WITH BILLYBOB

We went to the river and Billybob dipped his foot in the water and said brrr. I laughed. Then we went home and packed our togs so we could go under the sprinkler. We went to Makikihi pool to learn how to swim and then to play. We went to Don’s nephew’s place and Billybob got scared so I gave him to Mum. Angus (Don’s nephew) and I played on the homemade swing that Angus’s dad had made. Then we went to the town pool. It was heaps of fun swimming.

FROM MIKAELA

Tekapo Trip

On Wednesday 27th August Waimate Centennial School went to Tekapo. When we got there we hopped off the bus. Mr Jury talked to us and then the juniors went on the ice skating rink first and Ruma Kea, Ruma Weka, and Ruma Kakapo went in the spa pools. They were so warm that we didn’t want to get out of the pools. Then it was our turn on the ice and it was the juniors turn to go in the hot spa pools. When Mrs. Soper was on the ice skating rink with the juniors she broke her ankle on the ice. I really enjoyed the trip. It was cool.
By Jordan

Seth's Tekapo Trip

On the 26th of August the whole of Centennial School went to Tekapo on three buses. We had to pack our bags and drive to school. Then we had to go into class, go to the toilet and then we got some string to play with. Mrs Albrey called out the roll. We went to sit on the mat so we could listen to the teacher easier. The teacher asked if every body had gone to the toilet. Then we went to the buses. For awhile we had our bags ready and they were sitting beside us. Then Mr Burt clapped and we all turned around and listened to him. We got on the buses, sat with our buddies and the bus started to go. After awhile we got there. We got changed into our swimming togs and we jumped into the hot pools. Then we got out and went to the ice skating rink and then we left. I liked the ice skating the best but the hot pools were fun too.
By Seth

Awesome Tekapo Trip

On August 26th 2009 Centennial School went ice skating and in the hot pools at Tekapo.
First Ruma Kea went swimming in the hot pools, then ice skating. The younger kids went ice skating first, and then they went in the hot pools. I swam with Cassidy & Zoe. I gave them piggy back rides.
When I went ice-skating I had awesome fun. I fell over 10 times. It was hard at first but after I practised it made it easy.
By Eden

Ice Skating Trip to Tekapo

On the 26th of August the whole of Centennial School went ice skating.
Mrs. Soper had an accident and broke her ankle. Everyone went as fast as cheetahs. Some people needed the frame to skate along the ice. I taught Jordan Wood how to ice skate. I fell over 22 times and it did not hurt.
By Mikaela

Waimate Centennial School at Tekapo 2009

On the 16th of August 2009 Waimate Centennial School went to Tekapo. On the way there I sat with Cody. We travelled with Ruma Pukeko. When we got there Ruma Kea, Ruma Weka and Ruma Kakapo went in the hot pools and Ruma Pukeko, Ruma Kiwi and Ruma Tui went ice-skating. In the hot pools I hung out with Kit and Liam. After we were finished in the hot pools we got changed and had our lunch. After we had had our lunch we all went and got our ice skates and went ice-skating. My favourite bit was racing Kit and Liam. I went faster than Kit on a frame.
By Jerry

Tekapo

On the 26th of August the whole school went to Tekapo.There were three buses that went to Tekapo. Ruma Kea sat with Ruma Pukeko. I was with June on the way there and Tayla on the way back. All the three buses stopped at Fairlie for a toilet stop and some fresh air. When we got to Tekapo we all got our bags and things and went over to Mr. Jury. Then Mr. Jury said that the juniors were going ice skating first and the seniors were going in the hot pools. Then the middle school went to the hot pools. They were really nice and warm. After that we had lunch .Just before the seniors went ice skating Mrs. Soper had a nasty fall and broke her ankle. When we went ice skating I only fell over on the edge but only once. Then it was time to get our skates off and leave. We all got on the bus and the three buses were off. When we left Tayla and I only just noticed that we were sitting in front of Mrs.Albrey. I had a great time at ice skating and I hope we go again!
by Jessie May

Tekapo

On the 26th of August all of Centennial School went to Tekapo to go ice skating and to go in the hot pools. It was really loud in the bus and a really bumpy ride to Tekapo. Finally we got there and the person who was sitting beside me said, “We are finally here. I am so hot because the fans don’t work on this bus. I just want to get out of this bus.” We got off the bus and listened to Mr. Jury. After he had finished we walked up the hard steps. We went and got our togs on and went in the hot pools. We were in there for one hour and then we got out of the hot pools and got dressed. We all walked to the rink, got ice skates and put them on. We went straight on the ice skating rink. We were on there for an hour and had a lot of fun. We all got off the rink and took our skates off and got our shoes on. We had to walk all the way back to the buses and left. It was a really fast trip back and I really liked the whole trip to and from Tekapo.
By Hannah

Tekapo Trip

On the 26th of August Centennial School went to Tekapo. The younger children went to the ice skating rink and the older children went in the hot pools first. Mrs Soper fell over when she was ice skating and broke her ankle, and ended up having to go in an ambulance to hospital. When the older children were in the hot pools the water tasted like salt but after a while you got used to it. When we were ice skating I had to use one of the frames to help me ice skate and I had so much fun. On the way home we played with our string and made things with them.

By Tu

Tekapo

On the 26th of August Waimate Centennial School went to Tekapo. The year 1, 2 and 3 children went ice skating first so the year 4, 5 and 6 children went hot pooling first. We had one hour in the hot pools. I played with Isacc and Nic in the hot pools. After an hour we got into our warm clothes. My warm clothes were a rugby top and black pants. After that we had lunch and then we went ice skating. I only fell down 2 times. Mrs Soper fell down and broke her ankle. She had to go to the Timaru Hospital. Everybody except Mrs Soper had a great time!
by Xavier