Matariki is coming

Room 6 had the privilege of having a 'visiting author' (Mr Howes from Room 8) come to our class to inspire us with our writing. He shared his poem Matariki is Coming and taught us how to write our own.
Here are a few examples below....enjoy!

MATARIKI IS COMING, By Rhys

Remember that time when we drove to Moteo Marae?
We learnt how to play knuckle bones.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we went to Mitre 10 tough kids 2015?
We got soaking wet.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we drove to the rocky shore?
We learnt how to put a star fish back in the water.
Matariki is coming.


Remember that time when we ate our lunch on the middle playground?
Mrs Stephens took a few pictures.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we played ball tag?
We had rules.
Matariki is here.

MATARIKI IS COMING, By Grace

Remember that time when we went tot he tough kids challenge?
It was all slimy and muddy.
Matariki is coming

Remember that time when we went to the aquarium?
I went with my mum.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we went to the rocky shore?
It was full of huge rocks.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we coloured in the big tree?
It was fun.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we coloured the poppies?
I made one that Mrs Pacheco liked.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we were making the masks?
Matariki is coming.

Remember when we were waiting outside for Matariki?
Matariki is here.

MATARIKI IS COMING, By Temple

Remember that time when we got to change rooms?
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we went to the aquarium?
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we did painting with Rei?
I had to remember to do strokes.
Matariki is coming.

Remember the time when we were in Mrs Stephens Room?
I loved it.
Matariki is coming.

Remember that time when we made the big tree and we coloured it?
Matariki is here.