School Closure until 13 Sept

Because of the Earthquake to our area on Saturday 4 September Schools and early childhood services within the boundaries of Christchurch City Council, Waimakariri (including Rangiora) District Council and Selwyn District Council will be closed to students and children until Monday 13 September.

Reading Discovery Graduation and Celebration!

Today two students, Mackenzie Wallace and Andrew Sparks celebrated their graduation from Reading Discovery with a special morning tea. At the celebration were Reading Discovery Teacher Pat Watson , class teacher Mrs Douglas, Mrs Barr and invited guests Andrew and McKenzie's Mums, Grandparent reader Mrs Rainey, Ms Heath and Ms Meachen.

Both Andrew and McKenzie entered the programme reading at level 2-3 and have finished off on level 19-20!! Fantastic, and a great example of how successful the partnership between home and school can be.

Learning Conversations

Thank you to all parents/caregivers who made it along to your child’s Learning Conversation this week. We hope you were given lots of clear information about how your child is achieving and some next steps to work on. For those of you who found the two days we set aside to be inconvenient please note that the teachers will be in touch to set up an alternative time as we aim to meet with every parent each term.

Working on the Green Team Mural

Last Friday, members of the Green Team along with Mitch, Anne, Dorinda, Sarah and Jo from the staff, continued on with the painting of the new mural. It was a great success as we were able to complete the background colours and the children began on the garden details, including a cat by Sofi that was both stunning and colourful.

Cross Country Zones at Last!!

After two postponements, our team of seven senior students, finally got to represent our school at the South West Zone Cross Country. The event was held at a very wet and boggy Halswell quarry. Despite the slippery conditions underfoot and cold nip in the air, our team gave their personal best and did Addington proud. It was a great day. Well done Sharlene, Caleb, Jeremy, Josh, Yasmin, J'leel, and Isobel.