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End of Year Picnic

Over the next few weeks I intend to 'catch up' with the events of the last few weeks.  It has been a little hectic to say the least!!

Today the whole school enjoyed a trip to WaterWorld at Te Rapa.  It was a wonderful day designed to celebrate a year of learning and fun.  It was great to see students from year 0-8 enjoy time together.  Thanks to the large amount of helpers who made the day so much fun!

Waikato Full Primary Athletics

Yesterday I had the pleasure of accompanying twelve Stanley Avenue Students to an athletics meet held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton. Over 40 schools from the greater Waikato region brought athletes to participate. Each of our students represented the School will talent and pride. 2009 saw some amazing results. Our students received three of the top four trophies with Meg Skilton, Taine Sweeney and Kerrod De Boer winning top overall athlete in their age groups.
Taine Sweeney- 1st 800m and 1500m
Meg Skilton- 1st 200m, 800m, 3rd Long Jump, 3rd Shot-put
Kerrod De Boer- 1st Long Jump, 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m
Campbell Millward- 1st 200m
Maddie White- 4th 1500m, 4th 800m

Stanley Avenue School went on to win the top overall school at the event. Meg set a record for the 800m and Kerrod a record in the long jump.

National Standards

This is an interesting interview with John Hattie. He is being credited with the research that has driven the governments push toward national standards. This revealing talk asks us to think carefully so that we learn from other countries mistakes.

Stanley Avenue School Mural

During the course of this year the School has benefitted from our special group of year seven and eights.  These students have been committed to making a difference within our School.  A leadership camp at the beginning of the year led to a range of electives being formed. 

Mrs Hayes facilitated the group, asking questions, prompting and guiding the sutdents.  This involved wriitng letters to sponsors, generating ideas, through to the creation of an amazing mural. 

Yesterday we unveiled the mural.  Each student spoke briefly about the mural, and what it meant to them.  Thank you to Mrs Hayes, the students and the sponsors for making this dream a reality. 

Stanley Avenue Website for Mr A's Maths Class

http://stanleyavenue.ultranet.school.nz/Home/