WARNING!  A crocodile was spotted at Discovery Time last Friday.  Thankfully the children were not distracted with this roaming crocodile as they were engaged in fun activities, such as weaving, sewing, making volcanoes, construction, making music, Maori stick games to mention just a few.  You are very welcome to join us for Discovery Time every Friday from 11-00 - 12.30 in Rooms 1, 2,3 and 4.

The first day back at school was a little bit different for students this term.  They were treated to a very special surprise with the Remax hot air balloon paying a visit.

We had a fantastic trip to Bell Block Beach on Monday the 5 March.  The children from Rooms One, Two and Three were delighted at discovering starfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea weed and shellfish and the  most unusual find of the day was the squid eggs, which had been washed up from the recent storm.  In groups we explored, identified and classified the animals and plants observed in the rock pools.  This experience has enriched the childrens science knowedge and vocabulary.

FSF Club is reborn for 2012!

Due to popular demand, we are continuing last year’s Fantasy and Science Fiction Club on Tuesday lunchtimes in Room 13 led by Mr Henson. The FSF Club is dedicated to all things fantastical for children. Members are encouraged to draw, write, or create original artworks, stories, and poems. A selection of these will appear in a mini-magazine that will be distributed around classes and published on the school's website..

The guiding principles of the FSF Club are:

• Encouraging original creative works with a fantasy or science fiction theme
• G or PG content
• Valuing children’s creative work that would not necessarily fit into class topics
• support children with an interest in fantasy and science fiction