Junior Cross Country

Finally! After many false starts and wetness, we finally had a run of sunny days long enough to be able to run our Junior Cross Country. There was a tremendous amount of excitement in the air as the kids waited their turn. As you will see, there was a sea of smiles, as the children ran their little legs off, and their hearts out. It was especially terrific to see our pre-schoolers have a go, (and then ask if they could do it again!)and also a few brave parents (who didn't ask to do it again...)! Anyway, enjoy the photos...

I would also like to welcome Izzy to our class. She has joined us in the last week or 2, and has instantly settled. Her younger sister Phoebe is in Room 2. This, in some way offsets the loss of Angelica, who, along with her sister Chloe, is off to Brightwater School. We will miss having Angelica's bright cheery smile in Room 3, and wish her and her family all the best.

Term 3

Term 3 is well under way and looks to be one of the busiest terms ever! Production practises (of The Cabbage Patch Dragon) are going strong, and the show is looking like it will be terrific! I know that the kids are learning their songs, as I am hearing them again and again... and again... I would also like to welcome Brooke to our class. She (and her Brother Aiden) has joined us from North Canterbury, and is settling into the class routines well. We are also fortunate to have Miss Kirsty Dear working with us until week 5. She is on her last school placement before graduating from the Christchurch College of Education. All in all, there is a lot going on in Room 3- come in and check it out!

Billy Carts

Last week we had the pleasure of Watching Room 7 and 8 race their Billy Carts down the hill. With only a few crashes, but heaps of smiles and laughter, it was a terrific way to spend an hour. Here are a selection of photos. Thanks to Kim Lammers for being my photographer.

Term 2

It has been a busy start to Term 2- so busy in fact that it has taken me an age to get back to the blogsite! But here we are, with photos of the sensational spaceships that the children made last week for homework. Thank you to all the kids for your effort, and to the helpers at home. These things wouldn't work without your imput. Anyway, enjoy the photos!

Term 2

Term 2 is well under way, and the children are bracing themselves for a very busy term. We have some great things planned, so stay posted, and hopefully I will remember to keep this site updated! We have haad a new student join us in Room 3- So welcome Isa; hopefully you will settle quickly and enjoy your new classmates and our friendly atmosphere. It is great to be able to welcome new people to our school.

Holidays!

I hope everyone is having a relaxing and enjoyable break away from school- I sure am. That's not to say that I am not looking forward to next term of course; I have a few ideas forming... Mr A

WEEK 10

We have made it to the end of the first term, and we seem to have survived intact. The kids have worked really hard, and have set themselves up for a really great year. Congratulations, kids, you have earned your break. Have a terrific 2 weeks, and come back refreshed and ready for a busy second term! Oh, and we miss you too Hui Qi! Hopefully you are having a great time in Malaysia and are taking lots of photos to show us (and if you have taken them, you will be able to enter them in our school photo competition!) when you return.

Water Day

As promised, here are some water day pics...