Thursday 18 December 2008

Another year draws to a close

Well, 2008 is nearly at an end and our Year Six children are preparing to say farewell. It has been a amazing final year for the children with a whole host of activities and learning adventures from camp to Kapa Haka. I'm constantly amazed by the amount that our children pack into their week, both in school and out. Good luck for 2009 to all our leavers. I hope that you keep fond memories of your time at Fendalton for many years to come.

On a personal note, I have had a very busy and fascinating first full year in the big chair! I have learned a tremendous amount, had a few frustrations along the way, but enjoyed every minute. The vagaries of the New Zealand funding model for schools have kept me on my toes and finding ways to fund all the learning experiences that we offer our children is a constant challenge. I have some exciting new ideas that I will be working on over the summer holidays and with the staff at the start of the year to try and make things even better in 2009.

Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Paul

Friday 5 December 2008

Read, Feed, Speed photos

It was great to see so many Dads and other significant males around the school today. We had a massive turnout. Here are some photos of the event for you to enjoy:



Here is the form for you to complete if you are able to help out:

We need your help

Today is the fabulous Read, Speed, Feed event at Fendalton. The school will be awash with dads, brothers, grandfathers and male family friends. They will all be reading, playing and eating with our children. It is a great day, the children love having their dads, or other significant men, in school.

I am using the event as a shameless opportunity to lock the men in a room and ask for their help. We will be meeting in the village at 12, before the sausages!

We have a couple of building projects coming up in 2009 and we really need some help running these projects. The school has been working hard on the playground seating and shade and the junior playhouse projects and now we need to break ground and start creating. So, this is an appeal to all the men connected to the school. If you have any building skills, contacts or even just a willingness to help, then please complete the form below so that we can get started.

Thank you!

Paul

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