Fun at swimming!

This term, we've been having a blast with our swimming lessons! It has been amazing to see that most of the kids are choosing to swim in the big pool instead of the small one. They have been working on their life-saving skills, such as being able to float for an extended period of time.

Some of the kids were a bit daunted by the idea of going in the big pool when we got everyone to have a go at swimming in it this week. But with the floatation belts, there was no chance of them sinking. Huge shout out to Luca who felt the fear and did it anyway! He was so proud of himself for getting in the big pool and the smile on his face was priceless. 💖

A visit by the Canterbury Pride.

 On Thursday we were lucky enough to have 3 members of the Canterbury United Pride football team come to school to take a group of year4/5 girls for a skills lesson.

It was a great session with all of the girls keen and eager to learn from these footballing role models. The level of enthusiasm and enjoyment shown by the group was amazing. Well done girls!!

At the end of the session, there was a prizegiving where everyone got a poster and a lucky few were given a mini football. We were also incredibly lucky to be donated a set of goals, a set of Nike footballs and a set of bibs to use for training.

The girls in the group were so inspired they were all very keen to set up a girls football team for next years Winter Sport at Rāwhiti Domain.

A HUGE thank you to Mainland Canterbury Pride for this opportunity, it was a real winner.

Our Art Gallery and Museum Amazing Day

 Last Tuesday and Wednesday, our Tāwhirimātea tamariki had the opportunity to have a day exploring the museum, lunching in the Botanical Gardens and participating in a fantastic art programme.

Fun was had by all hanging from the branches on the giant trees in the garden, creating clay glitter models and visiting the children's favourite spots in the museum, especially the Galileo hands-on exhibition. 

A big thank you to the whanau that went our adventures with us.