Monday, 26 April 2010

Inspirational Girls Breakfast





On Wednesday last week, 30 girls and a member from each of their families, enjoyed a special breakfast in the school hall. The breakfast was put on by friends and members of the Addington school community, who provided a delicious menu for the girls.
Ali Palmer (our wonderful music and choir teacher) spoke to the group about everyone having a “gift”, and the need to find out what your gift is. It was important to grow your gift, like a seed and to persist and not give up. She talked about her own experiences in rock bands like Atlas, and how they were given so much but she felt something was missing. Ali explained she would much rather be here at Addington helping us with our music. Sharing her gift.
Ali gave each girl a spring bulb, which was later planted out into part of the Rose garden and will provide an amazing colourful display in the spring.
A huge thank you to our community, and to Ali for the wonderful and inspiring start to the day.

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Celebrating Race Relations Day







On Monday this week we celebrated Race Relations day with an afternoon of games and activities. Children were invited to wear clothes from their country of origin, and participated in games from around the world. It was wonderful to see those children in their Samoan and Tongan dress tossing the caber! Spider soccer and marbles (originally from Turkey) were some of the many activities children got to try. It was a fun afternoon and a great way to celebrate us all.

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Corn Harvest

Kahu , Amanda and Chan'el enjoy the feast.
Green Team bounty.



Today the junior members of the Green team harvested the corn crop, the remaining broccoli, more cherry tomatoes, and four very large strawberries. Then we cooked up the corn and broccoli (minus the odd caterpillar!) and had a lunch time feast!! Delicious!!
Now the Team needs to work out what else we can put in the garden to grow over the winter!!

Monday, 29 March 2010

Art Attack 2010



Here are some photographs of our Art Attack 2010 for you to enjoy. What great artists we have here at Addington. Well done to you all.