Matipo Primary School » visits

Science in a Van

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:37:27 +0000

Recently it was National Primary Science Week, and we had a visit from the team at Science in a Van, and the kids loved it!

Salsa Workshop

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:00:54 +0000

Heidi Hughes from the Jambalaya Festival arranged a Salsa dance workshop from a world champion Columbian dance couple. The children really loved this show – well the girls more than the boys!

Science in a Van

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:47:26 +0000

The middle and senior school really enjoyed a science show from the team at Science in a Van, using liquid nitrogen. This was provided free by the school.

Royal NZ Ballet Visit

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:42:43 +0000

This week a member of the Royal NZ Ballet company visited the school to take a workshop for those children who are going to the Aotea Centre to see a production of “Sleeping Beauty”.

Paula Rebstock Visit

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:39:02 +0000

Paula Rebstock, the former Commerce Commissioner, visited the school this week to talk about leadership issues and as part of the State Services Commission review of the Education Review Office.

US RWC Team, Ex Pupil Roland Suniula Visit

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:20:23 +0000

Roland Suniula, the 1st five-eighth for the United States Rugby World Cup team, returned to his old school, Matipo Primary for a visit in the last week of term 3.

His brother Andrew was also in the team but had to return directly to the US. Both players, plus younger brother Shalom are also in the US Sevens team. Andrew also had a season playing league for the Manly Sea Eagles. All six of the Suniula children (5 brother and one sister) went to Matipo Primary and all excelled in sport.

Although born in American Samoa, the boys all followed the same schooling pathway; Matipo Primary, Te Atatu Intermediate and Kelston Boys High School.

An excited assembly saw Roland pay tribute to his old school and present his first rugby coach principal Wayne Bainbridge with a signed US team jersey.

2011 ERO Report

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:35:27 +0000

We’ve received the unconfirmed copy of our 2011 ERO Report, which was conducted during the first week of Term 3. Please download the PDF here.

Harry Potter

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:12:20 +0000

Harry Potter dropped in to see us. The favourite book and film personality told us how much he enjoyed being at Matipo School. He said he’d heard a lot about us and was pleased to see it was all true. He was very interested in Matilda, the flying car which is similar to his famous Anglia 105e.

Piano Accordion

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:11:57 +0000

This week the Music Eduacation Centre presented a great demonstration concert of the piano accordion.

The various sorts of music it could be used for surprised us. Many of the children then got to try it out for a test play.

Lessons are available through the MEC.

Iron Brion

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:39:55 +0000

On Wednesday the Iron Brion Show came to our School. Iron Brion discussed different parts of the Food Pyramid and the importance of a Balanced Diet. There was also a “Dance Off” at the end. Iron Brion picked the best Boy and Girl Dancer. There were also prizes given out. At the end of the Show each child received a Hamburger. Everybody loved them!