We also got to sing some songs, the first was Somewhere Over The Rainbow. We then sang Count On Me after the activity, everyone was happy and enjoyed the entertaining assembly.