School Newsletter - 6th December 2023

Being a Sports Monitor is a great opportunity because you can dispense sports equipment to lots of different people. Felix A.

The best thing about being a Sports Monitor is meeting all the different amazing people around the school getting things from the sports shed. Asher P.

This year I enjoyed setting up for the disco and coming up with some ideas for mufti days. Josh C.

Being a Student Councillor has been wonderful and I love giving back to school, my favourite memory was dancing with little kids at the Junior disco that were alone.

Being a Peer Mediator was very awesome. The best times I enjoyed were being chased by flying Dinos and helping the hurt (or most of the time fallen over) children. Daniel J.

I enjoyed being a Colenso House Captain and being a role model to younger kids. I loved doing House Points and having fun on sports days. Lalita Z.

Being a Colenso House Captain is very fun because you get to read out the House Points, help out at the sporting events, help organise the House Colour Day and be a role model to the younger kids. Juella G.

Being a Peer Mediator was very fun, getting to help others and give out Greenies to those who showed the Kohimarama Way. Lina N.

Being able to set up for sports, activities and practices each week was a fun opportunity to take part in as a sports counsellor. Theani T.

The most amazing part of my year from being a Student Councillor, was when our team was setting up for the disco. It was exciting because we could be the first ones to see how the disco looked. We also got to help out the Years 0-4 and saw all their cute costumes. Tayla P.

I have loved every moment of being a House Captain this year, but my favourite part was encouraging and supporting everybody to complete the Cross Country.  Bella P.

This year being an ambassador was the best. I loved helping during Grandparents Day.  I loved seeing all the grandparents excited to see their grandchildren.

Being a Peer Mediator has been fun, I enjoyed handing out Greenies to the people who deserved them and holding the responsibility of looking after our school. Evelina F. 

This year my favourite part of being a Student Council member was helping to organise the fundraisers and disco for all the other students at Kohimarama School. Zoe

My favourite thing about being an Ambassador was probably going to Mission Bay kindergarten and meeting lots of kids who would come to our school next year.

My favourite thing about being a Sports Councillor was being able to set up and helping other people with what they need. Zaha

The most enjoyable thing about being a Sports Councillor is helping people with what they want to play with to have an enjoyable break. Catalina H.

Something that stood out for me during my time as a House Captain was being able to support younger students during activities and sporting events. Isabel O.

When the Librarians all worked together to put hundreds of misplaced books back into shelves.

I love my year as a librarian because I was able to help out in the library as often as I could. 

Emily C.

My favourite part was seeing the little kids' faces as we showed them the big box of prizes for red nose day. Lara K.

I loved helping out with the sound at assemblies, teaching others how to work the machine and getting to be an emcee on stage. Phineas H.

I loved setting up for assemblies, being on sound and being an emcee. Mattys N.

I enjoyed the calmness we had during library time and watching the little kids come up for help. Jessie

Something I enjoyed about being a Peer Mediator is to see all the students helping each other and being really respectful. Baz L.B.

Helping around in the library and watching the little kids draw. Cathy

I loved helping the little kids when they needed it at break time as Peer Mediator also getting chased by Kiri kids. Rachael T.

I liked being a Sports Monitor because my friends helped me. Joseph 

When I was a Student Councillor I really enjoyed being emcee for the assemblies and the sense of accomplishment that came with it. Harry E

I enjoyed issuing and returning books for others as a librarian. Alice

Being a Ambassador. I have really enjoyed going to the Mission Bay Kindergarten and spending time with all the wonderful children and getting to know some of the people that will be coming to Kohimarama School next year. Lily C.

I enjoyed helping out the young kids on Cross Country. Go Patteson! Cohen F. 

I enjoyed being a House Captain and encouraging my house to earn House Points for the House Shield. Callum

I like cheering on all the small Patteson people during the Cross-Country and Athletics. Henry

I liked watching my partner getting chased by little Kiri kids because they wanted his hat.

I enjoyed helping the little children find books they liked. Blake 

I enjoyed going to the Mission Bay Kindergarten. Helping the kids have a fun day and hopefully helping them feel more comfortable and excited about starting school. Louisa

I greatly enjoyed organising school events and fundraisers as a Student Councillor. Dexter

I  enjoyed helping out around the library and encouraging younger kids to read and help out especially when we had to do a stocktake. Carlos

I enjoyed encouraging the kids at sports events like Swimming Sports and the Cross Country. Harry A 

I enjoyed going to the Mission Bay Kindergarten and seeing the kids having a great time with the kids and getting to know them. Carl

I enjoyed seeing all of the books the kids got from the library. Hamish

My favourite thing about being a House Captain is encouraging little kids to try do their best. Luke W.

I enjoyed going to the Kindies to see all the little kids.  Jacob

My favourite part of being a Patteson House Captain this year has been collecting and reading out the weekly house points, especially when Patteson wins!  Lucas

This year I have loved being a Student council because I get to show leadership towards the younger years and feel a part of something. Juliette P.

I enjoyed helping and encouraging children during cross country and swimming sports.  Harry H

My favourite aspect of being a House Captain was getting to encourage those in our house and of course announcing at assembly. Liv D.S. 

My highlight as a Librarian this year was being able to interact with little kids and let them help me with the shelving, it made shelving much more efficient! Liz. Z

My highlight of being an Ambassador would be going over to Mission Bay Kindy. It was a great opportunity to interact and play with the little kids. Ollie S.

The best part of being a House Captain is cheering and encouraging others to try their hardest even if they aren’t confident at sports. It is a great opportunity to extend your leadership qualities. Alexa

I enjoyed getting things from the Sports Shed for the younger children so they could enjoy their break. Hugh

The best part about being a House Captain is running with kids and cheering them on in Cross Country. Being a House Captain - a great opportunity for leadership. Lincoln C.

The best part about being a Sports Councillor was getting to know the regular people that come to the sport shed. Acacia G

My favourite part of being a Student Councillor was seeing the little kids' faces as we show them the big boxes.

In being a Peer Mediator, I enjoyed playing with the little kids and meeting new people. Sam A

I greatly enjoyed being a Student Councillor this year and being able to hear and share ideas with everyone with no one to judge. Olivia