Marika's diver story

On a sparkling twinkling starry night Mia the deep sea diver splashed into the shimmering sea.

Then she saw a musical golden treasure box with a rainbow octopus kissing it because he loved it so much. When Mia saw the treasure box she fell in love with it too.

Then Mia started to get closer and closer until the octopus noticed she was coming towards the treasure box.  The octopus was terrified because he had found it first.  The octopus had never, ever seen a human before so he cuddled Mia so tightly that she felt like bursting like a balloon.

By Marika

Manaiakalani Film Festival - Toby the Dragon

Marika wrote this story and she decided to create a movie out of it. The story teaches us about being friends with all sorts of different people. Caleb and Toby drew the pictures and some special friends were asked to do the acting.


PES Mackinlay Dragon from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.

Marika's addition strategy

Marika from Team 1 PES on Vimeo.

Marika's favourite story

Marika really enjoyed learning about what happened at autumn time.  She even learned how to describe what she saw using similes.  If you like her story please leave her a comment.

Marika is now in Class 16.

Welcome Marika to Class 16.