We are the House Leaders at Allenton School in Ashburton. We have 4 houses which are Kowhai, Kahurangi, Kakariki and Whero. Each house has 2 House Leaders, a boy and a girl and 2 Deputy House Leaders.
This term Allenton School had their cross
country. It was a successful event and lots of parents came to watch. This
event was held at Argyle Park with distances ranging from 1 lap to 2 and a half
laps.The senior students that could not
take part participated by helping guide children around the course.We were lucky enough to have nice weather on
the day that it was on. Well done to all of the children that took part and
congratulations to the place getters.
This term we had a Jump Rope for Heart afternoon. We did skipping activities in our house groups. It was lots of fun and we raised lots of money for the Heart Foundation.
On Friday 24th April we had a special ANZAC assembly at Allenton School. We sung songs about war and poppies. We also had a member of the R.S.A. come to speak to us. This is a video that was made showing all the different activities and learning that our classes have been doing.
On the 25th of April most of the
House Leaders of Allenton School went to the ANZAC Day Service to represent
Allenton. It was a very big event this year as it is the 100th
anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing.
We stood in front of the Council building
under the trees that blocked the sunlight. Amelie, Matheson and Jamie took a
wreath up to the Cenotaph. The Mayor Angus McKay, Kate Whiting, Lachie Davidson
(Head boy and girl of Ashburton College), peoplefrom the Red Cross, people from
Rotary Club and many others made speeches.
Many people attended the service like St
John cadets, Rangers, Guides, Scouts, RSA representatives, Red Cross, the Army
and other citizens of Ashburton. There was a parade of people who’s relatives
went to war and those people had medals on and walked around.
I really enjoyed the service as I’d never
been to one. I really wanted to go to the Dawn Service but I didn’t get up
early enough so I couldn’t.
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Kowhai House Leaders
Miller & Nickala - House Leaders
Matthew & Chinatsu - Deputy House Leaders
Kahurangi House Leaders
Jamie & Charlie - House Leaders Jed & Jorja - Deputy House Leaders
Kakariki House Leaders Matheson & Amelie - House Leaders Bailey & Francesca - Deputy House Leaders
