Plight of the Sea Turtle

Plight of the sea turtle

The story of the plight of the sea turtle is about sea turtles lives. It is also about how we should look after sea turtles and their habitats. It even tells us why we need to look after the sea turtles and how they are surviving in the hot temperate Pacific Ocean.

The big problem is people. People do illegal stuff with the sea turtles like sell Sea turtles in the black market. They get gains from their selling and as well eat the meat. People throw their rubbish to the shore. Plastics are the biggest trash they throw and it became a problem for the sea creatures. They get tangled in their necks and they get choked with the plastics. Plastic bags are the biggest problem out in the sea.

Another problem is we as people use plastic bags for shopping instead of proper shopping bags that are not made out of plastic. One more problem is people trash their habitats. Predators eat the eggs and as well the baby sea turtles. It is tough for sea turtle to survive.

Yes there is a solution to the problem but it requires our help. We need to look after the beaches and keep the water as pure as the blue sky. We should stop the black market selling of sea turtle shells and meat. Never buy such stuff produced from sea turtle shell and other animals. Also please never ever kill sea turtles, and destroy their homes. We try to cherish them forever and ever.

Fun Facts

• Sea Turtles only live in the Pacific ocean and in places that is hot and temperate.
• They do not live in N.Z because we live close to the north pole.
• Their shell is called a carapace
• These turtles have lived for over 215 million years
• many species of these turtles are endangered

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in Italy October 31st 1451 and died in Spain. Christopher Columbus found Cuba in 1492 then sailed for Haiti in 1791. He was known well for sailing the sea and discovering the world. Christopher Columbus started his expedition when he was a teenager. Christopher Columbus was very curious about his sailing he also met lots of famous people along the way. Columbus also set sail for Spain. He set sail for heaps of countries. He was the best sailor that has died now. He never had to walk the plank. He thought travelling through the west to India would be a faster way, but when someone reject his idea in Portugal he went to spain to visit the king Ferdinand and queen Isabella. Then he told the queen the idea and she was delighted with the idea about travelling west to get to India.  Then the queen gave Columbus the financing to travel through  the west. He also travelled with Nina Santa Maria and Pinta After two months Columbus and his crew arrived in Bahamas and they were convinced that was India. When they arrived Columbus could not resist the gold that they were wearing. He had to prove that there was wealth there. Columbus was a great sailor and it was indeed he started at a very young age. and that was his journey in his sailing world.His discovery of America was by accident. He loved his sailing because it was something he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

My prayer

This is my prayer to God to thank him for keeping me safe in New Zealand.

Dear Dumb Diary

What is wind power?

Matariki

New IPHONE 6 and WATCH!!!

New Iphone 6 and Iwatch

YES! the new iphone 6 is out I am actually not happy about this. These apple people keep on bringing out new apple products.

I mean what's next  the iphone 7 and a icamera like thats going to happen what if it does? They don’t even make the software content better only the look of it. People are just wasting their money buying these uncool and not unique phones. The apple people are just getting more money, for a production that just changed the looks, yeah thats right apple genius’s.

I think you guys should stop making new things and take a  break then when people really want new phones that’s when you guys should start making new phones.

Mary Mackillop center

Visit to Mary Mackillop Center

We went to the Mary Mackillop Center because our school was celebrating our 60th Diamond Jubilee. I was struck by this incredible statue. But it was not just any old statue, it was a statue of St Joseph. I think the statue was estimated to be of 80 years old.                                               The statue of St. Joseph looked so humble and pure for St. Joseph was really a humble man.

I never knew our school was 60 years old, cool right! The sun was shining on the incredible indescribable statue. I can feel the breeze of the lovely wind going over my face. As it swiftly passes my face, the gentle touch of the breeze is soothing and calming me at that moment. I can hear the lovely noise of birds chirping while they are flying. It sounds like music to my ears as they noisily chirp away. They are frequent visitors of the place.  

I can see Rangitoto Island just across the shore standing erect and with its beauty. It is a breathtaking view from where I am standing! The statue impressed me more as I look at it. It is full of history. This statue is facing Rangitoto Island. I think it is protecting that island. I can feel the power and presence of St. Joseph in the place and as well with the sisters, guarding them day by day. I am wondering why they have put them in that position. I think they have a reason.  St Joseph represents the Josephite sisters, his charism and his love for God. The sisters lived here close to 80 years.  I have also heard that Mary Mackillop has lived here too. They have kept the statue for so long. Indeed St. Joseph has a place in their hearts.

I hope to go there soon again because of the view and the way the sisters of Mary Mackillop act with humility and kindness. Its lovely to feel so special.

Mother Mary

Mother Mary

Mother Mary so gracious and humble.

We thankyou for your mercy and grace that you have showed us.

We seek love and generosity through your kindness Mother Mary.

We ask that your for your help to make us humble to self and others.

Bless us in Jesus name Amen.

By:  Gina

Peace Poem

By: Gina

Peace is an incredible word

a dove represents peace

peace looks like teamwork,  fair play and participating

peace sounds like laughing calmly, no criticism and no war

peace feels like people treating people equally, happiness and being cared for

So lets pass the peace on!!!