Catching Grandmothers

Congratulations to Mary Jones the grandmother of Kahu Jones whose name was drawn out as our Duffy 'Caught being a good grandparent". Kahu nominated her because "she gets books out of the library to share with me and helps me make stuff.

We Are Sailing

Once again, our Year 6’s did us proud with their Addington Attitude during their Sailing Trip with CanSail in the Lyttelton Harbour yesterday.

It was a brilliant day with plenty of sun and wind.   We enjoyed the company of three Hector Dolphins during our trip. 

It was great to see all of the children challenging themselves in a new environment, working with such team spirit and for the teachers seeing our children achieving was magical.

It was a pleasure to be part of this wonderful day.

A quote from one of the students, “This is just like being on a family holiday.”  - It’s pretty exciting when a school experience can feel like being in a family!

Our thanks go to the CanSail Trust who offered us this wonderful opportunity. Thankyou also, for their financial sponsorship, without it we wouldn’t be able to take part in such a unique and valuable experience. 

Room 3 Reports

Room 3 have been learning to write reports. Check out this great swimming report written by Grace.

Last week we went swimming  First we got changed. Next we waited by the pool for room one to get out  After that we got into our groups. Then we started to swim . I learnt to to swim on my back. It was fun in the pool because it was so warm. 

After our swim we got out of the pool and got changed back into our school uniform. Then we went on the bus back to school. 

By Grace .

Room 2 Swims

For the past 3 weeks we have been going swimming at Pioneer Pool. When we get to the pool we have to get ready to swim and wait on the side of the pool for our turn. It’s so exciting.

When room 3 gets out, it’s our turn, so we line up on the side of the pool and wait for our instructor. There is Scott, Crystal, Charlotte and Liz. They are helping us learn to swim.

We can all put our heads under the water. I like going under the water and picking up the penguin. We have to race to the end to find them. The first one back wins.

I can float like a starfish and use a board to kick to the end of the lane.

The best part is going into the deep part and jumping in doing a bomb. I can go deep into the pool.

We love swimming.                                    

Kiwa, Fuschia, Jacob and Josh 

Radish-O-Rama

Today, at lunch time, the Green Team harvested their first crop of radishes. These were then sliced  up and offered  to the rest of the school to try. The queue of children wanting to try a radish wound its way across the lawn, with children returning to the back of the line again and again. Some children opted for the radish with some dip.

Comments from the children included 'yummy', ' very delicious',"very sweet", "can I take some home for Dad?".  Staff had to move quickly to get a taste!!

This was a great way to introduce children to new vegetables and the Green Team plan to sow more radishes for later on the year.