Happy Holidays

The last week of the term was very busy for all of us in Tāwhirimātea. We had many exciting crafts happening some of which we hope end up under your Christmas tree. We also had fun getting messy in the kitchen making melting snowmen.

 

 

We had a very busy fun day with all sorts of activities going on. Miss S built some awesome targets and we finally got to use the nerf guns that we didn't get to use on camp.

 

 

It's too bad that Paul forgot our treat for after the fun day but he remembered them for Thursday afternoon after the teachers sung their own version of 12 days of Christmas.

There was also a special treat waiting for us when we got to school on Thursday that was from our teachers. 

 

 

 

We have had a fantastic year in Tāwhirimātea and we would like to thank all of you for your part in making our studio a success. 

We hope you all have a happy holidays and wish you all the best for 2017.

Tough Kids Christchurch

On Wednesday 30th November, 47 Tāwhirimātea children, 3 Tane Mahuta children, 7 parents and 2 teachers headed to South New Brighton Reserve for Tough Kids Christchurch.

Tough Kids Christchurch is a Obstacle race similar to Mud, Sweat and Tears but for children in Years 3-8. It is 2.5km long (shorter for Year 3 and 4s). There is a variety of challenges that test the children’s agility and endurance, including mud runs, mud crawls, water slides, tire climbs and inflated obstacles. In total 49 Rāwhiti Children, 2 Rāwhiti Teachers and 2 Rāwhiti parents faced the Tough Kids Course and all completed it. This was a fantastic event organised by Sport Canterbury and well organised with music, lolly scrambles, designated changing areas for children and even a coffee cart for parents. We had a great afternoon and are all proud that we completed the course.

 

We shared stories about the day in the newsletter which you can see on the school website and phone app.