We were very lucky to have Junky Monkey at our school again this year. Here are some videos of us having so much fun!
Last Thursday (Week 1) was an exciting afternoon for Weymouth and Leabank Primary School as they faced off in a rugby pre-match game held at Leabank School. The game was a big hit with students and families from both schools coming out to support their teams.
It was amazing to see so many people excited about inter-school sports! Both teams gave it their all and showed great sportsmanship throughout the game. A few girls played alongside the boys which was an awesome sign for growing the game of rugby.
This rugby match was a fantastic example of how sports can bring people together and teach important values like teamwork and respect. In the end, both teams showed that they’re not just great at rugby, but also to give 100% in everything you do and to be part of a team.
Hopefully, there will be more matches like this in the future, where everyone can come together, have fun playing rugby and cheering each other on.
Fa’afetai Mrs Vienna and Mr Ekepati Park from Leabank Park for allowing us to play at your school. Fakaaue lahi to Jacob Unuia (Jayveous and Dillon’s dad) who has been helping to coach/ train the boys.
Shout out to Mrs McLaughlin for your support and helping with transport. Nga mihi nui to Miss Cash-Tatana, Whaea Dana and all our whānau for coming out to support and cheer us on from the sideline.
Yesterday we had Dylan Schmidt NZ Olympic Ambassador come to visit our school. Dylan is the first New Zealand athlete to gain a medal in trampoline. He spoke to us about resilience, participation and what it took for him to get to the Olympics. Dylan told us that there were times when he performed terribly in competitions but he kept training and never gave up. He also handed out his Olympic medals for us to look closely at while he spoke. We were all inspired by his journey and wish him and all our New Zealand Olympic team, all the best in the Paris Olympics later this year. Check out a few pictures and a video from his time at our school.
Term 2 has started. Every first day of each term our school has a Powhiri. This is to welcome all the new children and staff to our school. It starts with a karanga (only done by females) and the visitors (new kids and staff) walk in and sit down. While this is happening our school is saying a chant. Matua Reg opens with karakia and we all sing a hymn. Once Matua Reg finishes welcoming the visitors, a man sitting with the visitors will say his reply. This is all said in te reo Maori. Whaea Moana (our acting tumuaki) will also say a small speech and greet everyone. Once this is complete, only the front row of visitors will come and shake hands or hongi with Matua Reg and our senior leadership team. Following our Powhiri, we also had a short ceremony for ANZAC day which was last week.
Here are a few videos of our powhiri: