Tawhai School

The twilight Summer Soccer season started at Dyer Street School today on  a lovely sunny day. Tawhai has  entered 4 teams  into the competition, comprising mainly  of 2 middle & 2 senior teams. All teams despite some very valiant efforts lost their games to some very experienced teams, some of whom are either in soccer accademies or have been playing promo league football in the winter. A special mention should be made of some terrific goalkeeping skills from Rachel Tallon’s team, Hamish in the first half and Zac in the second half. They produced the most amazing saves time and time again.

Below are some highlights from 2 of the games played this afternoon……

As a camp fundraiser, I made some halloween cupcakes. Some of the decorations had icing like eyeballs with gummy snakes like in a witches cauldron, others were meringue ghosts with chocolate chips for the eyes and mouths. There were black spiderwebs, skeleton monsters, pumpkins, witches and some cakes had candy on the top like the sort of things you get given when you go trick or treating. Almost everyone wanted one because they looked amazing! They tasted great too! A great buy for $1.50. They sold like hot cakes!!

Piper-Rose Room 15

Click on the link below to see what Room 9 were doing in writing time………

Hedgehog Fun

On Friday, Tawhai School had the first assembly of Term 4.

Co-hosted by Samantha & Paige, year 5 students from Room 14 who with very limited time, put together a well thought out script.

The students were asked to stand to sing the National Anthem, and it was noted that some of the new entrants knew all the words.

Daniel(yr 6) & Kerenza (yr 5) both from Room 15 shared their well written explaination about the sun.

A selection of photos from the recent very enjoyable Junior Syndicate trip to Wellington Zoo were shown to the students.

Josh, Luke, Roman, Rebecca and Hollie from Room 5 read out some riddles that they made up and asked the audience to try and work out what the riddles were referring to, Liam from room 10 correctly identified that they were all about the sun.

Mr Skilton talked to the students about the Tawhai Trees values, Respect, responsibility and excellence. He asked the students to give examples of ways that respect can be shown.

Mr Skilton presented cerificates to the runners up in the miniball competition, Connor, AJ, Claudia, Sam, Tane, Annelisa, and Joshua.

During assembly, the teachers are always on the lookout for students who show impeccable behaviour and will write down 2 or 3 names on a piece of paper which go into a draw at the end of assembly.Joel and Nicholas were the lucky students to have their names drawn to receive a prize out of the box.

This term Tawhai School has now entered 4 teams for the Hutt valley Touch Rugby Competition, all games being played on  Thursdays for the next 6 weeks. Today, on a dry but chilly afternoon, all 4 teams did very well. The year 3 team: The Tawhai Taniwha on their debut scored an amazing 11 tries against their opponents Boulcott School who could only manage to touch down the  once. The other year 3/4 team, The Tawhai Turtles achieved  a creditable 1-1 draw against Eastern Hutt. The Senior Boys team, The Tawhai AB’s beat their opponents, another Eastern Hutt team,  2-0, The girls Senior Team, The Tawhai Black Ferns beat Boulcott School 5-2.

Click below to view photos of todays play…………

Tawhai Taniwha

Tawhai Turtles

Tawhai AB’s

Tawhai Black Ferns

At the start of term 4, Tawhai School welcomed our new Principal Matt Skilton with a Powhiri today. Mr Skilton, his family, Andrew Bird, (Principal of Muritai School) Raihania Chadwick, (Senior Syndicate Teacher) and the Kapa Haka group from Muritai School were greeted at the gates by Ryan & Sarah T and led around to the stage area where all the Tahwai School students, Teachers, and parents were seated. A Karanga was performed by Hine N and a reply rang out from the visitors before they moved to their seats to hear speeches from Paul Barker, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Alex Holes, a community representative, & Andrew Bird. The Tawhai Waiata, Nga Waka was sung by teachers and students of Tawhai School, then the school were treated to a very stiring performance by the Muritai Kapa Haka Group led by Raihania Chadwick. Jack K & Nikita F were chosen to lead Mr Skilton across to Tawhai School. After Mr Skilton said a few words, a Waiata, Tutira Mai Nag Iwi was sung to support him. After Alex Holes said a prayer to close the Powhiri, the visitors came forward to hongi with the staff, and were treated to an excellent morning tea afterwards.

Friday 7th October was a sad day indeed! It was the day that Tawhai School had to say farewell to their retiring Principal, Ron Wainwright. At 11.15am, the students proudly assembled in the playground, in their “posh” clothes to celebrate the end of Mr Wainwright’s working life, twenty four of those years as principal at Tawhai School. Mr Wainwright sat on his throne with his daughter Becky next to him to watch some very entertaining and well rehearsed items.
The Junior Syndicate went on a “Principal Hunt!” While the Middle Syndicate sang a song about a subject very dear to Mr Wainwright’s heart, his love of pies!
Jasmine C gave Mr Wainwright his final report, and the Senior Syndicate enacted a play called “Big Game Animals.” The Artsplash choir sang Individuality, Kiwi Kids &; Ma te Mahi ka Ora. Wendy Bartlett, Chairperson of the P.T.S.G & Kim Clough both spoke warmly of Mr Wainwright’s support over the years, both for the P.T.S.G, and students and their families.Mr Wainwright was presented with some wonderful gifts, namely, a framed cartoon, an Oscar for being the “Most Entertaining Principal”, a book of memories from the Senior Syndicate and several bouquets of flowers. Mr Wainwright, in turn, presented the School with some gifts for the library

Copy and paste the web address onto your web browser to view various movie clips taken during this special assembly…….

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos

A more formal celebration with the theme,” Welcome to Ron’s World” took place later on the day.  M.C & hardworking organiser,Lynley Poole took all those present at the function through a small journey of Ron’s life, with the help of a Power Point and some memories shared by Keynote speakers. Paul Barker, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, presented Ron with a gift of luggage for his exciting upcoming trip to China. A splendid well thought out meal was enjoyed by all, thanks to all the stirling efforts of Yvonne Olivecrona, and Patsy Roberts, with help from Sharon Gilmour on the day.

Wednesday 5th October was a drizzly day on and off but it ididn’t spoil the Junior Syndicate’s visit to our local zoo in Wellington. With fantastic support from Parents and grandparents which meant that no adult had more than 3 children to look after, the students had a wonderful time exploring this ever improving zoo. Incorporated into the day’s programme was a visit to the Zoo School where the students sat on cushions surrounded by all sorts of examples of interesting creatures(most of them stuffed!) A very large wall photo of a snarling tiger dominated the room. The children were especially impressed with the stuffed lion standing near the door. They were allowed to stroke a live hedgehog called Prickles and a rat!
The children had a very enjoyable time exploring the zoo, taking in feeding times at the various enclosures. The giraffes were an absolute joy to view as were the chimpanzees. Some of the children were even allowed to feed them. The student’s wonderful experience at the zoo was reflected in their marvellous writing acounts of their experience the very next day!

On a lovely sunny day, Tawhai School came together in the hall for their fortnightly assembly.

Co-hosted this week by Sophia & Piper-Rose, both from Room 15.

Junior Neighbourhood Support is a programme that aims to promote a sense of pride, safety and community spirit in children and the wider school community, The programme awards and recognises primary and Intermediate students who have assisted others or have done something that demonstrates community spirit and pride, or supports community safety.The Programme which has sponsers such as Rotary and Service club, works in partnership with Police, the Fire Service, Civil Defence and Emergency management. 2 students were given this award during the assembly. Neve & Alysha from Room 2 recently baked some absolutely wonderful cupcakes, iced them and sold them to other students to raise money for the S.P.C.A. Cupcake Day. The total amount raised was $140. A fantastic effort.
Kelsey Scarr, who is a Coordinator with the Hutt Safe City Group based at the Lower Hutt Police Station, & Constable Russ were at the assembly to present Neve & Alysha with their awards.

Mrs Von Keisenburg talked about the Good Chances Afternoon and thanked Ms Page for all her hard work in bringing it all together.
The flags that were used for the events are now hanging in the hall.

Mini Ballers, Kendra & Tane were awarded player of the day certificates for their efforts.

Mrs Young announced the results of the ICAS English Competiton.

Amelia, Brett, Sarah, Ryan, Nikita and Ruby gained a participation for their efforts.

Jack, Lydia & Kerenza were awarded a credit.

Neve & Lia were awarded a distinction.

The rest of the assembly was spent practising songs for next term where we will be welcoming Mr Skilton, our new Principal with a Powhiri.