Catholic Schools Day

On Wednesday was Catholic Schools day. We had a big mass at the Trafalgar Centre with St Peter Chanel, St Joseph and Garin Collage. When we got there we were split into four main whanau groups. We finished off our prayer flags and hung them on string across the hall. Then there was the mass where the Saint Paul's band played "Sing Your Praises". At the end of the mass St Joseph and Garin showed some of their Stage Challenge performances. By then it was 2:00 and time to leave back to school on the Bus.

National Standards Petition

 Why are educational experts, principals, teachers, and many parents so worried about National Standards?
Because we care about children's learning, we respectfully request that National Standards be trialled in our schools before being introduced nationally.
Some of the concerns raised are:

-They are untried and untested

-Will label children as young as 5 as failures

-Could result in misleading and damaging school league tables

-Are not the solution to under-achievement

Come to the Saint Paul's School office to show your support and sign the National Standards Petition. Help your children get a better education.

Art

This week in art we were drawing different sports equipment through a square paper frame