It’s always wonderful seeing the imaginations of our tamariki and to witness the incredible power of creativity as it flourishes within the minds and words of our talented students here at Stanley Bay School.

On Friday the following children showed me their writing and received a Principals sticker for their fantastic work. Creativity/Anahatanga was on fine display within the following students writing:

Room 1: Rame and Ria

Room 2: Zoe and Izzy

Room 4: Totto and Lola

Room 6: Ethan, Elise and Declan

Room 7: Rodrigo and Hanalei

Room 8: George and Mathilda

Room 9: Olive and Beth

Room 10: Betsy and Sophie

Room 11: Kaito and Sebby

Room 14: Alice and William

I read imaginative poems, remarkable recounts and descriptions, as well as narratives that had me in suspense. I also got to see all of Room 8’s stunning writing about their trip to the beach which are now displayed on the wall in their classroom. I look forward to seeing more children and their writing this coming Friday and each week thereafter.

Hanalei’s poem:

At Stanley Bay Beach I hear…

Seagulls squawking in the air

Kids squealing not fair not fair

I wish I could fly

like a seagull in the sky!”

I see…

Standing high

As birds fly by

Birds perch on the shore

That people ignore.

I smell…

Salty sea air

sneaking up my nose

Freshly cut grass

that the wind blows.

I feel…

The soft crunchy sand

Tickling my feet

Trying to stay cool

In the summer heat.

I taste…

Yummy chips

So salty

Tomato sauce

As red as can be.

Emma Tolmie

GradDipTchg (Prim). BA. PGDipEd. MEdLd.

Tumuaki / Principal