Conservation Week Activity

To celebrate Conservation Week Piwakawaka took part in the NZ Nature competition run by the Department of Conservation. We could choose to write about an experience we had in NZ nature, or create an artwork. Several of our class went to the prize giving ceremony in Greymouth, some won  prizes. One even got runner up in his age group. Here is our class display of our work.
 

Visit From Our Olympian Ambassador

We were lucky enough to have Alexis Pritchard visit us here at Kaniere. Alexis represented New Zealand at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. She competed as a boxer. Alexis shared her ideas on what it takes to be successful in attaining your goals. She spoke of need to try things that are new or hard, and to keep going through the tough times. Alexis also spoke of the need to have fun.

Alexis has retired from boxing now, but can reflect on her successful sixteen year career.  The highlight being the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

Alexis with some of our senior students at Kaniere