New Lunch Boxes
Waipara School recently received a grant from the Canterbury Waste Joint Committee to purchase new lunch boxes for the children in our school. The purpose of the grant and the lunch boxes is to minimise waste from packaging and glad wrap. Children chose from a selection of five different bento lunch boxes. Here, three boys […]
Face Painting
As a class reward, Harakeke chose face painting and this was creatively done by wonderful parent, Jess. At the conclusion of the painting, we had several lions lying all over the mat, joined by a princess, Spider Man and a dear little butterfly. The children thoroughly enjoyed receiving their Ten Balloon Reward.
WAIPARA SCHOOL VISIT TO THE CANTERBURY A and P SHOW
Thanks to the adults who availed themselves to spend the day at the show supervising groups of children. Each child had $10 to spend – payment for doing work at home and they spent this on whatever they wanted – chips, balls, balloons, candyfloss, boat rides, pony rides – the list was endless.Much fun had […]
GUYS LYING AROUND
Waipara School children worked in groups of three or four to bring along the bits and pieces required to make a guy to stand around the bonfire at the Annual Waipara Fireworks’ Event held at the Glenmark Domain. Stuffed with newspaper or hay, they went up in a gigantic puff of smoke. Farewell and thanks […]
CHRISTCHURCH CHOIR FESTIVAL
Kanuka children and Mrs Grigg did themselves proud being the best they could be in singing at the Christchurch Choir Festival held recently at theChristchurch Town Hall. It was a spectacular evening with magnificent music. Thanks to all of the parents who went along and listened to the wonderment of children’s voice and musicianship. Job […]