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It has been a fun few weeks as we have explored the 50s - 70s and we have had a range of guests coming in to talk to our tamariki about school life during these decades. It has been interesting to then read the recollections that they wrote on these talks. Bernadette Takacs had very fond memories of her school life and being one of 7 sisters, had plenty of memories to share. One interesting fact was that in Te Moana along the eastern wall was an altar and each Friday, the school would pack up the desks and put out the pews ready for Sunday mass. Then on Monday, the children would restore the space back into a school - such was the nature of St Anthony’s Church School which was our name in those days.
Antoinette Hastings shared school life with all the children being lined up in rows of desks - 4 year groups in one room and marching into school each day to the tune of Colonel Bogey March and the joys of the warm milk that they drank each day.
It was also wonderful to have Steve O’Donovan come and share all his memorabilia of the '60s - the record player, telephone, and stories of recycling the bottles and the Wahine Disaster.
Most of the classes have had a chance to experience school life in the 50s & 60s - sitting in rows of tables, allocated seats, arms followed, and little collaborative work. We have had fun mimicking the strictness of the environment and as a result the has been some very interesting discussion. We hope our tamariki have been sharing all the learning with you as well.
The centennial team has been hard at work and is gathering sponsorship from both our alumni and past supporters of the school (please see below) so please take note of them and extend thanks to them if you are in contact. The team is now focused on creating the Centenary Magazine and there are some great articles planned. We would love to gather more sponsorship so if you are in the position to sponsor a part of a part or can shoulder tap someone who will we would be thrilled. I trust you have marked in your calendars Friday, October 13 & 14 for a range of fun celebrations for 100 years. Thanks to those who have completed the form (Celebrating 100 Years of St Anthony's School) that we sent out last week - If you haven’t please do so now as we need lots of support.
It was wonderful to welcome formally Rebecca, Benedict, Pippa, and their families into the St. Anthony’s community with our Pōwhiri and Mass - we wish them many happy and fun years of learning with us all.
Important dates to note are:
- Learning in Action Morning Tuesday, 12 September
- Grandparents Mass, 13 September
- Student Led Conferences 15 September, 3:15 - 6 pm
We celebrated our R.E.A.L Day this term. As a class we decided to hold the Te Moana Cup. While the rain halted our plans of sack races and other outdoor events we still had a lot of fun preparing a talent item to share as a group, mask making competition and a bean bag throw.
Mountains so high as if it could reach up into space. Looking down on the low valleys deep down with scattered trees as far as the eye can reach.
The air was so calm and soft you could feel nothing. Peaceful sounds all around you.
There was a soft and rough feeling on the ground. It felt like a mattress of sheep fur.
By Ethan
Focus on a moment in time. Specifically, at the Cass Station, Canterbury. You are standing next to a red barn, used to house those awaiting their train. The tickle of the ambitious, wild, wind overcomes you for a moment. You shake yourself, and get back to looking. The light fog clouds your eyes and makes it hard to see. But still, you look on. The whistle of the wind excites the yellow-green grass, which tickles your legs. The grassy wilderness must be packed with timid animals, but they are hiding so well that not a trace of them can be found. When the rustle of the wind moving the trees and bushes mixes with the scream of the train whistle and the song of the wild birds it creates a wild song that hypnotises you in the semi-peacefulness.
Cass, the our first step to way to home away from home for everyone. Cass, our haven of happiness in the middle of Canterbury.
By Olive
Climbing Mt Everest
The snow is as thick as wood. If you breathe heavily smoke fills the air. Slippery, icy cold snow looks like a mountain of cotton. Rock hard rocks covered in layers of thick snow. You can not even see the tip top. It is so high up in the clouds. The tallest thing I have ever seen. Laid up like lettuce and it's freezing cold.
Feels like you are in a freezer. Shivering to death. My arms are so numb it feels like they are not there. It feels like my fingers are falling off. It is so cold.
“Huff puff”when you breathe it sounds like a lion roaring. Wind whistling. “Step, step” you can hear footsteps crushing in snow. It is so silent in the mountains. Apart from footsteps, heavy breathing and gusts of wind.
The mountains are so cold you see. It is cool to climb it although there are hard steps along the way.
By Emily
Snippets of the 50s & 60s
Straight backs against the wooden chair. All line up in a neat line. “Squeak! Scratch!” Goes the chalk, ringing sound ZOOMS through my ears. Everybody quiet as a mouse, they know if they shout out… “BANG! BANG! STRAP!” Dipping their fountain pen in black ink, ready to write. Gila
When I got to school my classmates and I would line up in single file lines and sing to the charm that teachers played on a record while marching around the school playground. Cedric
Whoops! You accidentally made a noise! Worried you are going to get the strap or really happy you won't get the strap. Tummy rumbling milk is so warm making you feel sick. Emily
Subway
This week you can order Subway for your Friday lunch. Order forms should have come home today. If not please bring in cash to the office and fill out an envelope. Please note this is a cash-only order.
Thanks to Anna Thurston for helping out with this lunch order.
The Kiley Family Memorial Trust was established in 2000 by brothers, John and the late Peter Kiley. The Scholarships are funded from the farms owned by the Trust. The Kiley Family Memorial Trust Scholarships are awarded to assist:
- Secondary school students to pursue their secondary school studies including providing boarding scholarships (Secondary Scholarships)
- Students in their final year of Secondary education to complete their chosen degrees (Tertiary Scholarships)
- All completed application forms are to be completed via the online portal: https://publictrust.smartygrants.com.au/KileySecondaryBoarding2023 , with the support documents. Closing date is 5pm 22 September 2023.
- Applicants will be advised of the result of their application to the email address they enter on the application portal by 1st of December 2023. (Please note this date is subject to change. Students will be notified of any changes to the email address which they submit on their application).
Music Holiday Programmes
Are you looking for a holiday programme that is suited to creative and musical children? Busking trips to build their confidence, rock band school, songwriting sessions and lots of fun activities. Perfect for singers, guitarists and keyboard players. Beginners to advanced. Contact us today. geoff@therockacademy.co.nz or 021 565 750.
Monday the 2nd to Friday the 6th of October
Capital Trout Centre
A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.
You must have a Capital Trout Center licence/registration form.
Get your licence/registration from:-
Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall)
or
Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone
The Centre is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations
Your donation is appreciated
