Cross Country

Today was our annual Cross Country. We were so glad that we got moved to Level 1 so that it could take place.

We all piled into vehicles and headed off to Bledisloe Domain. The PTA had some delicious food for sale but we knew we couldn't eat too early or we would get a stitch later in our run!

The little kids all ran first until it was finally our turn. We ran around the field and then up the hill. Our lungs were bursting but we managed to make it to the finish line. What a perfect way to end the term!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

A huge thank you to everyone that voted for our America's Cup video!!!! While we didn't win a major prize, we were lucky enough to win a consolation prize... A new Sphero Robot! Thank you so much to Genesis Energy for sponsoring this awesome competition.

We are going to have a whole lot of fun learning with this little ball of energy!

Quiet on set!!!

For the past month, Te Maunga has been an absolute madhouse! We have been writing scripts, making props, finding sets and playing dress ups. We made movies!!!

We had some hiccups along the way but we managed to come up with some outstanding stories and beautiful cinematography.

You can check out all of the movies on our class Youtube site here

Hunting For Treasure

On August 28th, Paihia School ran a fundraiser for ex-pupil Sam Godsiff-Johnson. Sam was raising money for the charity I Am Hope. Our school ran a treasure hunt to support the cause!

The junior students got out just before morning tea and hunted around for some pictures of gumboots that would land them an exciting prize!

The senior students were called out just before lunch for their turn. Mrs. Lindsay hid tiny pictures of gumboots and the students set off! They peered high and low and some were able to get a hold of their little pictures.

Once all of the gumboots were found, Mrs. Lindsay called each winner up one by one to receive their mystery prizes. Some students won ice-cream, some won bouncy balls, others won headphones. All had a great time and contributed to an awesome cause!