From the Boarding House

Fishing Trip

Mr Black took us fishing to the Groynes and Laka Roto Kohatu. Before fishing, Toby, Angus, Billy, Thomas and I had to print our licences at school. At Lake Roto Kohatu, Thomas and Billy caught a fish in the first 30 minutes. I was the next to get one, then Thomas caught another one. After a couple of hours we had all caught a fish or two. Some of us lost lures in trees or on snags in the water. I was able to help rescue four of the boys’ lures; they were very pleased. By the end of the day we had landed 28 fish, all of them were released. We had such a great time and can’t wait to go back.

Oscar Cutler 8D

Before School Fitness

On Monday night Mr Devereux or Mrs Black ask if we want to do fitness or not, but of course I do it. We get up at 6.50am and get changed into togs or mufti. We either go swimming in the Summer, or go for a great morning run. I enjoy waking up in the morning and going for a run. It refreshes me for the day ahead. Sometimes we run around the University or through Fendalton Park with my mates and Mr Ogston. I recommend that you do morning fitness, because you get a lot fitter, you feel really good for the day ahead, and you get together with your mates.

Freddy Gorman, 7W

A night out at ‘Peter Pan’

The Peter Pan performance was a big, fun, fantastic night in the Boarding House. We arrived on a bus at Christ’s College. There were hundreds of people there to watch the performances. Everyone in the Boarding House loved it. Our favourite bit was when they woke up from Peter Pan being in the room and then they took him to this land where the girl could sing to the pirates. Then we caught the bus back to the Boarding House. It was an enjoyable night and worth going.

An gus Orchard, 7W and Sam Coop, 7M

Laser Strike

Towards the end of Term 1, eight borders set off for an adventure at Laser Strike. This was an amazing activity because we all got to shoot each other but no-one was hurt. My favourite part was when I shot Mr Lloyd multiple times and he didn’t know that he was shot. At the end of the game I told him I was the main shooter. He was very surprised. I would rate it a ten out of ten. I think it was a great Boarding House trip.

Fitz Letton, 6P

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking at McLeans Island was a big hit for the Boarding House weekend outings. It is nice and smooth with some whoops and a tunnel along the way. My favourite part is when we go to the pump track and see who gets the best time. For a treat sometimes Mr Ogston will get a Moro bar for each of the boys. One thing you don’t want to forget is your drink bottle.

Angus Maxwell, 8S

Ice Skating

On the weekend Mr Black decided to take us on a cold ice rink outing where we learned to ice skate. We all shoved on our boots and helmets and got out there and tried our hardest not to get any broken bones or bruises. The lights turned colourful and the music was booming when we were skating around the rink. We had a game of spin the bottle and I was lucky enough to be able to win a little token to get free food from the cafe. Mr Black got us a cup of hot chips afterwards and we had a great time.

Billy Sheild, 7B