Principal's wero of the week: Determined - This is working towards a goal and not giving up. Keep trying and you can achieve anything you want to!
This week's whakataukī is: Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Translation: My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Meaning: This fosters respect for teamwork, acknowledging that1s accomplishments are supported by others.
Touch Draw at Swarbrick Park for Monday 9th March
PG Pythons at 6:30pm on field 1 (Kiyarah, Ma'ata, Michael, Cooper, Siseko, Kingi, Legend, Summer, Max, Finau, Ben, Harlem)
PG Piranhas at 6:30pm on field 3 (Ziggy, Calum, Eliki, Stephen, Ritchie, Gisa, Jye, Archer, Bob, Marley, Sarge, Darcy & Kororia)
PG Panthers at 5:50pm on field 4 (Ruby M, Keitha, Paulini, Korbi, Chrizaan, Ruby T, Maia P, Maia T, Zoe W)
Basketball draw this week:
Pacers: Fraser High, Court 1, 7:30pm
Panthers: YMCA, Court 2, 6:15pm
Pointers: Fraser High, Court 3, 7:30pm
Don't forget to let your coach know if you are unable to make practice.
Kids' Lit Quiz - Do you read books all the time? Do you love meeting new characters in novels? Do you have a great memory? Then the Kids' Lit Quiz might be for you. Come along TODAY at lunchtime to the Food Technology room, where Mrs Maihi will give you a short test to see if you qualify to be in a team to represent our school next term. This will be the last opportunity to trial. (Austin, where are you?)
WIMS Touch Training at lunch today For both boys and girls teams - please meet out on the field (Please return your permission slips ASAP to waru)
Boys team - Eliki, Easton, Ziggy, Stephen, Max, Newton, Marley, Hawaiki, Finau, Calum, Siaosi & Ritchie
Girls Team - Kahlia-Rae, Ota, Korbi, Maia T (R8), Paulini, Elle-Staar, Malak, Raukawa, Matariki, Rosalynn, Adi & Mila
Principal's wero of the week: Determined - Sometimes we make mistakes but this can help us learn. Making mistakes is not always a bad thing!
This week's whakataukī is: Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Translation: My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Meaning: This fosters respect for teamwork, acknowledging that 1s accomplishments are supported by others.
WIMS Touch Training at lunch today For both boys and girls teams - please meet out on the field (Please return your permission slips ASAP to waru)
Boys team - Eliki, Easton, Ziggy, Stephen, Max, Newton, Marley, Hawaiki, Finau, Calum, Siaosi & Ritchie
Girls Team - Kahlia-Rae, Ota, Korbi, Maia T (R8), Paulini, Elle-Staar, Malak, Raukawa, Matariki, Rosalynn, Adi & Ruby T
Basketball draw this week:
Pacers: Fraser High, Court 1, 7:30pm
Panthers: YMCA, Court 2, 6:15pm
Pointers: Fraser High, Court 3, 7:30pm
Don't forget to let your coach know if you are unable to make practice.
Cricket Meeting. 11am on Wednesday in Tekau ma Rua for all those students keen on a cricket game after school on Tuesday 17th March. Peachgrove vs Peachgrove!
Writing Club on today in the ICT Suite at 1pm. See you there Whaea Therese
Futsal training tomorrow morning for those that can make it. 7:30am to 8:30am.
Interclass Volleyball
Congratulations to Team Waru who took out the win in the final of the Interclass Volleyball Competition last week against a spirited Team Tahi. The rest of Term 1 is looking pretty busy so interclass competitions will resume in term 2. Next up is Netball so get practicing!
Singing club after school 3:15 pm in the music room
Principal's wero of the week: Determined - Everyone needs help to achieve their goals. A determined person will ask for support so they can improve. Do you ask for help?
This week's whakataukī is: Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Translation: My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Meaning: This fosters respect for teamwork, acknowledging that1s accomplishments are supported by others.
Photo day tomorrow! Make sure you come to school in correct uniform, including correct shoes or sandals. No PE gear in photos!
Reminder to all teachers and learning assistants - Staff photo is at 8:30 tomorrow morning
Cricket Meeting. 11am on Wednesday in Tekau ma Rua for all those students keen on a cricket game after school on Tuesday 17th March. Peachgrove vs Peachgrove!
Library lunchtime today - learn how to make simple origami items, and Japanese colouring in. Makuhari Visit scavenger hunt is still on. Make sure you put your completed sheet in the box.
Principal's wero of the week: Determined - A determined person never gives up! They persist so they find success. Be determined to achieve your goals!
This week's whakataukī is: Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Translation: My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Meaning: This fosters respect for teamwork, acknowledging that1s accomplishments are supported by others.
School Photo day... Smile! 😁Make sure that you are looking your best. The schedule is linked here. Runners will come and get you when it is your turn for photos.
Because of photos, the hall and dome will be out-of-bounds before school, until lunchtime. You may only use these areas once the photographers have packed up their equipment.
CHESS CLUB: Cancelled this week due to Teachers Only Day tomorrow. Next week come along to the ICT Suite.
Cricket on Tuesday straight after school. Bring your gear and be ready for a game!
Lunchboxes - a reminder to send these back to the dome at 1.30pm. Make sure rubbish bags are tied up. Thank you
Teacher only day - tomorrow Friday
Sports Camp trialists - Thank you to everyone who registered interest for sports camp, after speaking with some teachers and Whaea Davina and Whaea Helen we have shortlisted the students based on behaviour, attitude and contribution to school sports. Please check the waru window if you have been shortlisted. Our trials start next week on Monday and Friday!!
Netball Trials 3:15 - 4:15 today. These are the final trials so please make sure you are there!
Rock Band: Can we have these people in the music room at lunchtime ON MONDAY for a meeting? Ziggy, Austin, Raukawa, Magenta, Isa, Ether, Natalia, Fallon, Antonio, McWilliam, Franco, Selwyn, Arlo, Kevin, Lincoln.
Thank you all for coming to the auditions. We have heaps of awesome talent, well done for putting yourselves out there! That shows a boatload of PRIDE!
Today at lunch our some of our Makuhari students will be sharing their musical skills in a Jam session outside the music room! See you all there :) If you are keen to Jam let get your teacher to email Whaea Lyndall :)
Principal's wero of the week: Determined - A determined person is solution focussed and trys new things. Remember a determined person can achieve anything!
This week's whakataukī is: Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
Translation: My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Meaning: This fosters respect for teamwork, acknowledging that1s accomplishments are supported by others.
Teacher Only Day today. Teachers are learning about math