A 40 minute movie and a slideshow is available now on DVD of Room 3’s Karapairo Camp experiences in term 1 of 2009. See below for a short trailer of highlights from the DVD.

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We are trying to encourage children to walk to school because the benefits of using ‘active transport’ are significant. More children walking to school means:

better levels of fitness and health
less money spent on petrol
reduced energy use and fewer vehicle emissions
less congestion at the school gate
more social interaction for children, their families and whānau.

While walking, children [...]

This weeks Habit of Mind ☺ is “Finding ☺Humour”. Successful people can see the funny side of things and are able to laugh at themselves.

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Feb 3 Feb 5 extra Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9

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The term has flown by. By now you will have received your child’s Year Book. It shows your child’s achievements over the term and their next learning steps. It is amazing to view Year Books and to see the learning across the school. I hope you enjoy reading this information. Please return Year Books [...]

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I would like to thank the school community for their amazing efforts with the Variety Bash fundraiser on Tuesday. Our organizing team were truly amazing. The hall looked fantastic and your organization for the day was brilliant. The Variety Team said our lunch was the best that they have ever had supplied and they [...]

This weeks Habit of Mind is “Listening with Understanding and Empathy”. Successful people listen to others with their ears, minds and feelings. Next week’s Habit of Mind will be “Finding Humour”.

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Travis talks to Hadleigh about the Variety Bash day on Tuesday 31st March at East School.

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