Jireh Christian School

Last 22nd of March, our students Blake & Olive McIntyre, Elyssa & Zaria Coombridge, Alice Breese, and Isaac Lee, along with their families, made their way across Auckland to Point England Reserve to participate in the annual Sanitarium Kiwi Kids' Tryathlon. Jireh set up a canopy and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine afterwards with shared lunch to celebrate our athletes' achievements! It was a really special day for Jireh as it was our first time entering a school team. We are so proud of our children and their desire to give this event a go!

What a fantastic day of fun, smiles, and speedy feet our Year 0–2 tamariki. A huge thank you to St. Mary's for hosting, to our amazing teachers, helpers, and whānau who helped make the day such a happy and memorable one!

Athletics' Day was a fun and energetic day for our Year 3–8 students! The field was alive with excitement as students participated in a range of track and field events, including sprints, long jump, high jump, and throwing events. Everyone showed great determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship, cheering each other on and giving their best effort.

We took four teams to Eastdale Park to compete in the Whau Cluster Ki-O-Rahi competition. Due to the popular interest of this sport, we were able to field 2 teams from our Year 5 & 6 students and 2 teams from our Year 7 & 8 students. Jireh managed to place 1st for the Year 5 & 6 competition and 3rd for the Year 7 & 8 competition.

Our Ika Learning Area students enjoyed making some Uku Trunk Vases at Corban's Estate Arts Centre.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the JCS PA Family BBQ & Sports Event Fundraiser! From the free sausage sizzle to the raffle draw and the Students vs Parents sports match, it was an unforgettable community day. All funds raised support our Samoan Mission Trip.

Our Tīwai students were busy creating wooden name tags for their technology boxes using the poker work machine in the Makerspace.

This term, our Manu students learned about the History of Avondale. They enjoyed exploring the different historical sites in Avondale by foot and then took the train to New Lynn for lunch.

As part of the Year 7 & 8 Leadership Team Building and Personal Challenge Day, Tīwai enjoyed a day of high-wire activities at Tree Adventures in Woodhill Forest.

At the start of the year, by way of a formal Mihi Whakatau, we welcomed a large group of new tamariki and their whānau who have become part of our JCS community. We give glory to the Lord for these people.

The Manu Team spread holiday cheer by sharing the uplifting Christian message of hope in Jesus through beautiful Christmas carols!

they visited local retirement homes, bringing joy and peace during this busy season. The residents were excited to have us visit and enjoyed listening to the children's lovely singing and dancing.

And afterwards, the students enjoyed a picnic lunch and fun games at Coyle Park.