Haiku poems

This term has been great. I competed in the gym festival, in the twisters category and I placed 5th, which meant I am going on to the Waikato gym festival. It was a great day, but there was so many people in our schools A.L.C, which was were it was held, it was very confusing as to where you were meant to be. So far I have got 4 badges on my arm this year; Symphonic band, Jazz band, football and production. I am also going to get gymnastics,  and hopefully cross-country, athletics, table tennis, and softball. I had my studentled conference this week (week four). It went well. I have improved a lot in maths and we have now started on algebra.

This is my speech for 2015

National geographic vs gossip magazines

Did you know that a dung beetle can drag 1,141 times its own weight? That’s like a human pulling six double decker buses! And, did you realise that your blood makes up only 8% of your total body weight? That’s crazy! I can guarantee that you would not learn these facts, or other informative information like this if you read gossip magazines, like Woman’s Weekly, Woman's Day, OK, New Idea, Girlfriend, and more. This is why I believe that children and adults alike should not be reading magazines that are all about celebrities life dramas, and the latest fashion accessories, but a magazine that is educational, from which you can gain lots of valuable knowledge. This magazine is National Geographic.

First of all, National Geographic is a lot more educational and informative than the average gossip mag. Instead of learning about who Katy Perry has broken up with, or if Kim Kardashian has been wearing the best clothes lately, you can learn about other, more important and interesting things. Some of the subjects that are in National Geographic magazines are the earth, space, global warming, endangered animals, and where we get our food from, but there are lots of others. Once, I read an article dedicated to Botox, how it can be used medically, whereas gossip magazines only teach you about the use of Botox for beauty. Another article I once read was about parasites, how they take over animals bodies! A single National Geographic magazine houses hundreds of facts and so much knowledge. It’s amazing what you can learn! Another great thing about their magazines is that unlike gossip mags that get old and out of date after a week or so, you can look at National Geographics at any time to find facts and knowledge about almost anything you can think of.

Secondly, gossip magazines are sending the wrong message, while National geographic is not. No one should make someone feel overweight, or not good enough, but this is what gossip magazines are doing to females, and males. They are constantly showing pictures of beautiful models and celebrities, with perfectly slim and curvy frames. People can become depressed, or end up starving themselves because they are made to feel bad about weight, all thanks to gossip magazines. Also, their self- esteem can lower. This is not how a magazine is meant to make you feel! After reading one, you should not feel worse, but you should have enjoyed what you read, and feel happier. You should not be reading something that makes you feel bad, or make you feel like you need to have a perfect Barbie Doll figure. They should read something completely different, something that makes you feel good. That is National Geographic.

Another reason why you should read National Geographic over gossip magazines is because by reading them, you learn to appreciate nature and the earth. You learn about all the exotic animals and plants nature has to offer, and really start to understand and respect all the other types of life around us. You learn about all the different lifestyles and types of people there are in the world. You learn about thousands of beautiful forests and places, that they are starting to disappear as humans are destroying the earth, and how it’s going to become even worse in the future. By reading National Geographic you can also be inspired to travel afar, to see new things and experience what the world has to offer. I know that I for one have already started a travel bucket list, thanks to reading their magazines.

In conclusion, I urge you to start reading National Geographic instead of gossip magazines now. They are a lot better, as they are educational, they teach you to appreciate the earth, and they do not send bad messages like gossip mags. Why get a magazine that is only about looks, the latest dramas and fashion styles, gossip, and celebrities? So, the next time you head to the store, and feel the need to buy a magazine, don't get a gossip one, buy National Geographic.