2023 has been a busy and varied year of learning and outside the classroom events, for us all. We are a class of 31 students and our teachers were Mrs Fuller for Terms 1 to 3 and Mr Dalley for Term 4.

Some Highlights and Gratitudes from the students in K5/6D.

Skylar Pullan - Participating in school trips was a highlight for me this year. Learning outside the classroom is enjoyable, and I'm thankful for the exciting experiences these trips provided.

Roma Fruean - Te Ono was a fantastic experience, and I'm grateful for the fun I had with Kapa Haka, earning us third place.

Zara Harrison - Winter sports were a highlight as we won all our games, and doing it with friends made it even better. I'm grateful for Kapa Haka, where we achieved 3rd place overall.

Isla Masters - Being part of the winter sports team was super fun, and making it into the A team for netball was a great achievement. I appreciate the teachers for making my learning enjoyable.

Nate Gilmour - I really like rugby; it's the best sport. I'm proud of how I performed in winter sports.

Lucy Trevathan - Trying a new sport in winter sports was fun and a cool experience. I'm grateful for the choir festival.

Megan Siave - I enjoy sports because they're fun. I'm grateful to Mrs. Fuller for teaching me in both year 5/6.

Baris Bai - Learning is a highlight for me because it helps me gain more knowledge. I'm grateful for myself because I'm acquiring more knowledge.

Archer Hickling - The gala is a highlight for me because you get lollies. I'm grateful for my life.

Jason Zhang - Participating in winter sports and winning the Literacy Quiz 1st place was a first for me. I'm grateful for the school's new device cage.

Evelyn Wright - Participating in winter sports helped me improve at netball, and I appreciated the camaraderie with friends. I'm proud of my performance at the choir music festival; it was very enjoyable.

Mehtaab Thiara - Taking care of the chickens was a unique experience, and I probably won't have the opportunity to do it again. I'm proud of the country panels we made.

Ollie Braithwaite - Winter sports, especially playing hockey, was enjoyable for me. I'm grateful for my friend's support.

Jake Riach - Winter sports were a lot of fun, playing against various schools. I'm grateful to Ollie for being a nice friend.

Harrison Brown - Sports were a highlight for me because I love them. I'm proud of practicing good habits, like packing up after myself.

Alan Xia - Sports are enjoyable for me, and I'm grateful for having friends.

Charlie Irvine - Playing sports, especially football, with friends is something I really like. I'm grateful for having good friends.

Zaniel Wiltshire - Participating in a school trip was a highlight because it was fun. I'm proud of helping people.

Arham Nadeem - Winter sports on a wet day was enjoyable, playing hockey and going to the park. I'm grateful for making the hockey A team and proud of my learning.

Olive Campbell - My highlight this year was playing in the winter sport Netball team, a fun opportunity. I'm grateful for all my teachers who took us on school trips.

Parth Patial - Learning is a highlight for me because it can make me better. I'm grateful for my caretakers.

Oscar Marks - Kapa haka was a highlight for me, performing at Tuhono.

Roman Williams - Playing sports like football, touch, and volleyball is enjoyable because of the support from teammates.

Mr Jacob Dalley - It's been a short stand in here for me in Term 4 of 2023 yet it has been a whirlwind of exciting activities and new learnings for me as much as the students. I will take away many memories of my time with this quirky and rambunctious group of Year 5 and 6 students. For me, the Gala event which the school put on for the community stands out as my best highlight for the Term. I hope everyone has a restful summer break and comes back revitalised for another great year of learning in 2024.