Ravensbourne School

The end of last term was busy as always! So we had a full day of celebrating our learning! The day started with a Matariki breakfast for all the families who turned up for an early morning coffee and catch up. Then we went to the Planetarium at Tūhura Museum to watch their Matariki presentation. After that it was back to school in time for a final rehearsal of our end of term celebration. We presented to a packed room of very enthusiastic whānau our recorder recital, our Hip hop dance routine and then after an afternoon tea break our annual Wearable Arts Show. The themes this year were Black and White, Board Games and Family. Lots of effort, but great fun. and all practising one of our school values of Kia Maia - Being Brave with your learning and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Next year will be our 150th jubilee.

We are asking for expressions of interest from past or present parents and/or pupils to form a steering committee to organise this event.
We were hoping for Easter 2027, but it could also be the King's Birthday or Labour Day Weekend of 2027.
If you want to be involved, please contact Jo Wilson (Principal) by email at this address- [email protected]
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards Jo Wilson

We always have busy weeks, so here is a couple of pics. Autumn art, robotics, Walking Water Experiment - science showing capillary action. For Mothers Day we made our own popsicle stick easels to hols our small canvas designs.

It's that time of year, when it's handy to have some comfort food in the freezer.

And sometimes the simplest ideas lead to rich discussions, wonderings and observations. On Friday we all dropped water onto a coin to see what would happen...'the water makes the coin look bigger!' 'the water makes a bubble that's thicker than the coin!' 'How come the water doesn't fall off the sides straight away?' Then add in a photo of an insect walking on water, and then of course Dynamo the magician walking on water!
And voilà you have a great science conversation.

We had an awesome visit yesterday from Judith Paulin, her husband and some members of the Ravensbourne Community who came to share or listen to stories about their own or relatives experiences during war. Also how different the forms of communication were between then and now. We hope families take some time this weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made and the value of family.

Leading up to ANZAC Day
On Wednesday April 22 at 10am we have Judith Paulin coming into school to talk about her great uncle ,Peter Hutton, (whose name is on our RSA Commemoration Board in the office) and share some stories and memorabilia with us.
If you would like to join us on that morning and share any memories, letters or photos of your relatives , you would be most welcome.
We will then have a morning tea from 11-12ish. We will have scones, tea and coffee.
Jo S has hand knitted 25 poppies which are available to buy at $2 each. The money will go to the RSA as a donation.

Regards Jo W and Jo S.

We have spent the term creating art inspired by artists Paul Klee, Etel Adman and Wassily Kadinsky using wax resist, line ,shape and colour. Please enjoy.