Mid Canterbury Triathlon
Allenton had a team of 10 Year 5 and Year 6 students taking part in this event at Hampstead School. Competitors needed to complete a 50m swim, 3km bike and 1km run in and around Hampstead School. Here are some of our triathletes in action.
Allenton Swimming Sports
Week 2 was a chance for our swimmers to battle it out at the EA Networks Pool in our annual swimming sports. Swimmers competed in 25m and 50m races across Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke.
Congratulations to everyone who took part - you overcame some fears and nerves taking part. Well done to those who gained placings (your certificates will be presented at your next Area assembly) and congratulations to those who have qualified for the County Swimming Sports on 3 March.
Congratulations to everyone who took part - you overcame some fears and nerves taking part. Well done to those who gained placings (your certificates will be presented at your next Area assembly) and congratulations to those who have qualified for the County Swimming Sports on 3 March.
Maths Week 12-16 August 2019
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Celebrating 125 Year Anniversary of Women's Suffrage
2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. On 19 September 1893 the Electoral Act 1893 was passed, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote. New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
To commemorate this anniversary, Volunteer Ashburton gifted a Kate Sheppard camelia bush to each Mid Canterbury School. Our girl house leaders planted this bush within the school grounds.
To commemorate this anniversary, Volunteer Ashburton gifted a Kate Sheppard camelia bush to each Mid Canterbury School. Our girl house leaders planted this bush within the school grounds.
Kotahitanga and Whanau Hui
To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week), we held a Kotahitanga afternoon.
Children from across the school moved around different activities in whanau groups and took part in games, myths, art and waiata.
Children from across the school moved around different activities in whanau groups and took part in games, myths, art and waiata.
Later in the week we also had a Whanau Hui to talk with our families about what we are doing at Allenton School.
Here are two of our teachers delivering the kai!
Here are two of our teachers delivering the kai!
Tongan Language Week
During Tongan Language Week every class was given scratch boards for each child to create a Tongan design on. These were then joined together to make a MASSIVE Tongan mural. This photo only shows half of the amazing mural! It looks even more amazing in real life so feel free to pop into the office corridor to have a look.
Junior Reading Afternoon
Our children love learning to read! A few weeks ago the Junior teachers and some of their students shared with parents and whanau the different strategies that they use in class when learning to read.
Swim Weeks
As part of our PE programme, each area has a dedicated swim week or weeks down at EA Networks Stadium and Pool. Here are some of our Senior students enjoying their lessons.
Winter Tournament
Allenton had six teams entered in this year's Mid Canterbury Winter Tournament, playing football, hockey and netball.
A great day was had by all! Thanks to the parents and teachers who helped coach and manage our teams or came along to support.
A great day was had by all! Thanks to the parents and teachers who helped coach and manage our teams or came along to support.
Our Allenton Gold hockey team won the Year 5/6 Mid Canterbury Winter Tournament and qualified for the Canterbury Winter Tournament in Christchurch. The team played with enthusiasm and pride and finished in 3rd place!
Year 6 Camp
In 2018 our year 6 camp was held at Woodend Christian Camp. A great three days were had by all, starting with a walk and beach visit on the way to camp, followed by awesome activities like go-karting, archery, air rifles, zip line, team building and the climbing wall.
Thank you to all the parents who came on camp as Camp Mothers and Camp Fathers - you were awesome! Thank you to the Allenton School staff for organising the camp and to the staff from Woodend Christian Camp for making this such an enjoyable experience.
Term 2 Powhiri
We held a powhiri on the morning of the first day of Term 2 to welcome our new principal, Mr Tilby, new staff and students to Allenton School. It was our first powhiri and everyone did a fantastic job!
Top Team
Sport Canterbury visited us in Term 4 with their Top Team competition. In groups we had to work together to solve puzzles and challenges.
