Extra-Ciricular Stuff

The extra-ciricular stuff that i've joined this year is Rugby, Ultra Rip, Netball, Softball, Touch, Librarian, ICT Mentor, RPS Reporter, Photographer, Speeches, Bollywood, Samoan group, Hip Hop CREW! and hopefully many more :)

Rugby; I was vice-captain and we placed 3rd
Ultra Rip; is still to be continued
Netball; we had a lot of fun and the boys placed 3rd
Softball; we placed 1st in the first round then went to Counties and placed 1st then went off to Auckland Champs and placed 3rd
Touch; is still to be continued
Librarian& ICT Mentor; really awesome, get to help out with the little ones and get to meet new people when we're doing our jobs.
RPS Reporter& Photographer; it's so cool because i got to meet famous people and interview them and take some photos with them it's really helpful for me in the future.
Speeches; i came 1st for class then i wanted to go further and have a go at school's speeches and i placed 1st so then i went off to repersent school and said my speech at Bucklands Beach intermdiate but unfortunatley placed nothing but i did have comments after woods.
Bollywood; it was different but it was a great experience
Samoan Group; its fun learning a new culture and to do a different dance than my culture
Hip Hop CREW; it was a lot of fun had a great experience, i was Captain along with Nikkita, i wished i joined last year but my brother was in it so i didn't and he was captain last year as well. But yeahr loved everyone and we were like a FAMILY!

My Speech

Obesity, Obesity, Obesity, what is obesity?

I am here to warn you about obesity. Simply put obesity is when a person is really, really over weight. This is a major health problem in New Zealand. New Zealand is rated as the 3^rd highest in the world for obesity.

The dictionary defines obesity as an excessively high amount of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight. But my definition of obesity is someone who loves the munchies more than crunchies. But all jokes aside Obesity is a serious health condition that can lead to more chronic diseases.

One in four adults (aged 15 years and over) were obese (27.8%)There has been an increase in obesity levels approximately  27%.

Obesity can lead to many health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Diabetes left uncontrolled can lead to kidney failure, blindness and amputated limbs.

By eating a good diet and regular exercise on at least half an hour a day, obesity can be avoided, it’s up to you, you are what you put in your mouth. The more you eat the

More exercise you need to do. But if you eat without exercise you are asking for trouble.

If you know your overweight or obese now’s the time to change to AVOID obesity. It would be a good idea to change your eating habits and do regular exercises. See a local doctor. Change your eating habits now before it’s too late.

I can speak first hand my dad is obese and he developed diabetes and now he is on kidney failure and has a dialysis machine at home to keep him alive. I would not any of you to see your mum, dad, brother or sister going through the same thing like my dad. Speak up tell them now! I hope you take this to heart and make a change.

By Peirangi tangaroa