Roald Dahl remembered 100 years after birth

This year marks 100 years since famous author Roald Dahl was born.

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Dahl wrote more than 20 children’s books, including The Twits, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Roald Dahl was incredibly creative and came up with more than 500 new words and character names.
Some examples are Oompa-Loopmas and scrumdiddlyumptious from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and snozzcumbers and frobscottle from the BFG.

He called his language Gobblefunk, and loved to play around with words and invent new words or meanings.

This year Oxford University Press even created the Roald Dahl Dictionary, which features almost 8,000 real and imaginary words which he loved to use.

Roald Dahl spent around four hours every day writing stories from his garden shed! He would also only write his stories using a pencil and yellow paper.


Read some Roald Dahl stories in our school library!

Earthquake disaster

!MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HITS NEW ZEALAND!
 

There was a huge earthquake that happened on November the 14th, 12:02am, 2016, in the South Island of NZ. It was felt from Wellington to Dunedin. It was a shocking 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Also there were a dozen aftershocks but then there was two, yes two 6.2  magnitude earthquakes near Kaikoura. The area is still in recovery, especially Wellington and Kaikoura.


There was a tsunami warning for the East Coast on both the North and South islands. You might not know this but a 2m tsunami hit Kaikoura. Numerous people were injured during and after the earthquakes.

                                                                
 









 

Four Die At Dreamworld!

 

It has been confirmed that 4 people have died at Dreamworld, Goldcoast, Australia while riding the Thunder River Rapid ride. The victims were two women and two men. Dreamworld has been closed since this incident and an investigation is under way.

Dreamworld is known as Australia's biggest theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions. The Thunder River Rapid Ride was opened in 1986 and it is a family ride and seats 6 people in 1 car. Riders have to be taller than 1.20 meters to ride. This ride travels up to 45 km/ hour.

 

Reviewed by Sahib

Extinct Lion Found!!!

A miniature marsupial lion, extinct for at least 18 million years, has been named after
Sir David Attenborough, a Broadcaster Naturalist.

Its fossilised remains were found in a remote part of Australia.

Teeth and bone fragments from the kitten-sized predator, named Microleo attenboroughi, were found in limestone deposits at the Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil site in north-western Queensland.

The researchers named the new species after the British broadcasting legend because of his work promoting the famous fossil site, which provides a record of nearly 25 million years of Australia’s natural history.



Reported By Noelani

JOKES!!!

Why can't you give Elsa a balloon? 
Because she will Let it go 



What do you call a fake noodle? 

  

An Impasta!

Why do fish live in salt water?
Because pepper makes them sneeze!

What do cows read with breakfast?  
A moooospaper!!

What does a piece of toast wear to 
bed? 
His pa-JAM-as!!

What flower do you wear on your face?
Tu-lips!


What do you call a dinosaur that does not take a bath?
A Stink-o-Saurus. 


By Noelani

Paris Bans Plastic!!

France has announced a new law banning plastic cutlery. The idea is to step up efforts to reduce            pollution. It follows a ban on plastic bags, in place since July.

As part of the country’s plans to be more environmentally friendly, plastic knives, forks, spoons, cups             and plates will no longer be allowed.

The new measures gives producers until 2020 to ensure that all disposable dishes sold in France are                              made of biologically sourced materials and can be composted.

                     I think this is a great idea for France and that more countries

should be doing it as well.

           By Noelani

KFC Recipe Found??

THE ORIGINAL 11 SPICES SECRET RECIPE?

Has the KFC secret recipe been found out?

KFC has always said that Colonel Harland Sanders’ tasty blend of 11 herbs and spices is a closely guarded secret.

The original recipe was developed in the 1940s, when Colonel Sanders began cooking his famous chicken, and is thought to be the key to the fast-food giant’s success.

But this week an old scrapbook belonging to one of the Colonel’s relatives was published online.

Stuck inside an envelope in the scrapbook is a handwritten note with the recipe in it.

Below is the recipe that was published in America. Feel free to make your own KFC at home.

 

Prep: 30 minutes
Soak: 20-30 minutes
Cook: 15-18 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried mustard
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying
Expelled-pressed canola oil

1. Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.

2. Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.

3. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.) When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.

SUSHI BURGER

Introducing the Sushi Burger

Sushi has gone from a posh dinner out to a lunchtime staple – and people are always finding new ways to consume it. Introducing the Sushi Burger.

Restaurants and food fanatics all over the world have been creating their own take on the Sushi Burger, and it can’t be long before it finds a way to one of our chains in New Zealand.

Chefs craft the rice into the dome shape of a burger. It is sometimes left just-cooked, sticky and fresh, and sometimes fried for ease of eating.

Also included are traditional sushi components, like raw fish, ginger, seaweed and wasabi, but with a burger shop twist – so some versions include pulled pork and pickles, while others include a big, juicy burger patty.

However, it looks impossible to eat. It certainly doesn’t seem to have the face-shoving, juice-dripping qualities of a burger carried in a sturdy bun. And it would leave you with sticky fingers and rice all over the floor.
By Noelani 

Photo Competition

Check out the winning photographs! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.

The Great Photo Competition

Great photos everyone! We had a fantastic display in A3 with all our photos that different classes have taken. Miss Botica announced what she was looking for specifically in the winning photos. She was amazed by the skill and creativity of the photographers.
The winners will be announced in next week's assembly and they will receive a prize that is a surprise.  

Report by Primrose and Lily

 

Visit the Papatoetoe Art Show at Papatoetoe North Primary School to see some amazing and creative artwork from all our local schools. Here's a sneak preview! Last day Thursday 1st September, open 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Rio 2016 Olympics!

 
Were you excited about the RIO Olympics? Did you watch lots on TV? Here are some Olympic facts:

The RIO Olympics were fantastic!


1. More than 10,000 athletes entered the 2016 Olympics.
2. The first Olympics started more than 2,500 years ago.
3. Pole vaulters jump higher than a double - decker bus.
4. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Greece, 1896.
5. Athletes come from 204 different countries.
6. Canada won gold for ice hockey in 2010.
7. Australia won gold, NZ won silver and Canada won bronze in Rugby.

Reported by Primrose and Lily 

CRAZY FACTS!!!

1.The tongue of a blue whale is as long as an elephant
2. Our eyes are always the same size from birth.
3. Earth is not round, it is slightly pear-shaped.

4. Mel Blanc, who played the voice of Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots.

5.The shortest war on record took place in 1896 when Zanzibar surrendered to Britain after 38 minutes!

6. During the War both countries would call a truce and play soccer!

 

7.In the UK, it is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day!

Reported By Noelani

Tornado in China

 
Reported by Noelani
A tornado and hailstorm have killed at least 98 people and injured nearly 800 in the East Chinese province of Jiangsu. It was the worst tornado to hit China in half a century. The winds were powerful enough to pick up vehicles. The tornado and hailstorm has killed 98 people and has injured nearly 800 people. The tornado is the worst one to hit China in half a century. The wind was so strong it could lift vehicles.

Olympic Medals NOT Made of REAL GOLD!!!

Gold medals are the ultimate prize in any Olympic sport.
All WORLD ATHLETES WOULD DO ALMOST ANYTHING FOR THEM!

However, at the Rio Olympics there is no such thing. Both the first and the second place athletes get silver medals with the only difference being that those that finish first get theirs plated in a tiny amount of gold.

The medals given to champions at these Olympics will weigh around 500g, so to make them entirely from gold would have cost about $23,500 in material, each.

By taking the silver medals and then plating them in a tiny amount of Brazilian gold, the actual value of the metal inside those medals is about $600.

The gold cover is certified to have a certain amount of purity and is considered very high quality.

A total of 2,488 medals have been produced: 812 gold, 812 silver and 864 bronze.

WHAT IS THE DESIGN LIKE?
For the first time, the medals are slightly thicker at their central point compared with their edges. The name of the event for which the medal was won is engraved by laser along the outside edge.

The designs feature laurel leaves – a symbol of victory in ancient Greece, in the form of the wreaths awarded to competition winners – surrounding the Rio 2016 Olympic logo.

Reported By Noelani

Digidog - Digital Superhero

Digidonna - Digital Superhero

Ramadan

 

 

This time of year is when Muslim people fast. They fast because they show everyone what it's like to stay hungry. Their fasting starts at 3.00am in the morning and finishes at 7.00pm at night and this continues for about a month. Ramadan is also a gift from god to people who fast and the gift is life. People celebrate Ramadan all around the world. 

 

Reviewed by Rajpreet      

Netball Tournament

We had a netball tournament on Tuesday 21st of June. The netball teams played at Bruce Pullman Park. We had it because there had to be a rematch about netball. The coaches were training our school netball teams. My couch is Miss Tomasone and she is a great coach. I love netball because its fun and entertaining for our team. In my opinion I think that netball was so challenging at first then I got used to it.

Reported By Manukura

Finding Dory

Many people love finding Nemo, well good news. Recently, finding Dory has been released. Finding Dory has a five star rating. This movie is about Dory losing her family. This movie is similar to finding Nemo. But this could be more interesting. Finding Dory has only been released in America and will be released on the 23d of June. Dory is a funny fish who has a really funny personality. Make sure you watch it.

By: Harshpreet    

PEP Sports Exchange

Created by Tihei and Noelani from the Media Team

Leopard Escapes Zoo in the USA

A leopard escapes from Hogle Zoo in Utah, USA. He escaped in a public area but it was lucky for the people that they all hid in the shop, café and other buildings. The leopard was a 4 year old girl and her name was Zeya. Zeya was found an hour later asleep near her enclosure. The strange thing was that no one knows what happened when she escaped.
In my opinion I say that they're not doing their jobs at the zoo because they did not see what happened or they did not stop the leopard from getting away.

Reported by Manukura

Matariki And The History Behind It

In late May and early June Matariki starts which is the Maori new year. There are lots of names for Matariki such as Subaru and the seven sisters. To celebrate Matariki people learn how to make things out of flax, remember about the past and think about the future. People fly kites to celebrate Matariki because they believe that the kites fly up near the stars. Matariki is also the name of the biggest star in the cluster of stars.

Reported by Rajpreet

Matariki

This month in New Zealand it is Matariki. During Matariki some people see the 7 sisters. Matariki is celebrated because of Maori New Year. Traditionally it was to remember the dead, and to celebrate new life. In the 21st century, observing it has become popular again. There are lots of celebrations happening all around the country.

By: Harshpreet   

International space station breaks a world record.

An international space station breaks a world record. They have completed a huge achievement 100,000th orbit of the earth. Go onto Kiwi Kids news and find the feature article. Watch a cool video and answer some questions. This event took place on May 23 2016. Just go onto Kiwi Kids news and search space and it should be the first article. The questions involve who, what , where, when.

By: Harshpreet   

3 Metre Long Python

A Thai man Named Attaporn Boonmakchuay got bitten by a python on the toilet seat. His wife was forced to pull him off the seat because there was no option. This incident happened in Thailand at his house in Chachoengsao Province east of Bangkok on the 1st of June. This happened because the snake got in to the plumbing system somehow.

Reported By Rajpreet 

Maori Emojies Comming To Your Phone

In July there's gonna be Maori emojies coming out and it includes waka ama (outrigger canoe). All the emojies are coming on your phone. It has been developed just for New Zealand. They are cropping up online after being unveiled two weeks ago. In my opinion it's great having Maori emojies because if someone is Maori they can send each other messages to their phones.

Reported by Manukura

Papatoetoe East Primary School New Website

 

On Monday we had released our new school website. We thought we could make our website more interesting and we have even got a new face book page. Kids can look at the page with their teachers and parents but we can't be active on it unless we are 13 and over. But do ask your parents to check it out so you could check it out too. We have got a digital citizen form that you and your parents should read and sign to promise to be a good DIGITAL CITIZEN.

Thank you Mr Van Wijk -  Mrs Van Wijks son, Mrs Clark, Mrs Crawford, and Mrs Capstick.  

3 Climbers Die on Mountain Everest

There were 3 people who attempted to climb the highest mountain in the world. The place was called Mount Everest. The 3 people that climbed the mountain died because they got altitude sickness. That was so sad but they still gave it their best shot to climb the highest mountain. In my opinion I believe that they had confidence and courage but it is sad that they died.

Reported By Manukura

NZ Voted Best Country 3rd time in a Row!!

BE PROUD KIWIS because we were voted 1ST BEST COUNTRY!!!

About 90,000 people voted around the world!
for their favorite destinations giving New Zealand the Best Country Tittle!

The runners up are South Africa and Maldives. But Capetown was voted best town and
Denmark was voted happiest.

Prime Minister, John Key, said that he believes New Zealand’s tourism success is due to our country living up to the hype, providing tourists with an experience “that is better than the brochure.”

Around $600 million has been invested by the Government in New Zealand’s tourism and promotion since 2008.

This is the 3rd year in a row that NZ has won the Best Country title and the head of Telegraph Travel believes it is because New Zealand offers almost everything travellers want.

NZ may be small, but I guess this proves that great things really do come in small packages!!

I think this is interesting to know because its good to know New Zealand won something.

Reported By: Noelani

Car Vending Machine

WOW now you may think this is really too good to be true... but it isn't as if this is a real thing!!
Vending machines now have chocolates, drinks, first aid kits, and now CARS!!?? you must be thinking WHAT!!!?? but it's true.

An online auto sales company has been working on creating this vending machine since 2013.   The 5 storey glass machine has now opened in Nashville, Tennessee (USA) 

                                Costumers get given a special coin, and when the costumer inserts                                                   the coin they just watch there brand new car coming down.

I think this is interesting to read because you can get chocolate out of a vending machine but not a CAR!!

Reported By Noelani

                                 

    

14 Year Old Boy Turns Down $44 million!!!

 Taylor Rosenthal is a budding Bill Gates. The 14-year-old’s start-up company is already so popular, he’s turned down a $44 million offer!!!

Taylor from Alabama is the creator of RecMed, a vending machine that dispenses first aid products.

The company, which he launched in 2014, started as a year eight project when the straight-A student was taking part in a Young Entrepreneurs Academy class.

“We had to come up with a business idea,” he said.

“Every time I’d travel for a baseball tournament in Alabama, I’d notice that kids would get hurt and parents couldn’t find a band-aid. I wanted to solve that.”

The idea evolved into a vending machine.

I think a lot of people may find it odd to say no to $44 million but I think Taylor is doing the right decision to develop his skills with BILL GATES!!!   

Reported By Noelani

The Peace Garden

During the Term break a team of workers including builders, plumbers, gardeners and landscapers began work on our Peace Garden.
Now that it is completed, we need a new name for our peace garden and the new name is the Wahi Hoki Hoa friendship garden. The Peace Garden is for remembering all the people that have been a part of our school the Wahi Hoki Hoa garden is completed and ready to be open for everyone to have a look at. 



Reported by Rajpreet

Amazing Giant Sculptures Made From Cans !?



I AM COOKIE MONSTER!!

Reported By Tihei

21 Teams of architects, engineers, and schools have been showcasing their efforts at Canstruction ! This is a sculpture competition in Vancouver and people come to create and display sculptures made out of more than 80,000 donated cans!! This charity has been held each year ever since 2002. Over all that time it has collected more than $1.3million, and all of this money has been donated from people.
 

Archaeologists Discover Endeavour

Famous archaeologists from America have discovered the last remains of the ship that Captain James Cook sailed as the first person to chart New Zealand in 1770. Researchers say that they may have come across the ship wreck of the HMS Endeavour off the coast of Rhode Island. The ship was last seen in 1778 when it was being used as a transport vessel during the American Revolution. It also had a new name - Lord Sandwich.

The Endeavour was a bark - a three masted sailing ship. The Rhode Island marine archaeology project RIMAP0 says the Endeavour was one of 13 ships sunk in Newport Harbour in1778. Archaeologist will now carry out further investigations of the vessels structure and it's related artifacts. 

Reported by Rajpree and Atalia

The Great Environmental Clean Up

Created by Noelani
MEDIA TEAM

A Taste of Adventure

Created by Noelani
Media Team

The Amazing Year 6 Camp

Created By Manukura and Nailah from the media team.

Reported by Darcy and Tylah

The Crazy Adventure Of The Year Sixes

Reported By Rajpreet and Harshpreet 

Chosen Valley

Year 6's at Chosen Valley Camp 2016

Majestic Chosen Valley

Created by Leena and Tihei from the media team.

Our PEP School Library

PEP School Diversity

Happy Easter!

Welcome Back Mrs Mulrennnan

(Noelani)  (Mrs Mulrennan)
How did you feel when you walked through the school gates?
When I walked through the school gate at the beginning of the year I felt a bit excited and a bit nervous at the same time, but I also felt like I was coming back to my home where I felt safe, and when I saw the kids who I've taught in the past, I was very happy that I've decided to come back.

Where did you go when you left Papatoetoe East 3 years ago?
I went to a school called Papatoetoe North Primary School which is not far from here and very close to where I live, and I taught there for three years mostly I taught new Year 0/1 just like I've always done at Papatoetoe East.

Can you tell us about any of the other teachers that left with you?
Yes I can because I'm still friends with all of those teachers.

• Miss Lepou is teaching a Year four class at Mt. Roskill Primary School. She also  has a very cool blog that kids can look at and I can give you the address. She has two little girls now, the eldest is named Tamaya and she is four nearly five and Annie who's two.
•  Mrs DesForge is teaching a year one class  at New Market Primary School and is enjoying this.
• Miss Nola is teaching a class out west in West Auckland, I think it's a year two class and she has a little boy.
•  Miss Mac is working at the ZOO!!! She's actually in a  classroom located in the zoo teaching them about the animals there and she loves working there. She gets to see  some of the children she's taught in the past and the same time meet many new kids.

Why did you leave Papatoetoe North?
After 3 years of teaching at Papatoetoe North, I thought it was time for a change plus I wanted to see what other schools were like. I was thankful to see an opportunity to teach in Auckland and at Papatoetoe East. So, When Mrs Compston and Mr Gilbert asked to come back I said "YES PLEASE!!" 

So far, how do you feel about your decision to come back?
Yes I think I've made a really good decision coming back and I LOVE the library. I think it's the best library in Auckland because I love books and I love teaching in a school where there's lots of books. And I like the gardens in the Living Classroom. But do you know what I like best of all? The children because I think that they are all very special.

This is reported by Noelani in C5

Cool School Pets

Rhino is a little blue budgie who is very tweetitive and is very playful. Mrs. Compston saved Rhino from being squashed by a huge truck!

 


Toby is a cat that loves to play in the library and hang out with his best friend Poppy. He loves the blue library beanbag.

Poppy is a fraidy cat that only sleeps, eats and sometimes runs about but she doesn't that often. She mostly hangs about in the office.

 

 

 

Reported by:Atalia