Team 3 have been busy with their Flash Mob dance. The dance incorporates aspects of some of Aotearoa's many cultures. The children are preparing for our St Joseph's Cultural Festival 2012. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUwBSVj-LmM[/youtube]
Thank you to all our coaches and parents who have supported the Rippa Rugby during 2012. Mr Hollister would like to take the opportunity to contribute some comments regarding sporting excellence, and sportsmanship traits, [...]
"Christmas is only a month away, see this great story through the fun filled eyes of a group of Auckland kids this week on www.catholictv.net. Great for sharing with a friend."
Tapestry is one of the most favourite arts ever for Room 4 this year. It is an art sewn in canvas, threading it through holes to make beautiful designs. "Ilike tapserty because [...]
Praise I’ve been looking for a suitable word to praise you, Lord. Something enthusiastic but not too formal, the sort of happy shout a child gives to its mother. I’ve tried Hallelujahs, Gloria’s and Hosannas, [...]
Celebrating the Year of Faith, Oct 2012 – Nov 2013 The Year of Faith coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. It is an invitation to everyone [...]
Communion of Saints ~ All classes have started the last learning strand for the year. Here is a brief summary of the topic. The topics in the Communion of Saints strand in the RE programme [...]
"Up until 1949, all the teachers had been Sisters, except for one or two outsiders like Mr O’Brien who taught boot repairing in the Cottage. Miss Rosemary Williams was appointed as a part-time teacher in [...]
We had our last swimming session today at the Millennium Pools. After we finished our swim, we got changed and did our usual walk to the bus. As we went around the corner we [...]
5 Minutes to go! My heart was pounding as a horrifying voice over the intercom said “5 Minutes to go, 5 Minutes to go!” I couldn’t imagine that it would get worse-but it did; [...]