Boo's Big Day!

Phew! What a mouthful that title was! But there is no denying that my lamb will be sleeping just fine after one of the biggest Thursday's of my and his life.

The morning sun shone brightly as I nervously led my lamb through the busy chattering crowds and quietly gave Boo a pep talk "I believe in you" I whispered.
After many seconds passed the judges were gathering our competition into a circle and giving us some crucial instructions on what to do and finally... lambs began leading around and around the circle, but all of that didn't matter because right now it was my turn and I was determined we would try our best.
I came second for leading and third for calling. But the moment that I had been working towards were these words...
"Champion senior lamb for this year is...... Emily Forsyth!"

This event is the biggest fundraiser for our school.  Calf and Lamb day is definitely a sight to see. Many people from around the community help support this day and make it a huge success.  All of  the children, just like me have spent weeks training their animals to lead and call for lambs and many hours brushing their coats for the calves. We had a very successful cake and goods auction followed by a very exciting batons-up draw. As always the PTA BBQ was a hit with the crowd and the slushies' from the dairy cart went down a treat as it was such a hot day.

Have a look at the action packed fun in this slideshow.

CALF AND LAMB DAY 2014 - Video Maker

Calf and Lamb Day: Digital Photographs

That's A Wrap!

My shaking legs race up the stairs eager to speak, my mouth is dry but the words immediately come rolling out like marbles. Why was I so worried?

All my practise and hard work for these competitions had finally been worth something I was awarded with some great placing's and three scholarships worth $65! I was definitely so proud of myself and I can't wait to do it all again next year. That night I flopped on my bed and thought to my self now the holidays REALLY begin!


Here is me with my certificates and scholarships from the Speech and drama Competitions.

My Ticket To Taranaki!

Eyes wandering, feet shuffling, nerves flying. I was ready.

 I glanced back at the swarm of orange runners, it was time. My legs stretched, my ears pricked up, ready for the slightest sound… “GO!”

It was only thirty seconds into the race when behind me I caught a glimpse of the bobbing heads which only meant one thing..., my competition were still right there. My head turned, they looked like a stampede, I needed to maintain my pace, but I wasn't feeling too good.

I was about to give up when around the corner I saw my Poppa's smile "you’re where you want to be" his smile converted to mine, first was perfect but... would it last?

Two laps down and one to go I had to leave everything on the line. No regrets.  Nothing would stop me. I was the wind. Going so fast that I couldn't control my legs and then all of a sudden "BAM!" my world was totally muted.  The thundering screams of the crowd had disappeared. I had done it. A smile a thousand miles wide was plastered to my face... I had won!



This story was written about Mt.Spa cross country on Wednesday the 17th this week.

Market Day @ Auroa School!

Today was a very important day for our school, our unit topic for this term is "Re-purposing - the art of turning something old and making it new again" Every student enjoyed it but without a doubt the best part for me was the market day. At the start of term we all chose a re-purposed product that would be thoroughly tested and tried over the next few weeks. Our group chose an original idea called "Drinking Jars"

The Concept-

It was made of a Re-purposed jar, taped with a stripy design and then spray painted, once you peel the tape off it reveals a nice design we then drilled holes into the lids and added a straw. Afterward we filled it with juice for our customers. But the great part is, it can be used again, and again, and again!
We thought our idea was pretty cool.  Everyone must have thought so too because the customers kept pilling in so much that we actually sold out in a matter of minutes!  However there are also many other businesses and classes that need to be credited for their hard work and dedication.  Here is a slideshow with a few photo's capturing the day in all it's glory.

Market Day 2014 on PhotoPeach

AKO Presentation!

These are our 2 presentations for our AKO. The top one is all about finances and the bottom one is basically an evaluation of the planning behind the concept. Hope you enjoy!

BOO!

After reading the title you may have thought that Halloween came early for me well... you're wrong!

The boxes of fluffy miracles sat so peacefully waiting, I could've picked any of them but there was one that caught my eye. She was beautiful. The fullest, fluffiest coat a girl could ever see, her eyes were so big and bold, you could almost see the horizon in them! I had to have her, I picked her up cuddled her tight and said "we're going to be the best of friends" in the softest voice possible.

After selecting my lamb, Boo and I begin preparing for calf and lamb day, Let the fun times commence!