Respect other people’s property
“RESPECT OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY” , to me personally i think it just means that you should not litter on anyones property especially our school environment, as the HEAD BOY had said “DON’T FOR YOU WILL SIN” (lols), and that you should hold onto your piece of rubbish and throw it in where its made to go in. Another example is , that you should never vandalize on school property,other peoples property and most probably nowhere, for it would be a big disgrace to the school and also to the community , or else you could stay behind after school, scrubbing it off . Therefore it would not waste their time , our time trying to scrub it off, also could save some time to the teachers for growling, THATS WHAT PAPERS AND PENS ARE FOR , USE IT. We want our community and visitors WANT to look at a clean place and feel comfortable around it. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY , KEEP CLEAN.
KEEP OUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL VANDALIZE FREE :D (besides art and if you have permission)
Thursday 28 February 2013
Nathaniel - The Tamaki Way
I believe no prohibited items effects me because if we were allowed prohibited items people would be taking heaps of drugs and that would be bad for a good education and a good way of life so that is why believe that rule effects me
Ilisapeci - The Tamaki Way
Students must respect each others properties. Some students at school like to steal other people’s stuff and they are the one’s who are afraid to deny it in front of the teachers. We should all look after our school properties and our own personal stuff.
We should all keep our belongings properly and we should watch out who we give our personal or school stuff to. If we look after our school properties and personal stuff then we wouldn’t have to worry about anything and make our parents go crazy.
We should all keep our belongings properly and we should watch out who we give our personal or school stuff to. If we look after our school properties and personal stuff then we wouldn’t have to worry about anything and make our parents go crazy.
Aalyzah - The Tamaki Way
Respect is one of the rules in Tamaki College. Respect has three points of view, one is to respect property which means ask when you want to borrow something. Another point of respect is to respect others, which means to respect give a positive attitude towards others and treat them the way you would like to be treated. The last but not least is to respect yourself.
Chelsea - The Tamaki Way
The Tamaki way has lots of reasons why we have rules. Rules keep our school a safe and happy place where the community can be inspired by us.
My rule is NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS!
Cell Phones are allowed here at Tamaki College but can not be used in class. Reason one is because it might have a calculator on it and you may be cheating during maths. Number two is it keeps you off task when you really need to be listening. And reason number three is its just not respectful. So don’t use your Cell Phone in class otherwise it will get taken off you.
My rule is NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS!
Cell Phones are allowed here at Tamaki College but can not be used in class. Reason one is because it might have a calculator on it and you may be cheating during maths. Number two is it keeps you off task when you really need to be listening. And reason number three is its just not respectful. So don’t use your Cell Phone in class otherwise it will get taken off you.
Kayde - First Day of School
On my first day of school it wasn’t as scary as what people had said it was. To be honest I actually enjoyed it. I wasn’t shy and I introduced myself to pretty much every new person I met on that day, 30/01/13. The thing I most enjoyed was playing the class team building games.
Tatiana - The Tamaki Way
No violence, abuse or racism.
This rule affects on me because no one should be treated in a mean or nasty way. People should treat others the way they want to be treated. No one is different. We are all the same and are unique in our own ways. If you don't have the looks or the brain it is the heart you should have so you can love each and everyone equally for who they are and where they come from. :-)
Angelica - The Tamaki Way
Rule) Wear the school uniform correctly!
This rule affects on me because I believe that the way you display and present yourself wearing your uniform correctly will show a good representation of our school towards other people. Also we should wear our uniform with pride and be able to say out proud and loud that we are students from Tamaki College. Lastly school is a place for learning and definitely not a place for fashion. School is school. Rules are put in place to be followed so WEAR YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM CORRECTLY:)
Thank You.
Tynisha - The Tamaki Way
Tamaki Way
1.To be safe
2.To be treated fairly/ the way you wanted to be treated
3. to be spoken to politely
4. to be listened to respectfully
5.TO RECEIVE EFFECTIVE TEACHING!
6.to have your learning supported
And to be free from discrimination...
As junior members of Tamaki college the teachers expect us to follow all
rules and will be sure not to punish you with any consequences
from there on , if you are willing to follow the simple staff policy/rules.
1.To be safe
2.To be treated fairly/ the way you wanted to be treated
3. to be spoken to politely
4. to be listened to respectfully
5.TO RECEIVE EFFECTIVE TEACHING!
6.to have your learning supported
And to be free from discrimination...
As junior members of Tamaki college the teachers expect us to follow all
rules and will be sure not to punish you with any consequences
from there on , if you are willing to follow the simple staff policy/rules.
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Mino - The Tamaki Way
The rule, ‘Wear the school uniform correctly’, is very important. Uniform is to be worn with pride and mana at all times, It represents your college, yourself. Do not be embarrassed to show your school uniform, be proud and hold your head up high. If you fail to follow the ‘Tamaki Way’, you will face the consequences.
Sylvia - The Tamaki Way
The rule ‘No Violence, abuse or racism’ is something the students of Tamaki College should always follow. Why? Because first, violence does not solve anything. It solves NOTHING. Abuse? Well, It’s a bit similar to violence. You do not hit people unless it’s for self-defense or a for a good purpose. Don’t fight. Don’t hit. Just keep your hands to yourself. Last but not least, Racism. Everyone is the same, just different in their own way. People are different colours, nothing funny about that. People speak different languages, there’s nothing wrong with that either. People come from different families and that’s something you take pride in... Not mock about. So yes, follow the rules and you will not be punished with consequences.
Irasa - The Tamaki Way
No Drugs at all in College. It affects all of us students and effects you the most. Seeing people use it may disturb us. It also affects us student because the druggies may ask you to get some. So obviously there should be no drugs in College.
Athena - The Tamaki Way
The rule I picked is "Attend Classes on time". I chose this because sometimes I'm late for class. Every time I'm late to class I get in trouble, I don't like getting into trouble because your parents can get involved. Hopefully in the future I get to class earlier, so I don't stress my parents out.
Chylsea - The Tamaki Way
No violence, abuse or racism.
Using abusive laungage towards others can hurt there feelings and culture.
Racism is hurtful towards others, and there familys. It dosen't matter what you look like, everyone is special in there own way. Some are good at sports, others are good at chess. It dosn't matter who you are.
Violence doesn't solve anything, it just puts yourself in danger and getting into trouble.
People think that fighting does the job but real it just makes everything worse.
At Tamaki College violence, abuse and racism is not the way to deal with issues.
This rule affects me because u don't like put downs.
It is important to follow the Tamaki Way
No violence, abuse or racism.
No sexual harassment
No prohibited items
Respect other people’s property
Attend classes on time
Bring all books and equipment needed for classes
Wear the school uniform correctly
Only 7 steps to your successful learning.
Using abusive laungage towards others can hurt there feelings and culture.
Racism is hurtful towards others, and there familys. It dosen't matter what you look like, everyone is special in there own way. Some are good at sports, others are good at chess. It dosn't matter who you are.
Violence doesn't solve anything, it just puts yourself in danger and getting into trouble.
People think that fighting does the job but real it just makes everything worse.
At Tamaki College violence, abuse and racism is not the way to deal with issues.
This rule affects me because u don't like put downs.
It is important to follow the Tamaki Way
No violence, abuse or racism.
No sexual harassment
No prohibited items
Respect other people’s property
Attend classes on time
Bring all books and equipment needed for classes
Wear the school uniform correctly
Only 7 steps to your successful learning.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Siosaia - The Tamaki Way
Students must switch off cell phones during and between classes.
I think that this is a good rule becauses this will take people’s mind off texting and put their mind on learning, so that they can achieve a lot of good things.
Students must not disobey a reasonable staff request.
If students disobey a staff request then they should be held in detention. If the teacher is being unfair with the student then the student must say to the teachers that it is not a fair and reasonable request.
I think that this is a good rule becauses this will take people’s mind off texting and put their mind on learning, so that they can achieve a lot of good things.
Students must not disobey a reasonable staff request.
If students disobey a staff request then they should be held in detention. If the teacher is being unfair with the student then the student must say to the teachers that it is not a fair and reasonable request.
Thursday 21 February 2013
Havea - Merits
Approximately every year nine class have the opportunity to compete in the 2013 year nine class merits competition. So far my class is probably the only class that I know which has to beg for merits from our English teacher Mr Griffiths (also tutor to 9RGf). I say it's a pain but at least it's better trying then to get no merits, in other words something is always better than nothing. Class merits is like a key to an award that the winning class collects a trophy in assembly then is awarded free pizza for lunch on the following week. I say it's quite cool but it really sucks to be the class that comes last or second to last, or any other placing that is unacceptable to a person that is terminated to always win.
Hainite - Merits
At Tamaki College the year 9's collect all their merits for this little challenge called Class of the week. We do this every Friday so that means, we have a winner every week .The winner gets the trophy and a surprise.
Athena - The Powhiri
Attending Tamaki College is a privilege to be welcomed by everyone with a Powhiri. We were greeted by the amazing voices of the Kapa Haka group as well as Wally, the person who said the speech. Coming in to this school welcomed feels pretty good so I can't wait for the many years to come.
Ilisapeci - First Day at Tamaki
It was the 29th of January 2013, when we year 9 students of Tamaki started our day here at the wonderful school of Tamaki College.
First of we gathered in the auditorium for the very first introduction for the year 9’s. Our deputy principal Mr Dun introduced his self to us and to our wonderful principal Mrs Pameka.
Sitting in the hall quietly and listening to our teachers speak, Mrs George our year 9 dean, talked to us about the school rules and our expectations as year 9. She also talked to us about the use of the netbooks and the new chromebooks. After that she called out our class names and the names of the students in it. Everyone was happy because some were in the class as their friends while others couldn’t be bothered and just sat quietly.
We had many activities on the first day, like going around the school, meeting new teachers and having period class’s for the first time. At first it was very confusing because some people got lost but for others, they were fast learners and knew their were around school.
We had team-build ups which was a really fun activity that made us all work together as a team and get along with everyone. We had many laughs,luckily no one got hurt although some people got dirty.
I had a really awesome time and I know that some of the year 9 students had fun too. I made and meet some new friends. Being a freshmen here at Tamaki and staying here for another 4 years will be a whole heck of a journey. At Least I meet some new friends and teachers and that I will be spending the rest of my years here at Tamaki with them. I can’t wait to get to know everyone better at the end of this year.
First of we gathered in the auditorium for the very first introduction for the year 9’s. Our deputy principal Mr Dun introduced his self to us and to our wonderful principal Mrs Pameka.
Sitting in the hall quietly and listening to our teachers speak, Mrs George our year 9 dean, talked to us about the school rules and our expectations as year 9. She also talked to us about the use of the netbooks and the new chromebooks. After that she called out our class names and the names of the students in it. Everyone was happy because some were in the class as their friends while others couldn’t be bothered and just sat quietly.
We had many activities on the first day, like going around the school, meeting new teachers and having period class’s for the first time. At first it was very confusing because some people got lost but for others, they were fast learners and knew their were around school.
We had team-build ups which was a really fun activity that made us all work together as a team and get along with everyone. We had many laughs,luckily no one got hurt although some people got dirty.
I had a really awesome time and I know that some of the year 9 students had fun too. I made and meet some new friends. Being a freshmen here at Tamaki and staying here for another 4 years will be a whole heck of a journey. At Least I meet some new friends and teachers and that I will be spending the rest of my years here at Tamaki with them. I can’t wait to get to know everyone better at the end of this year.
Chylsea - The Powhiri
We were all practising for the school powhiri, it was only a couple of days away. It was a chance for all the newcomers, to met the rest of the of the students that attend tamaki collage.
The day fo the Powhiri finally came around and all the new students had chills up there spins, we were all about to see the students that make up Tamaki College.
All the new students waiting patient, outside of the marae gates, just waiting anxiously to enter onto the marae.
The time had come, it was time to enter onto the marae. We wait for the call. "Haere mai" Slowing we start to walk onto the marae.
As we slowly walked, some of the older students done a fierce huka.
When we're finally on the marae, we took a seat on the green luscious grass. Some of the teachers and other members of the school, stood up and spoke to us all. The speaker for the year 9's was Eric. He was spectacular, he took the ground away with his incredible speech.
After all the speeches were made, we sang a few songs, and shook hands with all the prefects and school leaders. They were all very kind.
Once that was finished we went for a little snack, but before that we sang another song.
NOW it was time to eat.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! delicious
The day fo the Powhiri finally came around and all the new students had chills up there spins, we were all about to see the students that make up Tamaki College.
All the new students waiting patient, outside of the marae gates, just waiting anxiously to enter onto the marae.
The time had come, it was time to enter onto the marae. We wait for the call. "Haere mai" Slowing we start to walk onto the marae.
As we slowly walked, some of the older students done a fierce huka.
When we're finally on the marae, we took a seat on the green luscious grass. Some of the teachers and other members of the school, stood up and spoke to us all. The speaker for the year 9's was Eric. He was spectacular, he took the ground away with his incredible speech.
After all the speeches were made, we sang a few songs, and shook hands with all the prefects and school leaders. They were all very kind.
Once that was finished we went for a little snack, but before that we sang another song.
NOW it was time to eat.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! delicious
Jarna - My New School
First Day and Team Building
As I was entering high school my nerves were going wild. But luckily my nerves settled down a little bit as I saw my friends. When we were called in to go to the auditorium, I was feeling a bit excited but also concerned on what we were going to do. Ms George, which is the year 9 dean, got us settled into the auditorium where she announced what tutor class we are in for the whole year.
As we got to our tutor class we sit down and met our tutor teacher who is Miss Ferguson. Then we had to do a little bit of work about ourselves. After that we had interval and then we went back to tutor and finished off our work. Once the bell rang students started heading towards the door as we left for home.
The next day I found my way around to my tutor class and meet my friends there. We did some things with our teacher and then interval came very fast. Interval was finished and Miss Ferguson said we are going to got to the field.
We ended up on having a team building challenge. The challenges were mini activities but then the competition was on when we played tug of war. In the end we ended up winning some and losing some but at least we came second.
The Powhiri
On the first week of school on Thursday we had a Powhiri for the school and for the welcoming of the year 9 students. When we arrived at the gate of the Marae everyone from the school was there except us all of the year 9’s.
At the Powhiri we sung and listened to songs and people talk. It was really fun because we got to meet some of the people in the school.
Merits and Class of the Week
At Tamaki College the year 9’s do a thing every week and day called class merits. Whoever has the most merits for their class their teacher gets them a prize and the winner also gets a trophy. And the class of the week is basically the class with the most merits.
As I was entering high school my nerves were going wild. But luckily my nerves settled down a little bit as I saw my friends. When we were called in to go to the auditorium, I was feeling a bit excited but also concerned on what we were going to do. Ms George, which is the year 9 dean, got us settled into the auditorium where she announced what tutor class we are in for the whole year.
As we got to our tutor class we sit down and met our tutor teacher who is Miss Ferguson. Then we had to do a little bit of work about ourselves. After that we had interval and then we went back to tutor and finished off our work. Once the bell rang students started heading towards the door as we left for home.
The next day I found my way around to my tutor class and meet my friends there. We did some things with our teacher and then interval came very fast. Interval was finished and Miss Ferguson said we are going to got to the field.
We ended up on having a team building challenge. The challenges were mini activities but then the competition was on when we played tug of war. In the end we ended up winning some and losing some but at least we came second.
The Powhiri
On the first week of school on Thursday we had a Powhiri for the school and for the welcoming of the year 9 students. When we arrived at the gate of the Marae everyone from the school was there except us all of the year 9’s.
At the Powhiri we sung and listened to songs and people talk. It was really fun because we got to meet some of the people in the school.
Merits and Class of the Week
At Tamaki College the year 9’s do a thing every week and day called class merits. Whoever has the most merits for their class their teacher gets them a prize and the winner also gets a trophy. And the class of the week is basically the class with the most merits.
Sylvia - The Powhiri
A powhiri is a traditional Maori welcoming that involves waiatas and hongi’s etc. The year 9’s of Tamaki College 2013, were welcomed into the Tamaki whanau on February 7th. We were greeted in with a big speech by our Maori Father, and were also welcomed by the beautiful sound of waiatas sung by the Junior and Senior kapa haka group. Our year 9’s this year are thankful enough to have a school as kind as yours.
Caroline - Starting a New School
Proudly say " I AM A STUDENT OF TAMAKI COLLEGE"
SETTLING INTO THE NEW SCHOOL...
Night before officially being part of T.C, shivering nervously and not being able to get some rest for the beginning of the “BIG STEP, OF YOUR LIFE” and the only thing i had in mind was “ can’t sleep, so nervous, can’t sleep so nervous, CAN’T SLEEP SO NERVOUS” As the moon was slowly disappearing and having the sun rise above along with the clouds replacing the stars. The time had flowed past real quick and what do you know, we have made it safely to school, therefore walking through the school gates goose bumps slowly appear everywhere on me, and also my heart beating real fast you could actually see it pumping through my jumper. The bell has rung which was a sign to gather all year 9’s together and to assemble to the Auditoriom. The teachers calling out our new class of 2013 , and we individually leave the room, time was like put on fast forward and as fast as a blink what do you know the day had past and the next day had come. I glanced down to my feet slowly making my way down the path as we were welcomed by the seniors and also the teachers, and then we make our way to our seats (the grass ^_^). Now i can proudly say “ I am a student of TAMAKI COLLEGE”. It maybe hard to settle in with everyone, knowing that you wouldn’t know anyone for we live in Manurewa . As weeks go by i get used to the things around me, and being able to see the daily things.
MANNERS WILL TAKE YOU FAR IN LIFE.# Nones perfect that’s why pencils have erasers. jah bless <3
SETTLING INTO THE NEW SCHOOL...
Night before officially being part of T.C, shivering nervously and not being able to get some rest for the beginning of the “BIG STEP, OF YOUR LIFE” and the only thing i had in mind was “ can’t sleep, so nervous, can’t sleep so nervous, CAN’T SLEEP SO NERVOUS” As the moon was slowly disappearing and having the sun rise above along with the clouds replacing the stars. The time had flowed past real quick and what do you know, we have made it safely to school, therefore walking through the school gates goose bumps slowly appear everywhere on me, and also my heart beating real fast you could actually see it pumping through my jumper. The bell has rung which was a sign to gather all year 9’s together and to assemble to the Auditoriom. The teachers calling out our new class of 2013 , and we individually leave the room, time was like put on fast forward and as fast as a blink what do you know the day had past and the next day had come. I glanced down to my feet slowly making my way down the path as we were welcomed by the seniors and also the teachers, and then we make our way to our seats (the grass ^_^). Now i can proudly say “ I am a student of TAMAKI COLLEGE”. It maybe hard to settle in with everyone, knowing that you wouldn’t know anyone for we live in Manurewa . As weeks go by i get used to the things around me, and being able to see the daily things.
MANNERS WILL TAKE YOU FAR IN LIFE.# Nones perfect that’s why pencils have erasers. jah bless <3
Tatiana - The Powhiri
As all the new pupils of Tamaki College waited for their special welcoming ceremony, the rest of the school and staff members were waiting in the school marae anxiously for the new arrivals. We were soon going to be welcomed and greeted in this ceremony we call a ‘powhiri’. You could tell everyone was nervous as we started to walk into the gates of the marae while the astonishing haka was being performed from the senior boys. The welcoming was awesome, loud and definitely proud. Special guests and head staff members spoke in honour of us all. We were very proud to finally become a student of Tamaki College.The powhiri was such a welcoming and enjoyable event.
Alyson - Merits and Class os the Week
Everyday of the week, after each period Yr 9 students at Tamaki College receive merits. Merits are based on how well the class behavior is, the attitude, the respect for one another and how well the class works together as team. Getting merits is like a competition, but the competitor are the other Yr 9 students. Every Fridays the leaders would announce the winner and who ever wins gets a special prize. The winning class for last week was 9PTLD.
Angelica - The Powhiri
Walking in through the gates was so nerve raking for me. The school was assembled together and teachers and guests were surrounded within the area. The introduction for the powhiri continued.
Everyone was then seated. Speeches were made and songs were sung. Now it was time to finally meet and greet the party of the school. Everyone was so welcoming. Made me feel more comfortable schooling here at Tamaki College.
I am looking forward for this new journey ahead of me.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Mino - Merits and Class of the Week
Merits and class of the week
For the whole year we get given merits from each of our classes. To earn merits you must show the teacher you deserve them, the most amount awarded is 10 but if your class gets lucky it's 20. In the end our teachers rely on our behaviour. Sometimes you can get merits deducted if you disobey the 'Tamaki Way'. At assembly, IF your class wins 'Class of the Week' you get a trophy and for the class, I'm told something cool.
Tynisha - Class of the Week and Merits
Through out the year we get given merits, from each class if we have shown excellence whilst doing work. There's a lot of ways to earn or deduct merits and/or awards from our score sheet.It all depend on our aspect and our deserving approval, or behaviour to even get an amount of at least 20 merits.
Aalyzah - Powhiri
Powhiri
A powhiri is a Maori welcoming ceremony
Chelsea - Class of the Week and Merits
Getting merits are a great thing to get here at Tamaki College. There are lots of ways individuals can earn merits and get them deducted off our score chart. Our tutor teacher, Ms Ferguson, gives us an update every morning of how we're doing. On Friday at our assembly all year nine students can't wait to find out who gets this weeks trophy. Even a simple number like three merits is okay, but when the teachers start taking merits off, you could possibly be in trouble and loose. This week room 9Pfn are going to dominate each and everyone of the other classes!
Irasa - The Powhiri
The bell rang loud and us year 9's assembled in the auditorium.Waiting and rehearsing for the powhiri. Soon we were walking down an aisle hearing the fierce haka by the seniors welcoming us in the Marae. At last we all sat down and soon enough the HeadMan said a speech in Maori. Then came songs and other Speakers welcoming us year 9's, new students and new staff members. We gave our speech to the rest of the school and ended it off with a song. Right after that we all went and had a big feed/breakfast for a treat. I felt already welcome. We finished it off with a song and got back to our usual school day.
The powhiri was such a welcoming and enjoyable event.
The powhiri was such a welcoming and enjoyable event.
Monday 18 February 2013
Siosaia - First Day at My New School
Excitement and happiness, everyone getting back to their friends. Getting to know our new teachers for the year was going to be hard. As soon as we got to our class I noticed that there were only two boys in the class.( Myself and my dearly friend Kayde) We just done some activities in our booklets and then went out for Interval, it was so hot and kind of boring because there was not even that much to do. The bell rang and I had already forgotten where my class was, so then I decided to follow Ili and got back to class on time.( So lucky) We got told that we were having a little athletics tournament(LITTLE). The activities that we got to do were Class Tug Of War. There was a communication game where we all had to put a finger on a stick and try and get it to the ground without a finger slipping off.( What cruel Teachers) As soon as we finished Tug Of War it was home time and everyone was glad. Best Day EVER.(Plus the class that won was Mrs George’s class ‘So STRONG’)
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