Fighting the BIG Issue - A Manaiakalani Film Festival entry.

We are not afraid! Watch Room 10 fighting the BIG issue.

2018 Term 4 Week 3 - Athletics Practice

Hello Whanau

I'm sure by now your tamariki have been telling you all about our athletics practice on a Thursday afternoon! If they haven't, have a little korero with them. We've been practicing sprints as well as field events such as javelin, shot put and discus. Our whole-school athletics will be held on Friday, 23 November 2018. Put the date down in your diary as we would love you to be there to cheer your tamariki on!

     

2018 Term 4 Week 1 - Welcome Back!

Hello Whanau!

A warm welcome back to a very busy term! This term only has 9 weeks and there's much to cram into it. To help you keep up, please download the free school app, Skool Loop.

2018 Term 4 Week 2 - Just Dance!

This term we will be doing hip hop dancing every Wednesday. Students have thoroughly enjoyed the past two sessions and are really looking forward to next Wednesday!



                            

2018 Term 3 Week 8 - Fortnite Online Game

We are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned about many of our students playing the online game Fortnite. This game is recommended for those 12 years and over and seems to be extremely addictive. 
Many children are staying up late and spending many hours on the game each night. We have definitely noticed changes in behaviour and energy levels of children who play the game regularly.
While we do not have control over what your children do while at home, we recommend that you make yourself aware of what your children are accessing on the internet. If you are allowing your child to play Fortnite, please also consider a time limit each day or week and balancing it with outdoor play and face-to-face interaction with friends and family.

Kia Ora

       

2018 Term 3 Week 7 - Tongan Language Week

Mālō e lelei Glen Innes Whanau

Tongan Language Week was a great success with students (and teachers) making a concerted effort to learn Tongan words and phrases! Tongan Language Week ended today with a colourful assembly that included beautiful singing and some very graceful Tongan dancing! Students even got to try some authentic Tongan food prepared by our amazing staff - thank you very much!

Congratulations to Joshua and Hevaha for being selected from Room 10 to present their speeches at the Speech Competition on Thursday (yesterday).

Hevaha was the winner in the Junior School category, Nia Jaye from the Middle School and Harrison from the Senior School - malo!

Toki sio!

2018 Term 3 Week 6- Speech Finals

Whanau are reminded to join us on Thursday, September the 9th at 12pm to watch the finals of the Senior School Speech Competition. Come along and support your tamariki!

   

   

                             

2018 Term 3 Week 5 - Wednesday Programme

Students in Rooms 10 & 11 are reminded of the programme every Wednesday before school. This programme allows students to acquire and model the key competencies, such as managing self, participating and contributing, thinking, relating to others and understanding symbols and texts.

We also have Homework Club on Wednesday afternoons where students are able to get help with school work.

Please encourage your child to make use of these opportunities.

       

2018 Term 3 Week 4 - Math Together Reminder

We had our first "Math Together" workshop on Tuesday afternoon - thank you to those parents who attended. If you couldn't make it on Tuesday there's still time to join us. This is an awesome opportunity for whanau to find ways to help their children with Math.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Students have now created their in-class worm farm, Have a chat with them about their learning - their growing subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge is amazing!

                     

2018 Term 3 Week 3 - Volley Ball

The students really enjoyed their volleyball lesson on Wednesday. They learnt the correct way to stand to receive the ball, they also learnt how to correctly hold their hands when hitting a volleyball. We had to have our lesson in the hall as the skies opened up during our lesson.

Great fun and learning was had by all!



                  

2018 Term 3 Week 2 - Busy Week!

Wow! This has been an exceptionally busy week! We started our volleyball lessons on Wednesday, visited Te Tuhi Art Gallery  on Thursday and watched the NED Show on Friday! We also did a waste audit on our rubbish and Mr Hendricks delivered  tiger worms to our class so that we could start our own worm farm!

2018 Term 3 Week 1 - Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Term 3! It's hard to believe that we're halfway through the year already!

Our topic study this term is 'Composting and Worm Farming'. Please have a chat with your child about their learning.

Students would have brought home an envelope from PhotoLife today, If you would like to purchase a class photo please return the envelope together with the money.

2018 Term 2 Week 6 - Week 7 Reminders

We've had a busy Week 6 with our preparation for Matariki and an even busier Week 7 coming up. On Tuesday we have the graduation of those families that participated in The Reading Together Programme, Wednesday is Homework Club (as usual) and the Fono and on Friday we have our Matariki Celebration till approximately 4pm.

2018 Term 2 Week 5 - Buddhist Temple Visit

Today we visited the Buddhist Temple near Botany. Here is a recount from Sau telling us about his visit:

On Friday every  room in the school,  except room 1 and room 2, went to the Buddhist Temple to learn about Buddhist culture. There were four buses for all the students.  It was a long drive.

When we got to the Buddhist Temple we saw some  ladies holding up signs with number and it said group 1, group 2, group 3 and group 4. Room 10 went to group 3. At the first activity we were asked to feel the mondo grass and they told us about the bell and the drum. The bell means  it is  a brand new day and the drum reminds you that the day is almost ending and that you still have time to do good.

After we felt the mondo grass we went to the wishing bell. The wishing bell is when you wish for something then you ring the bell and put your palms together and bow down.

After we did the wishing bell we went to make an origami lotus flower. We went inside to make origami lotus flower. I was making it with my friend Royal,

Then we went inside to offer the Buddha with flowers, We need ed to put a flower on  green grass and bow down to it. After we did that we went to a little room full of wishes, we needed to make a wish and pin it on the wall.

After making a wish we went outside and bathed the Buddha.  We used a ladle  and poured water over the Buddha and said good words while doing it.

Then we had a snack, it was some water and a chocolate chip cookies. I didn't like the cookies because there was too much dough. After we had a snack we got a washable tattoo.

Lastly we went to see police officer and the police officer told us about the 3G and 4G. 3G stands for: Say good words, Do good deeds and Think good Thoughts. Then the 4G stands for giving others convenience,  giving others hope, giving others joy and giving  others confidence.  I learnt lots at the Buddhist Temple.

                       

2018 Term 2 Week 4 - Radio Nui Inspire Tour

We had two brilliant speakers at school today who reminded our students how amazing and capable they are. The performance was both funny and inspiring with an amazing message for our students.



                           

2018 Term 2 Week 3 - Mobile Dental Clinic

The mobile dental clinic was on site this week helping to keep the smiles of nga tamariki beautiful! All students who were seen by the dental nurse, would have brought a note home.

             

2018 Term 2 Week 2 - Gymnastics

Gymnastics lessons started last Friday and the students really got into the swing of things, They enjoyed learning how to do forward rolls, landing correctly, trying to touch their toes - without bending their knees all the while remembering to point their toes!

          

2018 Term 2 Week 1 - Welcome to Term 2!

We've had some great weather this week and the students made the best of the fine weather by weeding our class garden box. The weeds have grown quite a bit during the holidays!
                       

2018 Term 1 Week 11 - End Of Term

Students had a great time this term learning all about electricity and participating in some really cool experiments!

Have a safe and happy holiday. See you all back on Monday 30th April, ready for the challenges of the new term!

2018 Term 1 Week 10 - Homework Club

Parents are reminded that The Homework Club operates every Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:15. If students would like to attend all that is required is a consent form, signed by a parent/caregiver. We have two teachers in attendance as well as amazing volunteers from Ernst & Young.

2018 Term 1 Week 9 - Cultural Celebration

Glen Innes School wass abuzz was colour for the annual Cultural Celebration. Thank you to whanau who took the time out to enjoy it with their children!


                          

2018 Term 1 Week 8 - NZ Maritime Museum

On Wednesday students from Rooms 10 and 11 went on a trip to the NZ Maritime Museum. Not only did students learn lots, but they got to go on a Harbour Cruise!

More images can be found here.

             

2018 Term 1 Week 7 - Swimming Sports

A good time was had by both participants and spectators! Thank you to those parents who came along to cheer their whanau on!


                      

2018 Term 1 Week 6 - Pasifika Art

This week we started making some beautiful Pasifika art. This is not  completed yet but we hope to have it completed and on display by the end of next week.

               

2018 Term 1 Week 5 - Electric Car

                       Last Friday two Glen Innes students received a very special prize - as the winners of the Year 7/8 writing competition, they were chauffeured home in a Tesla electric car! We all got to have a look at this amazing car of the future that didn't use petrol or diesel! You simply charged it like you would you iphone or laptop!As far as the appearance is concerned, electric vehicles look like conventional vehicles. However, there is one significant difference: electric vehicles don’t have a tail pipe. Although, electric and conventional vehicles look quite the same, there are many other differences that make electric vehicles truly unique.In a conventional vehicle, there is a petrol tank where the fuel is stored. This fuel is used to run the vehicle. An electric vehicle, on the other hand, doesn’t have a tank. Instead, there is a battery that supplies the electricity required to move the vehicle. This battery needs to be recharged regularly.

2018 Term 1 Week 4 - Tree Pruning

Week 4 was a particularly busy week at Glen Innes School. We had the guys from Tree Fellas pruning many of the trees on the property. It was great fun for the children to watch and a great learning moment. Lot's of new vocabulary was learned. Ask you child what new words they've learned at school. It will be a great opportunity to get your child to talk about their learning.
        
                   

2018 Term 1 Week 3 - Reading Volunteers

      

Good day GIS Whanau. We've had a volunteers start back this week - thank you very much! It's great to have you helping our children with their reading! Students will be bringing a book home from Monday. Please ensure that the book bag is returned and that their reading log is signed. Thank you! Just a reminder that if your child is going to be away from school please contact Ms Mary (the office) on 09-528 3507.

2018 Term 1 Week 2 - Swim Time!

Swimming with the coaches starts  this week and continues till 19 February 2018. Once the coaches finish up in week 4, swimming will continue with classroom teachers. Please ensure your child comes to school prepared for these lessons. With this amazing weather it will be fantastic to spend time in the pool!

                  

2018 Term 1 Week 1- Welcome Back!

Welcome back to all our existing GIS children and a very warm welcome to all our new students!