Certificates for Week 6

Congratulations to Dante who received the Principal's Award for Week 6. She has been persevering with her writing. 

Congratulations to our PRIDE Certificate recepients. They were Christian, Mazzlin, Sienna-Nicole, Troy and Connor. They have been working diligently with our art for our end of year production.

Certificates for Week Two

Congratulations to Sofia who received the Principal's Award for Week 2. She has been persevering with her work even when it can be challenging. Keep persevering Sofia.

Well done to Tamzyn, Dante, Tristan, Shakshi and Mazzlin. They have been demonstrating PRIDE and were awarded the PRIDE certificates for the week.

Calf & Lamb Day 2015

Our artwork was up and ready for judging.

Congratulations to Jessica who received Reserve Supreme Champion.

Miss Ogle ran the Balloon Darts for the Mini Gala in the afternoon. Because of the wet weather all of our gala events were set up inside our classrooms.

Aila and Levi received Highly Commended Awards for their indoor exhibits. 

Here is a collection of photos that Mr Lodge put together of photos taken on the day. Thanks to Arnita and Brydee for their great photography skills.

The nominations are in...

Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated for the MOA Awards. Room Totara have been very lucky to have eight nominations over seven different categories. 

Our class nominations are:  

Nominated for Best Music Video - Intermediate

Room 15 - Fun, Fun, Fun 

(Whole Class)

Nominated for Best Te Ao Maori - Junior

Christian, Levi, Alex - He aha te tae?

Nominated for Best Graphic Design - Junior

Madison - Said Poster

Tyrone, Alex - Ice and Fire

Nominated for Best Animation - Junior

Dante, Reece, Caitlin - Mana Means PRIDE

Nominated for Best Te Ao Maori - Intermediate

Jessica, Sienna-Nicole - He Aha Te Tae?

Nominated for Best Book Trailer - Intermediate

Levi, Luke - Best Mates

Nominated for Best Teacher ICT

Miss Ogle - Teaching with ICT: Reading Portal

Students will have letters sent home which invite them to the MOA Awards event.

Certificates for Week 7

Congratulations to Sienna-Nicole for receiving the Principal's Award for Week 7. She has been persevering with her writing to add more detail, use paragraphs and use the correct punctuation.

Also congratulations to Jessica, Sequoia, Dante, Kade and Alex. They have been persevering with their reading and have made great improvements while working with the teacher or working independently.

More photos of our Movie Making

Two more groups working to get props ready for their film making. 

Tamzyn, Kade and Levi spent the afternoon making sure some of their costumes were ready to wear.

Tristan, Reece, Dante, Caitlin and Tyrone testing out their background for their filming in a kitchen.

Certificates for Week 9

Well done to Sienna-Nicole who was awarded the Principals Award this week. She has been persevering in all of her school work, especially her reading. You are showing great diligence Sienna-Nicole.

Congratulations to Sofia, Levi, Tamzyn, Sequoia and Dante for receiving the PRIDE Certificates for Week 9. We have been working on assessment for the end of the term and these students have been showing great progress in their reading. Keep up the great reading. 

ITM Cup

Here are some more photos of when the ITM Rubgy Cup came to visit our school. You will even find a photo of Mr LeProu who couldn't resist having his photo taken. 

Certificates for Week 2

Congratulations to Dante for receiving the Principal's Award for Week 2. She has been working diligently to complete her work each day.

Congratulations to Dallas, Sequoia, Sienna-Nicole, Tristan and Luke of receiving the PRIDE Certificates for Week 2. 

Our Treasures (taonga)

 Last week we looked at treasures that families might have from family members relating to Anzac's and WWI. Students thought about what treasures they have and some even brought them in share with the class. Below are some photos of treasures (or taongas) that are important to us.

Certificates for Week 1, Term 2

Congratulations to Joel who received the first Principal's Award for the term. He has persevered with his writing and worked diligently to get a story started, written and published. Keep persevering Joel.

Congratulations to our five PRIDE Certificate recipients for Week 1. They are Tristan, Caitlin, Aila, Dante and Caleb.

Week 7 Certificates

Congratulations to Anika who received the Principal's Award for Week 7. She has been persevering and working diligently, especially in her reading. 

Congratulations to our PRIDE Certificate recipients for Week 7. They are Shakshi, Dante, Tyrone, Tyrel and Christian.