Bird Survey at Kowhai Sanctuary

Bird Survey at Kowhai Sanctuary

Tuesday 30th June 2015

As part of being an Enviroschool, some of our Enviro team were lucky enough to participate in a bird survey conducted at the Kowhai Sanctuary. This is part of the New Zealand Aotearoa Garden Bird Survey.
The student had to observe birds that come into the sanctuary for one hour. They had to record the highest number of each species seen at one time.  The results are then submitted online to the garden bird survey at Land Care Research.

 

We wish to thank Matt Stanford from Enviroschools who helped co-ordinate the survey for the West Melton bird monitoring group.

West Melton School song preview & words

KC Kid song preview

You can listen to our KC Kid song preview if you click on the link below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NslJiC19ayc&feature=youtu.be

Here is also your chance to sing along with the words below.

West Melton School Song

We're KC Kids, empowered by our values

We're KC Kids, doing our best every day

Moa! Pukeko! Hop on the bus!

Kiwi! Get on board with us!

We're living and we're learning .... the West Melton way!

PALs, Eco Warriors and Student Exec

Sports, choir, library, ICT

Te Kura o Papatahora, Kapahaka! (shout)

Living the West Melton way!

CHORUS

Learning communities, whanau, teams

Under our flag flying every day

Pet days, run days, learning through fun days

Living the West Melton way!

CHORUS

(repeat last line)

ENJOY!!

West Melton School song

West Melton School song

Today we were lucky enough to view the new West Melton School song.

Mrs. Adcock & Mrs. Thomson have been working and tuning the song with input from the children of Ti Kouka, the Student Exec and Mrs. Jackson.  Also musical help from Dave, Steve & Mrs. Pascoe, our music teachers.

The students from Ti Kouka have been practicing very hard, and can't wait for the official launch in Term 3.

Lincoln Zone Football & Hockey Winter Tournament Photos

Lincoln Zone Football & Hockey Winter Tournament Photos

Thursday 25th June 2015

It might have been a bit frosty this morning, but the day turned out to be brilliant for our West Melton Teams.

The annual Winter Football & Hockey Tournament was held at Brookside Park in Rolleston.

The students had a great day, with many of our teams actually winning their grade events.

We really appreciate the support we get from parents who help out on the day, and our coaches who took time out to coach the students at lunchtime during school.  

A HUGE thank you for your time.

Lincoln Zone Football & Hockey Winners

Lincoln Zone Football & Hockey Winners!

Congratulations to our Junior Football & Hockey A teams, who have won the Lincoln Zone Football & Hockey Winter Tournament.

They have now qualified to play at the Canterbury Winter Tournament in Term 3.

Junior Football A Team

Standing from left to right:

Daisy, Louis, Ezra, Aydan, Max, Blake

Front from left to right:

Liam, Rueben, Callum

Coach: Dave Murdoch

Junior Hockey A & B Team

Standing from left to right:

Will, Cam, Bradley, Jack, Toby, Alexander, India, Tess, Paige, Caitlin, Becca, Molly

Front from left to right:

 Jackson, Mason, Hamish, Jackson

Coach: Nicki Hamburger

It was a proud moment for the school to have all three teams have a clean sweep on the day.

Also our Y7 & 8 B Hockey Team played fantastically to come  in second overhaul.

An awesome effort!

Gala Day

Gala Day

Gala Day arrived with lots of anticipation from the students.

There were a lot of satisfied customers, as they "ooh"'ed and "aah"ed over the lanterns, wool letters and cleaning products.

Quite a few biscuits and lollies were consumed before the end of the day.

And many came back for seconds!

In all it was a very successful day, with the Year 7 & 8 making a profit, which will go towards their Wellington Camp costs. 

Build up for Gala Day tomorrow!

Build up for Gala Day tomorrow!

The Year 7 & 8 Students are very busy making all their items for Gala Day tomorrow.
Some food items will still be available to purchase from 12:45 - 1:30pm and again at 3 - 3:15pm, while in stock.
Children will be able to collect their orders at 12:45pm.

Can't wait!!

Ice Skating anyone?

Ice Skating anyone?

Thursday 25th June 2015

If the weather keeps up like this for a couple of months, we could be introducing a new sport to West Melton School... Ice Skating!!

The pool has a thin ice sheet on it, after all these frozen mornings.

BRRRR!!

Well done Sarah!

Well done Sarah!

Congratulations to Sarah Q who competed yesterday at the Canterbury Rhythmic Gymnastics competition.

Sarah came 4th overall in her grade.

A wonderful effort!

Principal & Writers Awards - Term 2 Week 10

Principals & Writers Awards - Term 2 Week 10

Congratulations to the following students in receiving a Principal & Writer's Award this week.

At back, left to right:

Tess J - Writers Award - Writing an explosive introduction to a gripping story to hook the audience in.  She used exciting and interesting vocabulary.

Max S - Writers Award - Writing a great persuasive piece of writing, explaining the benefits of an electric car.  Max has a passion for cars and very convincingly argued his point!

Olivia M - Principals Award - For being an awesome KC Kid.  She always tries her best and as a result has improved in all her learning.  She's gone up for Basic Facts and spelling.  Also writes super stories and does fantastic reading!

At front, left to right:
Jack S - Writers Award - Jack always thinks of wonderful ideas to include in his writing.  He uses capital letters at the beginning of sentences, and full stops at the end.  He is able to spell many high frequency words correctly, and record the dominant sounds for unknown words.  Well done for making excellent progress with your writing!

Camryn E - Principals Award - Camryn is a great KC Kid with an amazing attitude.  She always tries her hardest with her learning, and she is a very kind, caring friend.

Eleonore G - Principals Award - Eleonore is a great self believer, who has made great progress in her learning this year.  She concentrates well in class and looks out for others as a respectful citizen.

Congratulations everyone!!

New students for Term 2

New students for Term 2

Welcome to all these amazing learners to West Melton School.

Week 1
Back (from left to right): Cruz, Jayda, Mahonri and Sulis

Front (front left to right): George, Sophie, Finn, Josh and Cassey

Week 2  -  Kaira

Week 3

(Left to right): Samantha, Jack & Jensen

Week 4

(Left to right): Ryan, Luke, Dino & Ethan

Week 6 - Allegra

Week 7 - Rhiannon

Week 9 - Lily & Harrison

20 new learners for Term 2!