Here's B6  with Willie Ripia.  Matua Sam arranged a special visit from Willie Ripia, Captain of the Steamers.   He plays for the Hurricanes as first five eight.   We played a ball  passing game, raced Matua Willie on the track, and had goal kicking practice.  We had to do two press ups if we dropped the ball.  He talked to us about  being a captain, and the importance of our school values - live your life by them.  We had lots of fun, and got fit too.  Thanks Matua Sam, it was so much fun.

Our New Carving

Last Monday we enjoyed a special ceremony to unveil the new carving which welcomes people to our school.  We went with Mrs Caudwell and Matua Sam, to have a close-up look.  Here is the kaitiaki which keeps all of us safe, and welcomes the manuhiri to our school.  Thanks Mrs Macfarlane for the chocolate cake!

Happy Birthday Paige

B6 were lucky last week, when Brooke brought a chocolate mud cake to school for B6 to share for Paige's 7th birthday.    Baby Ella came too.  She loved all the attention. Look how much she is growing - Ella can sit up now.

Congratulations Paige

Mrs Caudwell and B6 are very proud of Paige who represented our class at the speech competition for Te Wiki o te Reo  Maori.  She won first place for Pikopiko Team.  Ka momo, ka momo!

Young Learners In B6

Azaer is only 2, but she is already at school, and working on her mum's i-pad.  B6 are very lucky to have Becky, Ty's mum, helping out at school with spelling.  While Becky tests our spelling, Azaer plays so quietly beside her.  She will certainly be ready for school by the time she turns five!

B6 Speech Competition

B6 are proud of these year 2 students, who made a speech about 'The Most Important Thing In The World'.  Their words were very moving, and well thought out.  Congratulations to Tegan, Paige, Prentice, Esther, Phoebe and Neve, who all presented a speech.  Although it was very hard to choose, Matua Sam and Mrs Caudwell chose Paige to be the winner.  Paige will speak on Monday at the school-wide competition for Te Wiki o te Reo Maori.  Good luck Paige!  Kia kaha.

Matua Sam

B6 is lucky to have a new student teacher, Matua Sam.  He's great at rugby, as you can see!  Elliot is trying to keep up with him.