Winter Warmers wind-up

Today we wrapped up the Winter Warmers. All those that completed the Book Reviews and follow-ups received a fess book and goodiebag. Everyone who took part received one of the goodie bags. 

They had to complete a round of literary activities. the seniors on their own and the juniors working cooperatively with the help of a year 8. Thank you Eastern and Central Trust for your financial backing for this programme. Please keep it up. We all love this programme.

Social Justice Week and Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori-Kia Ora!-woven together.

We had a rawe(cool) time on Tuesday. First we gathered together for Hui Karakia where we reflected on the theme for this years Social Justice Week-Weaving Bonds of Belonging-Knowing our neighbours.

After that we welcomed The parents who had so generosly offered to come and share their knowledge with use of Raranga with harakeke. We all made putiputi. Arent't we clever! Tino pai!

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Our Putiputi-Ka pai-Kia ora!

Wind Inquiries.

Room 5 are doing an Inquiry around wind. Everyone is choosing different ways to demonstrate their new learning.

Kaden, Dylan, and Harry Testing out the "floatability" of their boats

Wind centred art.

Jack and Jamie's air baloon powered car.

Jayden and Ollie with their wind fact posters.

First Reconciliation

Today Maddie celebrated her First Reconciliation. Congratulations Maddie! May God bless you. I am sure that the Holy Spirit-Te Wairua tapu,  is truly working in and around you.