Great Story From Josh!

Check out this recording of Josh reading his story.

Entertainment Book 2013/2104 delivered on 23rd May.

This year we are excited to be offering the new 2013 / 2014 Entertainment Book.  With over 180 NEW offers, the Book has a combined value of over $20,000, including 5 Cuisine rated and 7 Metro awarded restaurants from across Auckland, Waiheke and NOW Whangarei and the Bay of Islands!  The new Entertainment Book is valid from now until June 2014 and remember you only need to use your Book once or twice throughout the year and it will have paid for itself...The 2012 / 2013 edition is about to expire so don't miss out on the best Entertainment Book yet!  Click below to purchase yours now!  https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/9529w9

2013 / 2014 Entertainment will be delivered to your child on Thursday 23rd May.  Please return any unwanted books and payments to the box in the Main Office.

Photos From Camp Bentzon

Year 6 students are having a great time at Camp Bentzon.

The Power of Words - Mr Petrie's latest video...

This Term's Challenge - The Power of Words

We are calling this term 'The Power of Words'. All classes have the challenge of creating something for a festival about the 'Power of Words' that we have at the end of the term. Mr Petrie presented each class with the challenge as a  'Message in a Bottle'. 

Classes have also been challenged to reply to Mr Petrie in the most interesting way. See a few replies below. We are gathering speed for an exciting term!

Look out for news about the festival!

Here is Room 19's response...

                       

Here is Room 23 invitation back to Mr Petrie... 

 

Here is Room 29's response...

Room 30's response...



Room 21's answer...

That's a big yes from Room 22...

 Hut 24 are into it!

 

The Island say 'YES' with music, food and balloons!

The  Stadium let Mr Petrie know they are saying 'YES". I wonder if he was able to drive home?

Room 27 say 'YES' with a flash mob dance!

Lane Clark Sesssion

Thanks to all the parents who attended the Lane Clark session on Tuesday night. They were treated to a passionate and informative talk on the importance of preparing our children for their future. Lane is a highly regarded international educationist who has had a strong influence on Gulf Harbour School and our approach to inquiry style learning. To find out more about why we believe what we believe read more at her website here... http://www.laneclark.ca/

KIds Snippets - GHS Version

Check out our take on Kid Snippets GHS style!

Teachers Manage to Win Again in Soccer Challenge (Just)

We had another great sporting encounter against the Year 7 and 8 students and the teachers. This time it was soccer on the Astroturf and the teachers managed to get a 2-1 win!

Red Day for Team Xtraordinaries!

Team Xtraordinaries had a  lovely day on Friday all dressed in red. Go Team Xtraordinaries!

Special thanks to Collin putting up the water slide and then packing it away again. 

Well Done to Our Top Mathletics Students Last Week!

Blake W from Room 23 was also number one student in the WORLD for awhile!

Red Puppy Appeal - $168 Raised Already!

Using Edmodo in the Classroom

We now have students from Year 3-8 starting to use Edmodo. It operates in a similar way to Facebook but is a closed system. In other words, only students within the class can use it. 

Learning to use this type of social media productively and appropriately is really important for students and they can do this within the confines of the class. It works with any website or mobile device. It is a great platform for learning as students can share and collaborate on their work. Parents can assist at home by reinforcing good practice and reminding students that this is a tool for learning.

A Hundred Devices Registered!

We now have 100 mobile devices registered at Gulf Harbour School. It is great to see students using them for their learning. There are more devices in the senior part of the school but it is great to see them appearing at the junior end too. 

Room 29's Amazing Photography

Room 29 are taking some wonderful photographs. They are planning to use these to show the values of the school. That is, Bravery, Responsibility, Fun and Resilience. Have a look here on this link...

http://room29photos.blogspot.co.nz/

The Stadium is Really Taking Shape!

The Year 7 and 8 Stadium is really starting to look good.  They are trying to create the feeling and atmosphere you get from a real stadium. There are logos (converted to positive messages), cheering crowds (silhouettes) and bleachers among other things. It really is worth a look. (Formerly Room 16)

Mr Petrie's Latest Movie

Watch Mr Petrie's latest update on our camps. They are a special feature of our school where our four key values are expressed. That is, Fun, Resilience, Responsibility and Bravery. 

Teachers Beat Students in Netball Thriller!

There was great excitement on the court today as the teachers took on the Year 7 and 8 students. The students performed well but couldn't match the old but explosive teachers! Well done to every one who competed! Mr Widdowson had a bit of trouble sorting out his bib!

Kiara's Angel Walk

Keira's Angel Walk was a great success last Sunday. People walked around the Orewa estuary or enjoyed the fun day at the reserve. Funds were raised for Child Cancer Foundation and Cure Kids. It was a day to remember Kiara a very special person. Our own celebrity Jackson was there selling baking. Go Jackson!

Link here. http://angelwalk.co.nz

Room 29's Trip to Waterfall Gulley

Room 29 had a trip to Waterfall Gulley especially to take photographs. They are looking at photography and how it can be used to express the school values.

Year 3 and 4s Camping at Shakespear.

There was great excitement out at the camp last night as the first Year 3 and 4 students prepared for their night under canvas.