C came second in the speech finals in yet another contraversial decision. The winner was not the best speech,or the best delivery. In fact the girls who came second equal were far better but the marking scheme counted against them. Ho hum. I think there is a vendetta against her but as a member of staff I can't say a thing! I'll post the speech performance when I have a chance. Ineed to up the volume first so may take a while!
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Our springy son
Laingholm Gym Team has successfully defended its title against all comers ( including Titirangi school, Glen eden Primary and Woodlands Park.
All eyes were on the youngest of the Ashcroft family competing in his first event. His vaulting was exemplary, his floor work elegant and his bar work sound.
He placed third in his age group and his team won their group.
So he has a bronze a gold and a share of a huge trophy
and a beaming smile of course.
Not to be outdone, Caitlin addressed the Board of Trustees last night on the subject of the vision map as part of her role on the Enviro Council. She has received rather a lot of praise for her presentation. You can imagine!!!!!!!
We should hear about whether she has made the speech final on Monday...
Oh and by the way C's play was superb. I'll get her to post this weekend about it but here are some photos.
All eyes were on the youngest of the Ashcroft family competing in his first event. His vaulting was exemplary, his floor work elegant and his bar work sound.
He placed third in his age group and his team won their group.
So he has a bronze a gold and a share of a huge trophy
and a beaming smile of course.
Not to be outdone, Caitlin addressed the Board of Trustees last night on the subject of the vision map as part of her role on the Enviro Council. She has received rather a lot of praise for her presentation. You can imagine!!!!!!!
We should hear about whether she has made the speech final on Monday...
Oh and by the way C's play was superb. I'll get her to post this weekend about it but here are some photos.
Friday, 13 June 2008
Revenge is sweet
Finally the general knowledge result is avenged. Last night was the Friends of the School Friday 13th quiz. A makeshift team of teachers, partners and anyone who didn't say no fast enough made up the last team. Dressed in sarong and hoola skirts, with palm leaves and pineapples for table decorations, we looked a little out of place amongst the goths, weird scientists, vampires and chainsaw wielding psychos ( yes real ones).
But we won!!!!!
By half a point!!!
Luckily the men on the team knew lots about rugby, I had entertainment covered, the teachers did well in reading writing and rithmetic and we survived a very tricky science round when we played our joker ( and shouldn't have)
And to put the cherry on top of the cake, I won the raffle too. A box of coffee, chocolate, tea, wine and a voucher for $100 for garden landscaping stuff...Ant might get the drive done yet. Not sure the $100 will do much, maybe a couple of metres of gravel but hey, every little helps!
So we have one quiz champnio ( thanks to Steve Wright) in the family.
But we won!!!!!
By half a point!!!
Luckily the men on the team knew lots about rugby, I had entertainment covered, the teachers did well in reading writing and rithmetic and we survived a very tricky science round when we played our joker ( and shouldn't have)
And to put the cherry on top of the cake, I won the raffle too. A box of coffee, chocolate, tea, wine and a voucher for $100 for garden landscaping stuff...Ant might get the drive done yet. Not sure the $100 will do much, maybe a couple of metres of gravel but hey, every little helps!
So we have one quiz champnio ( thanks to Steve Wright) in the family.
Friday, 6 June 2008
Controversy at the Quiz
Officially C came second by one mark. We are so proud of her and she did so well. However, there is some debate about one of the questions regarding non native trees in NZ. Caitlin answered ' introduced' to the question "What is the word to describe trees which grow in NZ but are not native?". She gave the answer she had been taught in class. The answer they were looking for was 'exotic'. As we pointed out, an oak tree is hardly exotic! Two of the teachers have complained that that was the word they taught, and C was the only one to give any answer at all to it.
So by rights she was joint winner! And that's how we will always look upon her..OUR WINNER!!!!
So by rights she was joint winner! And that's how we will always look upon her..OUR WINNER!!!!
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Brain of Britain...or is that NZ?
Caitlin has qualified for the General Knowledge Quiz Finals at school. They are being held on Friday at 10am (11pm GMT) and we get to watch.
Roo has got into the gym team at school and is competing on the 20th of June...and we get to watch!
Will let you all know what happens!
Roo has got into the gym team at school and is competing on the 20th of June...and we get to watch!
Will let you all know what happens!
Sunday, 1 June 2008
A bit of an update
Ant is off being an FBI agent and the kids and I have just got back from 'Kelly Tarlton's', the Antarctic exhibition that Roo spent the night at . Personally I think the Blackpool Aquarium was more impressive; well it had bigger sharks anyway. Enjoyed the penguin bit, especially travelling in a snow cat. I took a video of the penguins and their enormous chicks but sadly I managed to delete it! Ho hum!
Speech competition
In years 5 and 6 the children have to write an informative speech in their creative writing lessons and then they go forward to the 'speech final'. Last year C came fourth with a persuasive speech on books. This year she has chosen a slightly different topic.
Introduction
The earth is an amazing place; lush valleys, crisp forests and friendly towns, but I doubt there are many places quite as beautiful as the Lake District. ‘Where is it?’ you may ask. Well this place is a small area in the North West of England. It is a breathtaking place and I shall tell you its story.
Paragraph one
Although there are many lakes in the Lake District, there is only technically one. This is called Bassenthwaite Lake. It is the only stretch of water with LAKE in its name. All the others are meres and waters, like Windermere, which is the biggest lake in England, and Ullswater.Almost all the visitors make the most of the water by taking a steam boat ride or hiring a rowing boat. Even with all the lakes, fells, towns and walks, the Lake District only covers 36 square miles.
Paragraph two
The Lake District may be small but it has been home to many of times greatest writers. William Wordsworth was like a second Shakespeare and wrote many famous poems like Daffodils.Beatrix Potter, legendry writer of ‘Peter Rabbit and Friends’ also lived in the Lake District. Both writers used the surrounding area and its inhabitants as inspiration for their work.
Paragraph three
The Lake District is a desired holiday destination for hill walkers and is famous for its hill top views. People have been known to holiday there just to see its beautiful surrounds and to tramp the Lakeland fells. Scarfell is a popular walk being the highest peak in England.The Lake District is also surprisingly famous for its treats. Kendal mint cake is famous around the world as an energy booster for trampers. All it is is mint and sugar in a chocolate shell, but never the less it is as tasty as any Saturday sweet. It is also what sir Edmund Hillary ate while on the summit of Everest in1953.
Conclusion
There are many reasons I love the Lake District but the main one is that it was home to me for 6 years of my live. The Lake District is a very important place to me so I made it my job to inform you of what I know to be true. I hope I have succeeded in giving you a taster of where I used to call home.
We shall have to wait and see if she makes the final this year
Introduction
The earth is an amazing place; lush valleys, crisp forests and friendly towns, but I doubt there are many places quite as beautiful as the Lake District. ‘Where is it?’ you may ask. Well this place is a small area in the North West of England. It is a breathtaking place and I shall tell you its story.
Paragraph one
Although there are many lakes in the Lake District, there is only technically one. This is called Bassenthwaite Lake. It is the only stretch of water with LAKE in its name. All the others are meres and waters, like Windermere, which is the biggest lake in England, and Ullswater.Almost all the visitors make the most of the water by taking a steam boat ride or hiring a rowing boat. Even with all the lakes, fells, towns and walks, the Lake District only covers 36 square miles.
Paragraph two
The Lake District may be small but it has been home to many of times greatest writers. William Wordsworth was like a second Shakespeare and wrote many famous poems like Daffodils.Beatrix Potter, legendry writer of ‘Peter Rabbit and Friends’ also lived in the Lake District. Both writers used the surrounding area and its inhabitants as inspiration for their work.
Paragraph three
The Lake District is a desired holiday destination for hill walkers and is famous for its hill top views. People have been known to holiday there just to see its beautiful surrounds and to tramp the Lakeland fells. Scarfell is a popular walk being the highest peak in England.The Lake District is also surprisingly famous for its treats. Kendal mint cake is famous around the world as an energy booster for trampers. All it is is mint and sugar in a chocolate shell, but never the less it is as tasty as any Saturday sweet. It is also what sir Edmund Hillary ate while on the summit of Everest in1953.
Conclusion
There are many reasons I love the Lake District but the main one is that it was home to me for 6 years of my live. The Lake District is a very important place to me so I made it my job to inform you of what I know to be true. I hope I have succeeded in giving you a taster of where I used to call home.
We shall have to wait and see if she makes the final this year
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