Kelston Boys' High School Provision brought lots of fun and success.

This year, we had seven students and four staff members in the Deaf Provision. Andre, a Year 9 student, joined us from Linden School in Wellington and Max, Year 10, from Hillmorton High School in Christchurch.

The year brought about a lot of fun and learning for students in the Deaf Provision at Kelston Boys' High School (KBHS). In the classroom, we saw successes and hard work rewarded. Frank was awarded a certificate for extremely high attendance this year at school. Frank and D'Sharn presented at the mainstream assembly for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week. Teachers loved it and said it was both entertaining and educational. Both boys were awarded a Ko Taku Reo certificate for their excellent contribution during NZSL week. Max and Andre were awarded certificates and book prizes in Term 3 hui. Max won his award for improved participation in all subjects and excellent reading skills, while Andre won his award for having a positive attitude towards learning and his enthusiasm for learning multiplication tables.

Zen and Callan went on two trips to explore careers in art. They visited the School of Media Design and the Auckland Art Gallery, where their creativity was put to the test in making a collage that represented them. Hearty and Andre also went on two trips with their classes to watch two dramas. One was 'Pring it On', and the other was 'Red White and Brass' shows at ASB Waterfront Theatre.

Hearty represented the juniors on the sports field in a tug-of-war. Zen and Frank represented KBHS, playing volleyball and basketball in the school's top team. Max learned about weightlifting and its benefits for our bodies and minds.

On the academic side, the senior students have worked really hard finishing their internals and recently submitted their Art and Design folio boards for moderation. Frank and D'Sharn have completed their Level 1 NZSL assessments this year.

Finally, I wish Callan all the best as he intends to attend Massey Building Academy for the Carpentry course starting next year. Callan has been a wonderful student in the Provision.