I have been so lucky this year because I got to hang out with 27 quirky, kind, crazy and hard working children!

We have had so much fun in Community 4 this year. We have loved heading down to the forest, using our imagination in class, and making all sorts of creations. They have been such a kind and caring group and I love seeing how they help each other out. There have been many times where they are celebrating other people’s success which is awesome to see!

We have been lucky to have a number of new students join us this year and I feel like they have added so much to our whanau. They have all been quick to make new friends and they felt like part of the family very quickly.

I have never had such a keen bunch of mathematicians! I am amazed at how eager they were for maths each day and they became very disappointed if there was a week we didn’t do our basic facts test.

Play based learning has been a big highlight in Community 4 this year, and especially Tuesday Newsday! I am constantly amazed at what creations and learning comes from play and it has helped me get to know the children really well.

- Simon Dakers 

Term 1 highlights:

“We went swimming and met our silly teacher!” - Vera

“My favourite part of Term 1 was when the magician did lots of tricks.” - Ruby

“My favourite thing was when we went swimming and we got to jump off the foam mat.” - Max

“My favourite moment was meeting my hairy but scary teacher.” - MJ

“Kaptain began in our class and we played with each other and became friends.” - O’Shea

Term 2 highlights:

“In Term 2 Charlotte left school. She was a good friend and we miss her.” - Blake

“When we did basketball I was the last one still bouncing in the dribble competition.” - Ryder

“I loved hanging out with Charlotte. We played together a lot and I miss her.” - Hazel

“My favourite part of Term 2 was having Charlotte in our class.” - Emily

Term 3 highlights:

“I liked Ferrymead. The school was really fun and it was fun pretending we were in the olden days.” - Arthur

“My favourite memory was the school at Ferrymead with Mr Green. He was quite mean, a bit like my parents!” - Eve

“I came back to my annoying teacher!” - Alex

“I liked the school at Ferrymead because someone was acting like Mr Green and he was mean!” - Chloe

“I loved the games at the disco.” - Willow

“When we did cricket I nearly got hit.” - Carta

“My favourite part of Term 3 was Ferrymead. I loved making cookies.” - Harper

Term 4 highlights:

“I have had fun going in the pool and falling out of the boat.” - Colleen

“All of it but not Gumboot Day because we learned the Gumboot Song and then Simon called everyone Trev!” - Dakota

“I loved EAST Club because the bikes were crazy.” - Chris

“I am really going to miss all my friends.” - Jake

“My favourite is doing the maths test so I can get to the next level.” - Mikaere

“On PJ Day I brought a Squish Mallow and I snuggled up with it in my blanket.” - James