BELMONT PRIMARY YEARBOOK 2023

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Foreword Dear Students, Families and Friends of Belmont Primary School. I am pleased to give you an opportunity to view the 2023 school magazine and give you memories of our school year. Our school roll peaked at 462 students with many nationalities. Our school year will be remembered for many reasons, including the successful school fair and Battle of the Schools. It was great to have a school fair again where the local community could come and support our school. Our senior students will remember their camps, the choirs and their assembly items with fond memories. We welcomed Miss Georgia Comber and Mrs Maria Winslade onto our staff, while Miss Claudine Wallace took six months leave and resigned at the end of the year to continue her travels. Mrs Bioletti resigned at the end of the year as Senior Teacher and Associate Principal. Mrs Bioletti will continue to teach at our school and lead our Special Needs programme. Chris, thank you for everything you have done for the school community. You have been a wonderful colleague and friend. The staff continue to be highly passionate, collegial and highly skilled. I am always impressed with the commitment the teachers and teacher aides have to their students and families. The BOT continues to govern the school with diligence and expertise under the astute guidance and leadership of Tim Peacocke. This Board has every child at heart when making governance decisions and the members are extremely diligent, capable and hardworking. It is a pleasure to work alongside such a supportive group of parents. I would also like to acknowledge the work and effort of the PTA in supporting many wonderful resources for the students. Briar Williams and now Georgina Batchelor ably lead this group of volunteers. We were able to celebrate International Student Day, plus all our interzone sporting events, which the children will remember for a long time. All classes were able to do their items and the winning House each week, continues to be very competitive. Finally, thanks to all the families for the support you give to your children and the school community. Belmont Primary is a wonderful school to be a part of. Enjoy the magazine, enjoy the memories of Belmont Primary School and I trust you will maintain your love of learning and maintain the high values which have been constantly taught at school and home. Our Best Always. Bruce Cunningham PRINCIPAL 03

Belmont Primary Staff A message from the Board Tēnā Koutou Belmont Primary School community, I hope that the students are able to look back on their year with fondness and a sense of growth and development from their hard work. Each student brings their own perspectives and experiences which we want to embrace; it is great for students to learn from each other and the wider the students’ educational experience, the better equipped they are to manage in today’s world. It’s not only the students we want to embrace, but families also. I’ve seen over my time the amount of support and affection that families have given to, and in turn felt from, Belmont Primary. Our community’s involvement in the school makes this such a special learning environment. Of course, a group of children without its teachers is only a playdate. So a huge thank you goes to Mr Cunningham and his team. We’re incredibly fortunate with the teachers and support staff that Mr Cunningham leads. Our children’s development is a testament to their passion and dedication. It is great to see the joy and excitement so many students have to come to school- this bodes well for lifelong learning. Thank you, Mr Cunningham and the teachers for the environment you create. Behind the scenes, the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) provide a huge amount of support, and their work and fundraising give the school so many options and give our students so many benefits. Thank you to the PTA. As a board, we’re acutely aware of our good fortune at inheriting such a smoothly run, well supported school. That has given us the luxury of being able to focus on specific areas to enhance the students’ learning experience, their welfare, their environment and the amount of support they have access to. This year that has included resources and a focus on Te Reo and literacy. The board is committed to continuing to improve the educational and welfare outcome for each student; be it through teacher support, upgrades to various school facilities or challenging Mr Cunningham and his leadership team to make Belmont Primary School an even better school and leave no student behind. For those students and families leaving the school this year – thank you for your contributions; while you move on, you’re still a part of the BPS community and are always welcome back. Have a great summer and see you in 2024. Tim Peacocke Chairman Belmont Primary Board of Trustees 04

Arawa Arawa has shown great sportsmanship alongside our 3c’s during this year. It has been a very eventful and exciting year for us. Arawa is a very friendly house and we always have a smile on our faces even when things don't go our way. During our many journeys in the wondrous year of 2023, we have come across many ups and downs but we never let that put us down. Arawa has shown 110% in all areas of learning and sports. During house football, we have given it our best and we are still in it, meanwhile in swimming sports, Arawa has shown Manaakitanga in all aspects. The school values have guided Arawa through this amazing year. 2023 has been a pleasant and enjoyable year for us house and vice captains. We hope it's as legendary for everyone next year. Gina, Louis, Addison, Zeno Kiwi It has been an honour to be Kiwi’s House and Vice captains for 2023. Although there is always room for improvement, we feel that Kiwi did make excellent progress this year. We gained a lot of magnets even though we aren't winning we are still proud of Kiwi as kindness is the key for a good house. We Kiwi House and Vice Captains have had so much fun this year with Kiwi. They have amazing sportsmanship and try hard at everything. We hope the future house and vice captains have as much fun as we did!! Tovah, Miles, Sienna, Callum Ngapuhi Ngapuhi has achieved many things this year! We won two magnets for taking in so many jars, cakes and bottles of wine for the school fair. We came second in swimming sports and in term 3 we won the house sport points. Ngapuhi is always filled with fun and happy children who always present their three C’s. We have even won all our house football games (so far). Everyone in Ngapuhi always has had so much fun when we get together and we hope that still happens even when we have left this school. In Cross Country, everyone did really well! All together Ngapuhi has achieved so much and everyone should be so proud of themselves for contributing to Ngapuhi! Juliette, EJ, Natalie W, Arlo C Weka It has been such a pleasure being House and Vice Captains for Weka this year. Weka has been amazing in both sports and behaviour. Weka has won BOTH the Junior and Senior Swimming Carnival events this year. So far, Weka has been amazing in their classrooms and getting so far on the magnets in assembly. We love encouraging different people to do their best in everything. We hope Weka wins, but we will still be proud of the people in Weka who have put in all the effort to try to get points for our house! Mikaela T, Zach R, Sophie W, Milan J 05

I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 years. My achievements are my writing and my handwriting got better. My earliest memory was saying hi to Miss D’Anvers. The most memorable moment was going to Yr 6 camp. The thing I will always remember is the teachers that taught me. My hopes for the future are to become a great artist and to draw hyperrealism. I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 and a half brilliant years. My achievements are getting Road Patrol, the school show and getting the Gem Cup in Year 5. My earliest memory was saying bye to my dad. The most memorable moments were meeting Enzo on my first day, Y6 & Y5 camp and the end of Year 6. The things I will always remember are my friends and my teachers, especially Mrs Levitt. My hopes for the future are to become a plane engineer or a bridge engineer. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 exciting years. My achievements are becoming Vice-captain of Ngapuhi and getting the values trophy. My earliest memory is getting introduced to the juniors in fitness, with Phoenix. My most memorable moment was going to the Rose Centre for the speeches for my speech about Dinosaurs! The thing I will always remember is when I did skit night with Milan, Zeno, Taylor and Dean. My hope for the future is to succeed in everything and be happy. Arlo Collins I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 wonderful years. My achievements are becoming a Vice Captain for Kiwi, and getting second in the speech finals twice. My earliest memory was making a paper monkey in Yr 0. My most memorable moment getting first in interschool cross-country. The thing I will always remember was when Miss Wilkinson told us she was going Fabian Vargas Ossandon Jared Van Zyl Luke Clayton Room 1 Year 6 2023 2023 has been another year of us learning to be resilient with the flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle and the floods knocking us off our smooth start to the year. But, just like always, we rolled up our sleeves and bounced back. Our class was big but we never stopped working hard and learning because Becs, our brilliant Teacher Aide covered all of the admin side. We will miss this class full of the kindest, most beautiful hearts!

I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 funেfilled years. My achievements are becoming a librarian AND student counsellor, getting to be part of the school show AND getting to be part of the Kids Sing. My earliest memory is being a bit late to my class because I didn't know where I was supposed to go. My most memorable moment is winning the endেofেyear award in Yr 5. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 fantastical years!!! My achievements are being Ngapuhi house captain and coming 1st in the basketball competition. My earliest memory is walking into Room 21 with my dad and then running to see my friends. My most memorable moment is going to school camp and then playing tackle rugby at sunset. The thing I will always remember is cutting some of my hair while the teacher wasn't looking. My hope for the future is to be an All-Black for NZ. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 awesome years. My achievements are making a lot of friends in this school. My earliest memory was playing with Pokemons in Year 1. My most memorable moment was getting an award for being brave in Yr 6 camp. The things I will always remember are empathy and kindness. My hope for the future is to be a scientist. I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 outstanding years! My achievements are winning the values trophy in Yr 6 and getting in the 6/1 netball team. My earliest memory is jumping off the high diving board in Yr 6 camp. The most memorable moment was taking a photo with Dame Valerie Adams. The thing I will always remember is getting the end-of-year certificate in Yr 3. My hope for the future is to travel the world and become a sports reporter for Sky Sport. I have been at Belmont Primary for two wonderful terms. My achievement is not being horrible at spelling any more! My earliest memory is when I visited the school on a Friday and couldn't find the office. The most memorable moment was when a helicopter landed on the field. The thing I will always remember is meeting Hipi, Milly and Billy the lambs. My hope for the future is to start a small crafting business. I have been at Belmont Primary since Year 5 as I moved from England and first went to Stanley Bay. My achievements are in Yr 5 I got to be a lead dancer in the school show. I'm also in the school kapa haka. My earliest memory is on my first day of Belmont Primary I made Rocky Road and everyone loved it. My most memorable moments are Year 6 camp and becoming best friends with Greer! The things I will always remember are my two awesome teachers Mrs Naera and Mrs Levitt who helped me through anything tough and my amazing friends who pick me up when I fall and are always there for me! My hopes for the future are I want to move to England and carry on singing and acting and HOPEFULLY become famous and get big roles in big musicals! Arna Tripodi Cleopatra Reid Alston Liang EJ Du Bray Elizabeth Scarlett Eva Foster

I have been at Belmont Primary for six awesome years filled with excitement. My achievements are getting end-ofyear certificates up until Yr 4, coming 3rd in cross country and getting into interschools twice. My earliest memory was walking up to the picture in my photo —-> and my mum asking me if I wanted a photo. My most memorable moment was when I came 3rd in cross country. The things I will always remember are the three C’s and the achievements I made. My hopes for the future are to become a game developer and to become a father. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 outstanding years. My achievements are being in the rock band for 3 years, coming 8th in cross country, being in Bellbirds, kapa haka and marimba band, playing piano on Grandparent’s Day and Xmas assembly, being a road patroller and a wet day monitor. My earliest memory is seeing my classmates in Rm 20 for the first time. My most memorable moment was in Yr 4 when I was in the pool and when Juliette and Lucia told me I was in the Rock band. The things I will always remember are my AMAZING teachers and friends, Y6 and Y5 camps and the Mr C shuffle. My hopes for the future are that I am still friends with my friends now and that I will be amazing in music. I have been at Belmont Primary for two incredible years! My achievements are doing amazing in maths and writing a great speech that got in class finals, also getting two certificates and making great art. My earliest memory is running to Rm 5 at exactly 9:00 am. The most memorable moment is going to camp for Yr 5 and 6. The things I will always remember are the school values and to keep going and achieve your goals. My hope for the future is to have a high-paying job (like management) and have fun. I have been at Belmont Primary for three unforgettable years. My achievements are getting into the school rock band, being a road patroller and being part of all the fun activities the school holds like choir, marimba band, and kapa haka. My earliest memory was walking into Rm 13 with two other girls who are now two of my best friends, Natalie and Eva. The most memorable moment was going to Yr 6 camp and having the best time doing fun activities and hanging out with my friends. The things I will always remember are the Mr Cunningham shuffle, Miss Peake’s incredible music classes and Mrs Levitt’s numerous animals. My hope for the future is to travel around the world and to achieve well in horse riding! I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 wonderful years. My achievements are trying hard on sports for NGAPUHI; rugby is my favourite. My earliest memory was making a lot of friends, I have 23 friends. My most memorable moment was when I was little. I used to play rugby with my dad. When I was about 3 years old. My hope for the future is to have a job just like my dad. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 years! My achievements are winning book week in Yr 0 by dressing up as a muppet. My earliest memory was building Mobilo in Yr 0 The most memorable moment was when I got my first certificate. The thing I will always remember is going to Year 5 camp with all my friends. My hope for the future is that I will hang out with Iron Maiden. Forra Zhu Ignatius Makasini Freddie Trapski Greer Swan-Ingham Olivia Mu Hunter Bates

I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 awesome years!!! My achievements are playing for the Yr 5 Belmont Hockey team when I was Yr 2 and then scoring. My earliest memory was all the Yr 2’s would scream “Avengers, assemble” and we’d fight the Yr 6’s and they’d let us win. My most memorable moment was screaming in Yr 5 camp. The things I will always remember are Mr Cunningham and Yr 6 camp and all the teachers. My hope for the future is to be a professional football player. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 fun-filled years! My achievements are becoming the Ngapuhi house captain, and being in the school rock band! My earliest memory was playing the little brown mouse in the Gruffalo play in Mrs Perry’s class! My most memorable moment was playing Moana’s mum Sina in the school show for 2022! The thing I will always remember is Mr Cunningham always saying HIYA! I have been at Belmont Primary for 4 amazing years. My achievements are getting to be a road patroller and getting a good role in the Moana play. My earliest memory was my first day at school when I first saw my classroom and school. My most memorable moment is when I got into the cricket team. The thing I will always remember is my first day at school and I found out some new things. My hope for the future is to be a referee for football. I have been at Belmont Primary for six glorious years! My achievements are getting into interschool cross country and being part of the school show. My earliest memory is girls chasing boys. My most memorable moment is Yr 6 camp at Papamoa. The thing I will always remember is fighting with the blue blocks. My hope for the future is to be a wonderful hockey player. I have been at Belmont Primary for three and three quarter years. My achievements were coming 3rd in sprints, getting in for softball throw, taking part in a lot of sports for the school and being in Kapa Haka. My earliest memory is when my first tooth fell out when we were writing. The thing I will always remember are all the kind and sporty teachers I've had. My hopes for the future are to be a professional hockey player or being in the Olympics. I have been at Belmont Primary for 2 life-changing years. My achievements are getting better at maths and staying after school for Road Patrol. My earliest memory is Greer helping me find my class and being there for me the whole day. My most memorable moment is at Yr 6 camp climbing Mt Maunganui. The thing I will always remember is that I found friends in my first week. My hope for the future is to be an actress. Lachlan St John Lily Merkens Lucia Balgarnie Juliette France Jesse Davies Jude Dobby

I have been at Belmont Primary for one and a half amazing years. My achievements are being House Captain for Kiwi and coming top 10 for cross country. My earliest memory was Josh being my first-ever friend. My most memorable moment was my first item when I was the lead singer and dancer. The thing I will always remember is when we went to Yr 6 camp, my favourite bit in it was when we went to the water park. My hope for the future is to be a Professional Footballer!! I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 truly amazing years. My achievements are doing good in homework, winning the Easter art competition and being focused on my work. My earliest memory was hugging the leg of the table on my first day of school. My most memorable moment was Year 6 and 5 camp. The things I will always remember are Year 6 camp, Year 5 camp, Art week and the first day of school. My hopes for the future are to get a good job that pays well and to move up to my last level in swimming soon. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 wonderful years. My achievements are being House Captain and in Yr 3 getting Scaredy Squirrel first. My earliest memory is meeting Sienna in Yr 0. My most memorable moment was hearing my name be called over the speaker to be House Captain. The thing I will always remember is when I went down to the Rose Centre in Yr 5 to do my speech because I got into the speech finals. My hopes for the future are to be a professional tennis player and an interior designer. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 truly amazing years. My achievements are becoming the Weka vice-captain, getting into the peninsula Epro8, being part of the school show and becoming a road patroller. My earliest memory was when my class made popcorn in Yr 0. My most memorable moment was Yr 6 camp skit night. The things I will always remember are Yr 6 camp, Mrs Levitt’s animals and amazing teachers and friends. My hopes for the future are to get a career in physics, move to England or America and then see the Large Hadron Collider. I have been at Belmont Primary School for 3 wonderful years! My achievements are being a Vice House Captain, earning a principal's award, Values award, two normal certificates and organising a colouring competition for the school. My earliest memory is walking into Rm 13 and setting up my books on my first day here. My most memorable moment was presenting a rhyming poem to Mr Cunningham in Year 4. The thing I will always remember is to always feel confident in everything I do. My hopes for the future are to become an artist or to do something artistic (as a career). I have been at Belmont for 6 terrific years and it has been great!!! My achievements are coming first in cross country two times and being in road patrol. My earliest memory was being introduced to the juniors with Arlo C. My most memorable moment was playing football nearly every lunchtime. The thing I will always remember is how wonderful this school is. My hope for the future is to become a pro footballer or a sprinter. Natalie Webb Miles Datt Mikaela Topolsky Phoenix McQuoid Milan Johnson Niusha Majdi Nasab

I have been at Belmont for three incredible years. My achievements are getting to play bass in the school rock band, and being in the marimba band and choir My earliest memory was walking into Rm 13 with my parents and being introduced to Miss D’Anvers and a massive group of other girls which was very overwhelming. My most memorable moment was performing in the school Rock band (The Croc Rockers!) in front of the entire school The thing I will always remember is all of the teachers that have taught me in my time at BPS (Mrs D’Anvers, Mr Johnson, Mrs Levitt, Ms Scott & Miss Peake), My hope for the future is to get a career as either an artist, musician or equestrian. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 stunning years! My achievements are getting the Values trophy and getting Vice Captain. My earliest memory is Mikaela asking to play with me on our first day of school. My most memorable moment was kissing Mum goodbye on my first day. The things I will always remember are Mrs Levitt’s dogs and Mr Cunningham's shuffle. My hope for the future is that my brothers are good at school. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 terrific years. My achievements have been getting House Captain and getting in the 6/1 Netball team. My earliest memory was going to the zoo with Mrs Harris on the letter Z day. My memorable moment was going to Yr 6 camp, there was never a time when I didn't want to be on camp. The thing I will always remember was having a very unique school with animals and amazing teachers. My hope for the future is to be a dentist. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 amazing years! My achievements are getting Scaredy Squirrel in Year 3 and trying everything at Year 6 camp. My earliest memory was when it was pack-up time in Year 1 I would always arrange the pillows in the class library to make them look perfect. My most memorable moment was when I was in lockdown and I loved to get up really early and finish all my work by eight in the morning. The things I will always remember are how fun Year 6 camp was, going on the bus and doing all the activities. I was elected Vice Captain for my house, Weka. My hope for the future is to make my own business and put up photos of me all over my workplace. I have been at Belmont Primary for 3 years. My achievements are performing a lot this year. My earliest memory is seeing my locker in Yr 3. My most memorable moment was performing in the show in Yr 5. The thing I will always remember is the show in Yr 5. My hope for the future is to do well in school. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 incredible years. My achievements are getting house captain and getting into Epro8. My earliest memory was telling my Mum that Jude was my friend. My most memorable moment was hearing my name get called out for House Captain. The thing I will always remember is fighting for the blue blocks. My hope for the future is to become a physicist. Sophie Wesney Zach Reddy Sienna Seth Tovah Rakaupai Zarah Orchard Saskia Chapman

I have been at Belmont Primary for five amazing years! My achievement is leading my group up the mountain on camp. My earliest memory is when my first tooth came out in Year 2. The most memorable moment is meeting Archer. The things I will always remember is making friends. My hope for the future is to be an actor. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 fantastic years. My achievements are getting the Values award and coming fourth in Speeches. My earliest memory is meeting my teacher in Year 1. The most memorable moment is going to Yr 6 camp and playing cricket for the school. The things I will always remember are my teachers, like Mrs Levitt, my friends and Mr Cunningham. My hopes for the future are to become a marine biologist. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 magnificent years. My achievements are getting into the Marimba band in Year 6. My earliest memory is falling off the playground landing on a friend. The most memorable moments winning my first basketball game. The thing I will always remember is splitting the ligament in the elbow doing fitness and then playing rugby after. My hopes for the future is to be a dog walker. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 years! My achievements are getting to be a Road Patroller and getting in the School Show. My earliest memory is trading blade blades. The most memorable moment was when I got my first blade blade. The thing I will always remember is going to Year Six camp with all my friends. My hope for the future is that I will run my dad's business. I have been at Belmont Primary for two terms. My achievements are making the basketball team and playing in the games every week, which I really enjoy. My earliest memory at Belmont Primary was writing my name on my books and meeting my new teacher, Mr Johnson. My most memorable moment was trying lots of different types of sports in New Zealand. The thing I will always remember is how kind people are here. My hope for the future is to make a Youtube channel called Seonghee TV with my younger sister. Mario Choi I have been at Belmont Primary for six whole legendary years. My achievements are getting into the speech finals in Year 1, getting into the school show in Year 5, doing house football in Year 6, getting into interschool EPRO8 in Year 6 and getting the GEM Cup in Year 3. My earliest memory was having a book week in Year 1. My most memorable moment was doing Year Six camp. The things I will always remember are Mr. Cunningham's story when I got the Gem Cup, and going to the Weta Workshop. My hopes for the future are to improve in football and maybe get into Lego Masters NZ. Taylor Robson I have been at Belmont Primary for just Term 4 2023. My achievements are musical theatre shows and getting into the cricket team. My earliest memory was starting a new school and having my friend in my class. My most memorable moments were playing with my friends and doing Music Man. The thing I will always remember are my best friends. My hope for the future is to travel around the world doing musical theatre. Milla Cloke I have been at Belmont Primary for seven entertaining years. My achievements are getting 3rd place in speech finals, being a librarian, getting a gold medal in netball and getting the G.E.M award. My earliest memory is doing ICT in Year 1, but there were no more computers left, so I had to share a computer with an older kid. My most memorable moment was when I did the water trampoline at Year 6 camp. The things I will always remember are my teachers, getting certificates, my first day at school and playing postman as a class. My hopes for the future are to help other people and to travel to many different places. Seah Eiem I have been at Belmont Primary for six epic years. My achievement is getting into the Moana Junior show. My earliest memory was probably my very first nerveracking time walking to my amazing school with my parents. My most memorable moment was the Year 6 camp and going to the Weta Workshop in Year 5. The things I will always remember are my Teachers and Year 5 and 6 Camp. My hope for the future is to move down to Queenstown and explore many different ski places. Maddie Huckle I have been at Belmont Primary for six extreme years. My achievements are working hard and making it through the school years. My earliest memory was when all the Year 1s and 2s went outside to sing and dance. My most memorable moment was when I made my firstever friend. The things I will always remember are this school, the teachers and playing football with my friend. My hope for the future is to become a chef and not make any bad choices. Teo Ivanoski 12

5 I have been at Belmont Primary for 7 amazing years. My achievements are winning the speeches 4 YEARS in a row, the most times in our school's history (I think) . Getting a lead role in our school show as a Year 5. Getting the lead role of the Big Bad Wolf at the end of the year show in Year 2. My earliest memory was playing Beyblades with Freddie on the table when we were meant to be working, doing ICT and developmental on Fridays. My most memorable moment was winning the speeches for the fourth year in a row and getting a big certificate at the end of the year. The things I will always remember are my friends and the long summer lunchtimes when me and my entire group of friends would play a massive game of never-ending tag. My hope for the future is to get a girlfriend and travel Europe and Asia like my parents. I have been at Belmont Primary for one and a half years. My achievements are winning the basketball tournament and the majestic gold medal I worked so hard for. My earliest memory is mistaking Alston for being Muel’s twin brother My most memorable moment is getting my first shot in the hoop. The things I will always remember are the magnificent five days of Year 6 camp when we went to Mount Maunganui, Escape Rooms, and the Waimarino Water Park My hopes for the future are being a basketball or soccer champion and if not, I shall become a young engineer. I have been at Belmont Primary for four memorable years. My achievements are the GEM Cup and the Values Award, winning the A grade in netball every year, winning the book stand design award, winning a prize in Maori language week, winning a merit certificate, getting in Marimba Band and Bellbirds Choir. My earliest memory was Ivy asking if I would like to play with her and Juliette. My most memorable moment was Year 6 camp, having a blast with the kids in my year. I loved giving myself new challenges to try. The things I will always remember are my friends. I hope we will still be friends for the years to come. My hopes for the future are to be a designer or an actress, travel the world, meet new people and just live my life. I have been at Belmont Primary for almost a fantastic one year. My achievements are the Marimba show at Hauraki School and the Epro8 challenge competition. I was a little nervous, but I was so proud of myself. My earliest memory was when I met Isabella Fan and Jessie on the first day of my New Zealand school. And, the first day of cross country. (I didn't really like cross country. So it is the earliest memory.) My most memorable moments are the fun Year 6 camp hot pool swimming and Room 2 ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ assembly show. The things I will always remember are practising for the Epro8 competition and music sharing. Also Marimba sharing day with my friends Isabella and Jessie. My hope for the future is to meet New Zealand friends again someday. Maybe on a trip! I have been at Belmont Primary for an incredible two and a half years. My achievements are getting in the top 5 in cross country each year and going to interschool, getting 1st in school swimming sports for each event and getting two third places in the interschool swimming sports. My earliest memory was going out onto the playground and seeing Louis and Lachlan playing Lava Monster. My most memorable moment was Year 6 camp, going to the hot pools each night, doing beach runs early in the morning and climbing Mount Maunganui. The things I will always remember are going to the best primary school and being able to see my best friends each day. My hopes for the future are to improve in basketball and hockey and maybe go professional. Shahir Aniq Arlo Brodie Olivia Bruce Jiwon Choi Jayden Crimmins Patrick Davies 13

I have been at Belmont Primary for six fantastic years. My achievements are becoming a house captain! Me becoming a house captain was purely out of luck. I didn’t even write a speech because I had forgotten. Also, I placed third in the senior school speeches. My speech was about how annoying my brother is; even though I wrote an entire 3-minute speech about him being annoying, he still doesn't get the message. I am also a Road Patroller and a member of the Bellbirds Choir and Marimba Band. My earliest memory was on my first day of school, ever telling my parents that it would be the best day of my life, then coming to school and crying. My most memorable moment was messing around with my friends, laughing at the most random things, and just hanging around with them. Also, when I heard my name being called for the Values Award. The thing I will always remember is the friend group I’m part of. I have a friend group of 6: Ellie, Addison, Fletcher, Mantong, Jessie, and, of course, myself. If you want more on me and Ellie, go over to her magazine blurb (we were crazy). My hope for the future is to get a bunch of pets. I have been at Belmont Primary for seven epic as years! My achievements are becoming an epic librarian, being on the school council in Year 2, getting a merit certificate in Year 1, getting first in our netball grade, getting in the speech finals and being the only Serbian in the school. My earliest memory was becoming besties with Seah Eiem. Back in Year 2, we were shy with each other, but we suddenly became friends and hung out in a friend group with Arlo Collins, Luke Clayton and Enzo Tomanam. My most memorable moment was being Black Crayon in our Year 6 item and having my own solo! The things I will always remember are the year 6 item, Year 6 camp, making loads of friends, meeting new kids and learning about other people's cultures. My hopes for the future are to become a graphic designer, a game developer, an animator and a voice actor. I have been at Belmont Primary for four lovely years. My achievements are doing the Moana show, getting 3rd place in school Cross Country Year 5, getting 4th place in Inter School Cross Country Year 6, getting into the Rock band Year 6, being in Bellbirds and Kapa haka, getting into Inter School Swimming and being in Marimba band. My earliest memory was the funny story about how I met Seah. My most memorable moment was when I got the Values Award in Year 3. The things I will always remember are going to Year 6 and Year 5 camps and having a really fun, good time there. My hope for the future is to make new friends that I can trust and have a great time with at every moment of my life. I have been at Belmont Primary for one awesome year. My achievements are getting to host the Reading Week assembly and not coming last in cross country. My earliest memory was sitting on the mat and telling people what I did in the holidays. My most memorable moment was getting blobbed by Mum at Waimarino and going about 10 metres in the air. The things I will always remember are the Year 6 camp and massive games of manhunt with all my friends. My hope for the future is to become the best football player, even better than Emir, Arlo, Zach and Callum combined. I have been at Belmont Primary for three fun, educational, memorable years. My achievements are having the Belmont Values trophy, being a Road Patroller, being the class school councillor for Term 4 and making it to the semi-finals for the class poetry slam with practice and lots of effort, singing in the Bellbirds choir, stepping up on stage and getting a merit certificate at Year 5 Prize giving. My earliest memory was having a nice class photo on the first day and being shown around the school for the first time with Mr. Cunningham. My most memorable moment was performing with Kapa Haka at the top of Mountain Victoria and Bayswater at the ferry terminal and more places. Also, playing tag in the senior quad every morning tea and lunchtime with my friends in Year 4. The things I will always remember are the Year 6 camp, doing many fun and unforgettable activities and challenges, having a superhero dress-up on Friday and seeing everyone’s crazy and funny costumes. My hopes for the future are to keep joining jobs like Road Patrol and more jobs like Librarian and whatever else there is at Intermediate. I have been at Belmont Primary for two fantastic years. My achievements are being in the marimba band, performing in Year 5 and being a librarian in Year 6. My earliest memories were of my first friend Josh and my other best friend Alston. My most memorable moments were the Year 6 camp and doing EPRO8. The thing I will always remember is our class item in year 6 [I was the naked crayon]. My hope for the future is to be a pro at swimming and basketball. Isabella Fan Lena Jeftic Thomas Jephson Josh Jermy Gina Kim Muel Kim

I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 awesome years!!! My achievements are playing for the Yr 5 Belmont Hockey team when I was Yr 2 and then scoring. My earliest memory was all the Yr 2’s would scream “Avengers, assemble” and we’d fight the Yr 6’s and they’d let us win. My most memorable moment was screaming in Yr 5 camp. The things I will always remember are Mr Cunningham and Yr 6 camp and all the teachers. My hope for the future is to be a professional football player. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 fun-filled years! My achievements are becoming the Ngapuhi house captain, and being in the school rock band! My earliest memory was playing the little brown mouse in the Gruffalo play in Mrs Perry’s class! My most memorable moment was playing Moana’s mum Sina in the school show for 2022! The thing I will always remember is Mr Cunningham always saying HIYA! I have been at Belmont Primary for 4 amazing years. My achievements are getting to be a road patroller and getting a good role in the Moana play. My earliest memory was my first day at school when I first saw my classroom and school. My most memorable moment is when I got into the cricket team. The thing I will always remember is my first day at school and I found out some new things. My hope for the future is to be a referee for football. I have been at Belmont Primary for six glorious years! My achievements are getting into interschool cross country and being part of the school show. My earliest memory is girls chasing boys. My most memorable moment is Yr 6 camp at Papamoa. The thing I will always remember is fighting with the blue blocks. My hope for the future is to be a wonderful hockey player. I have been at Belmont Primary for three and three quarter years. My achievements were coming 3rd in sprints, getting in for softball throw, taking part in a lot of sports for the school and being in Kapa Haka. My earliest memory is when my first tooth fell out when we were writing. The thing I will always remember are all the kind and sporty teachers I've had. My hopes for the future are to be a professional hockey player or being in the Olympics. I have been at Belmont Primary for 2 life-changing years. My achievements are getting better at maths and staying after school for Road Patrol. My earliest memory is Greer helping me find my class and being there for me the whole day. My most memorable moment is at Yr 6 camp climbing Mt Maunganui. The thing I will always remember is that I found friends in my first week. My hope for the future is to be an actress. Lachlan St John Lily Merkens Lucia Balgarnie Juliette France Jesse Davies Jude Dobby

I have been at Belmont Primary for two long years. My achievements are getting to be a Road Patroller, getting flung by the blob, and doing Kapa Haka. My earliest memory was picking out my new uniform in Room 20. My most memorable moments are kayaking in Tauranga at camp, having Secret Santa last year, getting a no button and the school holidays. The things I will always remember are tripping and falling on the ground in the hall while everyone stared at me, getting hit on the back of the head with a softball and skinning my shin on the monkey bars. My hopes for the future are not to do any more homework and to be rich. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 eventful and long years. My achievements are getting to be Tamatoa in the Moana Jr show, getting the GEM cup, being an AV monitor, getting the role of Grumble Bee, getting to be a school librarian and being a part of the Year 5 & 6 Marimba Band. My earliest memory was hiding under a table in Year 1 because I was too selfconscious to sit next to anybody on the mat, now I like to describe myself as a toosocial butterfly My most memorable moment was when I was playing by myself in the Year 1 playground and a group of girls came up to me and asked if I wanted to play with them. I'm still friends with them to this day. The things I will always remember are my amazing friends, classmates and teachers that I spent my wonderful years here with. My hopes for the future are to be an actor, author and proud that I went to this school. I have been at Belmont Primary for 6 VERY long years. My achievements are getting into the Marimba band, doing very well in maths, getting the vice-captain job and getting in the choir. My earliest memory was having our teddy bear tea party on the mat in Year 1. I still have a photo of it. My most memorable moment was when I went to Year 6 camp with all of my friends. When we went to the saltwater hot pools, there was a cute mini water slide, and it was super fun to go on. The things I will always remember were doing our really fun crayon item (which I thought went amazingly), hanging out with all of my friends in school and doing the dreaded P.E shed with my friends. My hopes for the future are to get a good job, have loads of fun and make more amazing friends along the way. I have been at Belmont Primary for six and a half epic and fun-filled years! My achievements are when I won the values award in Year 2, receiving two medals for netball, and we won the A grade, which I'm really proud of myself for. Another memory was getting into the EPRO8 interschool and placing 4th! I really enjoyed playing in the cricket tournament with all my friends in Year 5, and we placed 1st. We all played so well, even though a few of us hadn't even played before! My earliest memory was in Year 0 when Juliette and I both won the merit certificate! We were so tiny back then. Another one of my earliest memories is when we had book week in Year 1 and we all looked hilarious! I remember dressing up as stick-man. It was so funny! My most memorable moment was when we went to Year 6 camp and when we all did the kayaking at Waimarino. The hot pools were such an epic time! One of my other memorable moments was when I performed in Kapa Haka down at Bayswater, and we sang so well! The things I will always remember were when I had just started school Juliette and I used to comfort each other when we missed our mum’s in Year 1! I will always remember my first day of Year 3. I got 100/100 in my basic facts! I felt like the queen of maths. My hopes for the future are to improve in my netball, and I hope to become a Silver Fern one day.. I hope to improve academically and be the best version of myself. I have been at Belmont Primary for four epic and fun-filled years! My achievements are getting better at my maths and writing, getting a good part in the R2 class item, and completing all the activities in Year 5 and 6 camp! My earliest memory was meeting my incredible friends in Year 3 and Year 5! My most memorable moment was meeting my friends and all we have been through together! And going to Year 5 camp and Year 6 camp! The things I will always remember are my marvellous friends. I hope we will be friends forever. Also, how in Year 3, we all pretended there was a killer clown, and everyone was possessed. I wish we could go back to those fun days! My hope for the future is to become a lawyer or a doctor! I have been at Belmont Primary for 2 stunning years My achievements are The Moana show, getting gold at the netball prize giving, being in Bellbirds, Kapa Haka, Road Patrol, and going to the town hall to perform with the Bellbirds Choir. My earliest memory was on my second day. I forgot where my class was and walked into a Year 3 class by accident and a Year 3 had to walk me to my class. My most memorable moment was the skit at camp. Watching everyone's skits was fun and unique. I did one about it being a banana. Yes, a banana and we got eaten and died somehow. Having laugh attacks with Gina.. they hurt. She would make me laugh at the most random moments. The things I will always remember are my friend, Gina, Mr Johnson called us ‘’laughaholics’’, and we would always laugh at the weirdest things (maybe too much), and we would hang out A LOT. My Year 6 friend group with Gina, Addison, Mantong, Fletcher and Jessie was amazing. They would always be there for each other and I'm going miss them when we split up because of intermediate. My hopes for the future are to be a marine biologist and to still be friends with the friends I have now. Addison McCarthy Fletcher McGhie Hannah McQuarrie Andrea Newsome Roma Ollerenshaw Ellie Simpson 16

I have been at Belmont Primary for six legendary, memorable years, each filled with joyful memories. My achievements are getting vice-captain for Arawa, winning the poetry performance and going to interschool EPRO8; some earlier achievements include making the speech finals in Year 2. My earliest memory was bright sunlight and cheerful music in Year 1 and doing Jump Jam My most memorable moment was striding up the centre aisle as Mr Cunningham called out the names of all the house and vice captains for this year. The things I will always remember are going to Year 5 camp and trying to craft a makeshift raft out of barrels and ropes amidst torrential rain, diving into the water at the battle of the schools, dressing up for our school show and, very importantly, my supportive friends. My hope for the future is to strive wherever I go and show our school’s values; they do not only apply for BPS but are helpful all through life. I have been at Belmont Primary for an extraordinary 126,217,408 seconds (3 Years). My achievements are getting the role of vice captain, coming top 3 in cross country for my two years at this school and getting the GEM cup with my touch rugby team. My earliest memory was coming into Year Four, not knowing anyone and making my first friends which were Louis and Jesse. My most memorable moment was getting the role of vice-captain for the best house ever, Kiwi. Year 6 camp and doing the blob. The things I will always remember are my amazing friend, that I hopefully will see again at intermediate and skit night on Year 6 camp. My hopes for the future are to make more amazing friends and continue to live the amazing life I have now for which I am so grateful. 4 I have been at Belmont Primary for six and a half golden years. My achievements are performing the show Moana Jr in Year 5, doing dishes for the teachers in Terms 3 and 4, performing Marimba at Hauraki, and being a librarian on Fridays. My earliest memory was having Seah, Hannah and Jury as my first few friends. My most memorable moment was going to Year 6 camp and going down the extremely fast hydro slide that me and Fletcher went on as supporting buddies. The things I will always remember are having the best and funniest friends/class ever and when everyone did their skit at skit night at camp. My hope for the future is to have a good, happy, healthy life and family. Emir Syed Callum Watts Mantong Wei Dean Zhang Zeno Zhang 17

Howie Liu Howie Liu Howie Liu My superpower: caring for my dogs My 2023 Highlight: Learning to kayak on Year 5 camp. 14/28 James Maddigan James Maddigan James Maddigan My superpower: Dribbling the football My 2023 Highlight: The Tottenham coaches coming to BPS` and I joined in a football session. I played like a pro! 17/28 Merieti nawaia Merieti nawaia Merieti nawaia My superpower: Kindness! My 2023 Highlight: Playing dodgeball with Room 3 because I threw the balls, dodged, and fell (a lot)! I love playng it with our class. 20/28 theo thomas theo thomas theo thomas My superpower: Striking a football like Messi! My 2023 Highlight: When the Tottenham Coaches came to BPS. They did some football drills with us. 25/28 Mckayla tuba Mckayla tuba Mckayla tuba My Superpower: Sketching Superstar My 2023 Highlight: Doing art for 3 days in a row! Art week was so fun and spectacular. I enjoyed the adventure with new experiences and tools. AMAZING! 27/28 Sophia mako Sophia mako Sophia mako My superpower: Defending the ball in netball. My 2023 Highlight: Abseiling at Year 5 camp. I had to go down the tall blue wall that seemed to go on and on forever but I did it! 18/28 My superpower: Drawing & sketching master My 2023 Highlight: Going to Year 5 Camp and doing the deep water survival activity! zack leung zack leung zack leung 13/28

COOPER BISHOP COOPER BISHOP COOPER BISHOP My superpower: Dribbling the football My 2023 Highlight: Playing football on the field and striking goals with my friends on a hot sunny day. I love chilling at BPS. 2/28 jacob scott jacob scott jacob scott My superpower: Best football defender in the world My 2023 Highlight: When the Tottenham Football Women's coaches came to B.P.S. They helped us with some key tricks. I would say one of the best moments of my life! 23/28 Kohlton Williams Kohlton Williams Kohlton Williams My superpower: Creativity and new thinking My 2023 Highlight: rafts at Year 5 camp - we got to Building build them however we wanted without instructions. 28/28 ava morreau ava morreau ava morreau My Superpower: Learning about famous statues and little cities all over the world My 2023 Highlight: International assembly! It was so cool to see where all the families are from and how many different cultures are at our school. 19/28 Woodford Bentley Woodford Bentley Woodford Bentley My superpower: Kicking & defending the goal My 2023 Highlight: International Assembly! I got to see people from my home country, Australia, and some amazing performances. I was proud of my dragon picture during Art Week. 1/28 Sam macmorland Sam macmorland Sam macmorland My superpower: Football & lightning quick diving reflexes like Courtois My 2023 Highlight: when the Tottenham Hotspur Women's football coaches came to Belmont School to help us reach our full football potential. 16/28 Cassandra thorne Cassandra thorne Cassandra thorne My superpower: A shooting superstar in netball My 2023 Highlight: At Year 5 Camp, there was a big Giant's Ladder that I climbed. It was a totally new experience for me and I loved it! 26/28 Charlotte rataul Charlotte rataul Charlotte rataul My superpower: I sing like a pop star. My 2023 Highlight: Building rafts at Year 5 camp. It was fun when we got soaking wet because the raft would not hold all of us up. Splash! 22/28 My superpower: Consuming Harry Potter books My 2023 Highlight: My favourite activity was raft Year 5 camp! building because it was so fun to try to make a raft out of barrels and rope. Even if it did fall apart! Arya Fernandes Arya Fernandes Arya Fernandes 19/28

My superpower: Expert gymnastics tumbler My 2023 Highlight: Art week! I managed to finish painting the shadow of Hogwarts. My favourite part was painting the background. I learnt how to shade the colours together. elaine sun elaine sun elaine sun 24/28 LUNA ma LUNA ma LUNA ma My superpower: Writing! I can write quickly and creatively. My 2023 Highlight: Making our very cute but elegant papiermâché masks. It took a lot of time but it was definitely worth it. 15/28 Harriet phillips Harriet phillips Harriet phillips (Harry) (Harry) (Harry) My superpower: Supersprinter My 2023 Highlight: Year 5 camp was so amazing! I especially enjoyed climbing the giants ladder. It was such an awesome experience. I loved it! 21/28 The Ultimate The Ultimate The Ultimate Collection Collection Collection Collect the whole Set Collect the whole Set Collect the whole Set 20

zac everett zac everett zac everett My Superpower: Disappearing into a book My 2023 Highlight: When the Tottenham Hotspur Football Women's coaches taught some of us footballers some ball skills. 6/28 My superpower: A paranormal expert. My 2023 Highlight: Dressing up as Asterix for 'I love Reading' week and joining in the book parade. gus francis gus francis gus francis 8/28 Arden bryce Arden bryce Arden bryce My superpower: Dodging tackles in rugby My 2023 Highlight: Our Room 3 Assembly item because it was about April Fool’s Day. It was funny and weird at the same time. 3/28 Miguel Jimenez Miguel Jimenez Miguel Jimenez Lacalle Lacalle Lacalle My superpower: Lightening quick reflexes as goalkeeper My 2023 Highlight: When the Tottenham coaches came to school and I got to do a football training session with them. It was amazing! 12/28 My superpower: Creating amazing art My 2023 Highlight: Making papier-mâché masks in class. moses ebrahim moses ebrahim moses ebrahim 5/28 siwon choi siwon choi siwon choi My superpower: Painting the sunrise My 2023 Highlight: Painting the Hogwarts Castle during Art Week and my papier-mâché art. I also liked to run in the school cross country. 4/28 Lola huata Lola huata Lola huata My superpower: Caring for animals My 2023 Highlight: survival at Year 5 camp. I was The water bobbing around in the water, and I loved finding squishy sea sponges under the sea. 11/28 EDEN Hick EDEN Hick EDEN Hick My superpower: An absolute super crafter My 2023 Highlight: Making papier-mâché masks in class. I also loved Year 5 camp. We did archery and I was super at shooting the targets. 10/28 Mataya Guan Mataya Guan Mataya Guan My superpower: Basic facts winner My 2023 Highlight: Definitely climbing the Giant’s ladder at Year 5 camp. It was so exciting and fun. 9/28 LOLA HUATA LOLA HUATA LOLA HUATA 21

I am an enthusiastic netball player. I play the amazing game of netball. I love giving over Player of the Day to another person. I try hard to work on my skills. I am afraid to let my team down by passing to the other team or missing a shot. I am happy when we win against really hard teams. I am nervous to do the wrong thing each game. I am excited to play a great game with all my friends and be the best I can. I am Ella. I am a lover of art. I play around with wonderful colours. I love putting my imagination into my art. I try hard to do my very best. I am afraid I will mess up. I am happy when my friends approve of my art. I am nervous to show my art to my friends but… I am excited to show my art as well! I am Michelle. I am a lover of swimming in the wavy ocean. I play around with the crunchy sand. I love the feel of the shimmering shells beneath my feet. I try hard to face my fear of snapping sharks. I am afraid of going deep in the dark ocean. I am happy that I get to swim in the pool and the ocean. I am nervous of strong currents taking me away. I am excited to jump into the waves. I am Gigi. I am a lover of the beautiful sport of surfing. I play with the waves and the sand under my feet. I love the feeling of standing on a wave. It’s freedom! I try hard to pull off difficult tricks smoothly. I am afraid of going too close to the reef and waves crashing into me. I am happy getting to the beach and hearing the waves. I am nervous of first getting into the freezing water. I am excited when I am paddling through the big waves. I am Kai. Room Four

I am a future netball star. I play netball and make new amazing friends. I love shooting goals for my team. I try hard to get the high goals and listen to the voices from the sideline. I am afraid I’ll miss the goal but I am determined. I am happy if I get the ball in the hoop. I am nervous to start the game and get on the court. I am excited the see which team won and to make awesome friends. I am Sky. I am extraordinary at performing arts. I play around with different characters and voices. I love trying out different types of dance. I try hard when I audition for new roles. I am afraid of messing up my lines. I am happy to perform in front of people. I am nervous to forget my song. I am excited to rehearse for my next show. I am Georgia. I am the queen of digital art. I play the day away creating characters. I love having unlimited colours and brushes to choose from. I try hard to work on my art until I completely love it. I am afraid to imagine a world without the incredible undo button. I am happy when I let my imagination run wild and free. I am nervous that my designs might not work. I am excited to see my finished accomplishments. I am Edie. I am determined to get better at sport. I play fun and amazing games. I love when I am flying through the air scoring a try. I try hard to get Player of the Day. I am afraid to let my team down by accidentally knocking on. I am happy to play in any weather. I am nervous before every game. I am excited to get outside and play some sport! I am Seb. I am a monkey bar expert. I play all day long on the monkey bars. I love stretching my arms up high. I try hard to skip monkey bars. I am afraid of hurting my leg. I am happy because it is so fun. I am nervous to fall off the monkey bars. I am excited to play on the monkey bars. I am Dana. I am a lover of monkey bars. I play all day in the hot beaming sun, stretching my arms. I love it when I think of something new to try. I try hard to skip three bars every day. I am afraid of falling off when people are watching. I am happy when my friends play with me. I am nervous when everyone is watching me. I am excited when my feet finally touch the ground. I am Nicole. I am an extraordinary artist, determined to improve. I play around with all the colours and have fun. I love getting new inspiration from my friends. I try hard to make my art pop with every colour I can find. I am afraid of making a horrible mistake when I am painting. I am happy when my friends support me with my art. I am nervous when I show my friends. I am excited to finish my art with joy. I am Boadicea. I am a lover of the wonderful skill called coding. I play the games I create and always try to make them better. I love to programme video games and create animations. I try hard to improve my games, day and night. I am afraid of my computer glitching and losing all my data. I am happy when my animations turn out amazing. I am nervous when I share my animations with my family. I am excited to learn and make better games. I am George.

I am a master at chess. I play the brain-puzzling game of chess. I love moving board to board beating the champions. I try hard learning new lines of openings. I am afraid to stalemate in puzzling endgames. I am happy winning tournaments and seeing my opponent topple their King. I an nervous when my opponent offers a draw. I am excited to play against grandmasters. I am Dawn. I am a lover of gymnastics and learning new skills. I play around doing handstand-walks. I love flying in the air on the fast track. I try hard to do front hand-springs. I am afraid to get injured from aerials. I am happy when I master a new skill. I am nervous to do a backflip and land on my head. I am excited when I hang from the bars. I am Ellen. I am a passionate artist. I play with amazing colours. I love drawing amazing pictures. I try hard to paint my best. I am afraid I might go over the lines. I am happy when it is finished. I am nervous nobody will like it. I am excited to succeed. I am Scarlett. I am the most passionate lover of art you’ve ever met. I play around juggling pieces of art deciding what to do. I love the splash of colour jumping through my art. I try hard to improve my artwork. I am afraid to make a tiny, teensy mistake in my art. I am happy when I finish my artwork. I am nervous to draw the details in a hand. I am excited to open another door to another piece of art. I am Victoria. I am a lover of the beautiful game of football. I play at the beach on rainy, stormy days. I love scoring goals and getting assists. I try hard to score and get Player of the Day. I am afraid of scoring own goals and missing an open goal. I am happy when I score to win the game. I am nervous when we are playing a hard team. I am excited when there is a football tournament happening. I am Frank. I am a determined player of football. I play when I am happy and am determined to win. I love playing football with my friends. I try hard to score goals and to pass right to their feet. I am afraid of letting my team down by making a mistake. I am happy when my team congratulates me on scoring. I am nervous when I have a big game that I need to win. I am excited when I learn new skills in football. I am Dani. I am a lover of super rugby. I play rugby with my team every winter. I love scoring tries and tackling people. I try hard to win the game, scoring as many tries as I can. I am afraid I’ll forward pass. I am happy when I get Player of the Day. I am nervous when I run onto the field. I am excited when my team is winning. I am Ma’a. I am an enthusiastic, passionate sports player. I play sports with tennis balls, rugby balls, netballs and so many more. I love playing all types of sports whether it is pouring or if the sun is shining. I try hard to always pass and score goals for my team. I am afraid to miss a goal or do a bad pass. I am happy playing lots of sport with all my friends. I am nervous to go on the field or court with my team. I am excited when I look up and see the score. I am Liv. 24

I am a determined lover of the amazing sport, basketball. I play basketball, ‘skilling’ in and out of players. I love practising every day and getting better. I try hard when we are very close to winning, I am afraid when someone is defending me that they’ll push me over. I am happy when we we win a game and I get Player of The Day. I am nervous to try a new move and really mess up. I am excited when I splash some threepointers. I am Elijah. I am a lover of building Lego. I play around and build every Lego set possible. I love when the set is finished. I try hard to get a set done in record time. I am afraid I’ll do something stupid with it like the time I threw the head of a set down the stairs. I am happy when I get through a set without losing an important piece. I am nervous that I’ll put a piece in the wrong place. I am excited when I am one piece away from finishing. I am Harrison. I am a lover of drawing and art. I play around with my imagination and curiosity. I love drawing with my family. I try hard to impress my friends and family with my creations. I am afraid to make an awful mistake. I am happy when I draw with my emotions. I am nervous when I show my art to my friends. I am excited whenever I get to do an art activity. I am Keira. I am a devoted netball player. I play through the pelting rain and the scorching sun. I love the fast game of netball and am very grateful to be able to play. I try hard every game and am very disappointed if we don’t win. I am afraid of the suspense as someone is shooting a goal. I am happy when I get a goal and my team cheers. I am nervous when we are tied and try my very best to win. I am excited when I get Player of the Day. I am Scheherazade. I am an enthusiastic driver of RC cars. I play with the car till the motor whines itself to silence. I love the way it hits the ramp and slices the air. I try hard not to get a scratch. I am afraid to miss the landing on a dramatic jump. I am happy when I am able to pull off an incredible stunt. I am nervous to crash and ruin the powerful vehicle. I am excited to switch on the car and floor it. I am Jasper. I am the most extraordinary football player ever. I play the best sport in the world, football. I love having fun playing different teams. I try hard to make my team excited about football. I am afraid my friends won’t like football. I am happy when I score or assist a goal. I am nervous when I take a penalty. I am excited when we win our football games. I am William. I am the passionate joke man. I play around with extraordinary Dad Jokes. I love seeing laughter and smiles. I try hard to make EVERYONE laugh. I am afraid of making a sensitive joke. I am happy when I can make someone smile. I am nervous to say a joke in front of the class. I am excited when I have the perfect joke in mind. I am Noah. I am a determined football player. I play with footballs but train with tennis balls. I love scoring goals and getting assists. I try hard at doing keep-ups. I am afraid of getting my ankle broken, I am happy to be playing the beautiful game. I am nervous when I am playing a tough team. I am excited when my family comes to every game. I am Elliot. 25

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I love eating the good food Jodi shouting to not to cut your fingers off “Kind to others” Ms D’Anvers said! Look out for the oven Making people happy Nice manners on the table Open the oven to get the lemon brownies People chopping the carrots By Carolina Fernandes A worm wiggling in the soil Baking muffins Cooking dumplings Digging up dirt Eating samosas Falling lemons Grating lemons Herbs being picked I like eating oxalis By Leo Watt Lemon brownie, insanely yellow Meanwhile, beetroot brownie being baked Never meat being cooked Only vegetarian food, being cooked Picking plants and sending them down Quiet worms slithering underground Right, let’s get back to work! Slugs being squished left and right By Hunter Coleman Growing the vegetables for the kitchen people Helping the kitchen Insects crawling around the garden Jodi giving us instructions Kitchen safety is important Licking the samosas Measuring zest to put on top of the brownies No! Don’t touch the food yet By Xavier Stirling YYEEAARR 44 RROOOOMM1133

Frying pans sizzling melted butter Gardens are nothing like GTT’s garden Hangry kids hunting for food Icy winter temperatures, frightening the crops Jiggly, wiggly worms squirming away Knead the dough Lettuce being pulled out of the ground Mushing up the sweet potato Net the strawberries before the birds eat them By Bella Morrah At the garden there are… Bees of black and yellow Carrying all the nectar Digging up the weeds Evermore, the plants shall grow Flowers blooming out Giving life to the garden Heat blazing down Igniting growth in the plants Joining the garden together Keeping the plants alive By Winter Dustin Birds Tweeting on the branches Crunching leaves when I walk over them Delightful food Eggcellent eggplant Food dancing in the electric frying pan Giggly girls in the garden Hot pan coming …. watch out! Intelligent helpers Joyful Jodi greets us By Rosa Balgarnie Helping the garden grow I think the garden is amazing Jodi is smiling Kumara is growing Lemons are growing - so sour! Ms D’Anvers taking photos of the garden Nutritious fruit growing Open breeze Plants are getting ready to be picked Queen bees bossing around the other bees By Eleanor Engstrom All the frying pans sizzling Boiling, burning pasta in a pot Chopping onions ..try not to cry Delivering delicacies to the table Energy from the sun helping the plants to grow Forever getting the weeds out Got to fill the harvest basket with veggies By Flynn Macdiarmid Anzac cookies being made Boil the soup Cooking for our classmates Delicious food being made Eating all the yummy food Finding all the ingredients GTT is fabulous By Harrison Chandler Every little insect hiding in the barrows from the shovels Food everywhere with the delicious smell Gardening some carrots and some flowers Hot pans! Watch out! Intelligent helpers Job nearly done, we’re so close Kitchen work is hard to do but we got it! By Rosie Proffit Hangry kids asking for food I am hungry for lemon brownies Jumping up and down with excitement Kitchen’s filled with delicious smells Lemon brownies fill the air with delicious smells Making stir fry with my friends Noses filled with wonderful smells Opening lids and packets Picking up the plates Quickly guys, our food is getting cold! By Ros Chapman 31

Boiling pots with vegetables inside Can we eat now?! Digging holes to plant seeds Eating the yummy food that we make Food cooking in the pot Getting the ingredients sorted Heating the pumpkin pancakes with the fry pan I want to eat now !! By Valentina Cabrera Memories made of happiness No one sad, just happy On the move to eat Pull up the soil Quails ponder around the garden Recipes are read Stir with all your might Taste the food Using everything you’ve got Verbs coming at you from the recipe reader By Evie Porath Awesome sights at GTT Bees fluttering flower to flower Cooking yummy risotto Delicious meals await on the table Egg whites in the shiny tin bowl Flowers fill the air with pollen Good food that fills you up Harvesting yum vegetables Impeccable dishes Juicy beetroot spills everywhere By Lucia Morrison Eating some pumpkin pancakes Giggling children having fun Happy children are working hard In the hall, we eat our food Jodi is a clever cook Keep the worms in the garden Let my friend have the last cookie Mav eats too many pancakes Nobody is allowed to play with the knives By Maverick Toeava Insects crawling in the garden Jodi helping us say the karakia Kumara cooking in the pots Liking the mixer clean Munching on the food No one complaining Opening the oven to see if the food is ready People helping clean up By Hugo Nordstrand Just chilling in the garden Killing army worms Lemon brownies Making food Never shall we cook meat Odd tastes Pots and pans clattering around Quick bees buzzing Racing to finish the meal By Edward Foster Jodi is helping us Knives are chopping food Lemon brownies are fantastic My mum helped in the kitchen No chopping your fingers off yells Jodi Open the oven carefully Pick the strawberries Quickly take the pot off the stove Vegetables are growing Waiting for food By Isabella Lusty Cutting vegetables to make quiche Delicious food getting eaten Enjoyable times together Fancy food on the table Growing potatoes in buckets Happy to be learning new kitchen skills Improving our knowledge of food Joining ingredients to create masterpieces By Hunter Van Havill Hungry stomach’s rumbling loudly, waiting for the amazing food I can hardly wait for Garden to Table to begin Jumping for joy when the food is ready because we already know the food will be delicious. Kitchen rules are important to follow because if you dont, you might get hurt Listen carefully if you want to do a job well done By Jojo Iradukunda

Amazing flowers blooming on a spring day Brilliant smells coming from the kitchen Crunchy carrots growing in the garden Delicious food for us to try Eating lots of different yummy food Flying birds around the garden Good healthy vegetables growing in the garden Helping the children cook the food By Claudia Frentz New foods we haven’t tried Over excitement to plant Peeling all the potatoes Quails chirping in the trees Roasting potatoes Sitting down to eat The sun beams on me Using garden equipment Vines around the gate We all work together By Mackenzie France Dumplings melting in my mouth Everyone munching their food Fun everywhere we go Green plants growing tall Harry ate with me I watered the garden Jodi helped us cook Kale growing tall Loving Garden to Table By Jayce Pilkington-Nunn Baking brownies in the oven Cooking noodles in the frying pan Don’t run in the kitchen Eating delicious pancakes with my friends Flowers in the pots for the bees Green healthy food to eat Helping others in the kitchen I ate lots of pancakes By Scarlett Wang Awaiting for the food to be ready Baskets being carried to the kitchen Cooks preparing the food Delicious meals eaten Equipment setting out Fancy food Grate the zest Harvest the plants Information being told Juicy lemons being squeezed Kai time! By Sophie Zang Echoing in the school hall Feet feeling the dirt Good food in my mouth Hard work in the kitchen and the garden Interesting stir fry Jackpot on the beetroot brownies Keep on digging Laughing with friends Menu, menu what’s on the menu Now let’s clean By Poppy Wigram New plants growing Options so many Potting plants Quick food being made Racing the clock for food Smell the food The menu was good Using the spatulas Very yummy food from kitchen Whisking the eggs By Paige Collins Joining each other, helping each other Kitchen times cooking food Licking mixer tips Mixing ingredients together Not angry children, happy children On task, not mucking around Potting plants needing homes Quick hands moving around Roaming bees fly around the garden By Noah Eiem Admiring the lush leaves on a spring morning Beautiful seedlings in the garden Colourful patterns surrounding me Dirt being dug out of its spot Exciting new plants to plant Flocks of birds flying above Gloves getting dirty Helping plants grow Insects crawling all over Jobs to be done By Penelope Weir 33

Meeting special new friends. Learning new words. I'm really good at maths now I have been challenging myself. I learned how to do a 1 handed cartwheel and back bend. My confidence has grown reading challenging words. Stevie Stevie I am better at learning my basic facts. I can do subtraction and addition. I have focusing skills, do my homework and follow instructions . My creativity is better in art and I have new friendships from this year. Amira My basic facts and spelling have improved. I do my homework and sport. I listening better and most importantly I worked on the 3 C’s of creativity, confidence and curiosity and GEM ( Gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.) Nellie I got really good at drawing and at doing my work. I overcame my fear of heights. I liked our own show about pirates. I liked it when I came into Rm 15 and the whiteboard said, “Kūpa we hope you have a great day”. Kūpa My spelling has improved. New skills are listening to my teacher and doing my work. I love art and I love school. I like lunch and Ms von Sturmer is the best teacher. I will carry my new focus with me into Year 5. Eli Kūpa Nellie Amira Eli

Franko Imogen Cassandra I liked school. I am good at maths and I made new friends. I can speak more English, I learnt how to do homework in NZ and I can use my own ideas for my work. Zhiheng My spelling has improved. New skills are listening to my teacher and doing my work. I love art and I love school. I like lunch and Ms von Sturmer is the best teacher. I will carry my new focus with me into Year 5. Francis Nellie Catherine Zhiheng More confident standing in front of the class. Playing manhunt with my friends was a highlight. Favourite memory was my first day this year meeting the teacher. I got better at maths and spelling. A new mindset for work I didn't enjoy. I know now that as I get better at things they become easier and I enjoy them more. Franko Skills in maths and getting smarter in basic facts Climbing to the top of the Puriri tree and mastering high jump. I am very confident now. I can do the monkey bars and the singing contest confidently. I can run 3x faster than in Yr 3. Playing with friends and people I don’t know is a skill I will take with me. Strengths of mine are making books and poems and asking questions. Catherine Improved my skills and strengths like basic facts and spelling. Tē Reō Māori, speaking at home and kura. My listening has improved and I have improved in my sportsl. I overcame challenges like getting up in assembly to perform . It was scary but I made it through. Kindness is something I will carry every moment and everywhere I go. I am way more organised and independent now. Imogen My spelling skills and my listening. I’ve been practising a lot of maths. My favourite moment of this year was our item. I loved book week because we got to dress up as a book character. I’ve improved with making friendships everywhere I go, clubs, home and school. This year my arts and crafts have developed by practising new skills. Stella M More confidence in trying things again when they didn’t work out. Confidence to do hard things. Curiosity, I ask more questions. I am getting better at maths because I have been working to achieve my goals. Speaking more at Te Reo Māori. My writing is full of new ideas. Never giving up and always trying my best. Cassandra Making Māori things like Vesna's fried bread. I have a new attitude to learning and working hard. I will take these skills with me into life. My creativity has grown in talking and I have faced challenges learning basic facts and spelling. Now I get good results. Francis Stella M New friends, even the ones that are very unexpected. One thing I learnt is that knowledge isn’t everything you need, you still need social skills. Actually you need both to succeed. Beach Ed where I got to ride on the body boards. I'll never forget when we came back I was exhausted! My most funny moment was when went in the hall to do the Cunningham shuffle, I bet Mr Cunningham definitely loved it! Ryan Ryan

Jingkai Leon Stella H One of my strengths is mathematics. I don’t really like mathematics but I have to do it. Another strength is sports. It was special when we got to go to the beach with Room 18. Blue Light day and the police came. One of my new skills is writing. Last year I was not very good at writing but I think I have gotten better at it. Otis Otis I have improved in creativity and my confidence in my own ideas has grown. Definitely better at basic facts because I have scored two 100/100 this year and spelling. G.E.M ( gratitude, empathy and mindfulness) and skills in art like realistic drawing. I am braver and I like helping people when they are hurt. Zoe My spelling has improved. New skills are listening to my teacher and doing my work. I love art and I love school. I like lunch and Ms von Sturmer is the best teacher. I will carry my new focus with me into Year 5. Ciara Nellie Izzy Zoe New skills I learnt were to do my homework, learning English and Māori. I am happy learning at school and playing with my friends. A good memory from this year is that I have many friends and I like Garden to Table. I like music and helping people. Jingkai Class Item at the start of the year, everyone was scared to do it but we stepped up. Book week, everyone was dressed cool and funny. We had a poetry slam, it was fun and interesting listening to all of the poems. Beach Ed, it was so much fun and there were two things to do. I have been working on leadership skills. Izzy Improvements, new attitudes or mindsets I have developed like having fun when learning new things. Epic reading. A challenge I overcame was basic facts. Beach education because they taught us safe swimming. Happy times of great fun with friends. My tools for life; using my initiative, doing things without being told, being brave, trying new things, s finishing work earlier. Creating new learning ideas and new curiosity. Leon New friendships, people who I didn’t know that well last year, now we’re good friends. Favourite memories, beach education and I was not allowed to wear goggles, that was funny. Special moments of Garden to Table, it’s really helped me with my cooking and gardening life. New thoughts, I like reading more than art now. Great times and achievements such as when my netball team won grade 2. Confidence, performing on stage. Creativity, my ideas and curiosity, I have started to ask more questions. Jetta Challenges I overcame that have given me new skills are learning my spelling. Favourite memories of Mairangi Bay beach and the magician show. Great times of doing our item. New skills, getting better at the box sheet in basic facts. Using my initiative, in my writing and all my work. I have gained confidence from delivering my speech and joining in class discussions. Stella H Standing up in front of the class is a strength. Favourite memories, looking after new kids and young ones. Special moments of friends helping me when I got hurt. Great times, going to beach ed and swimming. New skills of division, metaphors and homophones. Creativity, letting my inner peace out, being free in my work and getting myself relaxed. Friendship, making new friends and including other people. Jetta

Peter Cole Challenges I overcame like really hard math problems. Favourite memories of spending time with all of my friends and having fun. Special moments when friends help me with tough stuff. Great times such as when we went to the beach and went swimming. New skills of doing really well with my spelling and reading bigger chapter books. Creativity, letting my mind go with the flow. Emma Emma Strength, happiness and hard working powers. A strength I have is standing up in front of the class. Favourite memories of sitting with friends having a good laugh. Special moments of spending time in class and working hard. Better at division. Happy thoughts of wondering what we're going to do next and having a good time. Confidence in meeting new friends. I have become more creative with my art and thinking outside the box. Isla My spelling has improved. New skills are listening to my teacher and doing my work. I love art and I love school. I like lunch and Ms von Sturmer is the best teacher. I will carry my new focus with me into Year 5. Coco W Arizona Isla A strength is being brave and having a go at hard things. Being kind to others is something I will always do. I am can go out of my comfort zone and take on new challenges. I am stronger in maths and writing. I am bilingual and that means I can develop new languages easily. Austin Te Reo Māori and my positive attitude. A challenge was jumping from 10 to 8 minutes in maths. I’m better at spelling and basic facts. Favourite memories of playing tag with my friends on sunny days. Special moments of our item at the beginning of the year. The skill of finishing everything on time. Great times, reading chapter books. Tools for life; organisational skills, my initiative and the 3 C’s of confidence, creativity and curiosity. Arizona I have filled my kete with spelling skills and I am better at writing. Kindness is something I will carry with me and I will get even better at spelling. A strength I have is maths. I have curiosity about decimals and square roots. I am working on being fun and caring to my friends. Peter A challenge I overcame is being confident speaking in front of people and standing up for myself. Special moments of having time with my friends. New skills like being brave and not shy. Confidence in speaking Te Reo Māori. Curiosity, asking new questions thinking outside of the box. Responsibility when looking after juniors and being kind. Coco T Book week because we all dressed up as super heroes and had a great time. I have pushed myself to be much better at basketball. I have been working hard on reading skills at a much higher level. More Māori. Pushing my confidence and comfort levels. Better at using my creativity. I loved reading to my buddy reader because I met new people and helped them to read and conquer a strength. A strength I have conquered is making new friends. Cole Challenges I overcame this year were reading books in English and speaking in class. Favourite memories of sketching the kiwis. Great times while doing art week. New skills of making the pompoms. Confidence in my speech. Coco W Coco T Austin

The Little Miss & Mr. Men of Room 16 Little Miss Giggles I am always giggling about things. I am always making other people giggle. By Poppy By Tahlia Little Miss Sunshine I am always kind and looking out for people. I take care of friends and family. By Rhea Little Miss Curious I am always into things, and making things better. I am always curious why things are what they are. By Joaquin Mr. Chatterbox I am always trying to talk with my friends and I sometimes call out in class. I am usually talking when Miss Comber says ‘Hocus Pocus’. By Ari Mr. Bump I am always getting hurt and bruised, like falling out of my bed and down the stairs. I get flopped around the field at school. By Haylo Little Miss Sunshine I am always smiling. I am always happy when I walk into class.

By Charlotte Little Miss Helpful I am helpful and always smiling. I also am kind, and generous and help teachers and other kids. I am brave and I care for others. By Mac Mr. Rush I am always very sleepy and I live far away, but I never give up. I am not very determined to wake up with a very soft bed but when I eat breakfast then I wake up. So before breakfast time, I have no head. By Cyrus Little Miss Late I am always late for Choir and sometimes I’m also late for Kapa Haka. I am always late for birthday parties and I am never early. By August Mr. Noisy I am Mr. Noisy because at school my voice is only at a loud volume. I am Mr. Noisy because when I talk I scream. By Ivan Mr. Bounce I am Mr. Bounce because I can bounce really high on the trampoline. I am Mr Bounce because sometimes I will jump around until I figure out the answer. By Bradley Mr. Clever I am Mr. Clever because I’m knowledgeable and I don’t brag about it. I am outstanding at maths, reading and writing. Also, this is why I help my classmates. By Maia Little Miss Chatterbox I am always talking to my friends and never stop. I am always talking Mum’s ear off. By Leo Mr. Silly I am always saying weird and funny things. I am always doing silly things like walking into swings while they’re swinging.

By Ruby Little Miss Giggles I am always giggling when someone tells a joke. I am having a giggle every single minute of the day. Mr. Adventure I am always wanting to go outside. I always want to play sports. By Aaron By Lili Little Miss Sparkle I am always smiling cheerfully and love the game Starlight. I always love it when people are smiling, more than anything. By Brian Mr. Clumsy I am very clumsy and sometimes I fall down. I am clumsy and always get muddled up. By Yufei Little Miss Curious I am always wanting to know more and see if something will work. I am always thinking about whether it will work or not, and thinking about when I want to do something. By Aliane Little Miss Hug I am Little Miss Hug because I give my family, friends and cousins hugs. I enjoy getting hugs from my Mum and Dad. By Cianna Little Miss Hug I am always hugging Mum and Dad. I always love to give out hugs. By Aisling Little Miss Curious I am always jumping up and down to try and see what my Mum is doing on her phone. I always wonder what my Dad is watching on television at night time. I am always trying to involve myself in other people’s conversations. 40

By Phoebe Little Miss Fabulous My friends are fabulous, my family is fabulous, but most of all, I am fabulous! I am super stylish and cool and I am inclusive of others. By Maddison Little Miss Chatterbox I am always talking at my table at school and outside at lunchtime. I am chatting to my family and friends all the time. By Arabella Little Miss Wise I am Little Miss Wise because I get 100 on my maths tests. I am Little Miss Wise because my Mum says I am smart. By Rehansa Little Miss Sparkle I am helpful at night when the stars are sparkling. I am helpful to the people who are out at night. By Cooper Mr. Strong I am strong because my Mum says I am so strong. I am strong because I am good at lifting weights. By Tui Little Miss Brave I am brave because I overcome all my fears. I am brave because I am not scared of anything. By Otis Mr. Noisy I am always noisy and loud. I am so full of words and things to say. 41

Arlo Respectful, heroic, joyful Who enjoys playing football, birthday parties and playdates Who is able to dribble a football with skill Who feels happy when around his friends and family Who wonders how to do a rainbow flick in football Who fears super darkness when falling asleep Who cares about my family, friends and teacher Who dreams of becoming a really super football star who plays for Portugal Arabella Athletic, skillful, artist Who enjoys nature with sparking waterfalls, cold wind and sandy beaches Who is able to do handstands and backbends Who feels happy when she goes for a swim in the clear pool Who wonders about the future Who fears massive hairy spiders Who cares about her beautiful mum Who dreams of swinging on vines, jumping in lakes and going hiking Room 17’s Bio Poems Fletcher Fun, sporty, kind Who enjoys playing soccer with his friends and running with his Dad Who is able to climb steep indoor walls Who feels calm when he is with his family Who wonders about the future and what he might be Who fears being alone Who cares about friends, family and his cat Who dreams of being a soccer player

Jude Soccer-lover, friendly, playful Who enjoys going on a fishing kayak, warm summers and people coming to his house Who is able to do a front flip Who feels happy when friends come over Who wonders how old the earth is Who fears humongous spiders and massive snakes Who cares about my whānau Who dreams of meeting Christian Ronaldo William Brave, intelligent and sneaky Who enjoys going on huge hydroslides, spending time with his family and hanging with his adventurous friends Who is able to build awesome huts with wood Who feels happy when playing with his cousins Who wonders how God created us Who fears poisonous spiders Who cares about the environment that provides food, water and shelter Who dreams of visiting Paris, England and the USA I Like/Don’t Like I like yellow cheese but I don’t like white cheese, I like ants but I don’t like wasps, I like summer but I don’t like itchy sand, I like toys but I don’t like mum choosing my toys. Nate K Tessa Dedicated, creative, cheerful Who enjoys warm milo with sprinkles, heartwarming hugs and sport in winter Who is able to enjoy a great book without stopping Who feels funny when jumping down a climbing wall with a rope connected Who wonders when there will be a new ice cream flavour Who fears candy being banned forever Who cares about cute fluffy animals and having peace in the world Who dreams of standing under a waterfall at night in summer when it is warm Tommy Skillful, wise, fair Who enjoys scary roller coasters, skillful soccer and joyful Christmas presents Who is able to do inventive backflips on the trampoline Who feels calm when he meditates Who wonders if Pluto is a planet Who fears creepy crawly spiders with poison Who cares about lake pollution and keeping water clean Who dreams of being a professional superstar football player Theodora Brave, caring, thankful Who enjoys warm hugs, Room 17 and amazing school Who is able to do awesome art and detailed writing Who feels nice when helping a friend and happy around her family Who wonders if she will ever be a super famous netball star Who fears she will be sad when she leaves her awesome school Who cares about her family and every awesome fluffy dog and cat Who dreams of being a sweet zookeeper Ollie Very sneaky, very cheeky and wise Who enjoys visiting reptiles in the wild, climbing tall trees and being alive Who is able to read with glee and play all day Who feels happy when playing at the rocky beach with friends Who wonders are we just butterflies dreaming? Who fears spiky needles Who cares about animals who have lost their homes Who dreams of climbing and playing in the treehouse Arthur Sporty, cheerful, caring Who enjoys playing football, coming to school and having fun with friends Who is abe to play football and kick great goals Who feels happy when getting a hat-trick in football Who wonders if the earth is flat or round? Who fears not reaching his dreams Who cares about his family in Brazil Who dreams of playing football for Real Madrid

Harper Hardworking, heroic, smart Who enjoys helping stray cats, spending time with family and making new friends Who is able to embrace her creativity Who feels excited when it is a special occasion Who wonders how many planets astronauts have been too Who fears small, creepy, crawly bugs Who cares about nature, animals and their homes Who dreams of learning how to bake delicious goodies for her friends Evelyn Flexible, happy, sporty Who enjoys roller skating with friends, gymnastics and tasty sushi Who is able to do a flip and a handstand Who feels peaceful when she calms down Who wonders what she will learn as she grows up Who fears not being with her mum and dad Who cares about family Who dreams of being a gymnastic coach Christian Calm, joyful, tidy Who enjoys using heavy machinery, digging up the heavy ground and playing with fun friends Who is able to play amazing football Who feels calm and happy floating on his back in a calm pond Who wonders if when he grows up will he be a crystal miner Who fears great white shakes and sneaky crocodiles Who cares about the precious sealife Who dreams of a living on a massive farm Charlotte Nice, considerate, enjoyable Who enjoys having playdates, friends and practising soccer Who is able to play netball and catch the ball Who feels happy when my friends come to my house Who wonders about what happens in stories Who fears spiders and the dark Who cares about her mum and dad Who dreams of being a master of netball Henry Tidy, brilliant, calm Who enjoys reading amazing books, warm hugs, and hot beaches Who is able to read a dog book in five minutes Who feels happy when the All Blacks win the rugby Who wonders what will happen in 3029 Who fears the world will split in half Who cares about his amazing mum Who dreams of his warm bed to snuggle in Lily Creative, brave, calm Who enjoys black cats, chapter books and warm cookies Who is able to draw very detailed drawings Who feels calm when jumping on the trampoline Who wonders if there are any more intelligent planets Who fears the dark when the lights are out Who cares about kind animals Who dreams of magic rainbows sparking in the sun Lola Brave, sporty, caring Who enjoy helping cats, playing with friends and crafting Who is able to roller skate, run fast and play netball Who feels happy when she goes to the movies Who wonders how the earth spins Who fears big fat rats Who cares about her family Who dreams of being a great netball player and a DJ

Jacob Helpful, kind, strong Who enjoys chasing his dog, watching TV and playing the piano Who is able to swim like a fish Who feels joyful when mum says he can watch TV Who wonders what one billion multiplied by 50 billion is Who fears being tickled on his leg Who cares for the great earth Who dreams of real dinosaurs Celine Kind, fun, arty Who enjoys drawing detailed animals and playing tennis Who is able to solve tricky maths problems Who feels calm when she is with her family Who wonders about animals and their families Who fears the dark Who cares about family and friends Who dreams of the future and being a zookeeper Reuben Heroic, wise, sweet Who enjoys climbing tall things and riding the rocky pump track Who is able to climb to extreme heights Who feels calm when boxing and reading Who wonders what job he will have in the future Who fears aliens taking over our planet Who cares about his generous family and giant Lego city Who dreams of being a millionaire Mickey Kind, calm, joyful Who enjoys comic books, walking on the beach and picture books Who enjoys exercising outside Who feels happy when he is reading Epic and on IXL Who wonders how many languages are there Who fears a very, very large monster Who cares about the rainforest animals Who dreams about catching real pokemon Lucia Adventurous, brave, flexible Who enjoys being around peaceful nature, brilliant hikes and playing football with friends Who is able to run across sandy beaches Who feels happy when she is around people Who wonders about animals’ homes and if they are safe Who fears about having bad dreams Who cares about animals homes and nature dying from storms Who dreams of having a peaceful world with calm animals Nuoyi Smart, hardworking, kind Who enjoys reading Harry Potter, cat ninja comics and watching Disney movies Who is able to cook dinner and make lunch Who feels happy when receiving a certificate Who wonders if she will grow up and change the world Who fears dinosaurs will come to back to life Who cares about keeping snakes alive Who dreams of riding a horse on a mountain top Reyansh Admirable, joyful, strong Who enjoys giant lego sets, watching anime and playing board games Who is able to dribble and play basketball Who feels funny when his Dad tells jokes Who wonders if Messi is Christian Ronaldo’s dad Who fears poisonous scorpions Who cares about family and friends Who dreams about Lego city

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