Swim to Survive 2016

Listening time!

A group gets to get snorkels fitted.

Ella shows her determination to get ahead.

Nikita in action.

Niwa gets to grips with her kayak.

At the school pool.

More action in the dive pool.

Fun in the deep water dive pool.

Bastion on the kayaks

The "Swim to Survive" programme kicked into action at the school in the first and second weeks of the new school year with our class being in the first group of classes involved in the series of river survival lessons in our school pool and at the Waterworld pool complex. All of this is in preparation for our upcoming camp where we will spend half a day kayaking down the Waikato River.

Year 8 Graduation Social

Our Year 8's were all looking glamorous last night when they attended the Year 8 Graduation Social in the school gymnasium. They enjoyed all the social dances and the beautiful supper. Pictured below are the fantastic group of students who are all leaving the class for high school next year and will all be missed!

 

Chess Champions!

Amirkhon, Chayse and Max
Three Room 5 boys who were the team for Kahikatea, won the inter-team Chess Championships held at school in December. They were Amirkhon Askarov, Chayse Paikea and Max Stephens. Well done boys!

Jasmine wins top award

Jasmine with her trophy

Jasmine Nimmo (Year 7) from Room 5, was presented at the school's final Prize Giving Assembly with an award for achieving the highest results in Academic Competitions across the school for 2015. Congratulations Jasmine! She achieved a High Distinction in NSW English, Distinction in NSW Maths, and Excellence in Otago Problem Solving.  





Year 8's visit to Waikato University

The group in the Computer lab at Waikato University.

Ariana and Millie.

Jayden, Ned and Chayse with University lecturer Mr Kanji.

Mr Metcalfe with Jayzelee and Georgia.

Keenan and Ned.

Campbell, Jesse and Ebony.

Ned delivering the thank you speech on behalf of the group.

Sophie, Jayzelee and Georgia.
 The Year 8 students from Kahikatea had the opportunity to attend a two hour session at a Waikato University computer lab to learn how to create a game. Room 5 students are pictured above developing their game, which they all got to take away with them on a USB to further develop at home. The group worked extremely well and were praised by the lecturers as being a very receptive group. This event is to become an annual event. Thanks go to the Waikato University staff and our parents who supported on the day. Read all about the visit on the link below to the Waikato University.

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2015/maeroa-intermediate-students-invade-computer-science-labs

"This Is My Song" musical production

Soldiers, dancers and soloist in a scene from the musical.

Jasmine Nimmo (centre) and other "friends".

Isabella Hills (left) with school helper and stage veteran Francie Grey.

Xavier Williams is the Commandant.

Keenan Goodson is the Sergeant leading his troops.

Chayse Paikea as the male lead Stefan.

Loren Williams is one of the dancers.

Emily Gilbert dances during a duet by the lead actors.

Nikita Watt is the CNN reporter.

Chayse and lead actor Bree as Tatiana.

Natalie Posa is the elderly Tatiana.

Natalie sings with the ensemble cast in the finale.

The School production "This Is My Song" has gone on stage with its first performances today and this will be followed by other performances during the week. It features many Room 5 students in major roles and as dancers. The story was written by class teacher Colin Metcalfe along with a previous teacher at the school, Mrs Kuini Thompson, and revised by Director Dionne Sasso.

2015 Athletic Sports

Loren competing in the High Jump where she gained 2nd place..

Chloe on the start line for her 100 metres heat.

Ned on the way to finishing 3rd in the Year 8 Boys High Jump

Campbell competes in the High Jump.

Bianca in action in her 100 metres heat.

Tuesday 20th October saw the annual school Athletic Sports held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton where students from Room 5 competed in the Kahikatea team against other teams from across the school. Success was achieved by Chloe Athchison who won the Year 7 Girls Cricketball Throw and was 2nd in the Long Jump. Ned Fitzgerald achieved 3rd place in the Year 8 Boys High Jump, and Loren Williams achieved 2nd place in the Year 7 Girls High Jump. Well done Room 5!