08/08/2018
Wonderful Writing
I have been overwhelmed by the number of learners that are visiting me during the day and proudly sharing their story writing with me. It is always pleasing to see progress made over a period of time rather than just…
06/08/2018
Powhiri – Siyanqi Primary School
We had another amazing powhiri for our visitors from Siyanqi Primary School, Ningbo, China this morning. Our visitors were in awe of school welcome and impressed by our singing. Our school ambassadors have done a commendable job today, in showing…
03/08/2018
Friends And Family
Please take the time to view our Friends and Family page on our school website, all fundraising initiatives and events are outlined for Term 3. We have an online volunteer form for you to fill in and there are a…
27/07/2018
Motivated Learners
It has been a very busy week for the staff and students. It has been pleasing to see so many keen learners that were willing to share their wonderful learning with me. This week I had the pleasure of…
23/07/2018
Welcome back to Term 3!
We had a wonderful powhiri this morning, welcoming our new students, families & teachers into the CPDS community. Once again, our students were outstanding in the way in which they performed and spoke at the powhiri. I also managed to…
06/07/2018
Farewell for a Term
Kia ora As most of you are aware I am going a term's sabbatical for Term 3, so I wanted to just say goodbye and wish everyone all the best for the upcoming break and Term 3. I am excited…
06/07/2018
Time to Celebrate
This week has been a busy one, starting in the weekend, when our Y3/4 Flippaball Team -Taniwha's came first in their league, and the Y5/6 Snappers came second. We are proud of all of you, as well as the other…
05/07/2018
Lock Down Practice Completed
Last week, I notified you all that we would have a lock down practice at some stage this week. This was done today and teachers talked to children afterwards about how practicing this procedure may keep us safe in the…
29/06/2018
Planned Lock Down Practice
We will be practicing this procedure sometime next week. We do not want to provide the exact day as it is important that children react by habit when the alarms sounds at any given time, rather than waiting for them…
28/06/2018
Gymnastics Fun Festival
On Wednesday, our Year 4, 5 and 6 gymnasts competed at the 'Gymnastics Fun Festival' held at the Tri Star Gymnastics Centre. It was a fun day and gave our girls the opportunity to perform their routines that they have…
