The 'Not-Quite' Winter Wonderland

 Wednesday 29th May 2013

Thursday's Question

What did the St Martins Rugby team win by today?  Remember, please tell Mr P your answer in the morning as I will be in a meeting.

Miss Birkett's final day

Remember, tomorrow is Miss Birkett's final day with us and we have a shared lunch planned.  If able, please bring something small along to share with the class.  This is on a voluntary basis only and not something that is intended to create stress at home.

Many thanks,
Mrs Pateman

MAGGI Cooking Competition

Congratulations to The Flaming Marshmallows who have made it through to the South Island Regional Cook Off.   Angus (Rm 18), Grace (Rm 19), Noah (Rm 19) and Emily R. (Rm 22) designed a vegetarian dish of Chickpea and Vegetable Curry.  We wish them all the best for the 28th June when they will complete against the other top 12 South Island entries.  The event will be televised on the Erin Simpson show later in the month.  Watch this space!

http://www.maggi.co.nz/Showdown/Current-Competition

Special mention must be made of the other four teams who entered:

Team Name: Maggi the Magnificent 

Dish: Creamy Chicken Sensation

Team Members: Louie (Rm 18), George (Rm 19), Felix (Rm 19) & Izzy (Rm 23)

Team Name: Smurfy Pasta Masterz
Dish: Messyanya
Team Members: Nicole (Rm 19), Maia (Rm 19), Brooke (Rm 18) & Georgia (Rm 18)

Team Name: Salt & Pepper Shakers
Dish: Traditional Pumpkin Soup
Team Members: Ella C. (Rm 19), Dani (Rm 19), Kate B. (Rm 19) & Ruby (Rm 19)

Team Name: Pizza Professionals
Dish: Typical Kiwiana Pizza
Team Members: Anjali (Rm 23), Freya (Rm 23), Kate D. (Rm 23) & Willow (Rm 23)

We are very proud of your efforts!  The dishes look great!

Each of the team members have earned an Academic Success Award for their efforts.   

New entries on the Writing page

Check out Ella and Brayden's poems from today's writing session.

Wednesday's Question

On the Syndicate WIKI, who is the singer of "Tangaroa Wakamautai"?

NYLD//2013

National Young Leaders Day - NYLD//2013

   

Congratulations to the 11 students who were selected (by application process) to attend the National Young Leaders Day at the Air Force Museum in Wigram.  

The theme for this year was 'Heroes'.  

We were treated to a number of inspirational and entertaining speakers:

Jason Gunn - TV personality

Christian Gallen - Experienced youth communicator – Attitude presenter

Sam Johnson - Founder of Student Volunteer Army

Sophie Pascoe - Paralympian and Gold Medallist

Cam Calkoen - Athlete and founder of the Carabiner Mentoring Programme

Jamie McDell - Special guest performer   

I feel very privileged to have attended the event with such a high caliber of students.  Well done Jess for doing Room 18 proud today!  What an exceptional young lady you are becoming!

Students who attended the event will feedback what they consider to be the most important points as they continue on their own leadership journeys.  

Mrs Pateman :)  

 Hosted by Alice Gallagher & Jordan Vandermade

 Jess (4th from the left) competed in a 'dance off' competition

 

Just like in the superhero comics...

 

The 2nd speaker of the day discussed 'choosing your crew carefully'.  

Surround yourself with high achievers and you will succeed!

   

Three of our up-and-coming Year 6 leaders - Nyah, Madoka & Ella.

 

Left to right - Kate (Head of the Communications Committee), Harry (Yr 8 Rep), Dom (Yr 7 Rep), Maia (Head of the School Spirit Committee) & Nicole (Student Council CEO)

Ruby & Kate looking through the notebook before taking notes.

Maia & Nicole - always on the positive buzz

 

Isabella (Head of Fundraising Committee), Jess (Yr 8 Rep) & Ruby (Glenelg House Captain)