Welcome 2018

It's great to be back for another stimulating year of learning.

I am thrilled to have all my Year 5's from last year join me for another year. I can't wait to see them grow and develop even further.

We had our first session at Papatoetoe Pools with our swimming trainers. As New Zealanders, it is important to make sure we are all confident in and around water. Too many kiwis drown every year. All of us live close to beaches, rivers and lakes. Water is a big part of our environment and it is sad that too many of us lose our lives in our aquatic playgrounds.

This is the best way to learn to swim. Our instructors are in the water with us. They can support us when we are struggling much better than a teacher on the sideline.