Leavers Dinner

Last night the Year 8s celebrated the end of their time at St Mary's.  Dinner was followed by dancing, putting into practise all that had been learnt from Mr Fullwood.

Porirua Swim Centre

Our last activity was to have lots of fun at The pools in Porirua. Perfect!

Line Dancing

Line Dancing was heaps of fun. Everyone was into it.

There was a lot of laughing and giggling.

Some parents and teachers were a bit over excited and others were simply very good!

Hometime...

Bridge to Civic Square

The City By Night Tour

McDonalds!!

Wellington City Gallery - Kermadec Exhibition

Te Papa

Police College - Porirua

Lambton Quay - Shopping!!!

Loved this bit... Kirkaldies and Stains, Swavoski... killer shoes and bling.

National War Memorial

What a place! It really make us think, reflect and care about the people who offered their lives for their country. The children were so respectful.

Island Bay Marine Reserve

This morning we drove to Island Bay. Victor and Judy, our experts, allowed us to explore the life in the rock pools. Very cool! We handled the creatures with great care. Beautiful weather...

Playground

Yea ha! End of the day, still more fun!!!!

Parliament and Westpac Stadium

Huge!

Carter Observatory

So Cool! We were involved in learning about our Sun and planets. Very hands on.

Botanic Gardens

We explored the Botanic Gardens. What a beautiful place.

Pukaha Mt Bruce

Pukaha Mt Bruce is near Masterton. It is a DOC wildlife reserve. We were guided around the reserve and saw Tuatara, Kiwi, Kokahu, Hihi, Long Finned Eels, Takahe and alot of very cheeky Kaka!
Take a look at Room 1 and 3's Blogs.

Space Projects

Congratulations to all of our students who put their time into researching and presenting their work in such a creative way. Presentations came in the form of mobiles, dioramas and even cakes!

Wellington EOTC Itinerary

Wellington

EOTC

November 19^th-23^rd

Things we will Experience

  Pukaha Mount Bruce Conservation and Wildlife Centre.

  Island Bay Marine Education Reserve

  Parliament

  BNZ Museum

  Westpac Stadium

  Carter Observatory

  National War Memorial

  City Gallery

  Te Papa

  NZ Police College & Museum

Follow our week on our Class Blogs each day to see us enjoying these amazing experiences.

Run, Jump, Throw

This time we were learning skills for throwing a javelin. Thanks Mr Webb.

Run, Jump, Throw

Her we are again with our coach Mr Webb. Today we were practicing our shotput skills. Hoo..HAAA!

Feast Day

Feast Day is always fun. We start with Mass for our Patron Saint Mary, next comes the parade of colourful classes. After morning tea comes the Talent Quest. It's a mighty display of our students performing talents; singing, dancing, the playing of musical instruments and rapping. Lunch time brings a feast that is very partyish and delicious. The day ends with Tabloids, with the Year 8's leading teams so well. Lots of gentle guiding, supporting, encouraging and the sharing of lollies!! Yum.

Run, Jump, Throw

We are practising our running technique, getting our knees high, running on the balls of our feet and making our arms into an L shape. Lots of giggles!!

Tech Arts Wk 10

Our final session on these rotations.

Run, Jump, Throw

Thanks to Mr Webb, an athletics coach, for your introductory lesson to athletics. We are looking to more lessons with you in Term 4. What skills have we worked on?

TACs Cross Country

2012 TACs Cross Country at Puketapu School was a perfect day. Although the course was challenging, steep and poohy, it was exciting and not too slippery. All of our students ran their hearts out. Congratulations to Olivia who came second in the Year 8 Girls race.

Geometry

During Maths today, some of us were in Rm 3 and we rotated through a variety of Geometry based activities.  We had the chance to draw 3D shapes, draw pictures using 2D shapes, building 3D shapes and creating patterns within circles.  We were also on Mathletics.  

Wheels Day

Today was "Wheels Day' for the Seniors.  It means a mufti day and scooters, skateboards and ripsticks at school.  We have first right on the courts during breaks and our teachers even let us take our wheels out during classtime!

Catholic Clash

On Friday 7th September, combined with the Yr 7 and 8s from St Joseph's, we competed against St Patrick's in the annual Catholic Clash.  The weather was fantastic, the competition tough and sportsmanship fair.  Unfortunately the Hastings team lost out.  Bring on next year.

Cross Country 2012

A great (but windy) afternoon in the sun for the St Mary's School Cross Country today.  All Year 7 and 8 students should be proud of themselves for completing the event.  Congratulations to the place getters.

Year 8 Boys Ethan, Liam and Daniel

Year 8 Girls Olivia, Adrianne and Niamh

Year 7 Boys Logan (3rd), Caleb (1st) and Viliami (2nd)

Year 7 Girls  Samantha (2nd), Kelly (1st) and Alexandra (3rd)