Where has the term gone?

Well what a busy end of the term and year. We are so proud of all our students who participated enthusiastically  in the pantomime and I am sure you will agree with us that it was a successful night. The students have been busy with all sorts of activities, we have been swimming, playing tee ball and bat down, exploring down the back of … [Read more...]

Full Circle

Well here we are moving back into our original classroom and it certainly feels like the end of the term. The students are excited about moving up to the next year level and welcoming a new teacher to work with our Yr 3/4 akonga. All the students were outstanding during the Christmas pantomime and now we are busy getting ready for the … [Read more...]

Ruma Kotuku Last Blog for 2017

Tēnā koutou e te whānau, We have nearly seen the end of the 2017 school year! The year 6's are busy finishing off their korowai ready for their graduation on Thursday evening. The tamariki are busy creating some Christmas crafts and helping to tidy the akomanga ready for our move. Rumaki will be moving back to the classroom that the … [Read more...]

Ruma Kotuku Week 6

Play is the Way

Kia ora e te whanau. Ruma kotuku joined in with the triathlon on Monday, all students tried their best and it looked like they had a lot of fun! This marked the beginning of swimming for our school. We will be swimming everyday, tamariki need to bring a note from home if they are not going to be joining in. We will be teaching all … [Read more...]

Week 6 24th November

Pursuing your personal best in triathlon competition

Kia ora Koutou, This week has seen Ruma Kereru bravely participating in the school triathlon. Well done everyone tried their personal best and had heaps of fun. The triathlon was the start of our term 4 swimming season. Our class swimming is scheduled for first thing in the morning when the pool is the warmest. Please ensure your child … [Read more...]

Ruma Kiwi Term 4 Week 6

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Kia ora whanau, On Monday we were lucky enough to work with a Year 9/10 P.E. class from Westland High School on our Touch Rugby skills. This is an opportunity for the high school students to experience coaching and for our students to learn to work with peers.   … [Read more...]

Ruma Piwakawaka Week 6

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Isn't this term flying by! We have had so many exciting activities and events we cannot keep up.  On Monday we had the school triathlon. We all pursued our personal best and were all extremely brave when we had to run through the forest and jump into the pool. We are proud of our amazing efforts. This week we started swimming. At the … [Read more...]

Piwakawaka T4W4

With the term rolling past so fast we have only a few weeks left to practice for the Christmas Pantomime. We sing everyday from 2pm to 2.45pm. The wearable art show was a huge success with the students’ idea’s brought to life. We experienced a variety of costumes, accessories and fur inspired creations. We were lucky to get a break in … [Read more...]

Week 4

Kia ora parents and whanau,   How fantastic was that Wearable Art's Show? Thanks to all the parents that came and well done to all the tamariki that WOWed us with their creations. A big congratulations also to all the students that participated in the Junior Athletics. I was impressed with the strong and sensible decisions you … [Read more...]