Stanley Steamer

American brothers Francis and Freelan Stanley,went to a local fair in 1897.There they witnessed a french inventor deminstrate his Steam car.That spured the two twins to invent their own Steam car which became the best known and best sold car from 1896 to 1924.It was called the Stanley Steamer.Between 1899 and 1905 the Stanley Steamer out sold the gasoleen powered cars.Later on they invented a steam racing car that broke the land record,it could reach up to speeds of 204 km/h.

The Stanley Steamer ran on simple,freely available fuel and all you needed to start it was a match.The engine didn't have to many moving parts in it.It also produced little exhaust.

However it took 25 minutes to build up enough steam to get going,It needed to be refilled often with fresh water.People spread a rumor that the Stanley Steamer would explode and kill the driver,that is why the Stanley Steamer went out of production.

Archimedes

There once was a man named Archimedes,he was a mathematician.He also was known as the wise one and some others called him the master.

He was born in Syracuse Sisely in 287 BC.He probably got his interest from his dad Phidias who was an astronomer.Archimedes often forgot to eat because he was so consumed by his inventions.

One of his inventions was called the claw.It was made out of a pulley system,two poles and a hook.It was designed to attack any roman or other attacking ships. It would grip hold of ships and lift them up then sink them.

Roman people sent a soldier to find Archimedes.once he was found he was killed.That ended the life of a great mathematician.

Swimming

“Swimming”I said to my self!I wonder what we are going to do.

On entering the pool a shock of cold sent shivers up my spine.With a powerful kick I pushed off the wall.Submerged under the water I glided gracefully.swallowing a big gulp of water I quickly swam to the surface and took a big breath,then I started kicking.

Determined to reach the end I could still hear my friends cheering.Nearing the end I took my last breath.Struggling to hop out of the pool I was exhausted and drained.On my knees barely moving, I was coughing and spluttering.

Feeling sick I said to myself “I finished”!Changed into my uniform I felt deliciously warm.When we got back to school lunch time was almost over.

Immersion Assembly

Wow I wonder why Ms Burn is dressed like that" I said to myself! Ms Burn and the rest of the teachers in team 3 were dressed in wacky hear wigs and mad scientist clothes. We were in the hall for immersion assembly.Immersion assembly's are always at the start of each term,these assembly's are for the students to learn there topic for each term.Teachers preform an act that relates to our topic.

As soon as the teachers in team 3 walked on stage an enormous beaker appeared,the teachers started tossing a variety of ingredients into the beaker. A massive bar of soap miraculously appeared.It was Ms Walters.She had a pink wig on that looked like bubbles and she had pink tight jeans on.

Suddenly all the teachers got changed and Ms Lavakula started rapping.The rest of the teachers sang.Then they came of the stage and started squirting everyone with water.All the teachers were great although team 3 was my favourite.

The Easter Show Competition

In the school holiday’s I went to the Easter show because my brother was competing in a singing and dancing competition.The competition took place at the ASB Show grounds in Auckland New Zealand near One Tree Hill. There were six acts and my brother was second to go on stage.He sang and played his electric guitar.The song that he sang is called you give me something by James Morrison. One of the judges said “I like how you can sing different notes”and he said that the guitar was off tune.My brother did not make it into the final.Even though he did not make it my family was still proud of him.I think he looked really confident,but unfortunately he got distracted by a baby.

Snake Attack

You would never want to be bitten by a poisonous snake,it can be deadly because they have two teeth that we call fangs that connect to 2 sacs on each side of the snake’s upper jaw.These sacs contain venom. If you ever see a poisonous snake be careful or stay away from it.

When snakes inject venom into you it runs through there venom sacs and down their fangs.Snakes fangs are not solid,but they are hollow and can easily puncture your skin.

Hydro slide

Walking up the steep steps I could hear echoing voices and every body cheering with excitement.I was anxiously waiting for my turn hoping it would be soon because I was so cold.I was very close to having my turn so I started jumping up and down. Finally I had my turn, I was going down the slide like the wind.It was pitch black and I could still hear everyone cheering.Suddenly there was light so I could tell I was near the end of the slide,so I put my legs up and my arms near my face.It was really fun going down the slide because all the water was splashing on me at every turn in the slide and because it was really fast.