Steelers Rugby Lesson

Thanks to Todd from Counties Manukau Rugby who taught us Ripper Rugby skills.

The Ninja's had so much fun and looking forward to our next lesson.

At our first lesson we learned how to - wear tag belts correctly

                                                     - rip

                                                     - T-rex

                                                     - chase and rip

                                                     - passing the ball

H A P P Y M O T H E R S D A Y

H A P P Y     M O T H E R S      D A Y

to all our mum's

L o v e    f r o m

a l l    t h e    T E C H N O    N I N J A s

This week I was so proud of the effort all the Ninjas' put into their Mothers Day cards

I was on strict instructions that I was not to post it until today so it would be a surprise.

WEEK 6

What a busy week this has been

Orange Friday! 

11 March 2016

 A special day where students and staff wear orange to help raise awareness and much needed funds to assist victims of domestic abuse

to all who supported this event

Our Winning Ninjas

This week our School Value winner for RESPECT

goes to Ninja Tovo

for consistently showing respect towards teachers and peers

Our DUFFY Ninja this week goes to 

Ninja Suzanne 

for her enthusiasm in all classroom activities

S W I M M I N G

This week we focused on learning how to kick correctly when gliding on our front and back with the aid of flutter boards

Students must continue to practice the skills taught if they have the opportunity

ESSILOR Vision Foundation visit

We are so lucky to have this foundation come and test the vision of all our High flyers. 

They will also be sponsoring glasses for students who need them

Faith having her consultation  & Ellen-Paige getting her eyes examined

Week 5

Rhythm Interactive - visited our school
A great day learning to drum on the Djembe (South African Drum)
The students had so much fun

FITNESS 

This week our Ninjas focused on BALANCING activities for Fitness
Counter balancing using each others body weight

Their faces tell you how much fun was had

Week 4

Week Four 
SWIMMING

We are so lucky here at Rowandale School to have our own pool that we can use to teach our students the skills they can use to be safe and enjoy themselves around water. 

Our Ninjas will be swimming every even week of the school term

Please encourage your child to take advantage of this great opportunity

Skills Ninja's are learning

                                        - safety around water

                                        Freestyle

                                        - gliding on front

                                        - kicking correctly

                                        - correct arm stroke and rotation

                                        - correct breathing technique

                                        - correct head placement

Ninjas Swimming Days - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Please don't forget your togs

Assembly

The Wolf Pack (Rm12) and Legendary Leopards (Rm14) hosted our assembly this week. They have certainly set the bar very high for everyone to follow. Well Done!

our Winning Ninjas

Congratulations to our winning Ninjas this week

Participation Winner - Daynnan Tukerangi - for trying his very best in all areas of learning

DUFFY Ninja Winner

Jadyn Moke - for his outstanding attitude towards learning

A massive Congratulations to our other two Ninja's Ayva who was awarded our Head Girl and Tyson who is our Head Boy

Ninja Tovo also became our Deputy Head Boy 2016

Ninja's Faith T and Poasa became Peer Mediators, Congratulations!

Ninjas Going Noodle

Go noodle gets over 10 million kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest, smartest, bestest selves

This week our Ninjas explored the wonderful world of Go Noodle. 

A great website that we use to energise students for learning by giving them a brain break and also excellent for fitness inside on a wet day