On Monday, Pukeko, Piwakawaka, Ruru and Kakariki class visited the botanical gardens. They explored the wonderful things nature has to offer on the various walkway trails. Some of their favourite learning moments were doing the yoga poses to learn the names of three of our NZ native trees, scavenger hunt, guided tour collecting items and […]
‘Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori – Happy Matariki! To celebrate the National Public Holiday this year, the children enjoyed a range of activities including, Hei Tiki, Waiata with rakau sticks, Whetu, Poupou Prints, Zentangle Stars, Wheku Masks and Shared Vegetable Soup for lunch.
Rippa Rugby is the new game for young rugby players. We were very lucky to have Sean from College Rifles visit us last week. He ran some sessions for the whole school to experience Rippa Rugby to give all kids a chance to participate in our national game with ball-handling and running skills. Rippa Rugby […]
What a fantastic experience for our children to be visited by two Fire trucks on Tuesday afternoon to school. The children excitedly gathered around to gain knowledge of how they needed to stay fire safe and escape from a burning building. Learning to use the best safety practice techniques for lifelong behaviors with fire. Today, […]
Our children had a LOT of fun when Science In a Van visited us on Tuesday. The Junior children were treated to a very enjoyable experiment of how to make a super bubble. The Senior children were introduced to the Periodic Table elements and the differences between Solids, Liquids and Gasses explained with a variety […]
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.
To celebrate the rare event of a Royal Coronation we celebrated the Coronation of King Charles with a Royal mufti on Friday 5th of May. The children and teachers came to school dressed as royalty or wearing red, white and blue for the day. The teachers had some fun Coronation themed learning for the children […]
On Tuesday the year 5 and year 6 students had fun at the Summer Interschools Tournament competing in TBall, Cricket, Touch and Tennis.
PTA Colour Run and Dance – Friday 24th March 2023
We entered four teams into the annual ‘Top Schools’ Competition hosted by the Rotary Club and held at Churchill Park School. The children had a fun sports day taking part in a number of fun events including a slippery slide, gumboot throw, mine field, ski run, sponge fun, newspaper delivery complete with sleds, and the wobbly […]
