Kia Ora!

How are you?

Today, DJ Danny Ill came to NBC for a visit to teach us about reading and his DJ career. He taught us that he had been DJing since he was 15 years old, he must have been young! He said that he was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, so he is quite local. He was a small DJ until he started branding and making his t-shirts and stickers, beginning to sell them. He has his own website, so go check it out at https://www.djdannyill.co.nz!

He was inspired to do DJing by the Mobb Depp Duo. He had 5 favourite books that he showed us. Two of them were X-Men, and The Story Waihiko. He has performed at many places around the world, including a Canterbury Rams game, with the Crusaders, and many more people.

Who is your favourite DJ/musician?

Kia Ora!
How are you?

For the past 2 weeks, we have been learning about Jesus, our Teacher. We have learned that he has taught us a lot of things, like to love others, forgive, and so much more. We have made a little slideshow of what Jesus has taught us with evidence.

What else did Jesus teach?

Kia Ora, and welcome to 2025!

Last year, we have had a Mud Run/Tough Kids, Show Day, made friends, and had tons of fun. In the next few coming year/s, we have camp, high school, wellington trips, and have new people to see. You may see us doing more jobs as we are knuckling down on them. I’m quite excited to be a year 8, i’ve heard it’s quite cool.

What are you excited for this year?

Ka Kite Ra

Greetings!

How are you?

Today, the intermediates at New Brighton Catholic went to the South New Brighton domain to run around 2.7 kilometers, with various different obstacles, ranging from water in the estuary, to running in mud, to weaving through bouncy castles, and to trying your best to not fall and hurt yourself on a Slip N’ Slide.

I thought it was really fun, but also really tiring. I was tired at the start, and I thought it was gonna get easier from there, but I should’ve expected the worst, or best? More obstacles came up, some being troublesome, with getting your head bumped, and others being fun, like sliding down foam.

Here are some photos:

Were you at the Mud Run?

Kia Ora!

How are you?

A few days ago, NBC had a few visitors for our school show day. There were Tanks, Fire Engines, Animals, and even bouncy castles! Guinea Pigs were one of the animals that were there. They could be brought for $30 NZD each, but they would like a friend, making it $60 NZD.

There were also many different pets ranging from turtles to chickens to dogs and even cats! These were student pets, we also had a parade so we could see all of the pets. We also had a sausage sizzle, for free! They were run by parents and staff members, so I would like to thank them all.

Here are some photos:

What is your favourite farm animal?

Kia Ora!
How are you?

Today, all of the year 8’s left to wellington early in the morning, meaning that us Year 7’s were the eldest students in the school. We learned all about leadership, and had to fill out a form for next year to do jobs.  I wanted to do it all but Librarian, as I think that it won’t be the thing for me. We also made a quote. The one below says “A man who wants to lead an orchestra must turn their back on the crowd.” That means that the audience is always going to want more. You have to face the orchestra (the work), not the audience (viewers).

What is your favourite quote?

Kia Ora! How are you?

On the 27th of September, NBC received their Duffy Books. We had to order them around Week 1 of every term, and receive them on the last day of the term. I ordered Minecraft Wolf Diaries (Underwater Heist) and Minecraft Diary of a Zombie Super Special Survival Mode. I am really excited to read these throughout the holidays.

What is your book series?

Do you like to read?

Kia Ora! How are you?

Today, we were learning about The Prodigal Son for RE. The moral of the prodigal son is that God will forgive you for almost anything you do, as long as you ask for it. That is why you should praise and love him. We were tasked with making a slideshow about The Prodigal Son, and answering questions about the parable. I actually finished relatively fast in my opinion, so here is the slide.

What is your favorite parable?

Who was the good character in The Prodigal Son?

Kia Ora!
How are you?

On the 13th of March, the year 7/8’s went to Wainui Camp to learn valuable life lessons and skills about the wilderness. It was quite fun, interesting, and difficult at some times. Here is what I personally thought of camp

Some good things are that there were actually fun activities! One was a “zipline” but it was really a high flying-fox. I also liked paddling or kayaking. I think it was very entertaining and fun for a new experience. It was very tiring though.

A challenge for me was handling homesickness. I personally don’t get homesick but the one time that I do, gets super overwhelming for me. Another thing was trying to stay calm while others were trying to prank and scare others. Someone scared me and I screamed like a little girl. It was super funny but scary. I thought we were going into a lockdown.

What I would do differently or change about camp would be to add a little bit more water activities that are close to us. I really enjoyed the raft building, which is what inspired me to say this. 

Here is a photo of us 1 stop before arriving to take a lunch break.

Have you ever been to Wainui Camp?

Have you ever been camping?

Kia Ora! I am Koby, and welcome to 2024!

I have been learning a few things outside of school, like italian, and zulu. I also have a sister named Tia and have been trying my best to spend as much time with her and my family as I can. I also like going outside of christchurch to go to the beaches and going in the water. I don’t know why but I find swimming in the water calming.

Today, I finished a poster on Canva using their new tool, Magic Studio, which is also AI to help me generate a poster about me. Here it is.

Do you have anything in common?