Some things to think about...

Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best.

"Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up." R. Jessie James.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Witches - Shaan Kumar


Little red was much misjudged when she went to court for stealing a bowl of porridge, breaking a little chair and even sleeping in someone else’s bed. In fact, when the judge asked what was going on in her head, she started with the true story, of what really happened in pleasant hill forest.
Little red was just having a stroll around the forest, after a wolf had stopped her in her tracks and asked her for directions. She was walking to her grandma’s house and came to the door. But little red riding hood didn’t realise that she had come to the WRONG door. She knocked three times on the door but no one answered, so she walked in to wait for her grandma. Knowing that her grandma would let her eat her porridge, sit on a chair, sleep on a bed, she did so.
Meanwhile, three witches were sitting outside, laughing at her. They had tricked her to come into THERE house and so she would have to pay a fine to them. They had set up half broken chairs, broken beds, and porridge to chew through. They laughed as they transformed themselves into bears to accuse red and take her to court.
“And now, here I am now” Little red finished. Of course, no one believed her. With no one believing red, she said “If you don’t believe me, I will huff and puff and blow this court down” Since the court was made of straw, the whole court blew down. But before anyone was eaten, the woodchopper burst in, and chopped her into fine meat pieces. And also, that night, the witches all ate red meat.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Challenge Day Out Reminders

Our end of year Challenge Day Out is getting closer. Thank you to those parents and caregivers who have volunteered to come along. We have had a fantastic response with many adult helpers who are able to join us for the day.

Hopefully your child’s fundraising has gone well and they have contributed towards the cost of this day. The $35 needs to be paid before the trip.

Details for the Challenge Day Out Trip
Students and helpers are to meet at school at the earlier time of 8:30am; we will need to leave school at 8:40am in order to meet at the Outram Glen Farm by 9.00am. In the unlikely event that this day is cancelled then I will contact adult helpers shortly after 7:00am.

The students need to come prepared regardless of the weather. We are exposed to extremes of hot and cold on this mountain top, it can go from +30 to -15 wind chill.

Wear old clothes!!!!! There is mud and cow poop everywhere. You will get dirty!
• Wear suitable footwear (No gumboots) and an old pair of shoes for swimming.
• Bring a rain proof jacket / thermals and backpack.
• Bring your togs, plastic bag, and towel for swimming.
• Sunhat / beanie and sun block.
• Please ensure that you have a large packed lunch.
• Water bottle (1.5 L), No energy drinks.
• Bring any personal medication needed. Carry your inhalers with you but give any other medication to your teacher.
For your own safety come prepared with suitable clothing. The weather is unreliable!

We aim to get back to school by 4.30 – 5.00pm. If we get back earlier then the students will stay at school until they have contacted you and arrangements have been made to go home.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Week 3 Term 4 Assembly Award - Olivia


Well done Olivia, you have made some fantastic effort sand shown some great knowledge and skills with your maths algebra.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Balmac Wearable Arts 2011

A big "well done' to Emily Lane, Abby Hubbard, Anna Lindsay, Olivia Gold, Georgia Rhodes and Emma Dunn who were all involved in our school Wearable Arts show that was held at Otago Boys High School on Wednesday 2nd of November. A super show and super effort out into all of your costumes and ideas.

Room 13 Student results from North Zone Athletics


Some great efforts and results from Room 13 students who competed in the North Zone Athletic Sports on Thursday 10th of November

Felix Hunt - 1st 100m Sprint final, 4th Hurdles final
Breanna Rowe - 4th Relay final
Emma Ward - 1st 100m Sprint final, 1st High Jump, 3rd Long Jump, 2nd relay final
Sean Kim - competed in hurdles and sprints
Olivia Gold - 1st 75m sprint final, 3rd 800m
Emma Dunn - 3rd Relay, competed in long jump and sprints