Monday, November 29, 2010

Writing in Dialogue

"Hey Binky, what are you up to today?" asked Pip in a voice that suggested she was up to something yet again.
"Um...Well I havn't decided if I am yet, it depends on what you're planning", replied Binky looking slightly worried.
"OK, listen up!"
"Riiiiight", Binky paused "Carry on."
"Well I was thinking..................................................We could go on a waterslide in the other Llama's paddock!"
"Have you thought of how we are going to make it exactly?"
"No"
"Have you thought of how we're going to get down there without the grumpy old farmer seeing us because you know what happens if he does?"
"No"
"Have you thought about that we have no water to do it with?"
"No"
"Well that was kinda stupid then wasn't it?"
"Yup"
"OK, I'll help you make the waterslide if you promise me that I don't have to go down it. Deal?"
"No"
"Oh Pip, stop being so difficult for once!"
"Fine, if you help, you don't have to go down", Pip huffed

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

My Riverdale recount

Riverdale has been AMAZING for me.

From the day I walked through the doors of my own new, bright classroom I knew I was going to be very happy here.

Even though it was a little scary at first, by the third day I had settled in perfectly.

Every teacher has given me joy everyday and many fantastic opportunities like camp, speeches, Te Puawai, Interschools, Explorers, Choir, Electives, Duathlons, Cross Country, Productions, Quiddage-(since I was 6), many Y6 jobs, QZ Times Editor, Getting to choose our subjects for cool PI's, I still even remember my first field trip to an awesome farm with Mrs Walker!

I have had fun with every single person in this school and I just want to thank all the teachers and adults for helping me grow and challenging me to push myself further and further, and without you I would not be the same person I am today.
So thanks once again for an incredible journey through the first years of my school life. It has been a privilege to have been taught by Riverdale School.
But I know for sure that I will be back in the very near future (because I know I won't be able to keep away!)...........so WATCH OUT!