Wow, has the time flown or what?
We are still in contact with our penpals in Bonaly School- Edinburgh. They have a different year and are finishing soon. I am in the steps of seeing if we can organise a time when we can Skype each other. Obviously the 11 hour difference will be a consideration. Will we have to be at school earlier or come back in the evening. Going on how some tell me of their morning routines and how they arrive at school, evening may be better. Once I know more I'll let you know. This has been a worthwhile activity and hopefully they stay in contact.
WELL DONE! To all our runners. They gave it heaps at our school and then the South Canterbury event. It was great to see them all running really hard and giving it their all, (even is some decided to tip toe around the puddles, rather than going through them). Well done Jack on finally getting that elusive first place. I must also thank the runners who after a super effort during the day had to play hockey for The Mavericks in the evening. A tough ask but none moaned and all got in and displayed the "5 S's".
I am busy writing reports. They will be out at the end of the term.
In relation to the school topic of "The Sea" we had a day at the beach on Wednesday. First up thanks to all the parents who came along, water and fire determined we needed good numbers. Your help is always very welcome and never taken for granted. It was a cool afternoon with plenty of rubbish picked up, lots of stories told, no injuries and a great atmosphere. We got about 20 bags of rubbish from the beach which, honestly, I thought was not as much as it could have been. At the end we had fires lit so to roast marsh mellows and anything else that they had. Lots of fun with plenty of marsh mellows and chocolate thins not making it out of the fire. The sea itself gave plenty of opportunity for the kids to play with came waves and all that cool stuff. Mr Z came along, took photos and then made this video about the trip.
Year 7/8 at the Beach
Our SOLE inquiry continues on with the students at various points. Some are starting to work on their presentations, while others are still researching their big questions. I really like the dedication they have and the knowledge they bring when we talk and I challenge them on points or information. It is great if they can put a factual argument across logically. We will be presenting these during the last week of the term.
We have a couple of events outside the school coming up with the Ski/Skate day and the Waimataitai exchange. It is great to have these events and it give the students to participate in different activities and play to win against other schools. At the moment we do not have coaches for the football and the rugby teams and sadly we do not have enough staff to cover these, so if you are available please get in contact. If we don't get coaches they won't be involved.
Well there you have it. We have been up to plenty, with plenty to come./
Cheers
Hamish
