Week 8 Blogpost

Kia ora e te whānau 

Welcome to Week 8! 

This week we have been reviewing our learning from the mixed term we have had. We were lucky enough to have Alex and Oskar lead a scratch challenge, this involved three different levels of difficulty. Both boys showed incredible leadership and guidance towards others. Below are some photos of the boys in action! 

On Thursday Hōpara continued with the science experiment we started before lockdown. Students were investigating how to build the best possible ramp while only changing one variable. Most students chose to investigate the length of the ramp and how it affected the distance a toy car would roll and the results were quite surprising. Combining the results from Thursdays and those from before lockdown, where they investigated the best angle for a ramp. Most of Hōpara now have a very good understanding of optimum ramp design.

CLARKVILLE PET SHOW ENTRIES - 

Entries were sent out last week. If your child is interested, please read below... 

Here is the information and entry form for our Clarkville Pet Show on FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER. All children are expected to enter at least ONE event for this long running school event! 

The information for this is here. 

All entries need to be received by FRIDAY 1st OCTOBER.

 

AGRICULTURAL CLUB ENTRIES - 

Entries were sent out last week. If your child is interested, please read below... 

We know that this seems a wee way off, however the 2021 Pet Show and Agricultural Club will creep up on us fast over the rest of this term! We have put together the entry form for the Agricultural Club with the information you need to inform your child's entry.

Please read this information carefully! You will note that Ag Club is only open to NEW families, and those children who have entered in previous years. 

All entries need to be received by FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER. 

Notices: 

COMING UP IN TERM 3 - 

WEEK 9 - Nick away for personal reasons. 

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY - Year 8 Leadership Project Rotations (afternoon) 

FRIDAY - Jack Roberts - WHOLE SCHOOL GAMES DAY! (More information to come!)

WEEK 10 - Nick away for personal reasons 

MONDAY - Senior School Athletics Rotations (afternoon)

TUESDAY - Tennis Lessons with Kaiapoi Tennis Club (whole team) 

TUESDAY - Senior School Athletics Rotations (afternoon)

WEDNESDAY - Senior School Athletics Rotations (afternoon)

WEDNESDAY - FPS Teams Lock Up Day!

FRIDAY - Assembly - (Parent attendance depends on COVID restrictions)

FRIDAY - Senior School Athletics Rotations (afternoon) 

Ngā mihi nui 

Ashley, Mr B, Linda and Helen