Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Be Thankful

Following on from Grades 3 & 4 study on Thanksgiving, here is a short film made by and starring Grade 3 & 4. Can you guess which well known story this is? Post your answers below as well as what you think of these talented actors.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Thanksgiving

Grade 3 & 4 students have been learning about festivals.
Last Sunday we studied the American festival of Thanksgiving Day and the reason behind it.
Thanksgiving Day this year falls on Thursday 22nd November and was first celebrated in 1863 when the great American President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens."
Thanksgiving Day is usually celebrated with a big meal (traditionally roast turkey) and thinking about the things we should be thankful for.

Here are my top 3 things I am thankful for.

1. God sent His son Jesus to die for me
2. God has blessed me with a wonderful family and good friends.
3. I have food in the cupboard and clean water to drink.

What are your top 3 things to be thankful for? Post on here and the best post will be awarded a prize on Sunday at the Grade 5, 6 & 7 family service. Entries will close at 10.00 am on Friday morning.
You must be there on Sunday to claim your prize.

Looking forward to your posts!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

NZ SSU Prize Giving 2012



Congratulations to all our special place winners at our NZ SSU prize giving last week.  They were Jordenne Eteuati, Hossanah Setefano, Legatasia O'Brien, Lamepa Laufili, Neta Setefano, Josie Mate, Teiho Tengaru and Andrea Tele'a.

Congratulations also the entire Sunday School as all our efforts collectively won us 2nd place overall in division A as well as 2nd place in the arts'n crafts competition.  Well done to you all.  We were encouraged throughout the evening about the blessings that come to those who keep sitting the exams year after year.   Committing His word to memory and then walking it out is the difference.  Don't stop - keep going!  Teachers your work matters :)