The 12 Hour Relay Reckoning

Pained and panicked screams ripped across the sky as the wind threw a tantrum, screaming and throwing everything in sight. 

All that was visible was a large dark shadow looming in the middle of the field as it seeped across the grassy area. It's eyes were piercing and in a glare while there was no other facial to be seen.

Adults, teachers as they were, could only stare in horror and despair as they watched their beloved students get ripped to shreds by the petrifying thing. There was only fear that appeared in their eyes, the feeling taken from one who could stare death dead in the eye. (Haha…puns x'D)

Unfortunately for myself I wasn't able to run fast enough even with the adrenaline rushing through my veins. Only one thing was comprehensible in my mind which was the knowledge that if I lost this race it would mean true death.

A cold feeling enveloped my leg and a shudder ran up my spine. I felt something trip up my train of thought causing me to feel only what I can explain as…blank. Inside of myself was a numb nothingness that transmitted only the worst of feelings and my silent screams weren't able to break the veil of pessimism.

Finally in acceptance I grit my teeth as my eyes became wet with the tears that were threatening to fall only to open them as I dangled above two large jaws. This was the first time I had experience fear of this degree. This was the first time my chance of survival was nought. I squeezed my eyes shut as I fell.

Drug Research - Presentation

This term we have had our Life Education sessions. One of the topics we're learning about happens to be drugs. Everyone has made a presentation about a particular drug to extend our knowledge. I made my presentation to a class member and they have given me feedback below.

Success Criteria:
• Confidence when delivered
• Genuine Knowledge
• Information given in their own words
• No reading of page or word walls
• Images match content
• Visually Appealing
• Not too long/short

What I recommend for TIS

Dear Mr Diver,

As a student in my eighth year of schooling I find it impertinent that you hear me out in this letter about the changes I suggest you make to the school.

Being a student of Rimu house I think we should allow toys within the school. I'm not saying to let kids bring in an armada of little gadgets I only think that we should allow toys used for games such as marbles and cards.

At my old primary school we had these because you basically just play around and trade them off. If you lose them, tough. I only mean to bring in actual toys and things and not gadgets like phones and so on.

I think this way because at my old school we witheld these rules and I loved to do card battles and trading and so on. Plus I doubt such a thing can get out of control.

Sincerely, Me.

12 Hour Relay (Can't get enough)

In a school of which has a day

Where the students compete and play

Circling they go,

To put on a good show

For the parents who are there for a stay.

There is a 12 hour relay

Some shout 'Let's Homestay'

Hours and hours under the sun

As we go as if chased, with a gun

While we're hit with the hot golden rays

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On the run for an entire day 

And chased by the government, what can I say?

The world around me cheers for my escape

At the end of my journey a white banner awaits

I'm panting, and panting the line is so close

Overtaken by others, rogues like me

They're all running for their lived as they reach the end.

Destruction is rampant around me and I've gotten so far.

I fall.

There's nothing more here, than the end.

Homework: Career

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More (fake) Asks

Anon: I've got some older mates who are about a year above me with me being thirteen and they're around 14 to 15. They asked me to go to a party on Saturday and I believe that they'll all be taking alcohol. I'm telling my parents that I'm staying with a friend and I know it's bad so I'm feeling nervous. What do I do?

Me: Well Anon, it seems you've got a real problem. The first problem here is that you are all underaged so this stuff will screw up your brain a lot. The legal age is 18 and you're quite far off from that. Alcohol can be really bad for you and your friends considering you're all way too young. The effects will be worse on you than most others so I recommend taking a few bottles of ginger beer instead if you insist on going.

Lying to your parents isn't the best thing to do but I find it understandable but look at the facts: You're going to a party with people older than you where there is going to be a lot of alcohol and nobody knows where you are. Well at least not somebody who'll be sober enough to call if something happens to you.

Also please try to keep in mind that drinking at your age is against the law and you could go to jail for things like this.

If you can muster up enough courage than you can address them about your issue. If they're truly your friends they'll care enough about what you're so worried over and will help you out themselves.

In the end the choice to drink is always up to you but try to think of the future. Think of what will happen to you if you keep going down this track.

Life Education #1

Life Education is here to educate us on drugs to give us a more informed decision so that once we encounter things like that in life we can know how to deal with it. Delay the decision is what they say.

So when we entered the large white Life Education van two by two we sat in rows and listened to Michael. We learnt about REACH WITS which are ways to get out of doing drugs and other helpful acronyms. Most of it was a revision of what we've already been told and more emphasis on how it affects us. 

You can use all of these to get away from tough situations where you're offered a drug.

R: (Give a) Reason

E: Excuse

A: Assertive

C:Change the subject

H: Humour

W: Walk away

I: Ignore

T: Toughen up/Tell someone

S: Say no

There was also a bit on peer pressure which is when people of your age grouping (or your average friends group) try to encourage you into doing something. Peer pressure is either good or bad depending on the situation e.g persuading one to take drugs or persuading one to do the dishes.

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Scenario Where I Give Advice.

Anon: I found out my two friends smoke. I'm only 13. I don't know what to do. I am really confused. Please help.

Me: Well Anon, it would be best to make sure they know the consequences of taking such harmful substances. Tell them how much it rots their insides and reduces their life expectancy.

If they continue to smoke I would try to figure out if they have problems that they're trying to forget because a lot of people go to drugs or alcohol in their time of need.

Once again if that wasn't the problem it's probably just to be cool. Smoking isn't cool at all and leads to death and if people think that smoking is cool I suppose death is too, but I'm ranting here.

If you REALLY want to stop them I would suggest telling an adult or someone who can sort them out but honestly it's their choices so if anything happens it is not your fault.

Also if they offer you some do NOT take it. Most drugs ruin lives and I don't want to see a lovely asker get ruined. Whatever you do please don't fall victim to any peer pressure and make sure that they know you have no intention in smoking.

It was nice talking to you Anon and I hope you can solve this problem :D

A UK News Story

Vincent Graham, previously a cage fighter but now a drug baron at the age of  thirty five is getting his comeuppance.

The drug baron who was arrested in 2011 is having some of his luxury items being sold on eBay by the police. The main items consist of three cars (Lamborghini Gallardo, a Nissan Skyline and an Audi Q7,) A diamond watch, a diamond bracelet, a gold stone necklace

The money earned from these online auctions will be split between different harbingers of law in order to catch more infamous criminals.

Teenagers and Drugs

In 1997 there were 142 deaths where the cause was due to alcoholic consumption.

Between 1989 September and 2000 May, the price of a 20 pack of cigarettes rose from $4.10 to $8.50

Cannabis is the most common illicit drug used by New Zealand minors.

By the age of 21 80% of youths will have used cannabis at least once.

Class A, B and C Drugs.

What are the class A, B and C drugs?
They are the drug classes given in most countries under the UK.

What do these letter classes imply?
They are the levels of danger in these drugs with A being the highest and have the more serious punishments.

What are the punishments?
For possession of class A drugs will land you with a six month imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine.For possession of class B or C drugs will land you with a three month imprisonment and/or a $500 fine.

Manufacturing of class A drugs will put you in jail for life. Class B drugs is fourteen years. Class C is eight.

What are the class C drugs?
They seem to be drugs used by doctors or used as body enhancements such as steroids or tranquilizers.

What is the Act classifying drugs in NZ?
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975

What are some of the laws accounting alcohol?
You must be at the age of eighteen to drink or possess alcohol.