Long Jump

Long jump requires lots of power to throw yourself up in the air.

You have to be able to gain speed quickly.

This is what you need to know

First you would have to have a long distance between you and the mat so you have enough time to gain enough speed. Once you hit the mat you want to be going fast enough that you hit the mat hard.

The mats colours are in the order of red, yellow, blue, green and cream. I suggest launching off from the blue so your foot has enough time to have a good lift off.

Your arms are very important in long jump. You can't have them crossed or in  your pockets. When you take off your arms have to be reaching out in front of you and your legs have to be out in front of you to. You’re basically trying to touch your toes but in the air. When you land and you feel like you’re going to fall backwards, try pushing all your body weight to the front because if you fall backwards it will be measured from where you fall.

Give it a try, it's not that hard.

Recount

As the door started to creep open slowly, a person started emerging from it holding a long metal bell. Suddenly all we could hear was “Get into line now!” We all scrambled into line in front of the rusty green gate spelling Otama School. At this moment in time the fog was still covering the hills. As I turned around I heard footsteps coming closer and closer. Suddenly, out pops Mrs Catherwood with her bright red cherry smile.

Once everyone was on the bus we were off. Everyone was constantly chatting until we got there. Then there was a moment of silence and nerves were kicking in. We all walked on the squishy wet grass until we got to our spot. We put down a blue tarpaulin to sit on it. It was a bit of a squish. We were up first so we got up onto the stage straight away. We were really nervous but we did our best. Once we were finished we sat down and watched the others. My favourite was Tuturau School. After we finished watching all the schools we went back to school after a good day.

When I'm 25

When I’m 25

I want to live 10 minutes from town in a modern flat in a university with at least 4 other people.

I want my career to be working in a country cafe as a waitress when I’m at least 16 or older.

I want to feel like I’m appreciated and deserve what I get.

I want to have good caring friends who stick with me.

I want my parents to feel proud and happy of me.

I want to have a clean and respectful place to live.

I want to have enough money for food and clothes whenever I need them.