Leadership day

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We are focusing on leadership in room 7 this year. We went to Albert Park in Te Awamutu with lots of other schools leaders for a day designed to develop leadership qualities in us. It was a great day which challenged us to display the values of the Commonwealth games - respect, perseverance, support, cooperation, and patience. There were some challenging activities requiring lots of team work.

Kindy Bark Spreading

Room 7 got their 20 hours of community service for the Te Pahu challenge kicked off by helping the Te Pahu Kindy spread some new bark. It was a hot day to work in but the class managed to get it spread and ready for the Kindy kids. Well done room 7. I know the Kindy really appreciated your help.

Leadership discussion

When I put the word  Leadership into Google images, these are some of the pictures that came up. We had a great discussion in class as to why the images relate to leadership. It helped us see that leaders inspire others to be better and to grow. Leaders also lead their followers not by bossing them but by encouraging them and getting in there and setting an example. I'm looking forward to you guys learning what this looks like in your own leadership positions.

2014 LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

TE PAHU CHALLENGE

"The tough challenges we encounter, make us stronger, and wiser. With each victory we gain something of value, our character is strengthened." Ellen J Barrier

Challenges are great opportunities to grow and that is why we have set up the Te Pahu Challenge. We want you to be risk takers in life and develop the character needed to push yourself through challenges. I am really looking forward to seeing you take on the challenges this year - let's face the fear, develop endurance and display the attitudes needed to conquer these challenges. 

THE CHALLENGES: Learn a new hobby, 20 hours community service, sleep the night in a bivouac, caving, rock climbing, horse riding, climb Mt Pirongia, skiing or snowboarding, polar bear dip, 7 km run/bike challenge and an extension group will get to climb Mt Tongariro.

New Year - turning a new leaf!

Welcome to a new year room 7! This is the start of a new chapter in the book of your life. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you and seeing you change, learn and grow into leaders! Come into this year expecting to learn and expecting to do things you thought you couldn't. If you come with this attitude I am sure you will grow and succeed. As our school motto says ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE. It is true.