Saturday, January 28th, 2012

School News

Start of 2012 School Year

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday 7 February.  We have another interesting and busy term ahead.

For new enrolment enquiries for this year please email or phone the school office.


End of Year Liturgy

Staff, students, parents, caregivers, family and friends celebrated the end of our school year with an evening  liturgy in St Teresa’s Church.  The theme was “God is with us.”  In keeping with our school tradition,  the  Year 8 students were presented with a Bible and Scroll and then received  the Irish Blessing from our Year 1 students.  A fitting way to reflect on and mark the year’s events.


2012 Enrolments

We have  spaces for preference students in Years 1- 6.  Please email us for further information.


EOTC Activities

Education outside the classroom is a core component of the  balanced approach to education that many New Zealand school take.

During November we have an extra emphasis on these activities with a great programme available.  Our Years 4-6 have had some fantastic experiences, including:  Variety sports at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, Archery, Camp Cooking and Bushcraft in the areas nearby our school and an amazing trip to Matiu-Somes Island.   Years 1-3 had a day camp on the front field, treked to Otari Bush Reserve, tested the water clarity and released some frogs into the stream.  A visit to the zoo was also another popular event.  Teachers  planned these events so well, our parent  helpers and other support people did an exceptional job.   We’re already thinking about 2012′s plan!


Year 7-8 Camp

Our Year 7-8 students, teachers and parent helpers have just returned from a very successful three day camp in the  Otaki Forks area.  Rafting, high ropes, tramping and bush craft activities were the order of the day.  Eeling, reflection and small group drama among the charms of the night.  We are all looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing more about Camp 2011 !


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