Alien Invasion

Have you noticed some weird things going on at Rainbow's End such as ........aliens invading the places and rides. They landed a spaceship called the "Invader"- you wouldn't want to go onto that horrid spaceship. It spins around and goes up and down.

Ye-Haw, howdy partners did you ever know that they're making a new ride next to the Old Western Cowboy ride, called the "Gold Rush". You go through Martha mine - a famous New Zealand mine.

You might want to go there in the holidays and check out the Alien invasion AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (jokes).

Reported by Vaasu

Toby the Library Cat ! ! !

Toby is a cat who comes to the library all the time. Did you know... Toby was on top of the T.V where Mrs. Clark shows us topics to do? Have you seen Toby in the returns box? Day by day Toby is getting smarter and smarter. Toby comes to the library and likes to run around. Toby the library cat has been to the library more that the students at this school. Did you seen Toby on the printer, playing games on the computer and climbing walls? It looked like a lot of fun.

Reported by: Aria I

Kyle Mewburn and Katz Cowley

Were you at the whole school assembly on Wednesday 24th of August? You should have been because Kyle Mewburn (author) and Katz Cowley (illustrator) came to our school! Kyle was a really funny joker.. He also read "Kiss Kiss Yuck Yuck" which he wrote and showed the pictures on the big screen tv. Katz showed us some techniques to draw characters. She also showed the school how "The Wonkey Donkey" pictures started, and how they were created. We were so lucky to meet a famous author and illustrator!!

Reported by Andrena

Wynyard Quarter

The Wynyard Quarter was made in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Seven years ago, a vision was formed to improve land around the waterfront area, known as the Tank farm. On Saturday 6th August, people were invited to come to the opening of the Wynyard Quarter.

From the modern flowing design of the Viaduct Events Center to the cargo shed and fishing boats tied up beside it, The Quarter is a great mix of the old and the new, existing side by side.

There are ten new restaurants and bars, as well as lots of open areas to walk and enjoy. There is even an outdoor piano for people to play. Imagine watching a movie on the side of a silo tank or going for a tram ride. All of this is possible at the new Wynyard Quarter. Come down and see for yourself!

Reported by Vaasu

Volunteers for the RWC

Today we met Mark who is a volunteer driver for the Rugby World Cup.
Mark gets a supporters kit which includes a t-shirt, trousers, a cool jacket and a backpack bag. He also wears an identification card around his neck to say that he is an official volunteer. Volunteers are pretty special people because they don't get paid for the hard work they do.

Mark gets to drive around all day in a flash Land Rover with amazing RWC patterns all over it. He drives an important person from South Africa. Mark drives him to games, meetings and dinners all over Auckland.

Some lucky kids got to check out the flash car!!

Mark supports the ALL BLACKS and he hopes they will win the WORLD CUP this year. D6 kids helped Mark shout out for the ALL BLACKS!



Reported by the EAST NEWS Blog Team

Assembly- Caught being a cool teacher.

Sometimes on a Friday there is a School Assembly, and on those Fridays we have a green box which is a "Caught being a cool teacher'' box. A few weeks ago, Mrs Compston won the ''Caught being a cool teacher'' award. She won a chocolate fish - yummmmmm. If you would like to vote for a teacher, you have to ask one of the School Leaders. You have to give a reason when you vote for a teacher. Let's see who is going to win the ''Caught being a cool teacher'' next time. You can vote for any teacher that has been helpful to you!

Reported by Avdeep and Aria I

Fat cat Poppy!!!

Poppy is a fat cat. She needs to lose weight. Mrs Compston is trying to give less food to Poppy. Poppy has a great big tummy. Before she used to eat a lot of food but now she only has one or two things to eat. Have you seen Poppy's great big tummy?

All the children are trying to help Poppy because she is getting fatter and fatter. Poppy gets less food than Toby. Mrs Compston and Mr Gilbert are trying to take extra care of Poppy because she needs to lose a lot of weight.

Reported by: Avdeep and Aria I

Book Review 'Little Darlings'

Do you want to read a fantastic book with interesting scenes? Then read 'Little Darlings', a wonderful book filled with fabulous adventures and music. It also includes famous rock star Danny Kilman and his glamorous family. This story is about a wonderful friendship between Destiny and Sunset who continue their friendship through letter writing. One day Destiny's mother tells her that Danny Kilman is her father. Is this all true? Then find out and read 'Little Darlings' today.

BY BRASILIA D4