Friday 29 August 2014
Move Over Einstien
Clara and Zane are part of an elite group of mathematicians who belong to the ALIM group. They work with Mr Day every morning to do some cool extra maths and they get to do maths in some very interesting ways.
Here we see them solving fraction problems all over Mr Day's car with window pens. Who ever said maths was boring ? Think again !!
Here we see them solving fraction problems all over Mr Day's car with window pens. Who ever said maths was boring ? Think again !!
Thursday 28 August 2014
This is another awesome photo. We are very worried that the eagle might fly off and take Emily's dad with it. It is great to hear about your exciting adventures. Emily has seen crocodiles, kangaroos, and many interesting birds. We look forward to you arriving back safely in Masterton and hearing more wonderful stories.
Wednesday 27 August 2014
A Message from Emily
While the rest of us are working hard at school, Emily is having a great time over in Australia. Her latest message tells us that she is having a ball at DreamWorld. Here she is cuddling a koala - how cute !
We all look forward to hearing more about your trip !
From Room 1
We all look forward to hearing more about your trip !
From Room 1
Sunday 24 August 2014
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Thursday 14 August 2014
Battle of the Men
To celebrate Maths Week, the female teachers decided to organise a challenge that would test the males and entertain everyone else at the same time.
To cut a long story short, Mr Wheeler, Mr Murray and Mr Day took part in a skipping race around the netball courts earlier today. Some of the skipping techniques were dubious to say the least and a few corners were cut along the way.
However, much fun was had by all, but what did we all learn as a result ? That the men need to spend a bit longer stretching before such strenuous exercise !
To cut a long story short, Mr Wheeler, Mr Murray and Mr Day took part in a skipping race around the netball courts earlier today. Some of the skipping techniques were dubious to say the least and a few corners were cut along the way.
However, much fun was had by all, but what did we all learn as a result ? That the men need to spend a bit longer stretching before such strenuous exercise !
Off To Battle
The senior syndicate took time away from the classroom and maths week to acknowledge the fact that 100 years ago young men from across the Wairarapa left to take part in the First World War.
The re-enactment of the event was watched and supported by our St Patricks students and over 1000 others. We waved our flags and marched behind the soldiers as they left the town square heading for the railway station.
The re-enactment of the event was watched and supported by our St Patricks students and over 1000 others. We waved our flags and marched behind the soldiers as they left the town square heading for the railway station.
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Inter School Maths Competition
Students from Rooms 1, 2 and 11 have been flexing their mathematical muscles this week as they took part in the Matharapa Inter Schools Maths Competition at Wairarapa College.
The "Symmetrical Saints", one of three teams from the school, included two Room 1 students - Lucas and Scott. Although they may not have walked away with a top prize, they, along with the rest of the students, enjoyed the event and gave their best.
The event was won by Hadlow and Opaki School took away second and third prizes. Well done everyone for representing St Patrick's so well
The "Symmetrical Saints", one of three teams from the school, included two Room 1 students - Lucas and Scott. Although they may not have walked away with a top prize, they, along with the rest of the students, enjoyed the event and gave their best.
The event was won by Hadlow and Opaki School took away second and third prizes. Well done everyone for representing St Patrick's so well
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Room 1 On Air
Congratulations to Room 1 for their excellent contribution to this term's SPK Live Radio show which was aired on Arrow FM in week 3.
Emily did a fantastic job with co-host Jackson from Room 2 in presenting the show live from the makeshift studio in Room 7.
The show began with a wonderful rendition of songs from the school choir and was shortly followed by Mr Murray and Room 1 with the huge You Tube hit - the Duck Song. Well done also to Sean and Jemma for their great interview with Mr Day. A very special item was the reading of Kyle's story by Mikaela and Samantha in Tagalog - one of the native languages of the Phillippines. It is also a language that all three of them share. Wonderful guys - thank you.
The final radio show of the year will be in term 4 and may be hosted from the actual studio based at Arrow FM - now that will be fun !
Emily did a fantastic job with co-host Jackson from Room 2 in presenting the show live from the makeshift studio in Room 7.
The show began with a wonderful rendition of songs from the school choir and was shortly followed by Mr Murray and Room 1 with the huge You Tube hit - the Duck Song. Well done also to Sean and Jemma for their great interview with Mr Day. A very special item was the reading of Kyle's story by Mikaela and Samantha in Tagalog - one of the native languages of the Phillippines. It is also a language that all three of them share. Wonderful guys - thank you.
The final radio show of the year will be in term 4 and may be hosted from the actual studio based at Arrow FM - now that will be fun !
Meet the Mentor
The year 6's had the opportunity to meet their year 10 mentors on Friday last week as part of the SLAM Project (Student Leadership and Mentoring). The idea behind the project is to teach students about leadership and the importance of setting goals and being role models.
The students were a bit nervous to start with but soon began to relax as they got to know each other.
Proteges (year 6s) and mentors (year 10s) will meet every Friday lunchtime here at school to chat and help set goals.
The students were a bit nervous to start with but soon began to relax as they got to know each other.
Proteges (year 6s) and mentors (year 10s) will meet every Friday lunchtime here at school to chat and help set goals.
Friday 1 August 2014
Commonwealth Assembly
Visitors to the school hall today were astounded to see that her Majesty the Queen was in attendance to celebrate Room 1's Commonwealth Games-themed assembly.
The celebration of the games saw students involved in a wide range of sports and teachers were awarded medals. Her Majesty the Queen addressed the whole school and was very excited at being able to open and close the assembly ceremony.
Other guests included some of New Zealand's top athletes. Valerie Adams, gold medalist in the women's shotput for the last 200 years, was clearly excited at the prospect of participating in the celebrations.
The Queen stayed behind after the event and had the opportunity to meet the Room 1 students.
In what is becoming a new tradition in the Royal household, the Queen was spotted photo-bombing a Room 1 class photo at the end of the morning. Thank you your Majesty and congratulations to everyone in Room 1 for a very entertaining morning.
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| Emily as Elizabeth II |
The celebration of the games saw students involved in a wide range of sports and teachers were awarded medals. Her Majesty the Queen addressed the whole school and was very excited at being able to open and close the assembly ceremony.
Other guests included some of New Zealand's top athletes. Valerie Adams, gold medalist in the women's shotput for the last 200 years, was clearly excited at the prospect of participating in the celebrations.
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| Hope flexing her muscles as only Valerie Adams could |
The Queen stayed behind after the event and had the opportunity to meet the Room 1 students.
In what is becoming a new tradition in the Royal household, the Queen was spotted photo-bombing a Room 1 class photo at the end of the morning. Thank you your Majesty and congratulations to everyone in Room 1 for a very entertaining morning.
Class Cakes
Over a period of 10 days, Emily Murray created and nurtured a cake mixture that would end up creating yummy cakes for the rest of the class.
After the mixture had enough time for the yeast to work, the students took turns to visit the staff room to bake the cupcakes. Mr Murray and Mr Day were lucky enough to share the cakes with the students and we can both safely say that we appreciate the efforts made by all. Thank you.
After the mixture had enough time for the yeast to work, the students took turns to visit the staff room to bake the cupcakes. Mr Murray and Mr Day were lucky enough to share the cakes with the students and we can both safely say that we appreciate the efforts made by all. Thank you.
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