This term we have been learning about 'Our World' and how different groups make a difference to our community. We had a visit from our local police officer Brenda Mills. We listened to stories from [...]
During week 2, we celebrated Literature Festival. We were treated to a Rangitoto, Pupuke and Waitemata school teacher performance. Going to Browns Bay Library was a favourite activity. We learned about the different [...]
What a fantastic Mission Fair we had last Friday. We raised $2,400! Congratulations St John’s!This money will go to help patients in the Pacific region at the Fred Hollows Foundation who have eyesight [...]
Our Annual Mission Fair was held today. The money raised went to support the work of the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ works in the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea and [...]
The Waitemata Team (Years 5 & 6) held a research day on Tuesday 16th October. Their task was to research a variety of existing board games. What better way to do this then to gather [...]
Thank you to all those that brought in cans last Friday that are being sent to the St. Vincent de Paul and Mercy Hospice for ‘Cans for Christmas’. Together, we brought in 558 cans! Well [...]
Room 9 children had a great day at the Fun Run. They showed commitment, great sportsmanship and enthusiasm during the event; encouraging and cheering each other and their year 6 buddies. It was great to [...]
In our RE lessons on the Church, we have been learning what the Priest does in our Parish. Father Marchellino came to visit Room 9 and they had lots of questions to ask him: “What [...]
Room 9 enjoyed making their own freshly squeezed lemon juice. They experimented with the sour taste deciding how much sugar to add to make it sweeter. They learnt how to manage the twisting, squeezing, sieving [...]
What an incredible trip the Pupuke team had to North Harbour Gymnastics. We were engaged for the whole 3 hours and participated in a variety of activities at the gym. It was so great to [...]
