Information Reports

This term we have been learning about sharing information and facts through Information Reports. We started by all writing a report about something we knew very well, Gladstone School, and we still all learned something new in the process!

Then we each chose a subject we wanted to investigate further and then tell everyone about. We have been working hard on our reports and here you can see some of the finished products:

Motorcross by Conall Doyle

Motocross is a sport, it is where you race motorbikes on other farms. Racers have to be good at motocross and if they are, they can get trophies.

Motocross riders

To be a good motocross rider like Ricky Carmichael, you would have to be strong and train a lot. Ken Roczen is sponsored by Suzuki and this means he gets money and trailers and gear, like fox gear.  All of that helps him to be a good motocross rider by giving him  more time to ride instead of working.

Motocross track

Motocross tracks are made from dirt and have jumps and berms. Berms are sharp corners to ride around. People come to the race to watch and cheer on their favourite rider. It is fun.

Conclusion

I like Motocross. I have my own Motocross bike it is a RM65 Suzuki. The thing I love most is racing because you can try and beat other people.

Horses and horse events

By Abi

Horses can be very useful. They can trot, canter, gallop, walk, race, and do events.  But before you get a horse you have to have the right equipment like a saddle, bridle, bit, gerth and food for the horse.

What Horses Eat

Horses eat hay, grass, carrots, apples and lots of other things. Some horses can be hard to ride. If you're a starter get a nice easy horse. Some are pony's some are fouls and some are horses but it doesn't matter at all. Horses look very, very furry and cute.

Things you shouldn't do

Don't stand behind a horse. Don't annoy a horse. Don't throw everything at a horse.

Don't let it starve.

Things you should do

Feed it. Ride it. Be kind to it. Groom it.

Put it in a nice grassy paddock but make sure there is not to is not too much grass.

The Ultimate Waterman

by Hamish Thomson

Introduction

The Ultimate Waterman is a competition for 8 athletes there names are Mark Visser, Daniel Kereopa, Kal Lenny, Manoa Drollet, Danny ching, Conner Baxter, Kala Alexander and Georges Cronsted.

Types of competitions

There are 4 competitions in the Ultimate Waterman. There are the stand up paddleboard, the long board, the short board and the stand up surf paddle.

Who competes in this

There are 5 countries Hawaii, New Zealand, Pyf, United States of America and Australia.  Also this year Danny Kereopa the New Zealand contestant, won. Kal Lenny from Hawaii is a favorite in the competition, he came 2nd.  

Gear needed

In the competition you need a  wetsuit, surfboard, sponsor, a paddle, a stand up paddle board and a paddle board.

Conclusion

So these athletes are really good surfers and there are some of the best surfers in the world and one day I want to be a surfer.