Tuesday 31st August, saw the finalists from the Year 3-8 perform their well-rehearsed speeches in front of a very excited audience.  The students entertained us with topics ranging from – ‘Keeping Healthy’, ‘Tuataras’, ‘Rock climbing’ to ‘Vampires’, ‘Coke’ and ‘Robot Teachers’.

Well done to all the finalists – Francis (Year 3), Elina (Year 3), James (Year 4), Eden (Year 4), Katie (Year 5), Gemma B (Year 5), Anna (Year 5), Gemma T (Year 6), Alec (Year 6), Georgie (Year 7), Isaac (Year 7), Daniel and Erin (Year 8).

Congratulations to each of the winners:

Eden – Year 3/4

Gemma – Year 5/6

Isaac – Year 7/8

Good luck to Gemma and Isaac, who are representing our school at Matahui School next week!

Posted: August 31st, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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On Monday 30th August, the Year 5/6′s travelled to Katikati College to take part in the North Cluster Sevens Tournament.

We had teams in Rugby, Soccer, Mini-ball and Netball. Everyone played their hardest, with some wins and some losses. There was a lot of tough competition and although we didn’t make it through to the next round, all the teams had a lot of fun!!

Thanks to all the coaches, referees and parents that helped us out on the day!

Posted: August 31st, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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On Tuesday, August 24th the School Councillors organised a Pyjama Day for the whole school! Everyone dressed up – from Year 0′s to the teachers!  Just before morning tea, we had a parade under the dome, with prizes given out for all kinds of pj’s!

It was loads of fun, especially being able to stay in pyjamas all day!

Posted: August 25th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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On Saturday 14th August, a collection of 20 staff, friends and students competed in the 6km Tough Guy/Gal Challenge in Rotorua.

It was a challenge with constant rain, chest-deep swamps, slippery mudslides, demanding obstacles  - but they all made it back in one piece with muddy smiles on their faces!!

Well done to all the SURVIVORS!

Posted: August 14th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Congratulations to the first recipients of the Principal Awards for Term 3!

Back: Dominic (R3), Kyra (R10), Tabitha (R4), Stella (R5), Abby (R12), Claudia (R1), Shanaya (R2)

Front: Brooke (R9), Emily (R6), Loui (R7), Max (R8), Frances (R11)

Posted: August 11th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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