Spike@School v4.0 Have a look at recent events that our school community has been part of. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion.rss en-nz The first of three senior camps to Lake Waikaremoana started on 19 March http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/78-school-camp-room-10 A very successful Parent Group Fundraiser held on Saturday 9 March raised $3,000 for the Library Information Centre upgrade http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/77-magic-movie-night The annual Active School Picnic draws parents, students and teachers together in early March for a family evening of games http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/76-active-schools-picnic Senior students raising money for the three camps in March and April http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/75-camp-kaitawa-shop-day Here are our special students who are leaving Arthur Miller School this year. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/72-year-6-leavers Check out the pictures from Friday evening's break-up concert. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/73-christmas-concert Georgie Hawley was this year's recipient of this trophy which recognises her commitment to learning and involvement throughout six years of schooling at Arthur Miller School. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/74-hadfield-memorial-trophy Team 1 spent the day at Ocean Spa, Spriggs Park and Ahuriri Estuary as part of their Education Outside The Classroom. Enjoy these pics - some were taken by the students in Room 4. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/70-eotc-team-1 A great time had by all the children and their grandparents as they talked about the differences between school in the "old days" and now.Sharing the cupcakes was such fun ! http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/69-greats-and-grands-day Arthur Miller School Kapahaka group took part in the Taradale Schools Festival. Click on a picture to enlarge it for a better view. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/68-kapahaka A few action shots of the whole school participating in tabloid activities. Students were whanau grouped and it was great to see the older students caring for the little ones. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/67-tabloid-sports-day Arthur Miller School students took part in this tournament on Friday 27th July. Check out the action in this collection of photos. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/60-rippa-rugby-tournament All three Year 5/6 classes enjoyed a capital camp in the capital ! Camp Wellington was a great success thanks to our dedicated teachers Mrs, Durham, Mrs, Anderson and Mr. Exeter http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/57-senior-camp-room-10-shots A few shots from the Room 11 experience in Wellington last week http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/58-senior-camp-room-11 And some action shots from the third class of students who enjoyed Wellington, despite the cold wet Wellington wind. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/59-room-12-s-camp-wellington The student council are raising money for a mural to be painted on the concrete wall on the quad outside Rooms 10 -12. Friday's whacky hair day raised a further $300.00 - Many thanks to Shane Diphoorn from the Marewa Pie and Patty bakery who donated the 12 cupcakes for prizes. Here are some photos of the winners with Ms A( principal) - thanks School Councillors http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/38-whacky-hair-day-friday-1-june Year 5&6 attended a recital by the NewZealand Symphony Orchestra in the Municipal Theatre in Napier, at which they were entranced by "Myths played to Music". http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/37-year-5-6-s-trip-to-the-nzso We had a great science experience with this visit. Click on a photo to see an enlargement. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/35-science-in-a-van A few action shots before the disco http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/33-end-of-term-1-disco These students are the 12 elected councillors from Year 6 for 2012. The student body elected them after they each presented a speech about their skills and talents. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/31-the-2012-council Three times per year we run workshop evenings for parents of new entrant students where we explain how reading, writing and maths programmes are delivered. We also talk about the routines and the school day. Every parent who attends recieves a " Helping at Home" pack which is full of resources to help your child at home. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/30-beginning-school-seminar Team 2 have been investigating the incredible feats of Antarctic explorers. To tune us in to the difficult challenges they faced we took part in some challenges of our own. Click on any image to view it full size and you will have the option to view all images as a slide show. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/29-extreme-exploration Ecch year we hold an active school evening where parents join their children in fun games and activities followed by a barbeque in the grounds. Click on an image to see a full size photo. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/27-active-school-evening-5th-march Team 1 went to White Pine Bush on Monday 5 March as part of their studies into the New Zealand bush. Click on a photo to enlarge it. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/26-white-pine-bush The year 6 students' leaving function http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/25-year-6-function As part of their EOTC studies, Team 1 had Tabloid Sports activities. Click on an image to see a larger view. Here you will see Piranha River, Bean Bag Toss, Quoits, Water Buckets, Tarzan swinging and lots more. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/24-team-1-tabloid-sports Team two and three have been training for their athletics day. Here are some shots from the days competition at school. Some children will compete in the interschool-athletics later in the term. Click on an image to see a full size picture. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/23-athletics Team 1 had some sharing time with their grandparents (even a few great grandparents too!). Here are some pictures from the sharing time. Click on a small image to enlarge it. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/22-greats-and-grands Room 3 and 4 paleontologists excavated the school sandpit to find bones as part of their Inquiry unit. Click on an image to enlarge view. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/21-dinosaur-dig Room 3 had their Wheels Day in October. Here are some snapshots from their day which was run by the school council. Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/19-wheels-day To celebrate the junior schools' learning about "Hooked on Books" they held a book character day where parents were invited along to read with the children. It was a great excuse to wear costumes too! Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/18-book-character-day Team 3 have been taking part in the PrEP (Primary Enterprise Programme) programme this term - working towards their market day. Here you can see some of the action from all their hard work. Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/17-prep The Parent Group held a school disco on 6 October - well two discos really, a junior and a senior. The theme was "Fancy Dress". Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/20-disco Team 2 trained for their Rippa Rugby Tournament. Here are some snapshots from their competition. Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/16-rippa-rugby Team 1 were practising all term for their Endurance-a-thon. Here are some snapshots from the day. Click on an image to see the photo in full size. http://www.ams.school.nz/1/image_galleries/7-arthur-miller-school-in-motion/categories/12-endurance-a-thon