Library links

These are now on our blog under 'Useful Links'. Thanks Mr McCallum for coming in to show us what's on offer and what's happening in our school library.

These links will come in very handy during your inquiries.

Term 3 Reflections - Year 7

Celebration

Matariki & Inquiry Celebration

We had a fantastic celebration today - sharing our learning with parents, friends and other children in the school. It was great to get really honest feedback about the quality of work and presentation skills. We shared our Maths inquiry projects, Matariki inquiry creation/action ideas, our plays and other learning we have enjoyed this term. Otumatua, it was wonderful to see such a variety of interests demonstrated in your inquiry projects. From art lessons, to invented legends, construction, house design, Scratch and robotics projects, tiling ideas, discussions of role models, baking, budgeting, nutritional information, weaving, origami, languages, mythology... the list goes on!! Ka mau te wehi!

Hockey A Recount

On Friday the hockey A team versed Beckenham.I got player of the day for my defence. In the first 10 minutes the team was beginning to warm up the next three quarters were was working really well together, I personally think that it was our best game yet. Despite a slight bias from the ref towards the other team we still managed to beat Beckenham 4-0.

By Kate M

Hockey B Recount

Hockey game It was a slippery game for the halswell hockey B team on Friday. We played against Beckenham Black and managed to slip the ball across the muddy field and into their goal 15 times and they only scored one point. It went well for us because Matthew was a great captain, everyone played hard and supported Travis who scored an amazing 10 goals for the team. The other goals (correct me team if I'm wrong) were scored by Blake (2) and Mihiroa (2) and one by me (for the first time- which is why I proudly got player of the day). Everyone played a full game and kept the pace up as there were no subs for the whole match. We ended the game happy and muddy. What a great start to the long weekend. (God saved the Queen!)

 by Charlie

Canterbury Duathlon

Congratulations to all of the competitors at today's duathlon. You represented Halswell School well! Here are some photos of our 11 & 12 year old boys.

Anzac Day Discussion

With ANZAC day coming up we have been working through a range of activities during independent reading. 

Read the questions below and write a positive and thoughtful comment outlining your opinion. You must explain why you hold that opinion. 

Is ANZAC day still relevant? 

and 

What does ANZAC day mean to you?

Year 8 Camp Reflections

Year 7 Camp Reflections

This week, the Year 7's are sharing one reflection online. Please read and feel free to post a positive comment below.