We went to the astro turf and grabbed the practice staff. We learnt the basic throw and spin. Next we learnt the wrist rap (which is a spin around your wrist). We also learned harder stuff like doing a spin while throwing the staff in the air and the arm and neck wrap. Then it was the end of our session.

At lunch the fire dancers did a little performance on the grassy they used a sword, poi, dragon and staff - with fire!

At 6:00pm people who chose to do it with fire got to go to the grassy. Tom (is an instructor) took the poi and did something that could fire a rap.

Jamie’s perspective

We all gathered around the rope guarding us from getting through. We watched the instructors who had taught us do a show. After that we lined up to have a turn with fire. My experience of the fire dancing was so fun. I went in and did a couple of arm wraps and then I chucked the fire stick up into the air. At first I dropped it. It was a bit scary but then I got used to it and chucked it up again. This time I did catch it. I was so happy. It was the most fun I had at school this week. After a bit, my fire ran out and I went to the back of the line to wait for my next turn.

Keiran's perspective

I used my Mum's fire poi on the first night. I hit myself 5 times and only used one at a time and when my first poi went out I looked around for the other one.