Summer Learning Journey 2019

Today the Summer Learning Journey programme starts for our Year 3 to Year 8 students. This years theme is on Change Makers. To maintain literacy levels over the summer holiday period it is strongly encouraged that students take part in this exciting programme. Three activities are posted up onto the site each day and there are 60 activities in total. You can complete as many activities as you can over the next four weeks. Try completing at least 2-3 activities during the week, to avoid your grades from dropping over the summer break. There are some great prizes to be won. So you've got to be in to win!

Summer Learning Journey Link

Farewell Mrs Kopua - Feature Length Version

This is the full length version of the Farewell Mrs Kopua Movie. We hope you enjoy listening to the Room 1 students messages, straight from their hearts. The actual student messages have not been edited. The background music is based upon Mrs Kopua's favourite music artists.


Mrs Kopua's Farewell Movie feature length film from Joy Marie on Vimeo.

Our Farewell to Mrs Kopua - Shortened Film

Yesterday we farewelled our principal Mrs Kopua. She was a caring principal who loved us all and treated us like a big family. Here is the shortened version of our Farewell Movie made by the Room 1 Students. We hope you enjoy listening to the beautiful messages.

Room 1 Leavers Movie 2019

Sadly we farewell our students who are leaving us at Christ the King School. This movie captures the students reflections on their time at school, their special memories they have had from our school and special messages from those who are staying next year. It features the students from Room 1. We hope you enjoy watching our leavers movie. 

Icing Gingerbread Men and Shortbread in Room 1

Today it has been an enjoyable day, icing gingerbread men and shortbread. 

This was our last lesson on The Joy of Living and Giving. We hope you are enjoying the sweet treats made by your child. 

Passion Project: The Joy of Living and Giving

This term as part of the class Inquiry Project, we have been focusing on these passion projects - Gardening and Cooking.

For the first four weeks of term we focused on Gardening, and for the last four weeks of term we have been cooking some delicious treats that would go into our goody bags. It's been such a fantastic term. These gifts are made to thank our parents and caregivers for the great work they do in raising their children. We hope you enjoy our early Christmas gifts. 

Passion Project: Making Truffles

As part of our Passion Project, Room 1 had the opportunity to make truffles. This term's passion project is on the joy of living and giving - the focus being on cooking. At the end of this term, the class will take home a package of yummy treats in which they will share during the festive season. The truffle flavours were apricot, cranberry, and chocolate and raisin. During the week the truffles will be dipped into chocolate. 

My Tapa Cloth By Athena

This is my Tapa Cloth. I had to start by ruling up my grid lines. When I finished ruling up my
grid lines I had to draw my design. I used a black vivid to colour in the areas that I wanted to
have black. Then I had to scrunch my Tapa Cloth ten times. I dyed my Tapa Cloth and used
bleach to colour in the areas I wanted to have white. I waited for my Tapa Cloth to dry and got
my picture taken by Miss Paton.

Melita's time at her Uncle's Wedding

The day had finally come- the 8th of November and that was a day that I will never forget. My Uncle’s Silver Wedding. It was one of the most special weddings I have ever been to. We drove seven hours to Wellington. We could have taken the flight but my father didn’t want to go by plane because he loves driving. I reached my Uncle's house two days before the Silver Wedding day. Preparations for the wedding were in full swing.

He was glad to see me. Lots of things were purchased and the rest were to be purchases on that very day. So he took me to buy a number of things as per the list he prepared. At last it was evening. To be honest it was a really hectic day. The whole house was decorated. There were lights everywhere. So this is how the wedding went. First we had mass at 6:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church followed by a cocktail reception.

The hall was literally packed. First we had the couple walk as they played the congratulations and then they cut their wedding cake. After that all the guests were first served with light refreshments before it was time for the first dance. This was so cute. Then it was time for some speeches. My Dad delivered a short but very meaningful speech. After some heart touching speeches it was time for the best part of the wedding- the reception. There were some mouth-watering dishes we could choose from the buffet.

After a plate full of some delicious Indian food, it was time to burn some calories by dancing. The music went on till 10:00PM.  Overall I was really disappointed I couldn’t make it to camp but I have to say I really had the time of my life.


One of my least favourite things that happened was when the guests started to go home. I was really glad that I got to be a part of that wedding. On Monday when I got to school I did feel a little disappointed that I didn’t go to camp because all my friends were making me jealous by telling me all the fun activities they did and all the delicious food they ate. However you know that saying “You can't get everything in life” but I have to say, that my family and I had the most special and memorable time of our lives. I am hoping that in the next coming years, I get to go to camp without anything coming in the way.       

Rhianne's Tapa Cloth

This is my Tapa Cloth. I made my Tapa by ruling up gridlines. I divided the lines up so they could make little boxes. I also used black vivid, brown dye and bleach.

The Whole School Singing some Waiata

To mark the end of the Cultural Showcase, the whole school sang some Waiata. Hayden led the students with his guitar playing and students sung their little hearts out. Enjoy looking at the photos and watching the movie clip.

Tongan Haka Group

Lesina and Sione were the students leaders for the Tongan Group, and this group was supported by Miss Goodier. Sione led the boys group and they danced to KPA Tongan Boys Remix. Lesina led the girls group and they danced to Seuke. Check out the beautiful photos and movie. 

Congratulations to all children in the Senior School

Tonight we had our annual senior school prize giving. It was a wonderful event and every child in our school was acknowledged with a certificate. Here are some of the photos from tonight's prize giving.