Retelling stories

Rata are working on the skill of retelling stories. Today I had the pleasure of hearing "I know that" retold by Wilhemina and Gemma. Well done girls! A great effort with wonderful expression and fabulous puppets.

Anointing Mass

The Kapahaka group, choir and violin group all performed for parishioners after the Anointing Mass this morning. It was great to see them sharing their talents with the community. After morning tea, Mrs James and Rimu also entertained. Thanks to Mrs Cullen- Reid, Mr Brownbrooke, Miss Sutherland and Mrs James for supporting all the children involved.

Christmas is coming

Thanks to all the wonderful children and parents who took part in the Kaiapoi Santa parade on Saturday. Special thanks to Angela Grundy, Charmaine Etwell and the rest of the PTA for organising an awesome float.

It's great to be back!

I'm really enjoying being back on board this term. I didn't realise how much I missed the obliging, caring children we have at St Patrick's. Today these wonderful children helped clean up the Resource room. I was most impressed - they even vacuumed!

Amazing masks

Mrs McRandle has excelled in getting the children in Rata to produce some extremely effective looking masks for the Celebration theme of the Cultural Festival. These will be displayed at the festival in August. Aren't we fortunate to have such a talented, hard working teacher!

What a great life I have. Holly came in today and sang, "Teddy Bear" while expertly playing her ukulele. Great work Holly!

Location:Singing in the ..........office

Snow, snow and more snow!

It was great to be back at school on Friday after two "snow" days. I'm pleased to announce we had no injuries as children behaved very sensibly.