When the teachers went on a course!

On Wednesday after school Miss Cruickshank, Miss Saunders, Miss Bishop and Mrs WF attended a workshop to learn about how to use iMovie in the classroom.  We learnt about all the excellent effects we can add to enhance our movie.  Check out the video below that Miss Cruickshank made. 

CrOsS CoUnTrY!!

On Tuesday the 1st of May Netherby School headed for Chertsey to compete in the annual Cross Country event.  The Senior Syndicate had been training since last term and were hoping for some pleasing results. The weather wasn't fantastic but we weren't going to let that dampen our spirits as we boarded the bus and headed north.  Conversations were at a premium as the excitement levels grew.  It was all too much for Kotiti as he fell asleep not long after we departed.  

    WE HAD SOME GREAT RESULTS ACHIEVED.  WELL DONE TO         ALL THOSE CHILDREN THAT TRIED THEIR VERY BEST AND    DIDN'T STOP RUNNING FROM START TO FINISH. 


 It was pleasing to see that the Senior Syndicate had 13 children qualify for the County Cross County and they will run at the A and P Show grounds on the Friday 11th May.

Check out the iMovie below that Miss Cruickshank created, credit must be given to our fantastic photograph Andrena Skinner.

Room 1 welcomes Seluvaia Ratoul to their class this term.  Seluvaia has moved down from the North Island with her family where she attended Levin East School. She has made a great start to her learning at Netherby.  Charlie in Room 3 is Seluvaia cousin, so she was lucky enough to know someone as soon as she started.

We hope you are enjoying your new school Seluvaia!

Welcome back!

Wow, the holidays have passed already.  Sometimes it feels like we blink and miss them.  I hope you all took the time to relax and spend time with your family doing exciting activities.  This term again is going to be super busy.  We are currently practising on a daily basis for our cluster cross country, which is to be held on Tuesday the 1st of May.  Well done to those children that are managing to run around the block 3 or 4 times that is a fantastic achievement.  We all look forward to watching you race on the day!  This term the Year 5 and 6 students will be taking part in the Mid Canterbury Music Festival we have been spending a lot of time learning the mass choir songs, now we need to get going on our own school ones. 

Pyjama mufti!

On Friday of Week 9 the student council organised a PJ mufti day. It was fantastic to be able to come to school in such comfortable clothing, however it did seem like the day took a long time to pass because we were all feeling so tired and just wanted to jump back into bed. A big thank you to Ms Bodie and the members of the student council for organising a great event.

Swimming!

Last week the whole school went swimming!!  Everyday the juniors caught the bus from school at 10.30am and swam between 11 - 12pm.  When the juniors came back the seniors excitedly jump on the bus for their turn. 

Watch the slideshow below to see us having a fantastic time in the water. 

Mount Hutt Retreat Camp!

During week 5 of this term the Year 5's from Room 1 went to camp at Mount Hutt Retreat near Methven.  They had a fantastic experience partaking in a range of activities and pushing themself out of their comfort zone.  All the children would love to say thank you to the parents that came on camp and made it a memorable experience for them, your help was greatly appreicated.