This is a fun new game that as students play, they use another language (Māori) and also learn another culture’s legends. Rahi’s wife was taken whilst in a forest by some forest fairies (not so nice ones) and Rahi attempted to find her by flying a huge glider (like a hang glider) following a trail … Continue reading KI O RAHI
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Praying with the Psalms – Clara Mapley (DRS)
To you alone, O Lord, to you alone, and not to us, must glory be given because of your constant love and faithfulness. Why should the nations ask us, “Where is your God?” Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he wishes. Their gods are made of silver and gold, formed by human hands. … Continue reading Praying with the Psalms – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Reminders –
Kidsbase December and January Holiday Programmes have been released and bookings are NOW OPEN. Visit Kidsbase.co.nz to check out the action-packed NEW activities, and to make a booking. Spaces fill up fast so don’t miss out. If you have any concerns, please contact the class teacher in the first instance via Seesaw, email or … Continue reading Reminders –
From The Principal
Bilingual / Multilingual A selection of our staff attended the events organised by the University of Canterbury discussing ‘Raising Bilingual Children’ and ‘Teaching Bilingual and Multilingual Children’. This was very relevant to us as over half of our school are bilingual (have two languages) or emergent bilingual (have another language, not English) on arrival. We … Continue reading From The Principal
Praying with the Psalms – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Psalm 145 I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever. Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever. The Lord is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding. What you have done will be praised from one … Continue reading Praying with the Psalms – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Reminders :
Swimming on Friday 22 Nov – all students will need to bring their togs AND pajamas (or other similar loose-fitting top and bottom clothes) to swimming.Absolutely no onesies to be brought. Students will wear togs under their clothes, then take the clothes off in the water. Students will have soaking wet clothes by the end … Continue reading Reminders :
From The Principal
November Please remember to pray this month for loved ones who have passed away. Make it a daily routine for the month. There is a box in the Church where you can put your loved one’s name on it so the community can pray for them as well. December Please keep the date Monday 16th … Continue reading From The Principal
Praying With The Psalms Wk 5 – Clara Mapley (DRS)
The Lord is great and is to be highly praised in the city of our God, on his sacred hill. Zion, the mountain of God, is high and beautiful; the city of the great king brings joy to all the world. God has shown that there is safety with him inside the fortresses of the … Continue reading Praying With The Psalms Wk 5 – Clara Mapley (DRS)
School Photos
The school photo order form has been sent home today. You will have the order form below for class and individual portraits ; and if you had sibling photos taken you will have a separate order form for those. Class photos are available for viewing in the school foyer. Please do not remove the proof … Continue reading School Photos
Reminders –
Swimming continues each day through to the end of next week. Chocolate Fundraiser Years 6, 7 & 8 students. Proceeds from sales need to be returned before next Friday 22 Nov. A final push on sales this long weekend would be a great idea! If you have any concerns, please contact the class teacher … Continue reading Reminders –