Zones Athletics

Today we were super proud of Tyler, Caleb and Kahu as they went to represent South Hornby in the Zones Athletics.  They were the only Year 3's in the school team with the Seniors.
Well done on winning the 8 year old's relay (with Noah from the Seniors)!

The boys getting ready to leave in the morning.

The winning 8 yr old relay team - looking very pleased with themselves.

Term 4 Newsletter

2 more sleeps until Term 4 begins - check our Term 4 Newsletter for important information.

See you all on Monday at our brand new school!!

Farewell Picnic

Today we had a community farewell picnic to the old school site.
Thank you to all the families and community members who came down for lunch.

Pizza Winners!

Te Māuru-e-taki-nei and Whakarua won pizza from our school cleaners today for being the cleanest block this term.

Te Māuru-e-taki-nei's Visit to the New School

This morning we were so lucky to be allowed to visit the new school site.  This was a taonga (a gift) as the builders gave special permission for us to visit before the end of term.
It was absolutely amazing!!
We can't wait until next term!!

Lexia Core 5 Super Stars!

Congratulations to Chase, Dylan, Darin and Jacob who received certificates at Celebration Assembly today for their hard work and progress on the Lexia Core 5 programme.
You are working so hard - well done!

Hero Awards

Congratulations to Tyler, Nathan, Oliver, Peter and Freyja who received Hero Certificates at Celebration Assembly today.  You are super awesome!

New School Song

Returning the Sod and Blessing Ceremony at the new School

Link to folder of all photos - CLICK HERE

Te Ope Ruaraki and the Junior playgound 

Kapa Haka singing

Te Māuru-e-taki-nei

Blessing group

Signs on our doors

Our ROCK!! - at its' new home outside the new school office

Constable Megan Visit in Te Ope Ruaraki

Today Constable Megan came to South Hornby School. She talked to us about safe touches, like hugs and kisses from your mum or dad. Constable Megan shared us a song. She showed us some actions for the song. Constable Megan came yesterday as well. 
From Akeilah 

Ariana the Puppy

This morning Ella-Pearl's mum brought in one of their puppies, Ariana.  She was so cute, cuddly, soft and adorable!
We just fell in love with her - Mrs Cutler especially like the cuddle with her.
Thank you Ella-Pearl for letting us see her.

Congratulations Heroes

At Celebration Assembly today these heroes were awarded Hero Certificates for all their hard work at school!
We are so proud of you!

Lexia Heroes

Today at Celebration Assembly Oliver, Nathaniel, Darin, Chase and Jacob got certificates for completing levels in their Lexia programme.  They are working so hard on Lexia.  Great work boys!

Mrs Murray's Hair

Today in Te Ope Ruaraki we wrote about Mrs Murray's hair. Our focus was WOW words. First we had a good think about some different words to describe Mrs Murray's hair, it was so fun. Some of us even touched it to see what it felt like. 

Here are some of our brilliant stories.

Mrs Murray's hair is boofy and short it is also curly and twirly. I think it is hard to brush. It's so beautiful that I want curly hair. - Akeilah

Mrs Murray's hair is dry. It is curly, messy and bouncy. Mrs Murray's hair is brown. - Briana

Mrs Murray's hair is curly and twirly. Her hair is springy and swirly like a vine in the jungle. I like the way that it bounces up and down like a spring. - Tia

Mrs Murray has curly hair and it's like a bouncy vine. It looks like wobbly jelly on a plate and also her hair is brown. - Naomi

River Rapids Ride

Today we read a book Called River Rapids Ride. The water slide looked so cool so we decided to recreate the slide. It's no wonder Luke was scared, look at all those bends and twirls!

The Day the Firemen Came to School

Photos from Te Māuru-e-taki-nei's visit from the 

NZ Fire Service - Click here.

Persuading Others with our Writing

Firefighter visit

Today in Te Ope Ruaraki the firefighters from our local fire station came to visit us. They read us a story, brought their fire engine in and even let us climb inside for a look. We learnt a lot about what firefighters do to help people and animals. Here are some photos from their visit today.