Happy Holidays

 The children in Room 16 and 18 want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Thank you for visiting our blog and leaving us comments. Stay well and be safe. 

Christmas Treats

The children were surprised and delighted when their teachers gave them a Christmas Goodie Bag today. These children are lucky to have gone to school today.

Dothan, Mey-Lee, Freya.

Benjamin, Keni, Elijah.

Joseph, Jaydis, Tamaimon

 'Aita, Marama, Titan and Kairo

                                            

Athletics Day Awards

At our school assembly today, students received their certificates for athletic accomplishment. As the names of these pupils were called, there was a lot of excitement.

Joseph got 2nd place for tennis ball throw. Marama got 2nd place for tennis ball throw. Benjamin got 1st place in 50m sprint race. AJ got 3rd place in tennis ball throw. Athena got 3rd place in tennis ball throw and 1st place in 50m sprint place.

                                                     

                                                     

                                                     

                                                 

Our School Prize Giving

We held our Prize Giving Ceremony today. For their dedication and hard work throughout the year, many kids received awards. We went on the stage and did a performance for our school and our parents   There was a great deal of joy and rejoicing. Everyone was delighted with our achievement and proud of us.

                                           

This is Jyriah. with his dad.

Marama was so happy to get some lolly leis 

from her family.

 

Our School Trip

The children in Team One visited the Auckland Zoo today. Throughout the trip, the students were polite and attentive while asking questions and viewing the animals. We enjoyed our day and are grateful to all the parent volunteers who came along.

                    

Athletics Day

Athletics Day was held today. The students were thrilled since everyone was dressed in their house colours and there were lots of enjoyable activities to participate in. It was wonderful to witness kids of various abilities play together, learn new things, and tear down barriers.

                   

Christmas Trifle

 The children in Room 18 have been putting so much effort into their learning. They created something that majority of us enjoy as reward and special treat. Share your favourite sweets with them, you could even post a recipe or comment on our blog.

            

Term 4 Week 3 Duffy Certificate

 Leylah has been working hard during writing time. She attempts to write tricky words by breaking the words into parts and writing the sounds she can hear.

In the garden

 One day when we came to school we saw something strange growing in our garden. It was cauliflower.

Khadafi likes cauliflower so he got to take it home.

A Yummy Treat

 Ms. Kathy went to Costco and was amazed by the size of the chocolate muffins. She decided to get a tray for us. We are so spoilt by Ms. Kathy as this is not the first time that she has given us something. Thank you Ms. Kathy. We love you.

Ms. Kathy cut it into 4 equal pieces so that we had enough for everyone 

plus some extra's.

A great Math lesson

"It tastes sweet" said Athena and AJ.

"We like the chocolate chips."

 said Jyriah, Elijah and Renee

"We are so happy." said Marama.

Our waka

 Jaydis and Joseph worked together to make a waka.

Spelling

 Aisha has been learning to write some basic words.

The Cross Country Race

We held our school cross-country event on Friday. The children had been training for this moment for weeks and were all eager to race. Students dressed up in their house colours and cheered for their friends. It was a beautiful day, so we are grateful that the rain held off.

Room 18 students

Leylah, Mey Lee, Freya and Delyla

The Year One girls race.

Athena, Renee, Aita and Aisha.

These Year 1 Girls took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Aisha, Athena and Salamana.

These Year 1 Boys took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Benjamin, Thomas and Titan

We are all WINNERS since everyone gave it their all!

Duffy certificate

At our Friday school assembly, Keni received the Duffy certificate. Keni always has the correct attitude when he attends school. He listens carefully and jumps right into the work at hand.

Duffy Certificate

Delyla is a wonderful buddy, Delyla. She enjoys assisting others.

Maker Space

As they moulded sculptures out of clay and created designs and patterns, the kids have been having fun getting their hands messy.

Drawing

 Aita loves to draw.

"This is a picture of my mum and dad," said Aita

Seeking shelter

In search of a warm, protected place throughout the night, a little earthworm made its way into Room 18.

Whacky hair and wig day

 Friday was "Wacky Hair and Wig Day" at school. We were trying to raise money for children with cancer.

Hot lunches

We have started receiving delicious, cooked meals every Friday. Hot lunch on Friday consisted of mashed potatoes with chicken and mince. It was scrumptious.