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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sir Readalot arrives at GHS!
Sir Readalot arrived this morning on his mechanical steed and told us all about the upcoming Readathon. Student packs are being given out today so start getting your sponsors!
Platinum Community Care - The Art of Giving
On Friday 24th August, twelve from Room 22 went to Platinum Community Care to help out with the elderly. It is based in Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast.
We interviewed the elderly and got some of their names, we also asked them what their previous jobs were before retiring and also their hobbies when they were younger. Some were very funny and talkative.
We played some card games and shared some laughs untill it was finally time to go. We had baked some cookies for them, they were delicious and went down a treat - chocolate chip cookies and Anzac cookies. Finally it was time to leave and leave our volunteering for another week. Two of the students felt like crying because they didn’t want to leave, but we had to get back to school to hear about the other group in our class who went to the preschool in Gulf Harbour.
The following week all of us students were so excited about another few hours spent at the Center on Friday 31st August but we didn’t no what to bring,so we did lots of research and planning for the day ahead - like what some appropriate games could be, what they said they enjoyed doing in their previous interview, and learning about some of the things the patients suffer from including Dementia, Alzheimer's and Strokes. It was very interesting and has helped us understand our role as volunteers and how we can help them.
Friday 31st finally came for us to hop into the cars and travel down to 7 Greenveiw Lane to PLATINUM!! Monica who runs the Community Care center was there ready to welcome us in with her lovely smile and caring nature. The volunteers who worked there had everything planned.First we told them our name and our dads name for fathers day, them we split up into two rooms and got into pairs. We worked as a pair and created our cards for fathers day! It was interesting how some of them remembered their fathers name - we thought that was pretty cool!
Finally all the fun came to an end and we had to get back to school, but we know that it won't be the last time, as we are booked in for the next few weeks and we can't wait!!
By: Amy and Georgia
Thursday, September 13, 2012
End of Term Assembly
Term 3 Assembly
Thursday 27th September, 9.30 - 11.00am
Wentworth Sports Complex
Everyone Welcome
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Visit From Japanese Students
We had a visit from a group of Japanese students for last two weeks. We really enjoyed having them in our school and in our classrooms. Here is a movie that Room 21 made about their time with the students. We wish them well back in Japan.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Daffodil Day 2012!
We had a fun day on Friday raising funds for the Cancer Society. We raised $887. Thanks to all the people who got involved and donated money. Thanks to all those people who volunteered their time. http://www.cancernz.org.nz/
Happy Birthday Mrs Swaffield!
Mrs Swaffield had a birthday on Friday. We are so lucky to have her working with us at Gulf Harbour School. We gave her a school hug!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Bugsy Malone - Thank You Message From Silvie
Bugsy
Malone – The Debrief!
It’s been 5 ½ long and fun-filled months since the
Year 7’s and I started the musical production process. Back in February we
began with discussing the show, the characters, the scenes and sets. Auditions
were held early on and I had the very difficult task of casting!
Once cast, we started with read-throughs
which led into walk-throughs, learning the dances and songs, building on each
and every scene until it became the full and fantastic show that we saw onstage
this week.
I have to say every performer exceeded my
expectations; delivering rounded, complete character performances.
There are a number of super kids who are
wholly naturally talented, whose performance have grown so much over the months
to be absolutely incredible. I am,
however, especially delighted to have seen those kids who weren’t sure about
even being on stage at all, shining like superstars. They have completely come out of their
comfort zone and found that; ‘actually I can do this and I quite enjoy it’. That’s
what it all about: having the opportunity to attempt something that they might
never have considered trying, enjoying themselves and doing it brilliantly!
We are so lucky to be at such a wonderful
school as GHS, where the kids and I have the freedom, encouragement and endless
support to create this type of show.
Thank you so so much to all the wonderful parents,
ex-GHS pupils, friends of the school and GHS staff whose help was so
forthcoming, and so vital to putting on a show of this magnitude. Everyone
involved was positive, relaxed and supportive of the kids. It’s so magnificent
to see and such a fine example for our children.
The incredibly caring and supportive attitude shown
by every single student involved blew me away. Backstage, the teamwork and
encouragement of each other was delightful. When things didn’t always go to
plan, the kids stepped up quickly and calmly adapting to the situation, which
is a true test of surviving in the real world.
Well done Year 7’s (and Chorus) you have
made us all so proud. I, for one, can’t wait to see what you each achieve next!
- Silvie Watts -
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
High Tea Heaven!
We had our inaugural ‘High Tea’ on Saturday, a successful afternoon with our ladies getting into the theme. Thanks to everyone that attended, check out the photos.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Telecom Foundation - Leadership Grant
Gulf Harbour School acknowledges & kindly thanks The Telecom Foundation for the grant of $1,000 received for a Leadership Grant for Neille Bonner's role as Board Member.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Diamond Times
The Queen Celebrates In Style.
The Queen looked beautiful as she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in England. Her Royal Highness was wearing a white hat and a sparkly suit with pretty earrings and a neckless. She was in a carriage travelling along the streets to London waving at the crowds who were cheering for her.
The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace and stepped out of the carriage looking glamorous. At the Palace she came out on to the balcony with her royal family and waved to the crowd. Later this evening the Queen will attend a special music concert to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee with Jesse .J, Adele and Beyonce singing.The evening ended with spectacular fireworks and was a fabulous event.
By Caitlin and Ellie
The Island
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Mathletics Fever!!
Congratulations to Jamie Cockle from Room 22 who was Number 1 on NZ's Top 100 students in New Zealand and ranked Number 2 on the Top 100 Students in the World. Well done!!! Check out www.mathletics.co.nz every day to find out if you have made it to the list.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Camp Bentzon Year 6 7th May - 11th May
Wow! What a week! From early morning rises, bush walks, yummy food, exciting activities, wharf jumping, spot light and so much more its hard to think that 44 children and 10 adults could have so much fun!
Well thats just what we had. We set off on Monday 7th of May a little anxious at what camp was going to be like. After a fairly smooth ride on the ferry from Sandspit we arrived. Our camp was nothing like we’d expected - it was better!
Big cabins, right on the waterfront, wallabies (if you were quiet), wekas, kayaks, sailing boats, FISH oh and of course all our friends to share our memories and fun times with.
We had such an awesome week out at Kawau Island, the walks were fun - we saw dolphins at Coppermine Bay, that was a highlight! All of us learn’t how to sail and kayak. The challenging confidence course tested us, as with the orienteering and bivouac making.
Our nights weren’t boring in the slightest. We had spotlight one night, a movie another, cooked marshmellows on the fire and then the parents and teachers created such a fun and yuck burma trail!! Ask someone in Year 6 to describe it to you - if you like (but beware, you might not feel so good!).
When Friday came, some of us were happy to pack up and head home, while others of us just wanted to carry on into the weekend. l it was such an amazing time at Camp Bentzon - even if we did have to do PT every morning and have silent dinners!
Can’t wait to share the camp movie with you all soon.
Year 6 campers!
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