2011 Prize giving has finally come!

On Wednesday 7th of December, the whole school went to BBI (Bucklands Beach Intermediate) for a dress rehearsal. This was not the actual prize giving ceremony; this was just a practice to get the kids familiar with the procedure, especially the new students to the school.

On the actual day of the prize giving parents gathered inside the hall, waiting to see the talented performances, while the classes sat excitedly outside, chatting about their awesome item and how nervous they were. Mrs. Wright (Room 9 Teacher) was taking photos of her students in their costumes.

At the beginning, Hussein and Gloria welcomed the parents and audience. Then Mr Bayly gave a speech and thanked the school community for coming to watch the prize giving ceremony.

Afterwards, Mrs Ramjee announced the names of the students that had won the 'Marylyn Williams' Cup. The award is given to one student from all the classes, per month.

The Junior School item was about their topic - eating healthily. They sang three songs that were very enjoyable. The Middle School item was about what Macleans Primary did during the entire year. They presented it in a yearbook and an eye-catching play.

The Senior School's topic was 'Summer'. They also performed three dance songs and each room performed a different song. At the end they linked together and joined in with Room 11 to sing 'Hot, hot, hot'.

After each item, 'Macleans Learner Awards' were handed out. It was split into sections - Learning to Be, Learning to Live Together and Learning to Learn. There were two children from each class that received a certificate.

There were also some other performances and awards, like the Jump Jam team performance, Mr. Green's Speech, and the House Cup; this year's House Cup went to Pounamu House. Good for them!

The Prize giving was very enjoyable. Well done everybody for making this year's prize giving go fantastically well!

Click on the pictures below to take to more images of the Prize Giving.

Photographers: Wayne, Mrs 'Library' Harvey

Just a few days ago, the 'Life Education' caravan came to Macleans Primary!

The Life Education caravan comes every two years to Macleans Primary and teaches different topics to the

Junior, Middle and the Senior Syndicates. This year, from November to December, the Life Education caravan will have a very, very special surprise guest for everyone. We don't know who it is yet, but keep watching this space.

All of the classes were very excited to jump aboard the mobile classroom and have fun!

Photographer: Shakeer, Angela