Playground blessing

What a beautiful sunny morning we had last Wednesday to celebrate the official blessing and opening of our senior school playground.  After a shared breakfast, we gathered outside, and Billy, our Senior Boy Leader welcomed everyone. We then listened to the prayers read by Glenys, Sophia, and Dannielle  Father Bill Warwick then blessed all those who will play on and in this playground. The children all got to have a go with the aspergillum (google it) which from the look of sheer glee on the children’s faces appeared to be a lot of fun.  

Mrs. Johnson said that this playground was a long time in the making, from dismantling the old playground because of health and safety compliance 5 years ago to the multiple fundraising efforts and the final selection of playground design.  Judging by the comments from our tamariki, they are enjoying climbing, swinging, traversing, and playing tag off the ground (the Number#1 request for the new playground).  They contributed ideas, were consulted on the design, and also chose the colour scheme which is bright, cheerful, and very inviting.  Mrs. Johnson thanked all the school community who have over the last 5 years contributed to our new playground.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe | Our gratitude to you

A special vote thanks to Mark Mulhern who was our project manager for the playground and spent many hours working with our contractors to see this playground completed.  Our grateful thanks too to Miriama Williams and Vanessa Monahan who researched and worked tirelessly to find out the best options for our tamariki. Ka pai to you all. 

We also thank the Lion Foundation for their generous grant of $6000 which was instrumental in our ability to complete this project.

We thank our school community, whānau and tamariki who were involved in fundraising for this playground including our school bazaars, cake stalls, movie nights, bowling club nights, quiz nights, and raffles.

Lastly, we thank all the parents, children, and whānau who worked very hard during our working bees over the last 2 years and are now experts in moving bark chips.  

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini.

Success is due not to the work of one but the work of many.

Board meetings

A reminder to everyone that you are very welcome and encouraged to attend the School Board meetings each term.  If possible, please let the school office (e: office@stants.school.nz) know in advance if you are going to be there so we can organise a bigger room if this is required.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 18 May from 6pm.