Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Polyfest 2013
Term 3 Swimming
Management ICT Training
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Graffiti for a Good Cause
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New River Primary School pupil Mason Smith, 11, paints a fish on an Elizabeth St stormwater to remind people to keep drains clean, watched on by Environment Southland education officer Pat Hoffmann.
New River Primary School pupils are graffiti-ing the streets this week to help protect Southland's marine life.
About 24 senior pupils are taking time out from class today and tomorrow to paint stormwater drains on and around the school property with pictures of fish and "Rain Only" signs, to remind the public to keep drains clean.
Environment Southland education officer Pat Hoffmann said the children had been learning about estuary life and the dangers litter and oil in stormwater drains posed to the ecosystem, helped along by Environment Southland staff.
Pupils will also spend time at the estuary this afternoon, testing the clarity of the water against a stream they studied while on Borland Lodge camp.
Pupil Gabrielle Davy-Turner, 10, said she expected the water in the estuary to be dirtier than the water at Borland Lodge because more rubbish ended up in the estuary.
Aspiring da Vincis deck the walls
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Lane O'Connell, 10, and Anahera Hore, 10, were part of a group of year six pupils from New River Primary School who had their art exhibition at the Children's Art Gallery.
Future Picassos and da Vincis have had their first exhibition.
Their work hung among pieces worth thousands of dollars and the exhibition, part of the Children's Art Experience! Trust's work, meant the youngsters had the chance to have their art framed and displayed at the gallery.
Programme organiser Spring Thomas said the exhibition was an exciting part of learning.
The programme helped to improve student's confidence and allowed them to accomplish something they could be proud of.
She was impressed with the children's work and dedication throughout the programme, and said there were "definitely" some artists in the making.
New River Primary School principal Elaine McCambridge said the exhibition had been a big part of the children's learning. They designed their own invitations and were able to show off their art work to their family and friends.
"It's very exciting. Let's face it, how many people in their whole life get to see a piece of their own art work in an art gallery?"
For pupils Lane O'Connell, 10, and Anahera Hore, 10, the experience was unforgettable, they said.
Anahera said she hoped to be as famous as Leonardo da Vinci one day.
"It's been a lot of fun trying out new colours."
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Year 6 Camp Borland Lodge 2013
An energetic group of 25 Year 6 students and 10 adults embarked on an exciting adventure in the Blackmount region.
Three days filled with Team Building, Environmental and Extreme Sport activities challenged everyone.
Many new opportunities were experienced and goals achieved. Thank you to all our whanau who gave up their time to be with us and ensure the camp ran smoothly!
Three days filled with Team Building, Environmental and Extreme Sport activities challenged everyone.
Many new opportunities were experienced and goals achieved. Thank you to all our whanau who gave up their time to be with us and ensure the camp ran smoothly!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Term 1 2013
Welcome back to school
School starts Monday 4th February at 8.55am
Students are to return to their 2012 classroom.
All students will then meet in the hall with their 2012 classroom teacher to receive our Principal Welcome Back message.
The distribution of students to their new classrooms and teachers for 2013 will begin the events for the school year.
Please contact the office if you need a stationery list or any other information
Office: 21 10035
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