Waimata School's gift to the future

Waimata School's Christmas float showcased our gift for the future... Children who show empathy, respect, a strive for excellence, and a concern for the environment.

We wish our family and viewers a Merry Christmas and a successful end to 2012.

Opoutere Camp :A Wonderful Way to End the Year

On Wednesday 13 December the Year 5 and 6 students all left for Opoutere where we stayed in the youth hostel, high above the Opoutere estuary.  It was just a short walk across a bridge which was wonderful for bombing off at high tide and through the pine forest to an amazing long sandy beach with wild surf.

We spent three action packed days, kayaking, swimming, collecting shell fish, climbing the mountain, fishing and bombing off the bridge.  Some people loved to do the cooking, others hated doing the dishes!  But Whaea Kate and Ms B said they were really proud of the way we all pulled together and supported each other.

Our only complaint about camp was that it was far too short!