Travelwise and Bikes

Travelwise and The Council have funded a safe biking programme in the senior team.
There have been theory lessons and today I came across this scene as I walked back to class.
Mrs Riach said, "Wow, Mrs Johnson, this is fantastic, I have never given sooo much thought about my helmet before. These people are great and the kids are getting so much out of it!"
Thanks to all those involved.

Pet Day 2012

The Junior Team had a wonderful pet day a week or so ago as a part of their Inquiry Topic on Pet Care and Animal Lifecycles.
Pets ranged from stuffed animal 'pets' to live roosters, guinea pigs, rabbits, tadpoles, cats, dogs etc. 
Prizes were given out for fun categories. Cookie won the Longest Tail award!  . . . and Nana's gorgeous 'Miss America' Bichon won the 'glamour' award and well deserved it, as you can see below!
We finished the afternoon with a grand parade.
Four teachers had their lovely placid dogs at school all day which was great for timid children.
It was fabulous to see once-shy students work their way up from a 'tentative pat' to a full-blown leash leading session alone on the field.  That was actually quite a highlight for me especially. LJ.

How's this for dedication!!

The pool has been painted, and was even vacuumed this week, so that it will sparkle beautifully once the water hits it shortly!
This is one of our fabulous 'Dads' of the school - we really do have the BEST parents at this school. Thanks Chris!

Mayoral visit by the honorable Mr Len Brown

On Thursday 15 November, BBPS was a-buzz with the visit by our Auckland city mayor, Len Brown.
Girls from the Kapa Haka group did a karanga and a powhiri for the Mayor followed in the hall. Representatives from the BOT were also present. The Enviro leaders took him on a tour of the school where he was able to observe learning in action in many different ways.

Old MacDonald’s Farm visit

The Junior School team enjoyed having an up close and personal visit from a variety of farm animals today as a part of their study on pet care and animal life cycles. Jack C said his favourites were the baby pigs as they were ginger and their hair felt like paintbrush bristles. Be sure to ask your junior child which their favourites were.