Explanation: Why do Hindus celebrate Diwali

Diwali is known as the festival of lights that Hindus celebrate all around North India, South India even in New Zealand. When Hindus celebrate Diwali they draw rangoli patterns to invite God to their home. My teacher Mrs. Raman baked sweets and cookies. She made plates for 50 people. When you celebrate Diwali you have to buy new clothes like saris - that’s what my teacher wears every time she celebrates Diwali. Hindus cannot celebrate Diwali if there is a death in the family. Hindu people rub oil on their body before having a bath to cleanse themselves. People are very kind and caring because of the food that is given to others. There was once a king called Shree Raam who got sent to the forest for 14 years. After 14 years, Shree Raam and his wife made their way back home. The people of Ayodhya lit up candles and lamps for their most loved lord Shree Raam to welcome him back. Diwali is a very popular Hindu festival. It is important because goodness will always defeat the evil and light will conquer darkness.

By Makayla

Explanation: How to ride your bike safely

First it is so important to wear a helmet while riding your bike. Be sure to check that your helmet fits perfectly and wear it correctly. If you're not sure ask a professional at the bike store. Secondly you have to wear good shoes so your feet are protected and are resting nicely on the peddle. Adjust your seat so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet can touch the ground. The next most important thing is to make sure your brakes are working properly. Next check other parts of your bike like your lights, reflectors and chain. Make sure the chain is properly oiled and spinning freely. Check that your tyres are properly inflated. You should carry a portable pump and spanner to repair your bike if it breaks down. When you are on the road be sure to ride with the flow of traffic so that cars do not crash into you. Wear brightly coloured clothing so that other road-users can see you. When you come to a pedestrian crossing, get off your bike and walk across with your bike. When you're riding with your friends, ride in a single file not side by side. Do not carry passengers on your bike as it is made only for one person. Do not wear headphones while riding because you should be listening out for warnings on the road. Wear your backpack on your shoulders instead of hanging it on the handle bars. Never hitch a ride on a passing by truck as you could be in trouble at the slightest bump. Remember to make hand signals when turning or stopping. Be alert while riding and obey all traffic signs and rules of the road. Now you are ready to have a safe ride on your bike without getting run over.

Earthquakes

Have you ever felt an earth quake? Well I haven’t. Have you felt the very strong shake it’s got? When earthquakes happen you need to get under cover. Some earth quakes can kill you. Earth quakes can destroy the world. When earth quakes happen you need to get under cover and that might be under the table so you don’t get hurt. Earth quakes can happen anywhere around the world. If an earthquake happens you need to make sure you stay safe. Earthquakes can be really strong sometimes. Some earthquakes can last for a very short time. Earthquakes are very dangerous. Some earthquakes can make power lines fall down. Earthquakes can make people very scared. Some earthquakes make a lot of things fall down because it is shaking very hard. They can happen any time without any warnings. Earthquakes can make holes in the road and can also make roads split apart. Earthquakes feel like the world is going to end. They can happen anywhere around the world. A lot of people don’t know how earthquakes happen. When an earthquake comes you get a very bad shock. People who are scared of earthquakes can sometimes have a heart attack. They could whack their head by accident and might black out. When there is an earthquake you should not go out side. Sometimes people don’t realise that an earthquake is happening. When an earth quake happens people should not treat it like a joke. Earthquakes feel like a person is out of control but bigger. Some people will not live in countries that experience earthquakes. Earthquakes can make people feel really sad about their country. Some earthquakes can make people feel like they don’t want be alive. Some earthquakes are small and some are big and fierce.
Over the years many earthquakes have caused a lot of damage and even death.
Earthquakes have hurt a lot of people and destroyed their lives.

Speech by Makayla Urquhart

Limerick by Makayla

Once there was a boy called Mark
Who lived in the park
His dad's name was Stacy
His mum's name was Lacy
Mark was afraid of the dark

Room 8 Haikus on Rain

By Joseph
The rain is pouring
We can hear the raindrops fall
It is very cold

By Shar
It is raining hard
The grass is so slippery
The flowers need rain

By Johnnie
Rain is very cold
Rain makes very cold puddles
Rain makes people cold

By Kelliemay
The rain makes hailstones
Rain makes you slip in the mud
Rain makes a big flood


By Zane
Rain is coming down
It is so cold in the rain
Rain is a good thing!

By Kennedy
The rain comes down, down
The rain is really heavy
People don’t like rain!

By Riccardo
Rain makes people sick
When there is no rain it’s dry
It is raining hard

By Makayla
Rain makes big floods come
Hailstones falling from the sky
Rain makes people cold

By Destiny
Rain is falling down
Rain is very wet and cold
Rain makes big puddles