Paying it forward

I would like to share a link to another blog - one of the class blogs from my school.

I had the opportunity to share my photographic knowledge and experience with a wonderful group of 12 and 13 year olds this week, and was thrilled with their enthusiasm, learning and talent. 

This post from Gemma illustrates what one student took away from the time, and some of the photos she captured.

Here are a few more that they created; I was so proud!

 

We have ignition...

I was invited today to see what the budding young scientists at my school were up to at their Science Ignition Day - a series of fun, hands-on activities designed to spark the wonder and curiosity in their young minds, before embarking on their own science Inquiries.
You might not be able to discern the scientific principles from the gloop and slime etc here, but be assured they were there - and well articulated by the students.

 

We will Remember Them

Sonnet for ANZAC Day

By: Alf Wood

Sound the Last Post again, lest we forget

the freedom that we cherish has been bought -

not found like mushrooms in the field; the debt

is ours to pay, mindful of those who fought

and fell - yet still they held the torch aloft!

May we remain as zealous to withstand

the traitors who would make our fibres soft,

as well as enemies beyond the land.

The trumpet has the power to move us still,

and though the debris of a flood of years

lies over hand and mind, an aching thrill

comes rising perilously close to tears.

Sound the Last Post to hold the memory bright,

then sound the Rouse and keep the torch alight

Photo taken at yesterday's Anzac Assembly @ Reremoana School

Damp Weather, but Bright Spirits

Another school-related post - today being our Gala Day. The persistent rain throughout the night did not bode well for a repeat of the brilliant weather we had last year for our first fully fledged gala. However it was on, rain or shine, so we forged ahead.
Fortunately the weather gods decided to look fondly upon us after a while, and for 2 hours we had relatively few showers. We were heartened by the fact that our school and wider community still came out to support us, despite the precipitation.
As this little poppet's face shows, faces were painted... also, raffles were won, bargains were haggled and... teachers were dunked.

When it was my turn to be subjected to the evils of the dunking machine at the end of the day, the rain started again. Still the drops from the sky bore not even the remotest resemblance to the soaking you get when a bucket of hose-cold water is dumped right on top of you, time and time again. It was hideous!
The things we do for our kids!

PS child photo is my friend Maryn's daughter. I am sure she won't mind it being on my blog?!