Maori Games

A new group of teachers came to school and taught us two new games. The first game was called Ki-o-rahi. It is a game that is like netball and rugby. It is a game set around a Maori legend. The aim is to score a gaol in the centre of the circle but you first have to get past the Taniwha. A good team game but we will need a lot of practice to get this game right.
Jarrad

Fair Play Award

This award is presented a few times a year to a person who has been contributing and participating in the life of the school. Grace has been presented this term with this award. She has shown these qualities in and about the school. Excellent work Grace

Volleyball Tournament

On Tuesday the 17th August the senior school took part in a Volleyball tournament held at our school. There were other schools from around our area that took part.
This was the first time that many of the children had played volleyball. As the games began the children showed their serving and volleying the ball skills. The ball sometimes found itself hitting the net and the hall windows.
The hall was full of laughter and enjoyment of the game. There were many team winner but volleyball won the day.
It was a good way to meet other children from other school. We are looking forward to the next tournament.

Liam Rory

Learning Maori Games

Children from Room3 and Room5 are participating in learning a range of Maori games. Each week, a group of teachers from the Physical Education Department of the University of Otago will be coming in to the school to teach a game.
This week the children learnt Motere and Poi Rakau. The playground was alive with the sounds of encouragement as teams learnt and participated in these games.
Next week we look forward to learning the next games.

Miniball Tornament

Basketball was the focus of the day. Three teams from North East Valley Normal School participated in the local miniball tournament.
Each team set goals for themselves for each game. For some of the students it was their first time playing the game. Dribbling and lay ups were just some of the skills shown.
Empty drink bottles and hot feet ended the tournament where players still wanted to play more games. They are looking forward to plying in the next miniball tournament.

Fair Play Award

Grace was presented this term with the Fair Play Award. This award is given out a few times a year. It is given in recognition of a person who is helps with in the school. They show respect and go that extra mile to work with others in the school. Grace had shown many of these qualities and more. Well done, we are proud of you.

Achiever of the Week