Room 6 - FISH Philosophy

The FISH Philosophy is a great approach to school and life in general. It is based around four simple ideas:

PLAY - have fun doing what you do while getting the job done

BE PRESENT - be there in the moment for the person or people you are interacting with. Don't be distracted or ignore others

MAKE THEIR DAY - Do or say something to someone else - let them know how important they are or what a good job they are doing. Ask them if they need help or encourage them positively.

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE - Sometimes we have no say in what we do, but we can choose how we go about doing it - be positive and it will rub off on others around you :)

Trip to Waitangi/Russell

Last Thursday and Friday Rooms 4,5, & 6 headed north to visit Waitangi, Paihia and Russell. We were given a tour through the Treaty Grounds and Treaty House, walked a track to the Haruru Falls, stayed at the Oramahoe Marae and caught the ferry to Russell and had a tour through Pompallier House. The trip was awesome.

Welcome Back

It's a new school year and already we have alot on our plate. On Mondays we have Taz from Northland Cricket in teaching us new cricket skills. Mrs Coop (the music teacher) is back this year teaching many students from Tomarata School how to play Guitar, Violin and Piano. Next week we already have planned for the Beach Education at Mangawhai beach , Cluster school swimming sports at Rodney College and Manual for the year 7 and 8 students. This year should be very interesting with our new teacher Mr McNaughten. Lets hope it is.

Ally and Hannah

Its Coming To A End!

2009 is nearly over and that means the year 8s are off to College! I'm going to miss Tomarata so much and I have learnt so much! Thank-you to all the teachers that have taught me soooo much over the years. Thank-you to all the people that have helped me to be who I am.

Have A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Every One !!

Phoebe ☺!

Design a School Project - This term we have had the challenge of designing a 'new' Secondary school. A scenario was provided and we were split into groups. Each group was required to complete four components - a 3D model, a booklet/prospectus, an oral presentation and a video commercial. The project encompassed many areas of the curriculum (English, Maths, Social Studies, ICT) and involved working co-operatively and problem solving.

Me and Leahs WIN!!

In the sunny fine weekend Me and Leah went up to Whangarei to compete in the Northlands Doubles and Singles competition. I came third in the singles!!But even better, Me and Leah came first in the Doubles!! We were so happy we won!!We both got awarded two big certificate and earned $25.00 each for just playing and winning tennis!! After all of that we went to Whangarei Aquatic Centre and had a nice long swim!!I had heaps of fun and hope we can keep competing in the Tennis Tournaments!!

By Kimberley!!

Armistice Day

We remember those who fought in World War I. Try to put yourself in their position. You are on a vast, muddy stretch of land. There are bunkers all around you. The sound of bombs exploding. All around you people dying. People shouting. The heavy sand bags weigh you down. Your hands are freezing cold but you still hold your gun tight because you know it is your life. The sound of aeroplane bullets ricocheting. Blood stains your jacket. Tanks come rolling in. So when you buy a poppy, the money goes towards helping those who survived that tragic war.

Charles

Camp Bentzon - Kawau Island

Great camp - students were awesome, really nice accommodation, parents helpers cool, fantastic and fun activities. Photos tell a better story...

"Hey I'm Rainbow"

Tomarata school has been working very hard on the production all term. The production is called "Hey I'm Rainbow". It is about people that litter and the litter that gets onto the beach and destroys everybody's plans. Last night turned out to be great with a full house that people where standing. So much effort has been put into this production especially with the costumes. A big thank you to all the people that help with it all.

Calf Club

On Friday the 16th of October Tomarata School has Calf Club. We are fundraising for our Room 1 and 6 school camp to Camp Bentzon on Kawau Island, which is happening on Monday the 19th of October. We are having stalls with all sorts of things and anyone is welcome! So come along if you want!

by Phoebe