Dry Land Swim Safe

On Tuesday, Whaea Tracy came to our school to talk to us about water safety. We talked about rips and stuff that you should always take to the beach or on the boat. She also talked about what you need to do when someone is drowning or if you are drowning. I learnt that if someone is drowning don’t go in yourself, instead go and get a lifeguard or some help.

Waka Ama

Yesterday the year 7 and 8’s went to Waitangi to do Waka Ama. Rob and Ropata taught us how to paddle, how to hold a hoe properly and some things we should keep in mind while we are on the waka. I was in seat one on the 12 man waka, so was Boombe. We had to make sure we were paddling at the same time and that we were doing long strokes. We paddled along the waterfront and past the treaty grounds. I had heaps of fun and I can’t wait till next week!