To celebrate St Patricks day, children from Tina Peet School of Dance came to show us their Celtic Dancing.

We are very lucky to have Chelsea and Gabrielle (and Mum, Jo) to show us their own dance too.

Thank you to all the dancers.

Posted: March 16th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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On the 22 March, the Year 7/8 classes boarded the bus by 7.15 Monday morning, excited and ready to get going. First stop was Waiourou Army Museum. After an educational tour everyone got to dress up in Army and military uniforms. Anyone that didn’t follow instructions had to do push ups!!
After a good night’s sleep that first night, we ventured into Wellington city. Te Papa was first stop. So many things to see, but the colossal squid had to be a big favourite. Next it was over to Parliament, to be met there by Tony Ryall and then into the debating chamber to see our MP’s in action. We then headed back to Te Papa to view the Pompeii exhibition. It was very moving seeing the cast figures of real people that had been caught in the Mt Vesuvius eruption.
Movies. Camera. Action…. was the call on day three, as all room 1 students had important jobs so that we could film the show – This Is Your Life. Billy T James was interviewed and Jacob truly looked the part.
That day we all had the opportunity to lay down a soundtrack for a video game. Do take the time to go online to E TV Studio and see the work your child did. It was a fantastic day where everyone learnt so much. That night, after a lovely roast dinner meal we headed over to the H2O extreme pools where everyone flew down the hydroslides, and had fun in the wave pool and on the Tarzan swing.
Upon awaking on Day 4, the rain was falling heavily and the Wellington wind had picked up. Our trip to Somes Island had to be cancelled and instead we visited Weta Cave to learn about Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor’s team at Weta Workshop. Lunch was over hill in Seatoun at the spot where the Wahine ship went down. After lunch we headed into town for a quick shopping spree and then a ride up the hill on the cable car. That night it was a camp concert, which our camp mothers started with arocking version of ‘Tonights going to be a good, good night’.
It was a busy morning getting packed up and on the bus on Friday morning by 9 am. A long trip home but everyone was tired and ready to head home to their families.
A big thank you to all our fantastic parents for making our Wellington camp a success and such a lot of fun.

Check out the awesome photos, slideshows and experiences on the Room 1 & 2 webpages!

Posted: March 8th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Well done to all the Principal Award children, who received their special certificates at our first School Assesmbly of the year.

Back: Leah (R4), Danica (R5), Joshua (R2), Cameron (R12), Jordan (R3), Adrian (R1)

Front: Liam (11), Jessica (R8), Brooke (R9), Jamie (R7), Austin (R6)

Posted: March 8th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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A huge congratulations to the Primary Schools Relay Cup Winners! Well done to Phoebe, Alec and Harry.

Congratulations to all the other winners on the day too:

Individual: Paige – 1st, Year 3 girls, Sterre- 1st, Year 4 girls, Brooke – 3rd, Year 6 girls.

Team: Year 6 Girls (Gemma, Phoebe, Olivia) – 1st, Year 6 Boys (Nic, Alec, Harry) – 2nd.

Posted: March 4th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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We are delighted to have opened our wonderful Junior Playhouse. It was a great occasion, with a ribbon cutting ceremony,cake and sausages. We are grateful to have had the expertise of parents Aaron Power and Brett Coombes coordinating the designing and building of this project. Many parents also contributed time, labour and assisted with donations and fundraising. The playhouse is being enjoyed by the children as it has provided lots of opportunities for creative play, fun and exercise. The tall ladder, slide, balcony, climbing tunnel, and inside platform are all popular. Sue Morgan French and Megan Coombes were the teachers responsible for helping to make this idea become a reality. It will be a resource for the school for many years to come.

Posted: March 2nd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Rooms 3,4 and 5 left for Lake Whakamaru Camp on the 15th February. First stop was the Te Waihou (Blue Spring) walk near Putaruru, where Coca-Cola pumps their ‘Pump’ water from. Amazing and blue! Camp was filled with adventure, newexperiences, new friendships and fantastic team effort. With activities such as Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Dinghies, Island walks, Air Rifles, Archery, Go Karts, Treasure Hunts, Water Top Town and Team Building – Why wouldn’t it be an awesome camp??

Check out Room 3, 4 and 5’s webpages to see more about camp, including slideshows of the fun we had!

Posted: March 2nd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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School will commence on Thursday 4th February at 8.55am.

The teachers will be having a Teacher’s Only Day on the 3rd. After the morning session (up till lunchtime), teachers will be in their classes for you to meet and introduce your child.

Stationery Packs are available on Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd from 9am-2pm.

If you are unable to pick up your pack, they will be given to your child’s teacher on Thursday 4th.

Posted: January 27th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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From Undercover Cody

Today Room 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 went to see Undercover Cody in the multimedia room because we wanted to know how to be sun smart.

First we lined up to go see Undercover Cody. When we were there we had to get into two lines and sit down where our teachers told us to.

Then we had to listen to the Melanie. She talked about sun smart for a little bit.

After a while Cody came in, he was dressed in green stockings and green gloves and he has a shell and a fat head. He had a red hat. Cody doesn’t say anything. Melanie asked a teacher if they could ask a child if they wanted to go up and help the adult. Izzy got chosen to put hats on.

Eventually Cody had to go to have a rest and Melanie had to talk by herself. She showed us a program on the internet. It is easy to get on, it was www.undercovercody.co.nz.

In the end we had to get up and walk back to class.

From Undercover Cody

Thank you Jessica (Room 9) for your story about Undercover Cody

Posted: November 17th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Pet Day takes place next Friday 24 October and will go ahead wet or fine.

On Pet Day animals are to be brought to school from 12noon, please ensure they have plenty to drink and are secure, they are to be taken directly to their judging area (children will know where this is).

Classrooms will be open for viewing from 12.30pm. Friends and family welcome.

Sausage sizzle and drinks will be on sale on the day.

Hope to see you all there!

image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/krazydad/45…

Posted: October 16th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Click on the link to download the latest newsletter. Please be patient as this may take a few minutes! newsletter-10-03-july-08 

Posted: June 30th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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