Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Pet Day 2013

What a great job organising pet day!  Well done to Lisa and her fantastic Home and School team who created such a wonderful day.  It was great to see so many fantastic projects and wonderful pets. To see some of the photos click here.
Congratulations to our three winners:

  •  Fergus, with his pet calf Diamond 
  • Hunter, with her pet dog Boss
  • Peter, with his pet hen Missy-no-toe
A big thanks to all the judges who had the hardest job!
  • Philip and Helen Cook
  • Catherine and Rhona Taft
  • Hokitika Veterinary Clinic
  • SPCA

and big thanks to the sponsors who also make the day so wonderful





Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Pet day postponed

Due to the lovely rain today, pet day will be postponed until tomorrow WEDNESDAY 23.  Pet day will be on tomorrow rain or shine.

The bus will run today as normal.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Welcome to term 4!

This year is flying away and what a blustery start to the term!  We have a very short term with lots of events ahead of us as well as all the usual teaching and testing so hopefully we can keep up with it all.

Well-being Game 
There is still time to enter the game and add to your team's points!  Well done Kowhai house team you are doing fantastic!  Let's see if the other houses can catch up!

Pet Day 22 October
The children are excited about the upcoming Pet Day - Please remember, even if your child is not bringing a pet, it is still a school day and they need to attend.  We usually do follow up activities based on Pet Day and it is great for them to be their to support their peers.

Grand Parents Day 1 November
Grandparents, parents, (or stand-ins) are invited to join us for Grandparents Day.  This year we are planning to start about 10am and finish about 12:00ish.  After a welcome from the children and morning tea, we will be working together to construct some child size scarecrows (1 for each family). Please bring alone some old children's clothes and some 'stuffing'  such as New World bags, bubble wrap etc.

We'll do our best to keep you posted on the events through the term!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Wellbeing Game!

Here is a fun challenge for all families!  It is a great excuse to do some fun things with friends and family and earn some house points!  You earn points in this game by spending time with your family and friends, learning together, giving, connecting, taking notice and being active.


Rata House  Click here to join your team
                 Kowhai House Click here to join your team
                                   Mahoe House Click here to join your team

There is heaps of information on the game site  http://www.thewellbeinggame.org.nz



Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Pet Day

If you are new to Pet Day below are some examples of Pet Day Posters and projects. These are Year 1-4 examples. Older children are expected to complete a booklet with more detailed information.





Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Order Reminder

Hi everyone -
Just a quick reminder to have your  Montana bakery orders and money to be returned by this Fri 30th August.  


Please pass the word as we forgot to put it in the newsletter!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

BRIDGE CLOSURE

Dear Parents
We are aware that Whites Bridge will be closed tomorrow from 9am until 5pm.
This bridge is on the Kaniere- Kowhitirangi Road between school and Kaniere. 
The School Bus will still run.
If you are inconvenienced by the closure please make arrangements for your children to be collected from school.  Any complaints should be directed to John Bainbridge at the Westland District Council.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Part monkeys





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Challenge continues

Giant puzzles are very puzzling!



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Fun at camp

Nothing like team building in the morning :) all having fun so far


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