17/11/2020
Table Tennis Success
On Thursday 5 November, we had a group of eight Year 5 and 6 children participate in the Auckland Primary Schools Table Tennis Competition. I am pleased to announce that our team was placed 2nd, out of the 21 schools…
17/11/2020
EPro8 Semi-Finals
Last Friday, three EPro8 groups represented CPDS in the semifinals held at Stanhope Road School. Our students demonstrated their perseverance, as well as their teamwork, problem solving skills and especially their ability to think on their feet. We are very…
17/11/2020
Road Safety Poster Competition
As last week was 'Road Safety' week, we ran a poster competition across the school to get students thinking more about road safety and best practices to keep themselves safe. We were overwhelmed with the number of posters received as well…
11/11/2020
Outstanding Speech Maker
Last night, I attended the Y5 and 6 Remuera Lions’ Speech Competition along with Gail Christie. There were 10 speakers from schools in our area and the standard was very high. Even though she was not placed, I would like…
06/11/2020
Room 27’s Wonder Project Movie
Last Term, Room 27 were involved in a wonder project were the class worked alongside some young university engineers exploring science/technology theory and then applying what they learnt into the practical task of creating and launching rockets. Here is the…
06/11/2020
Dance Performances Friday
Dear Parents and Caregivers We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you to come along this Friday, when your child(ren) will be presenting the dances they have started to learn since Monday, when our dance intensive…
05/11/2020
Disco
Last Friday, the Friends and Family of CPDS held the 'Annual School Disco'. This was a great milestone in a year where so many events have not been possible. The theme was 'Glow in the Dark' and I must say…
03/11/2020
Mathematics Success
Recently, a group of our Year 5 and 6 children participated in a national mathematics problem solving challenge conducted by the department of Mathematics and Statistics at Otago University for Intermediate level students. We are really proud of all the…
03/11/2020
Champion of Champions Success
Well done to our Year 6 Boys (Peter S, Joe G and Nathan P) gymnastics team who took part in the Auckland Champion of Champions Gymnastics competition last Thursday. The team came second equal overall in a competition that included…
03/11/2020
Cross Country
It was great to hear that the School Cross Country was a great success last Wednesday with lots of enthusiasm and effort put in by all and I was disappointed that I was not able to be there due to…
