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

The Disco

On Thursday 30th July we had a disco. There were loads of great songs and effects. The tickets were $5 each. There were many spot prizes. Loads of people came to the event. We really enjoyed it and wish we could go again every Thursday. It was cool because you could stay till 9pm (when it ended) because Friday was a Teacher Only Day! I would like to thank everyone who organised it and hope a lot of money was raised

Sean Cruickshank & Charles Shadick

Stardome trip thanks

Dear Parents,

Thank-you for coming to help us on the Stardome trip. We appreciate you giving up your time to come with us.

We all enjoyed the trip, even though the Stardome presentation hurt some peoples eyes. We also enjoyed our walk to the top of One Tree Hill.

Thank-you very much for coming. We hope you can come again on another trip!

Yours sincerely
Room6