The Unforgettable Night

The bus was filled with deep and loud voices of young singing performers while the teachers blocked their ears seeming irritated. We were on our way to the APPA Choir Festival 2012.  It was a night to remember and a night to have fun and use our voices. The Cultural Group couldn’t wait to show their stunning performances. We quickly hopped off the bus and settled ourselves in the massive Town Hall. The little room was filled with so many schools looking nervous but excited. Our conductor Maria Winder had a chat with us; it was then time for us to SHINE BRIGHT LIKE DIAMONDS.

One by one each row went up the stairs smiling away. Our coaches wished us good luck and asked us to enjoy our time. Our first song was the National Anthem. Our voices louder than a lion’s roar.  The karanga and haka were strong and fierce. We were awesome! As we finished I had to hurriedly make my way down to play the guitar for one of the songs.  I was smiling so hard a woman couldn’t keep her eyes off me. That was one of my highlights for the night. Our next songs were just as good. We all sang in unison, the volume increased and the applause of the audience was phenomenal. As half of the songs were finished it was then time for the Cultural Group to perform.

We quickly changed into our outstanding costumes and lined up backstage. My heart was thumping against my chest as we were about to rock the stage off. Soon after our good lucks, we entered the stage to a loud applause. Our Tongan and Cook Island dance was graceful and outstanding. The boys’ Haka was of course, fierce and strong. We ended it with a fast Sasa. The croud went wild like little screaming children.

We got back to our places and sang the next half of the songs. The lights were shining bright on us we couldn’t even talk to each other. My voice was sounding quite pitched but it wouldn’t stop me from singing. The ukulele group entered the stage and played such nice songs. They played a lullaby that made me want to go to sleep! They went offstage with loud claps. Our next song was Island Beauty. Viliami was fortunate enough to be one of the soloists. He sang very well and we were all proud. Our last song was Kainga Tuturu. My friend Vaolele sang solo for it and sang so smooth it sounded awesome. Our Kapahaka group then came in and did a fierce Haka to end.

It then reached the end of the performances. What a night that was, all that singing and dancing was just too good.  We students were looking tired and I couldn’t wait to have a nice sleep. The ride back to school was again loud which was hard to believe. We finally arrived back and our parents were there.  That sure was an unforgettable night of success!

By Irasa Lafi

Fathers Day letter

Irasa Lafi
9 Tippett Street
Glen Innes

23 August 2012

Mrs.Baker
Art Teacher
Tamaki Intermediate
80 A Tripoli Road
Panmure

Dear Mrs Baker,
Every year, fathers always want something for Father's Day for most work hard for their family, care about them and always knows what's right. Well here I am writing a letter to tell you about my handsome, astonishing, caring father and I reckon he deserves the prize for all sorts of reasons!

My father, Tui 42, has always been working hard to keep our family together through tough times. He's always asking 'Have you done your homework?', 'are there any assignments you have to do?', 'is it finished?' always checking. He never lets us go outside or watch TV when we've got our homework to do. He really cares about our education and wants all of us to have a great and wonderful life.

Right now my father is the only one working at the moment. He comes back home trying to hide his tiredness. I reckon he does the most chores even more than my mother! As busy as he is, he still tries spending time with us.

Through tough times my father always tries to get himself to calm down . He takes a walk or goes to sleep and forgets about the whole thing. He doesn't like to cause trouble. He is very humble.

I thank my father for being a role model to me. For supporting me through my life so far and loving me to the end!

My father really deserves this prize for what he has done for our family. I can never get enough of my courageous, caring, loving and stunning father.

Yours sincerely,
Irasa Lafi
Room 12

A moment when I achieved Excellence

The days at primary school were the best days of my life so far. I participated in a variety of activities and experienced a lot of satisfaction and joy.  The most precious moment when my achievements were recognized was Prize giving day at Ruapotaka school.  The day was 16th of December 2010. I looked forward to this day, nervous but extremely happy. Many prizes were to be given out and I just hoped that one of those prizes would be mine.
Sitting in the hall, looking at the big, bold and beautiful trophies made my heart skip a beat! A number of parents were in the hall. Sitting at the back were my parents smiling away. A few minutes later Ruapotaka's prize giving day assembly began.
Off we started with a nice beginning, then it was time for the trophies and  prizes to be presented. As students received prizes I was getting a bit worried. "Would I get a prize? what if I didn't ? how would I feel?"
Finally my name had been called for best all round student from my class. That was good for a start. I felt proud and happy. Then my name was called out again for the best pacific dancer in the Samoan group. I had received a nice and shiny trophy. My mother looked so thrilled, she couldn't contain herself. It was then time for recognizing the year 6 top student. I was actually shocked because I got chosen! I was dumbfounded! I was very, very shocked. I couldn't believe it. I felt like I was about to faint. I could hear my family cheering out loud.

What a memorable day that was! As the assembly finished, I was definitely thrilled. I thanked my teacher, my family and the principal for all the support they gave me. I was so proud of myself. This was of course the best day ever so far. It was a nice end to my last year at Ruaptaka Primary school.  I had achieved excellence and will continue to experience more successful moments in my future too.

Irasa
Room 12

Mother's Day letter

Dear Mrs Baker,

Every year, mother’s always want something for Mother’s Day for most work hard for their family, care about them and always know what’s right. Well here I am writing a letter to tell you about my beautiful, astonishing, caring mother and I reckon she deserves the prize for all sorts of reasons.

My mother, Helen has always been working hard to keep our family together through tough times.

She’s always asking ‘Have you done your homework?’, ‘are there any assignments you have to do’, ‘is it finished?’ always checking.  She never lets us go outside or watch TV when we’ve got our homework to do. She really cares about our education and wants all of us to have a great and wonderful life.

Right now my mother is a house wife. She recently gave birth to a beautiful boy and now has to take care of him. On school days she makes us breakfast and checks if were clean and tidy ready to go school. Sometimes I think she is just too caring. When we are at school she cleans the house. She says it’s very tiring for her but she likes to keep tidy anyways.

My mother is really loud. I think that’s where I get my loudness from. It’s so funny when you get to talk to her. She always makes me laugh. That is when I feel I am talking to a person my own age!

Through tough times my mother always tries to get herself to calm down. She takes a walk or just goes to sleep and forgets about the whole thing. She doesn’t like to cause trouble. She is very humble. 

My mother really deserves this prize for what she has done for our family. I can never get enough of my courageous, caring, loving, and stunning mother.

Yours sincerely,

Irasa                   

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