Term 4

Well, this term has started with a hiss and a roar!

In week one we visited BJ Bear and Mr Kennedy the Magician at Featherston School, who were promoting the A & P Show; we had a Powhiri to welcome all of our new students and their Whanau to our lovely school; and Room 5 returned to Technology on Wednesday at the new time slot of 9-11am.

On Thursday the 15th October, we celebrated the Feast Day of our patron Saint, St Teresa of Avila.  She was born on the 28th March, 1515, so this year marked her 500th birthday.

To celebrate, we started the day with Mass in the quad, led by Father Bruce England and Father Stefano Lee.

Our celebrations continued after morning tea with tabloid sports, organised and run by our house leaders, followed by a barbecued sausage feast cooked by the Student Councilors, and ice creams donated by the Featherston Library for the student's participation in the Winter Warmers Programme.

All of the students in Room 5 had an important part to play in the effort to make this important day a success.  They all stepped up and showed the kind of leaders they can be, from the cooking of the sausages, to the leading and managing of their houses.

Well done everyone!

Click the photo below to access the slideshow of our Feast Day.

Friday House Sports

The students in Room 5 were able to show their leadership skills during Friday's house sports events.  The house leaders and deputies set-up and ran a variety of games and activities, while the other Room 5 leaders took their houses from one activity to another.

It was great to see the older students caring for, helping, and encouraging the younger ones.  This highlighted the school's commitment towards developing a sense of unity across the age groups.

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Leadership Opportunities

In room 5, we endeavour to offer many opportunities for the students to show their leadership skills in a variety of different ways throughout the year.  We work on developing every student's confidence, and encourage them to take the lead in areas where they have particular strengths.

This term, three girls in Room 5 have been showcasing their strengths and leadership in dance, as they  have been developing and teaching a performance dance to girls in Rooms 4 and 5.  This dance will be performed at the Dance Splash competition later in the term.

Well done Maaike, Hannah and Izzy!

The girls learning the dance have been showing a great commitment towards learning the steps, and also huge respect towards their peers who are teaching them.