Poems about our friends

In Matariki and Mahutonga, we have been writing poems about our buddies... Here are some of them:

Keenman (Jack K) by Jude

Outgoing and adventurous, the curious type of course,

a speedy, jokey, boaty guy,

an all round awesome force.

Music ringing through your ears,

Hitting 4’s all day,

Pulling flips and eating chips,

always having your say.

So that’s all for now, but man, there’s much, much more.

So keep on being awesome, and you’ll stay that way for sure.

Burton by Gretel

You really love your Football,

You're good at the game,

you dream about it day and night,

your friends are all the same!

Your favourite animal is a beaver,

you like the colour blue,

you like to play the sport floorball,

so you bought a stick that was new!

You returned a little while ago,

from a trip to Singapore,

we think you really liked it there,

and really wanted more!

Were all moving on this year,

we hope to keep in touch,

and if you have a party,

we’d like that very much!

Chanel by Asha

Chinchilla, dogs, cats,

you have so many pets,

rabbits, turtles, kangaroos,

you're always at the vets!

We know you love ballet,

we know you like to dance,

do you prefer jazz or salsa,

or do you like to prance?

At capoeira you are fantastic,

cartwheels kicks and all that,

maybe it’s because of gymnastics,

doing handstands and splits on the mat.

Now it’s time to say goodbye,

the beach is where we’ll find you,

kayaking, surfing and sunbathing,

that’s where you’ll find us too!

Tom by Burton

We know you like to protect beetles

of course, not the band

You protest in front of parliament

taking a strong stand

You’re really good at football

and running really fast

You shine at athletics

You are never ever last

In the green forest you like beavers

your favourite colour is green

you hate presenting in assembly

the most we’ve ever seen

Floorball is a talent of yours

We know you love the game

hockey, swimming , cricket

they’re not really the same.

We’re off to EBIS together

we will have so much fun

Learning happens forever

it’s never, ever done!

Milly by Molly

You are my best friend Milly,

you love to laugh and play,

you really are quite silly,

but you are fun everyday.

You really love your sport,

we've played hockey, cricket, soccer,

you're great on the tennis court,

but croquet is just a shocker!

When you’re older you might be a swimmer,

and swim heaps of lengths,

and you could almost be a winner,

because of all your strengths.

Sadly you're moving to Wanganui next,

but I’ll surely see you there,

I will contact you on email or text,

and Worser Bay gossip I’ll share.

Liv by Betty

Your bright orange hair

looks like the evening sky

do not even ask me

I have no clue why.

You say that you're a tomboy

but I don’t think so

it doesn't really matter

even that I know.

You really like music

singing, piano

you want to learn guitar

from head to toe.

You say I’m your BFF

you have a temper too

but that makes me think

I should not mess with you.