Taiari Times of Thames

 Hello Everyone, We are looking forward to a busy and fun term in the garden. Our plants are growing really well in the warm weather and the rain here and there has definitely helped. Our potatoes have all sprouted well, we have some beautiful looking cabbages on the way and the children are already enjoying the Broad beans straight from the plants. The nasturtiums are definitely making the most of it out there! On Thursday Ali and Rod from Coromandel Pure Honey in Pauanui ( https://www.coropurehoney.co.nz/ ) will be here at school talking to rooms 6-9 about bees. We are hoping to establish a beehive at school soon so this will be a great learning opportunity for the children. This term we are also working on setting up our Electric Garden. A group of students from room 6 are learning all about how to use it and set it up in the correct location. They will then share their knowledge with others so that we can all use it and look after it. The device will provide us with readings ab...

  What’s happening in term four of 2020? There is no doubt that the year 2020 will stay seared in our memories for the rest of our lives. Before we get too far into it, I think it’s worth reflecting a little on term three. Some of the things mentioned may or may not have escaped your attention.   Did you know that …   ·    Our two senior classes managed to go on camp to Waitawheta last term. The children had a great time, the weather held and we managed to run it despite Covid-19. ·     Our senior E-Pro eight team came second in our area. Last year the same team won.This was an outstanding effort. ·   Lilly Donaldson came second in her category of the Thames speech competition. Well done to Lilly. ·      Last term, we had our second round of reports delivered to parents and whanau, and we managed to hold parent-teacher conferences. This was no mean feat given the year we have had. ·    ...