Opening new ESOL rooms, farewelling Mrs Chey and sharing our learning

On Tuesday 7 April, the whole school joined together outside the new ESOL rooms to share in an opening ceremony. The Kapahaka group gave a rousing welcome, followed by a song in Korean and Maori from the ESOL children. Mr Sibson cut the ribbon and declared our two new rooms and garden officially open!

After this the ESOL community retired to the Village, where senior students shared some of their learning from the term. In particular they talked about the planting of our special garden and took the opportunity to formally thank Des Cameron from Grounds and Services Limited for the kind donation of plants and materials. The students also farwelled June Chey who is leaving at the end of Term 1. She will be missed!

Our celebration concluded with a shared lunch. Thank you to all the parents who supported this event!


Spring Carnival

On Sunday 9 November, Fendalton School held a Spring Carnival fair. This was organised by the wonderful parents who belong to the Parent-Teacher Association (known as the PTA). The purpose of the fair was to raise money to build shade sails for the children to sit under on hot, sunny days.

As part of the carnival, the ESOL parents held an international food stall. They sold clear noodles, dumplings, green cake and sushi. The food was delicious and sold very quickly!

We would like to thank these parents for donating their food and their time to help us raise money for the school. how they solve addition problems to 20 using 'tens' and 'counting on' strategies.