December 2012

We have had a busy month. The highlight was our special day at Haulashore Island We caught the ferry across to the island, our trip was the first one and Marlins dad taught us an old Rarotongan welcome chant to travelers coming ashore. We surprised a real pirate hiding in the bushes. He had us go on a real treasure hunt for a chest. North 10 steps....south 25 steps.... looking for clues. We found all the clues and finally found a real chest! When we opened it, it contained special items to keep in our school historical display case. (a piece of hemp rope, a Maori tool and a very old wooden block from the Sounds) We walked around the island, learning about the history of the island (and found 13 dead shags) saw Coles special camp area and the lagoon. After lunch we had time on the Haulashore Beach where the sailing ships were hauled ashore to have repairs and their hulls scraped. Before we left we had time for a treasure hunt....lots of jewels and sweets!!! We had a wonderful day!

This is the final photo taken in 2012. We are wearing our Talleys Adopt a ship black hoodies. We say farewell to Ashton and Taylor to go to new schools next year. The Year 4's move on to Nile Room in 2013. Judi retires on Dec 19,2012. Thank you for reading our blog. The St Vincent Room Kids