A few weeks ago we had our Middle Syndicate Swimming Carnival. It was a fantastic day and the swimmers did really well so we wanted to document this event. We had already done recounts before which meant that this time we could step up our writing a bit more. We focused on using our senses so that our audience - YOU! - would be interested and would really understand what it felt, looked or sounded like for us. Enjoy reading some of our recounts. See if you can imagine what it was like.
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| Waiting in line for our turn to swim |
The Swimming Carnival
I was nervous because the Middle’s swimming carnival had
started. We were all very excited and were all cheering for our friends. It was
very exciting and I felt nervous. The winners had to stand at the other side
for people to clap their hands for them. When it was my turn I slid into the
pool. The water was warmer than the spa. My first race was freestyle and
arm stroke. I was the first one to win. My second race was backstroke with arm
circles. I was first again. The last race was dolphin dives. Guess what! I was
the first again. At the end of the swimming carnival I felt very happy because
I always won.
- By Larry
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| Getting ready |
The Swimming Carnival
I was so excited and proud on the 7th of
March as it was the Swimming Carnival. All the middles were excited and I felt
strong. I splashed and swam as fast as I could. As I turned my head to breathe,
I saw kids and parents cheering. My hand touched the wall and I stood up. I
came 1st place. I felt so strong. I went to the the next round. I
came first too but with Smrithi. Swimming in the Swimming Carnival was like
saying thanks to the swimming instructors for everything. It was amazing and I
loved it so much because I like being in the water.
- By Zara
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| And off down the lane! |
The Swimming Carnival
I was so excited the day had begun. On the 7th
of March it was the swimming carnival. We got changed and we jumped in the
swimming pool. The water was warm like bath water. As I put the noodle behind
my back I kicked off and I was the first one back. The next race was kicking
backwards with a board. I found it easy because I had practised. The swimming
carnival was so amazing because it was easy.
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By Prisha
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| Standing at the end of our race being cheered |
The Swimming Carnival
I was very nervous when I sat at the bench at the Swimming Carnival. I
was excited. I felt cold because the wind was blowing on me. When I jumped in
the pool I felt like I had jumped into a puddle of ice. When I was getting
ready for my race, I splashed inside to keep warm. I liked it when I got up
after the race and everybody was cheering. I jumped out and I sat on the wet
bench. I wiped myself with my grey towel. I was shivering. I heard Miss Rodger
call out my next race and start it by clapping the starter. It was loud so I
swam as fast as I could. I was the third one. I got up and helped the teacher
get the board that I was using. I retuned to the bench and my damp towel. I
enjoyed the Swimming Carnival so I could get better at swimming.
- By Ivy
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| Wrapping up in between our races |
The Swimming Carnival
On the 7th March it was the swimming carnival and all of the classes were there and Miss Rodger had the clapper.Then Mrs Roding wrote on everybody’s hands Then Miss Rodger said my number. I hopped in and it was freezing cold so I swam faster to get warmer. I won the first round. The next race was dolphin diving. Found the dolphin dive hard but I enjoyed it. The final round was hugging a board and kicking backwards. I liked it because I got to lie down on my back. The swimming carnival was fantastic because it had different events.
- By Oliver
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