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Have A Go Day

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:00:08 +0000

Here’s a gallery from our Have A Go Day event.

Community Fun Day at Pringle Park

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:00:45 +0000

A few weeks ago Matipo School was part of the Community Fun Day at Pringle Park. There were cake stalls, horse rides, bouncy castles, raffles and our famous Matipo School Band. Check out the fun!

Twilight Disco

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:16:00 +0000

On Friday the 25th we had a Twilight Disco. The Councillors and Mr Pilkington Organised the disco to raise funds for the World Vision child they sponsor in Bangladesh.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Visit

admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:59:58 +0000

Recently the APO visited. They had a mix of instruments from the Orchestra. We enjoyed guessing the TV Programmes they played for us and also the suprise appearance from the Bass Clarinet player who snuck in teh back door to play to us!

Athletics Day 2011

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:19:20 +0000

We had a really successful Athletics Day on Wednesday 23 March. Congratulations to Rangi who came first! The Junior School were split into boys and girls while they competed in their heats during the morning. While one lot competed the rest were having fun doing Tabloid Sports. Thank you to all the wonderful parents who came and supported us during the day!

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Visit

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:17:33 +0000

Yesterday we were visited by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the crew showed us around the chopper and told us about their job.

Kayaking – Room 6 and 18

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:36:54 +0000

On Wednesday 23rd of February Rooms 6 and 18 went kayaking at Taipari Strand. Thank you to our wonderful parents and caregivers who came to help us give kayaking a go. We are really fortunate to be able to give the children at our school this opportunity. For some children it was their first time in a kayak. We all had a wonderful time!

Have A Go Day

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:49:46 +0000

On Friday the Middle and Senior School participated in a Have-a-Go Day organised by Mr Pilkington. There was a variety of activities to try. These included Bowls, Badminton, Netball, Golf, Hockey and Ripper Rugby, Cricket and Skateboarding.