Author Archives: nicky copland

On Thursday we went to Huia pools. We did challenges and one of the challenges was back floating. We also learnt backstroke while doing it. We had our groups one to six. We were in group four. Niko’s thoughts on … Continue reading →

We have been designing  using Gordon Walters amazing korus. The paintings are of Naenaes past are of mosquitoes, housing, Waiwhetu stream, and diving.       By Kassidy and Teiyah

Room 15 planned to do an obstacle course last term around the field. We planned it in groups to make one part of the course. When we finished the obstacle course  we got ready to try it out. Room 15 … Continue reading →

We are playing Twilight Netball on Monday nights. We train some days because my group needs to learn some more netball moves and skills.  My friends and I started this term. It is hard because we verse other schools that … Continue reading →

Naenae pools is closed because of the earthquake. Room 15 selected to participate. We did some research and found 4 key events of Naenae’s past are Mosquitos – (Sandflies), Housing, Waiwhetu stream and Diving. I hope you see our paintings! They … Continue reading →

We meet Chris and Jackson for basketball on Thursdays. Chris and Jackson teach us some skills and a lot of games. They were so good at shooting but they told us to follow though your shot. One game we play … Continue reading →

We have been selected to the national trophy tournament in Christchurch in October the 18 at a college . We have been selected because we are in the top team and that we have qualified. We have been doing training … Continue reading →

On Friday July 19th we all got on the bus and drove to Wellington Otago University. First we went  up the stairs and we went into this long hallway. We went through this big doorway and there was the big … Continue reading →

This term we have been learning about Gordon Walters art work.  We have to practice before we all go and paint for the Naenae Pools boarding. Over the past few weeks we have been practising and some of us still … Continue reading →

We’ve been making worms farms! Our whole school has been committed into making these worm farms. Richard (our school Caretaker) has been helping us out with the gear he has been so helpful! The goal for the worm farms have … Continue reading →

Senior Electives started this week! In Room 15 I have a variety of Strategy games for the kids to learn and play. We have a fantastic start to electives today.    

We have Basketball on Thursdays this Term! Chris is our coach and he took us through some dibbling skills. Each week we aim to practise and improve!!   

We have spent a few sessions drawing and painting our self portraits.     Come and see our finished products on display!