Sharing the learning! 2020

WOW this week has been epic, we had the poly fest on Friday which was a great opportunity to learn heaps about the Pasifika schools and cultures. St Patrick's day was amazing with  everyone dressed in green also with the girls doing a wonderful performance. Just a little reminder that if you bring rappers or rubbish to school to make sure you put it bake in your lunch box so that our school is a clean environment. by Elizabeth

Week 5 Ash Wednesday- On the 6th of march the whole school and parish went down to the church to celebrate a special day for us. The disciples spoke well. And everyone sang lovely. I hope everyone has started of their lent with love. Kapa haka- This year miss McHezer is leading the kapa haka she has led this group for a few years now and have done it very well. This group is opened to year 2-6s. The kapa haka performs at our powhiris. Our kapa haka group sings Te reo Maori. We have a strong group of boys and girls. The kapa haka group practices in room 10 once every week. New sandpit toys- We are thankful that our school bought some new toys for our sandpits. These sandpits can be found on the top and bottom fields. Although on the bottom field the sandpit is only open to year 1s. And at the top field we have rostered days for class’s because it has become very popular. We now have got spades, buckets and shovels. It is all going very well. Tunnel toys- This year a few ...

Talofa, Hello. My name is Sascha Oldehaver and this is my first blog as Whanau Leader of Rata. Week Four's Value was Respect, thinking of others first and putting yourself second. As a newly chosen Whanau Leader, I thought that this was an important thing to think about as I am now a role model to my peers. On Monday we welcomed back our principal Mr. Pepper. I am glad to see him at school again and recovering fast. On Tuesday all Whanau Leaders went to Waitemata Rugby Club to learn about the 'Olympic Values' and team build together. I enjoyed gathering with other schools and participating in different games, like Aussie Rules Football and skipping. We got to see DJ Forbes, who spoke to us about P.A.D.S - Passion, Attitude, Discipline and Sacrifice. I am grateful that our Whanau Leaders were given this chance to improve our leadership skills. On Wednesday, two teams from St. Dominic's went to Eastdale Reserve in Avondale for T-Ball, coming back with 3rd and 4th...