Wow - what a day. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported our school at the fair. It was a fantastic day with so much to do, see and eat! There is a huge effort from PTA, parents, teachers and students to make this happen - thanks to everyone who was involved! We had a great day.
Special thanks to all those who supported Matai syndicate and purchased a paper brick. If anyone would like to place an order come in and see us - we are pro's at making them!
Made by Lucy :)
Friday, September 23, 2011
POLICE DOGS COME TO WOODEND!
Last Wednesday Miss Webb organised several police dog handlers and their dogs to come along and show is what they do.
There were 2 working police dogs, one dog in training and a drug dog.
It was absolutely amazing to watch how the dogs responded to their handlers and obeyed their every command. We were lucky enough to see them in action, when they attacked a "criminal" on the rec. Mr Barber was very brave and gave it a go - although he was not keen to run away and let the dogs chase him!
After the demonstration everyone was able to meet the dogs and their handlers, ask questions and give the dogs a pat.
It was a great day and well worthwhile as now there are several children in Rm 15 who have chosen their career paths and now want to be dog handlers!
Thanks Miss Webb for organising this great day :)
There were 2 working police dogs, one dog in training and a drug dog.
It was absolutely amazing to watch how the dogs responded to their handlers and obeyed their every command. We were lucky enough to see them in action, when they attacked a "criminal" on the rec. Mr Barber was very brave and gave it a go - although he was not keen to run away and let the dogs chase him!
After the demonstration everyone was able to meet the dogs and their handlers, ask questions and give the dogs a pat.
It was a great day and well worthwhile as now there are several children in Rm 15 who have chosen their career paths and now want to be dog handlers!
Thanks Miss Webb for organising this great day :)
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| Go Emily! |
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| Go Mr Barber - run! |
Monday, September 12, 2011
Tongan Visitors
On Wednesday a Tongan Church group visited Woodend School. We had a special assembly where our kapahaka group performed for the very first time. We sang our national anthem and talked to them about the New Zealand flag. The group were amazing singers and proudly sung their anthem and talked about Tonga. They also performed a haka as well as a traditional song and dance. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture and to hear how things differ in Tonga.
Because we couldn't have any Rugby World Cup games in ChCh we had our very own game involving buckets and a rugby ball. Some students were chosen to play the game and represent Woodend - New Zealand. Unfortunately we didn't win that game but fingers crossed the All Blacks can!!
Thanks Rod for organising this very memorable day.
Because we couldn't have any Rugby World Cup games in ChCh we had our very own game involving buckets and a rugby ball. Some students were chosen to play the game and represent Woodend - New Zealand. Unfortunately we didn't win that game but fingers crossed the All Blacks can!!
Thanks Rod for organising this very memorable day.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
CAMP 2011
On Thursday Mr Skekleton, Miss Webb and myself visited Living Springs ahead of our camp on 5-7 October. I took a couple of pictures to give you a sneak preview of whats in store for you. It looks amazing and I am sure we are all going to have a wonderful time!!
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