Rooms 1 - 7 enjoyed a Peter Pan Dress up Day this week after their special trip to the Aotea Centre to watch the theatre production. Many Tinkerbells, Peters, Pirates and a few Crocodiles and Captain Hooks took over the playground and sang Pirate songs in the hall. Thankfully - no-one was made to walk the plank!
The Room 8 children used their Yearbook page as an opportunity to do good. The children thought about good deeds that they could do for others and talked them over with Miss Prendergast. Each child chose a 'Random Act of Kindness' and then set about making it happen. Every 'RAK' was different and the children were able to choose a deed that meant something to them. Below is the photo evidence with a little reflection from each child. We're proud of you Room 8 - well done for thinking of others.
As part of R8 - R12's Ancient civilization inquiry work they had a celebration of Ancient civilizations by dressing up as the one they had been researching. The children have been learning about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece and have enjoyed learning about these different people and their cultures and beliefs. They have been working collaboratively in class to come up with a design of an ancient monument that they could build together out of recyclable materials. They worked hard throughout the day to create their creative designs.
The teachers were all very proud of the effort they have put into their work throughout the term and into their costumes.
Election Frenzy at Mt Carmel School!
Seven top 'parties' made up of Room 12 children battled it out to see who would earn the popular vote of Room 11 & 12!
The Freedom Party promised 'less fossil fuels'. The Future Party said they would tackle the housing crisis. The NZ Ferns promised to look after the teachers, doctor and nurses. The Party Rockers were focussed on providing more jobs. The Achilles Party featured transport issues in their manifesto. The Honesty Party said 'Education' was a big issue to be tackled. The Policy Party featured heavily on looking after the poor and disadvantaged.
After presenting their manifestos and arguments about why their constituents should vote for them, the children of Room 11 & 12 went off to place their vote in the very secret voting booth on official voting slips. Once the votes had been cast they were locked up securely overnight to be counted the next day. Although it was a close run race, fortunately no recount was necessary - the winners were The NZ Ferns Party! Congratulations to Charlotte, Rianna, Angelin, Georgia, Quyn and Jessica.
To read all of the party manifestos click on the links below
NZ FERNS PARTY
WINNERS OF THE 2017 ROOM 11 & 12 ELECTION
FREEDOM PARTY
FUTURE PARTY
THE POLICY PARTY
THE HONESTY PARTY
THE ACHILLES PARTY
PARTY ROCKERS
What a wonderful show! Our whole school production of 'Dancing Through the Decades' was an excellent showcase for our talented dancers and the enthusiasm on the children's faces was clear for all to see. A DVD of the show is available for sale - click here to order. To view our photos click on the images below (you will have to click on each of the three galleries to see all the photos).
Last Friday we had a beautiful day for our whole school Cross Country Competition - all of the children took part in this challenging event and we saw great effort (and emotion!) from our participants. The winning house was St Francis and the individual winners were:
Year 6: Grace Greaney & Eamon Deevy
Year 5: Emilia Goldsmith & Calvin Quinn
Year 4: Jasmine Summerville & Joe Gregory / Ollie Norden
Year 3: Amy Towers & Micah Cocker
Year 2: Elsa Cooper & Ollie McLauchlan
Year 1:Harriet Florence & Reuben Rutter
Year 0/1: Juliette Goldsmith & Tate McKeown
As part of our study into Maori Culture, Room Five and Miss Massey have been busy making Taonga. Firstly they decided whether to make a Necklace or an Ornament, then they formed their treasure in air drying clay. Once the children's work had hardened they painted them, and after the paint dried the taonga were finished off, either with a necklace string or a wooden plinth. Good job Room 5!
At the end of Term 2 our Room 3 and 4 children enjoyed making Poi with the help of Mrs Mary Lo and Parent Helper, Mrs Vicki Rutter. Once the Poi were made the children had great fun trying them out - check out our little videos below.
Mrs Masters and Room Two have been busy making Ti Rakau Sticks as part of their study into Maori Culture. The children had lots of fun designing their sticks, making them and using them!
The process - Designing, Creating the Art, Making the stick, Putting it Altogether.
Last week our performing Kapa Haka Group, who have been practicing diligently over the past few weeks, performed at the Remuera Library.