Term 4 - Week 6: Table Tennis

We've been lucky enough to get a table tennis coach to come in for the next few weeks. He will be in  on a Wednesday and Thursday to work with the Year 5,6 and 7 students in order to get them ready for sports camp next year.

Reminders for next week

Athletics on Wednesday from 11am

Please bring a hat and a water bottle

Term 4 - Week 5: Speech Final Results

Message from Mr Hendricks:

This afternoon we had the 2019 edition of the Speech Competition, judged by Mr Farrelly, BOT Chair DJ and myself.

What a fantastic array of speeches; well delivered over a wide range of topics.

I know that for the audience it can be a bit long - but our students were very well-behaved for the full time. Well done audience!

Congratulations to:

Junior Cup: Room 9 Sapapalii Tumasaga
Topic: Kindness

Middle School Cup: Room 11 Nia-Jaye Witika
Topic: Global Warming

Senior Cup: Room 6 Mafi Manufekai
Topic: Inequality for Women

Well done to all.

Manaiakalani Film Festival 2019 - Friends

Kindness doesn't cost a cent, but it makes the recipient of that kindness feel like a million dollars. Kindness doesn't have to be a big, grand gesture - it can be something as simple as a smile...

Term 4 - Week 4: Athletics Training

We've been doing a considerable amount of learning about 'elapsed time'. Have a chat with your child about their learning.

We are continuing our training for Athletics Day on Thursday afternoon. Please ensure that your child has a hat and a water bottle as it gets very warm in the afternoon.

Reminders
Speech finals on 15 November 2019 at 13h30. All are welcome to hear the speech presentations.

Term 4 - Week 3

We've come to the end of a short but busy week. For those parents of year 5 students who couldn't come to the Chromebook sign-up on Wednesday afternoon, please call school to make an appointment. We'll be happy help you fill out the necessary paperwork so that you child is ready for year 6 in 2020!

Term 4 - Week 2: Ki O Rahi

This term students will be learning to play Ki O Rahi. The game of Ki O Rahi is based on the Purakau (legend) of Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai. The tākaro is a reflection of Tupuna story telling at its best, as well as provides an insight into the way in which they would explain and design Tākaro to reflect their unique "world view". The Papa Tākaro (field) layout of Ki o Rahi and the way the Tākaro is played is a perfect example of this. All lessons are on Wednesday after morning tea, feel free to pop by and play along!

Reminders:
28 October - Labour Day - school is closed
29 October - Road patrol training with Constable Holly
30 October - Ear Clinic onsite
31 October - Year 5 parents sign-up meeting with Noel Leeming
1 November - $5 sausage sale with coleslaw and potato salad (please order and pay at the front office)

Term 4 - Week 1: Welcome Back

Welcome to our last, but arguably busiest term!
We had a trip to Te Kohanga School in the Waikato today. It was very exciting to visit a rural school and experience their Ag Day. Our students got to pet the goats, lambs and chooks.
Some firm friendships were made and a good time was had by all!

                        

Term 3 - Week 10

We've come to the end of term 3! Have a rest and come back refreshed and ready to tackle arguably the busiest term of the year. See you on the 14th October!

Term 3 - Week 9: Auckland Art Gallery (Samisoni)

This is a slide deck created by Samisoni about our visit to the Auckland Art Gallery.

           

Term 3 - Week 8: Duffy Assembly with Robert Rakete

Yesterday was a very special Duffy Assembly- we had Robert Rakete from The Breeze Radio Station. Robert told us about his childhood, growing up in Otara and about his job. The students especially loved it when he did Jump Jam with them. Thank you, Robert!