Last week we celebrated students from across the school who were acknowledged for making great choices that help them to fly in their lives and learning.  They are listed below and remember that you can access photos from our school Facebook page.

First Flight – New Entrant and Year 1

 Mrs Absalom, Mrs Kendrick Mrs Anthony & Mrs Bishop

Toe Toe	Johaan Shijo	For learning new words to write independently and leaving fabulous spaces between words when you are writing. You are also practising your reading book at home each day. Ka Pai!!
Harakeke	Phoenix Button	For learning to write the numerals to 20 independently. You are getting much better at this. The more you practise the better you get. Ka pai Phoenix , we are proud of your effort.
Kaponga	Dayton Lee	It is great to see you serious about learing to read and write the pink and red words to help you become an independent writer.
Kopukapuka	Ella Cooper	It’s great to see your growing confidence with your reading and writing. You are making a big effort to record many letter sounds in words when writing your stories. Ka Pai

Take Flight – Years  2 & 3

Mrs Daniels, Miss McGovern & Mrs McKinlay

Take Flight	Robbie Newlands	It is great to see you challenging yourself in literacy by practicing reading the tricky newsboard article and learning new vocabulary. We love your enthusiasm and the way you extended your learning by reasearching the Juno Space probe at home.
Take Flight	Kaya Mihaere	Whaia te pai tawhiti- you have shown your thirst for learning in the way you have searched carefully for definitions of interesting words using a dictionary for our newsboard topic about the Juno Space Probe. It’s great to see you working so hard.
Take Flight	Ngawairua Te Pere	You are being a kea by clearly explaining and retelling information you are discovering in articles. Your passion and drive for learning make your teachers and class mates feel so proud.

 Flight Path – Years  3 & 4

Mr Stirling, Miss Fly & Mrs Veronese

Pohutukawa	Journey Kuka	You are seeking adventure in your learning and show courage to share your ideas or ask thoughtful questions – especially throughout Daily 5 time. Kia maia!
Karaka	Belinda Lea	Kia maia! You can be proud of the progress you have made in Reading and Writing. Well done 🙂
Kowhai	Maia Abraham	You are a shining star. Your attitude in all learning areas is outstanding. You never give up and give everything 100%. Ka pai

Flight Deck – Years  4, 5 & 6

Mrs Hansen, Whaea Shirley, Mrs Barker & Mr Buller

Flight Deck	Harry Tamblyn	You are a Kea. Furthering your learning and showing determination towards your goals are qualities that you value. We appreciate your positive attitude in the Flight Deck. Ka pai Harry!
Flight Deck	Guerric Arbus de Lapalme	For showing courage to be a ‘teacher’ – Mr Guerric – during our social story role plays. Kia kaha!
Flight Deck	Aaron Finn	Standing proud in your learning. The time and effort you put in to your takahe writing means that you have produced an exemplary piece of work. Well done Aaron!
Flight Deck	Kuini Wirihana	For her winning Welcome Bay attitude. Every day you are focussed, engaged and positive with your learning. Kia kaha!