The Last Day of the School Year for 2011

Its' a wrap!

Today, Wednesday 14th December, our school closed for 2011.

The children of Room 2 enjoyed a relaxed half day in class in each others company and exchanging Christmas cards and candy canes.

Our wonderful teacher Mr Swann received some well deserved Christmas presents from the children.

Mr Swann, Room 2 will miss you and we thank you for being a fabulous and cool teacher this year!

Room 2 wishes everyone a happy, safe Christmas holiday with their family and friends.

The students of Room 2 have all been good this year so I'm sure Santa will be coming your way!

Some of the Room 2 boys on their last day of school for the year

Junior Celebration Assembly - December 2011

On Friday 9th December at 11am the Junior Syndicate put on a wonderful 'Celebration Assembly Performance' for parents.  

Each class performed an item and Room 2 put on a sterling performance singing and dancing to 'We're all going on a summer holiday ..." They used sports equipment on stage as props and our very own 'Grace' started the item off by singing alone on stage!

The parents thoroughly enjoyed the performances from all the classes and had a few laughs on the way with the children.  

Well done Room 2 for putting on an enthusiastic team effort. 

What a lovely way to wrap up the year!

Some of the performances put on by the children of the Junior Syndicate

The School Disco

The end of year Central School disco was held on Wednesday 7th December commencing with the Junior Syndicate disco at 5.30pm.  The theme this year was formal attire and the children dressed up in all their finery!  

The kids partied hard, the music was loud and included all the latest hits and the drinks, chippies, chocolate and sausages went down a treat!  The stand selling flashing glasses and glow sticks was a great hit with the children. 

Sadly we couldn't get Mr Swann up on the dance floor but Room 2 was certainly part of the action!

Again it is thanks to the PSG (Parent Support Group) for organising the event and raising funds for our school.

 

Room 2 kids dress up for the disco

The flashing glasses on sale were a hit with everyone.

The kids partying hard!

The Junior Duathlon

On Thursday 1st December the Junior Syndicate participated in a Duathlon at Waiteata Park, commencing at 10.30am.  

Room 2 featured in the first race of the day with the 5 year old boys event and the boys ran one lap of the park then biked one lap. Those who did not have a bike participated in the run component only. 

Our very own Bayley from Room 2 won the boys event so congratulations Bayley!  

The next event was the 5 year old girls race and the Room 2 girls put on a determined performance and gave it their best!

Thanks to all the teachers, parent marshalls and our official race organizers, and of course the kids for participating with such enthusiasm.

Room 2 students wait for their race

The 5 year old boys race about to commence

Bayley from Room 2 wins the 5 year old boys event

Turanganui Schools' Maori Cultural Festival - November 2011

On Thursday 24th November the whole of Central School participated in the Turanganui Schools' Maori Cultural Festival at the Gisborne Events Centre. It was the first time all of the school students were part of the items.  

The Junior Syndicate were first on stage and they delivered an enthusiastic performance.  This was followed at various stages throughout the day by the Middle Syndicate and Senior Syndicate.

Parents were welcome and there were many who came to enjoy the wonderful Waita. All the children performed with enthusiasm and pride on stage.

The event culminated in the mass Haka by some students from a number of the local schools.  

Our very own Kapa Haka teacher Mr Swann accompanied the Central School children on stage playing his guitar and he was also part of the event organising team.  

Well done Room 2!

The Central School Junior Syndicate performing on stage

The Central School Gala

On Sunday 20th November 2011 Central School held a gala which was organised by the PSG (Parents Support Group).  The weather was fabulous and there was a huge turnout by the community, students and parents.

There was so much to enjoy including a disco, face painting, outdoor cafe, book stall, art auction, baking stall, sausage sizzle/burger stand, white elephant stall, games, a visit from Santa, musical performances, raffles etc.

As you will most probably be aware the school raised over $20,000.  

Thank you to the PSG for organizing such a huge event and also to everyone in Room 2 who provided baking and made the beautiful driftwood Christmas tree which sold at the auction for $55. 

A big thank you to the parents from Room 2 who worked on the stalls at the Gala.

Well done everyone for such a team effort!

The community gathering at the Central School Gala

The driftwood Christmas Tree produced by Room 2 being auctioned

Some of the lovely creations made by the pupils of Central School for the art auction

Santa shows up at the Gala!

Room 2 Class Certificates - 18th November 2011 (Week 4, Term 4)

Congratulations to Grace and Sean who both received Certificates at the Junior Syndicate Assembly.

Room 2 Class Certificates - 11th November 2011 (Week 3, Term 4)

Congratulations to Brodie and Izzy who both received Certificates at the Junior Syndicate Assembly.

Room 2 Class Certificates - 4th November 2011 (Week 2 Term 4)

Congratulations to Harry, Mu Xian, Rangi and Piripi who all received Certificates at the Junior Syndicate Assembly. Also to Elly who received a Principal's Certificate. 

Room 2 Class Certificates - 28th October 2011 (Week 1 Term 4)

Congratulations to Felix, Aliya and Mario who all received Certificates at the Junior Syndicate Assembly.

Room 2 Class Certificates - 7th October 2011 (Term 3 Week 10)

Congratulations to Alyssa who received a certificate at the Junior Syndicate Assembly for being caring and kind and to Brodie who received a certificate for contributing to discussions.

Room 2 Class Certificates - 30th September 2011 (Term 3 Week 9)

Well done to Lena, Grace and Sean who all received certificates at the Junior Syndicate Assembly for moving up a reading level.