Tynisha - Athletics

Atheletics...

Last week the whole of Tamaki college and us year 9's had our very first annual athletics day, that took place on our school field , which was currently on the 21st of march. The teams/house colours competing were , Kowhai , Totara , Rata and last but not least Puriri. Although we came third  and not first i thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon with my classmates. That whole athletics day , i unfortunately did not participate in any sport , However i was happy that most of my friends/classmates and all at least participated in one activity(: .That day was such a fun experience , and i hope to do some kind of activity the following year.

Caroline - Athletics

Everyone felt butterflies in their tummies , I felt a whole zoo. Athletics held on the school field , was a great day. Doing things i never done before. Also the same , sitting back when it comes to relays , participated in shot put placed first and participated in the house tug of war , went and did things I thought I couldn’t do, which inspired me to do it more , and also made me feel more comfortable about being around everyone. It was a splendid day to remember , though our house did not come first we did manage not to come last , but i'm pretty sure we all had fun. Guys come in bikini’s  and dresses , girls in overalls , it was more like opposite day.Field events were great , shot put and discus , along with the track events. The school was a bit colourful after everything was done. Words just can’t explain how awesome that day was.

Sylvia - Athletics

My very first year 9 Athletics took place on our Tamaki College field on Thursday the 21st of March. It was just like an ordianry day but it was packed with loads of fun activites for all students. On the other hand, it was a team war between house colours, Kowhai, Totara, Rata and Puriri. I was officially a member of Puriri and tried my best representing it as well. We had an awesome day ahead of us.

Watching and competing in the chants comp in the beginning, was one of my highlights. Many of them were so creative and so hard to beat, therefore, we may have lost faith.

Puriri in the end, didn’t quite win that challenge, but we got through it. Also a highlight of mine was watching and supporting our Puriri relay team. As I was watching, my heart pounded faster every step a Puriri runner took, it was exciting to keep watch of. Other houses did really well, some we couldn’t keep up with. I no doubt think next year, we will do better.

Tatiana - Athletics

Athletics was the bomb-diggity. Students all getting prepared at and after interval, it was the day that everyone had been waiting for. The day that we show everyone who’s boss. Kowhai, Puriri, Rata and Totara. The four amazing houses that were going to compete against each other. The field looked like a rainbow had fallen and just been splashed all over. Red, blue, green and yellow were everywhere. Paint splashed all over everybody's faces, drumming here and there, everything was amazing. The races were awesome! Puriri, the awesome house that Puriri belongs to, managed to win some races and our chant was over the roof! Even though we didn’t come first, we didn't really care! As long as we showed pride in ourselves, it was all that matters. Puriri What!

Aalyzah - Athletics

Athletics is anything having to do with a sport or being active. Tamaki had their own Athletics, it was very interesting. I did nothing, and got heatstroke. All my friends participated besides me and Tynisha. But overall we came 2nd to last.:(

Chelsea - Athletics

Tamaki College held a day full with, skills, participation and fun called athletics  The four houses lined up ready to perform their chant in front of the other houses. Puriri, Kowhai, Totara and Rata all had exceptional chants. 

My house, the best of course came second overall. That was an amazing improvement from the last few years. As we walked on the field bursting out with words, that made us really proud. It was like blue paint been spread over the field.

I participated in the year 10 100 meter race. Even though I wasnt at the same year as the rest of the students, Illy and I strived to succeed. I came fourth and I'm not too sure what Illy came. All also tried discus. The disk compared to my hands was huge. I just couldn't seem to get a good grip of it.  

My lazy friends, Aalyzah and Tynisha hadn't done anything, they just sat in the sun. I LOVE doing athletics at Tamaki College because you don't need to get involved in anything. You can watch everyone, eat ice blocks and have a drink, or you can have some fun in some of the different activities there were.  

This was the best athletics day EVER and I can't wait until next year.

Alyson - Athletics

athletics

The sun was out, the day was bright and it was GAME ON! On Thursday 21st March 2013, Tamaki College held an athletics day. There are 4 houses, Puriri, Kowhai, Totara and Rata. Each had to prepare a chant and perform it. There were lots of events that was held like 100m sprints, shot put, discus, relays and much more. Everyone had fun from preparing themselves for the day which was putting face paint on, until the very last moment of the day which was picking up rubbish. The day had to come to an end, so we all went home either tired or hyped up.  We will be looking forward to next year.

Ilisapeci - Athletics

Athletics Day

Thursday 21st of March 2013 was the day Tamaki College had athletics. Athletics was really fun even though it was blazing hot. I think I had the most painting all over my face and legs. It was fun I guess the improvements I should have made was to join in many athletics activities. I think the sad thing for me was joining in one event which was 100m. I had a fun day and so was my classmates, Puriri came 3rd and I was really proud of our achievements especially my classmates. Maybe next year I would want to try joining in many events then just one. I would also like to thank Mrs Ferguson for bringing the paints and the equipments such as the afro wig, and the lei.

Nathaniel - Athletics

On the 20 of march Tamaki college had its traditional Athletics day with everyone having a good time until hours went by and some people started to get bad sunburn i had even gotten puriri sunburnt onto my arm however other than that really bad event happening it was a really good time ice blocks and fun events all and all I would've given it a 6 out of 10 in the end Totara came first then Puriri then Rata and then in last was Kowhai I only participated in one event but I still had a good time.

Kayde - Athletics

On the 20th of Wednesday, March 2013, we had our annual athletics day.There are four houses, puriri, rata, kowhai and totara. Totara took it out. Although we came third and not first I enjoyed the day and had a lot of fun. But now I am keen and ready for Cross-Country so we (Puriri) can take it out!

Chylsea - Athletics

It was a lovely Thursday afternoon, the sun shown bright and the lusious blue colour stood out amonge them all.

The day had finally come around today was the day of our school athletics.

HOUSE COLOURS :

Totara - Kaka green,

Rata - The colour of our blood,

Kowhai - The colour of the sun, and the best for last

Puriri - the colour of the clear blue sky.

We started off this beautiful day with our first 2 periods and then we rushed to our tutor classes and got dressed into our house colours and then a quick practise of our house chants, and of course Puriri was going to dominate the other teams. With all our awesome chants underway it was time for the real stuff to begin to start. All houses walking in from each of the 4 corners of the field, singing and yelling out there chants.

Entering onto the field was just the easy bit of the day there were still a lot of tiring events to take place.

Running, laughing, cheering and a lot of cheesy facials all around. The day had finally gone underway. Our first events had taken place. The high jump, running races, and a lot lot more.

A few races in and i fort i would give the 400 meter race ago, and what do you know i came first. The feeling of coming first was extremely awesome just that feeling to have finished with a win.

Threw out the whole day house captains and prefects were handing out ice-blocks and drinks.

As people were running up and down the field people were chasing after and also chucking water at them.

Music was played throughout the whole day. Lots of people getting into the rhythm and start to sing.

Well the day was almost over, and it was time to pack up. Everyone contributed their own little bit towards picking up all the rubbish left on the ground.

The day had come to an end and yet everyone had a huge smile on their face's. Lots of wins but at the end of the day everyone was a WINNER.

Havea - Athletics

It was Wednesday the 20TH 2013 when Tamaki had their Athletics and we had to gather into our House colours which are Puriri (my house colour/ blue), Kowhai (yellow), Totara (green/ winners) and then there's Rata (red ). Athletics was kind of cool because I took out most of the sprints however the lowlight was that Puriri came second but to me that was all right because it was better to place second then to be last. I know that Totara deserved to place first but my call out would be to them saying "you guys better watch your fellows back when it comes to Cross Country!" A rating I would give athletics out of ten would be a ten out of ten but as the year goes past, I'll be back and training for cross country. "Totara, you guys better watch out for cross country because I'm getting ready and prepared.!! :P

Athena - Athletics

Having athletics at a different school is very weird but in a way cool. Walking down to the field with my new house, Puriri wearing all blue which was really awesome. everybody yelling and shout out their houses. But it was very fun, even though I didn't do any events. I just wanted to give the other people a chance so they can win. Yeah, but it was a fun experience, but very hot. Hopefully next year I might do something.

Hainite - Athletics

PURIRI!! WHOHHO Athletics was a blast. I had the most funest  time meeting new people and trying out new activities. I really enjoyed seeing people smile and having alot of fun. My highlight was when PURIRI stood with condenseness and did our cheer. I hope I have more fun next year.

Angelica - Athletics

Last week Thursday the whole school had our annual Athletics day which was when our 4 houses, Puriri, Kowhai, Totara and Rata came together to work together physically and get to know each other better. 

My highlight for Athletics was the whole day. Even though my house, Puriri came last I am so glad that we finally came a better place then last. 

I enjoyed my first ever Athletics at college and is looking forward for another year next year. 

GO PURIRI! :-)

Jarna - Athletcis

Athletics at Tamaki is so much better because we have a lot more fun and so more fun activities to do. The main thing I really enjoyed about athletics was watching the different house going head to head in the game of tug of war, the reason is because this is a big competition game for everyone to enjoy. Over all I really had a lot of fun watching and participating in athletics.

Siosaia - Athletics

Chehuuuuuuuu! Have you ever had such an spontaneous Athletic day ever in your history of Life! Nah just kidding? Tamaki College’s athletic day was one of the best and influencing days of my life. It made me happy in the House of Puriri and It made me quite confident in meeting others throughout the whole school. The athletic day was inspiring and challenging. The events that I supported in was the 1500m run and the 200m run.( It was quite tiring for me) These races were so challenging because i knew that I was racing the fastest Year 9 in the whole of Tamaki College.

Mino - Athletics

My first Athletics at Tamaki College was fun, entertaining and hot. Throughout the day I saw people in wacky,weird costumes including boys in dresses. For the whole day I sat down on the fresh green grass and was being entertained by the events infront of me, the relays were especially funny. This year I chose not to particapate in any events but hopefully next year I will join some activities. Sadly this year my team, Puriri, came 2nd...to last. 

Irasa - Funny Video

Tatiana - Funny Video

Angelica - Funny Video

Alyson - Funny Video

Tupac - Funny Video

Chelsea - Funny Video

Aalyzah - Funny Video

Tynisha - Funny Video

Sylvia - Funny Video

Mino - Funny Video

Hainite - Funny Video

Jarna - Funny Video

Ilisapeci - Funny Video

Caroline - Funny Video

Kayde - Funny Video

Miss Ferguson - Funny Video

Ms George - Funny Video

Siosaia - Funny Video

Nathaniel - Funny Video

Chylsea - Funny Video

Athena - Funny Video

Miss Ferguson - Getting to Know You

I am getting to know Jarna.

She went to Point England intermediate school where she enjoyed a lot of things.

What she has enjoyed about Tamaki College so far is getting a lot of different lessons.

Jarna's favourite tv show is Adventure Time and her favourite food is fruit salad.

She likes all kinds of music styles and says she doesn't have a favrourite one.

Her hobbies are playing sport, listening to music and playing an instrument.

9PFn Do The Harlem Shake

Alyson - Getting to Know You

This week we student of 9PFn had to get to know about some students in class. Each student got a number and who ever had the same number as me was my partner. This week my partner is Athena Vili. Athena Vili spent her 8 years of school life in Pt England. She started and graduated from that primary. Her best memory was graduation.At Tamaki College, Athena has enjoyed doing P.E and Music. She enjoys learning more about these subject. Her favorite film is shortland street. Athena’s hobbies is playing a lot of active sports.

Caroline - Getting to Know You

Meeting new people,

I got the person Chylsea Lynne Leewes Rangi and she had come from Tamaki Intermediate, and is at the moment attending Tamaki College. Her best memory from her recent school was receiving a netball trophy. Something she has enjoyed so far at T.C is doing the harlem shake with the class. She enjoys eating butter chicken which she claims to be her favourite food , and that he favourite television programme would be Spongbob, and also listening to hip hop would be her type of music .Chylsea’s hobbies would have to be playing Netball and also along with dancing.  

Cruz - Getting to Know You

Tatiana Kaho went to Tamaki Intermediate and her best memory there was the lunch. She now comes to Tamaki College and enjoys the lunch. Her favourite film is Friday because she finds it funny and inspiring. Tatiana loves watching the Regular Show because she says, it is the most understanding, realistic cartoon there is. She loves eating licorice and is a massive fan of Kendrick Lamar. Tatianas favourite hobby is sleeping. I enjoyed finding information about Tatiana and I cant wait to find out more about her.

Tatiana - Getting to Know You

Getting to know Cruz King has been a great pleasure. The last school he attended was Pt England, and he loved being in the extension class. Cruz says, he enjoys being at Tamaki College because hes with his friends and not to mention hes in the extension class this year as a year9. He adores watching Beavus and butt head or South Park and is in love with peanut butter and jam sandwiches! Cruz’s favourite song is HYFR by Drake and Lil Wayne. His hobbies are being a ninja unicorn, and hanging out with his friends. I have learnt quite a lot just by this little information Cruz has given to me about himself and I look forward to getting to know him more.

Jarna - Getting to Know You

Ms George is our year 9 dean for 2013 at Tamaki College and she is very good at what she does. She keeps everything and everyone in order.

The intermediate Ms George went to was St Joseph's Intermediate in Invercargill. Her best memory from then would be the fun she would have at her manual classes at Lithgow Intermediate. Manual is the same as Technology, she would go there twice a week and do Woodwork, Cooking and Sewing.

Ms George enjoys a lot of things about Tamaki College like The Year 9's each year and the new things that come with them. The awesome staff she works with. Watching the Year 9's turn into fantastic Yr 13's. TC becoming a digital school. The whole dynamics of the culture of our school which makes it our Tamaki College Whanau.

Her favourite film is Ghost, her fav TV show is CSI and The Big Bang Theory her favourite food is Kina, Paua and Crayfish, her favourite music is the old school 80's. Her hobbies are playing Zombie Frenzy and the rest of the time she is being the best dean she could be. Her children and her moko's there are just not enough hours in the day.

Aalyzah - Getting to Know You

Getting to know you.

The person i am getting to is Tupac. He is very intelligent and cheerful.

Tupac went to point England school, his best memory was playing with his friends. At Tamaki college so far he enjoys the different classes.

Tupac’s favorite movie is recently been the Hobbit. His favorite television show is family guy, Tupac also likes R&B.

Tupac’s favourite food is pizza, and his hobbies are reading and playing games.

This has helped me t know more about Tupac.:)

Athena - Getting to KnowYou

The person I had to get to know was Alyson. Tamaki Intermediate was the school she previously went to. One of her best memories there was going on a trip to Wellington. At Tamaki College we have a lot of things subjects and events. The ones she likes at Tamaki so far are Music and Polyfest Practise. Her favourite food is chocolate, I would have to agree with that. Any ways, her hobbies are playing sport and having fun.

Tupac - Getting to Know You

My buddies name is Alyzah Pinga Beer. She went to Glen Taylor school. She misses her friends. She like meeting new people at Tamaki College.Her favourite movie is the Lion King.Her favourite t.v show is Revenge.Her favourite food fried rice and one of her hobbies is rugby.

Tynisha - Getting to Know You

This week for homework I am getting to know Havea , he is Thoughtful intelligent, smart and a Kind friend...

Havea's last school that he had attended was Point England, his favourite memory There he says would have to be "BEING A BULLY!"

His favourite movie is Laughing Samoans& favourite program is once upon a time ,and enjoys listening to Snoop dog as his favourite music. He also like's Chop Suey as the food he enjoys to eat, and says his favourite animal is a White Tiger.

Havea is 13 years old and was born on the 9th of September 1999 , his favourite colour Is Red and his Nationality is Tongan and partly cook island.

His Favourite athlete he said would have to be is ,Yohan Blake, because he is the second fastest sprinter in the world...Throughout these  few week's of school at Tamaki College what Havea has enjoyed the most is claiming that he is the second fastest year nine-.- Buut has at least enjoyed something about school so far.

Thats all i have for now , i hope to learn a little more about Havea , as the year goes by:-) 

... GOOD BYE :)

Havea - Getting to Know You

This week we were given homework which was to write about our buddy that we have been accidentally chosen by, by the piece of paper we had to randomly select in order to have a buddy but on that piece of paper had a number and only two people would have the same numbers. My buddy was Tynisha who also received the same number as me but now it’s time to find out about her. I know that my buddies favourite food is Mcdonalds and her favourite movie is Lion King but most of all her best memory which was making new friends; the reason being was because she was new to the neighbourhood. Tynisha’s favourite music is mainly any kind of music and her favourite colour is red, her nationality is Maori/ Niuean and her birthdate is May the 7TH 2000. I also know that her favourite animal is a Panda and that her favourite T.V. program is Once Upon A Time. Also that her favourite thing about Tamaki College is being with our class all day every day( 9PFN ) & last but not least, her favourite Athlete is who is Valerie Adams who is a two time gold winning olympian.

Sylvia - Getting to Know You

For the past 2 days, I have been doing some serious research on a classmate of mine, Angelica. I find this girl very funny, thoughtful and smart, though sometimes she doesn’t show it. I’m glad she is part of my class 9PFn this year.

First things first, Angelica attended St Pius X and was very grateful to be apart of that school. Her best memory there was everyday - good and bad as she says. So far here at Tamaki College, she has enjoyed bonding well with others, building a strong relationship with Tatiana, (Bestfriend) and experiencing what it’s like being in college.

Angelica likes films that connect to the genres: Drama, Sports, Music and Comedy. Her favourite tv shows as a matter of fact is Revenge and Shortland Street. On the other hand, she prefers anything that is yummy and nice to eat when it comes to food. Angelica has great taste in music also, she’s a one directioner, fond of Chris Brown and listens to anything that has a upbeat like reggae. Lastly, her hobbies are to shop, sing, play guitar or piano and surfing the web (e.g facebook).

And that... Is my friend Angelica:-)

Hainite - Getting to Know You

 This week for homework 9pfn had to pick a piece of paper that had a number on it and, to get a partner you had to find the person with the same number as you. When we found our partner we had to write info about them. Luck for me I got the beautiful IRASA LAFI.

    Irasa attended the school called Tamaki Intermediate and her best memory in intermediate was when she had to perform for the hakawaiata in Tamaki Intermediate.

     Irasa tells me that she has enjoyed meeting new people and teachers. She tells me that it is great meeting new people so that you dont have to be shy in front of them. She all so enjoys being in music because she likes to sing.

     

     Irasa's favourite food are takeaway's like for e.g (C.J, M D's and K.F.C) she also enjoys eating her tridional samoan food. Her hobbies are listening to music and singing.

  

      Well thats all I have about IRASA LAFI.

GOOD BYE :) 

Ms George - Getting to Know You

Getting to Know.....Miss Ferguson

Miss Ferguson attended primary/Intermediate in her home land... England

Her best moment at Intermediate was being the angel Gabriel in the nativity play.

She has a wide variety of Music she enjoys but really likes any music that features a Dr Who/Star Trek  theme

She favourite movies are those that feature Johnny Depp and her Favourite TV Shows are: Dr Who, Star Trek

When it comes to food Miss Ferguson can be seen enjoying a wide variety of sweet foods but her all time favourite is good ole CHOCOLATE, make sure you take some to her if you ever need anything. :)

In her time at Tamaki College she has enjoyed a variety of things..most of them include eating!!! The best thing about Tamaki is that she gets to work with really cool people like the Year 9 Dean Ms George!!!!!!!

Mino - Getting to Know You

The person I am getting to know is Ilisapeci Lolaka. She attended Tamaki Intermediate and her best moment of Intermediate was travelling to Wellington with her whole school. Her favourite movie genres include Christmas and Scary. When it comes to watching TV, Ilisapeci has a range of favourites, they include Home and Away, Destine to reign and anything good for her eyes. She likes different types of salads which include, Fruit salad, potato salad and she also likes to eat fried chicken. While at Tamaki College she likes talking to the teachers, students and learning about fascinating things. I hope to learn about Ilisapeci as the year progresses.

Chelsea - Getting to Know You

The person I am getting to know better is Kayde. He went to the same Intermediate as me, Point England. His favourite movie is boy, that's right the one that has a boy named boy. On TV he likes to watch The Simpsons and eat pizza which is his favourite food. He likes to listen to reggae music too.

I have learn a little bit more about Kayde.

Kayde - Getting to Know You

This week I got a homework task that was to get a random number and the person with the same number as me randomly. I got paired up with a girl called Chelsea. I had to find out her favourite things. Her favourite movie is Kung Fu Panda, her favourite musice is R’nB and Hip-Hop, her favourite food is butter chicken and Ice-Cream. And last but not least her favourite Tv show is Once upon a time. I got to know her a bit!

Ilisapeci - Getting to Know You

Today I am getting to know Seini Mino. Her Intermediate school is Pt England. Her best memory at Pt England is becoming a successful prefect in her school.
At Tamaki College, so far she has enjoyed meeting new people.
Favourite film is Narnia, she doesn't have a favourite T.v show. Her favourite music is Pop,Rock and her favourite food is Island food (e.g Taro)
Her hobbies is sketch,Paint and playing rugby.

Irasa - Getting to Know You

Her names Hainite. She attended Pt England Intermediate. Hainite has enjoyed making new friends here at Tamaki College so far. Her favourite film is The Last Song, tv show is Home&Away, Mcdonald's is her favourite food. And she loves Beyonce’s music and songs. Hainite’s hobbies are singing and playing netball.

Nathaniel - Getting to Know You

My mates name is Siosaia and we have been in the same class since kindergarten and he is like a sports machine.

Siosaia attended Tamaki Intermediate and loved to do a lot sports there too he would always like to do sports with everyone.

I reckon that his favorite time in tamaki intermediate when he went to wellington and went to parliament and the south island too he would also loved to have sports competitions.

The things that siosaia has been enjoying at Tamaki is music and getting to see his friends again.

His favorite film is spongebob cause he acts like a kid and his favorite thing he likes to do is games and finally his favorite music is  R AND B.

He also likes to do runs around GI to be a fit guy.

Chylsea - Getting to Know You

Name. Caroline akauola laula
She is cool, funny, pretty and a awesome friend.

What intermediate school did you go to? She attended Manurewa intermediate..xx

What was your best memory of intermediate school? Caroline says that her best intermediate memory was there basketball game.

What have you enjoyed about Tamaki College so far? Caroline says there has been Nothing that she has enjoyed so far..xx

Favourite film, tv show, food, music ?
FOOD: Butter chicken
T.V SHOW: Jerry Springer, prison break
MUsic: I'm amazed - Joyful noise
Movie: Real steel

What hobbies do you do? Caroline’s favourite hobbies are :
Playing the  guitar, Singing songs and playing sports

Siosaia - Getting to Know You

My Buddies name is Nathaniel. He is complicated and is like a human dictionary for me. He and I have attended the same school and class for about 9 or 10 years.

Nathaniel has attended Tamaki Intermediate for his Intermediate and stayed there for the two years. We both miss learning and teaching there. Both of us used to teach other students how to make things in Mathematics easier for them.

My theory for his best memory at Tamaki Intermediate would probably be him winning our school speeches placing 1st in the entire school.(Which had about what 90-130 Students)One of his other favourite memories would have to be Our Trip down to the south of the North Island AKA Wellington.(Also Known As ‘Wellywood’ (I think it was) I bet that it would have made history throughout the entire history of Tamaki Intermediate. We travelled everywhere and met a lot of very important and successful people such as John Key.

The things Nathaniel have enjoyed during Tamaki College is Music and getting to know and see his old friends from the past and seeing new friends in the present. He is also happy about catching up with his cousins and brother during school. Mostly at Interval and Lunch.( How weird)

I don’t know what his favourite films and things are but I know his Favourite Band and the type of music he likes to listen to. His favourite band is METALLICA and the type of Music is HEAVY METAL.

His favourite hobbies would have to be staying home playing video games or going for super long distance runs.( FIT GUY EVEN)

Angelica - Getting to Know You

Hello this week for homework I have been studying on a friend named Sylvia Muaiava. Sylvia attended Point England for her years 1 to 8 and throughout her time at Point England her best memories was nothing. 

Now Sylvia has moved on from her primary and intermediate days up to now to her college days and so far she has enjoyed making new friends and experiencing new things as a year 9. 

Sylvia's favourite film is Monters Inc. Her favourite Television show is Sponge Bob Square Pants. 

Food Sylvia enjoys eating is anything that is nice and yummy. She enjoys listening to music by 2Pac, a famous rapper and singer.

Lastly for Sylvia's hobbies, she loves playing sports and eating.

That is what I have found out about my friend Sylvia Muaiava:-)

Havea - The Tamaki Way

I reckon that the Tamaki way is an impressive saying and also an stunningly way to show rules. The Tamaki Way is mainly about telling students where and what is out of bounds and what truly speaks of the truth about the school itself. I know that the Tamaki Way is a lesson to generally tell students what is allowed to be done and worn, and then there’s the things that you're forbidden to do or try. I think I would give it an effort to follow the rules and chose to listen to the Tamaki Way.

Tupac - Merits and Class of the Week

Merits are points given to each Year 9 class from each teacher, the maximum merits you can get is ten from each teacher.The class with the most at the end of the week gets an awarded in assembly with a trophy and the title the class of the week.

Tupac - The Tamaki Way

The Tamaki Way is no fighting. Fighting can get you in trouble with the school your parents and your body could get badly damage from it.You could get hurt real bad and end up in the hospital because of it. Also fighting is not the right way to solve your problems.

Kayde - The Tamaki Way

The Tamaki way. The tamaki way is our school rules to keep it safe and healthy. There are many rules to do this like No violence abuse or racism, no sexual harrasment, no prohibited items and many more! For me to have a good time at Tamaki College I need to follow these rules and have fun!

Nathaniel - Merits and Class of the Week

Merits and class awards are really cool because if you win every week they announce the yr 9 class of the week and if you win then you get a special treat and it also feels really cool because you know that your class is better then all the others and that makes me feel really cool.

Alyson - The Tamaki Way

The rule that relates to me is TO WEAR YOUR UNIFORM CORRECTLY. The reason why I relate to this rule is because wearing your uniform correctly to me is like wearing it with pride. To feel proud in what you are wearing. To represent your school with pride and represent your school well.

Cruz - The Tamaki Way

Respect other people’s property
I think this will do the best for me because in my previous school years many of my things had gone missing and had not been returned and it quite enraged me. Also now that i’m at Tamaki College I don’t think that the people here will do such a thing because everyone seems so kind and friendly and they don't seem like the type of people that will steal my things. Also the students look more reliable to give things too and they will return them, instead of just stealing them. Thats what I believe is the Tamaki Way :)

Hainite - The Tamaki Way

TREAT OTHERS FAIRLY

It is good to treat each other with respect because, if you treat them right they will treat you the same way. Treating people with respect is good so that nobody feels left out or odd. Please don't put people down lift them up cheer them so they feel comfy. I hop that this rule will be followed because, now and days it feels like this rule doesn't exist any more.

Jarna - The Tamaki Way

Respecting other people’s property affects me because in my previous school lots of things of mine have been stolen, now at Tamaki College it feels like no one here will do such a thing. The reason I think people from Tamaki wouldn’t steal is because they seem very sensible and kind, and would not do that to anybody.