and then it was all over.....

So we sit here in Room 1 with bare walls and the desks piled away for the carpet cleaner later in the week. The year 5s have gone off to have a great holiday and will be back in 6 weeks. The year 6s however are now off making their own roads in the next chapter of their lives.

Mr Murray and myself wish all the families and whanau of our students a very merry Christmas. Have a great time with your children and enjoy those magic times together.

Thank you - it's been a great year...... 

Year 6 Leavers Video

A fantastic nativity performance by the year 6s on their special night. We hope that you take many happy memories of your time at St Pats with you as you travel on your journeys.

We pay tribute to you in this short collection of memories. Stay safe

DONUTS !!

It seems that the Room 1 students might have felt a bit left out when we made donuts for Room 6 last week so today we made our own.

Thanks to the donut makers - Hadley, Aisha and Emily and to the extra decorators - Sean, Samantha and Mikaela.

It was such a shame that nobody wanted them after all that work !! 

Join the Year 6 Celebration

Year 6 Leaver's Party

Hopefully your child has come home and raved about the fun we all had on Friday night. Unfortunately it's hard to tell who had more fun - the students or the teachers. 

To keep everyone satisfied until the viewing of the Leaver's Video at the Leaver's Mass at 6.30 Tuesday at St Patrick's Church, here are a few pics....

Peter and Scott - whose will pop first ?

Mr Day was there to witness the magical moment Mr Murray hit the target with his fishing rod. He kept his delight very close to his chest as you would not expect him to gloat in front of the students....yeah right !!

With a little help from Claudia, Emily attempts to follow in Mr Murray's magical footsteps...good luck Emily....you are walking in the footsteps of a legend.

The first race of the night. On your marks...get set....whoops !!

Xav wanted to spend the night playing on an apple device...Mr Day and Mr Murray had other plans......

Lucas !!! Look out !! Mr Day is coming for you and he's armed. He even put his water pistol in the freezer an hour before to guarantee maximum pain on his victims  !!!

Room 1 News - Behind the Scenes

As we approach the end of term the release of the Room 1 World News is only days away. Unfortunately, due to so much going on at the end of term and students being here, there and everywhere the filming was cut back. 

Presenter Chris P Bacon - relaxing before the next shoot

So is it going to rain tomorrow Hope ?

What on earth is going on here ?

However, as you can see the students have been busy and they have realised just how much work and effort they need to put into a single programme.

Have a good weeekend folks........  

Got Talent Final 2014

The highlights from today's Got Talent Finals. The students put on a fantastic show for the audience. Whether you're into dancing, the piano or singing you're in for a treat.

Congratulations to everyone who took part this year and if you become a superstar as a result of today then don't forget Mr Day and Mr Murray helped you get there.....$$$$$$$$$

Well done to everyone and we hope you all had fun.

The Hobbit

To celebrate the release of the official Sir Peter Jackson blockbuster "The Hobbit 3: Battle of the Five Armies", the Room 1 students have recreated their own version of it, albeit with a little help from their donut-filled Room 6 buddies. 

They have done an amazing job and the acting skills have been impressive with some clearly getting into character roles.

The "real" movie is now on in cinemas so, if you can, get yourself along and enjoy !! Mr Day is planning on getting his prime seat in the cinema in the next few days. If anyone sees it before the end of term and can say the point in his own movie that Sir Peter Jackson appears there will be a special prize........... 

Random Act of Kindness

For maths today the year 5s, dressed in their Masterchef aprons, created a culinary delight for their Room 6 buddies. In an act of random kindness, they made donuts for their little buddies...because they can !! Yes they made mess but had fun making it !! Teachers consumed the leftovers in their meeting after school and they were very yummy !!

On Yer Bike !!!!!

Don't forget that all year 6 students need to bring their bikes and cycle helmets with them on Monday as it's Cycle Safety day for Room 1.

The Silly Season Is Here

Less than 2 weeks to go folks - hang on in there !!!

Coming Soon...The Hobbit 3 Trailer

An unusual sight could be seen in St Pat's today....an army of elves, dwarves and men preparing to take on the dark forces of Middle-Earth.

Peter - as Thorin 

Hadley - as Legolas

Braedan - as Fili

Room 6 as a  of company of dedicated foot soldiers

Emily - as Tuariel

Yes - today our buddy class, Room 6, joined us for the start of our filming for the new Hobbit trailer which will be on screens in the very near future. The movie trailer, which forms part of our Room 1 World News programme, is set to smash all box office records when it is released before the end of term. Watch out for cameo roles from Mr Murray and Mr Day... 

Happy Birthday Clara

To celebrate Clara's 10th birthday, the Room 1 students were treated to a yummy chocolate cake which she brought in to share with everyone. The students were delighted with this, although we should point out that Mr Murray and Mr Day went without as there wasn't enough left. It is "Random Act of Kindness Week" after all.

Happy Birthday Clara from everyone in Room 1.

St Pat's Got Talent Finalists

Ladies and Gentlemen....

The judges would like to thank everyone who took part in the auditions for the wonderful effort that they put in. Unfortunately not everyone can make it through to the final celebration, but congratulations to those who made it.

See you on Thursday 11th December at 1:30. 
All families are whanau are encouraged to come along and celebrate together. See you there !!