Fortunately, the weather remained fine for the children to enjoy a fun afternoon of sports games, followed by a refreshing ice-block.  The children were very excited to be able to participate in a variety of activities which included 3-legged race, Dodge Ball, Rob-the-nest and an Obstacle Course.

Mt Carmel celebrated Pink Shirt Day again this year. This is an occasion that encourages positive relationships and safe environments. The children enjoyed the mufti day,  and reflected on the importance of respect and being kind to each other.

More of your 'Lockdown Learning' photos ...

At the end of last term we invited our senior students to build a Fairy House for our Enchanted Garden.  The suggestions were that the houses were to be made primarily from wood, weather proof and constructed at home with the help of parents and family.  Take a look at their fabulous creations...

Mt Carmel Students got into spirit of St Patrick's Day by dressing up in Green and donating a gold coin for our Mufti Day to raise money for Caritas New Zealand.

Our Year 6 Students enjoyed their visit to MERC, The Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre, at Long Bay recently. They participated in water based activities as well as problem solving and climbing activities. This day out is always a highlight for our Year 6 students and helps develop confidence and team building skills.

Our Year 4 and 5 students each spent a day at Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club learning about Surf Safety with the lifeguards there. The students had lots of fun 'saving' each other using rescue tubes and on the boogie boards.

We entered four teams into the annual 'Top Schools' Competition hosted by the Rotary Club and held at Churchill Park School.  The children had lots of fun taking part in all the events - and one of our Year 3/4 teams came first in their age group!  Our congratulations to them and to all children who took part in the events for their determination and efforts.  Thanks to our Team Managers and to all parents who helped out where they could, making this a successful and enjoyable day for the 'Eastern Bays' children.

It is our pleasure to present the video of our Middle School production - "The Magic School Bus Visits the Pacific".  Our thanks to Ollie Dale (virtuallyfamous.co.nz) and Michael Frogley (daveclarkdesign.com) for their recording, editing, design and production of the video.

Eccentric teacher Ms Frizzle once again takes her class on an adventure in the Magic School Bus.  As they journey on their exciting trip, they discover legends, songs & dances of the Pacific nations along the way.

Last week the Whole School Cross Country was held in "changeable" weather conditions. Well done to everyone who took part and to the winning runners. Congratulations to St Francis who were the winning house.