"Where's Wally? Challenge" Results

Well... after an exhausting few weeks of tracking Wally worldwide, we have the results.
Third place:  Phoenix Churcher
Second place:  Zoe Renor
First place:  Kendall Charles

The results of the creativity challenge will be on Monday!

Form time with the medal issuing "ceremony"

Updating you all

With letters from Robin and Christina lining our walls, we are feeling loved.  And missing those who have left our shores.  It is great to know that we are all still part of a big form-family, even when all the oceans separate us geographically.

The "Where's Wally" challenge is nearly the end of its run.  The final clue will be on Thursday, and the prizegiving will be on Friday with a breakfast in class.  Show up early for class peoples.  And expect an update on the blog at that point.  So far Kendall is WAY in the lead on 15 points, Zoe is on 10, and Phoenix is on 6.  Louis, Finn, and Ivy are all within a point of Phoenix, so the game is still anyones.

The trophy for most creative presentation of Wally's journey is still up for grabs, and will be selected on Friday.  Get your creativity flowing people.... :D

And congratulations to Kendall for her wonderful job-well-done as Board rep this last year!  She has completed her final meeting, and only has to hand-over control to the new representative next term.  We are pleased that Zoe has joined members of the class as "folks who have run for Board Rep", and we wish her all the best in the election.  Arjun ran in Year 10, though sadly missed out then.

Zoe preparing to give her election speech.

Exams are but a little over a week away!  Eeeep!  Get your study on.... NOW!  Go.  Hassle those teachers.  Harrang and harrass.  Get moving on the revision.

I'm off to Dance NZ Made tomorrow with Zoe and Ivy, it should be a great day- though a long day.  The form class will have to fend for itself.  Sob.  But I will be thinking of you all.

Catching up with Wally

Joshy's Cake

Getting stuck straight in, welcome Annika to the class!  She has come from Germany and fittededed right in.  I love the way she has a brilliant accent, and willing to give everything a go.

With all the farewells, it was great to have an arrival.  We all miss Robin, Cat and Nella so much.  Formtime is so quiet without them.  Well.... not exactly quiet... but you know.

The class with Annika... on my birthday

This fortnight we are working on a "Where's Wally" challenge- tracking the journey of Wally across the globe in his private jet-pack.  So far he has left Wellington, arrived in Beijing, landed in Moscow.... and who knows where else!  In the lead currently are Ivy, Zoe and Kendall, with Renae and Finn not far behind.

Thanks to Kendall and Joshy for the wonderful cakes they baked for my birthday- it was very sweet and both tasted great!  I will have to load them up on the blog.

Kendall's Cake

Fish! Update

Kendall's fish
Originally uploaded by trivia_buff101

This week has been Sea Week. So far we have made a lovely sea of fish (which will be uploaded on Friday) and looked at 2 elements of the Fish! Philosophy.


Yesterday was "Being There". To make the most of our opportunities, we need to be present in every respect of the word. This means intently listening, focussing on our friends. Not being distracted in class. Being aware of how the people around you are feeling. Our task was to find at least 3 places in the day where we could "be there" for our learning and our friends.


Today was "Choose your Attitude". No one ever says you have to have a good day or enjoy the classes you take. But it is important that we make the most of what we have by choosing to participate, to try, to be positive and to do our best. The task was to go through the day with a positive and upbuilding attitude.


Neither "being there" nor "choosing our attitude" are easy. It takes effort, honesty and really trying. It is exhausting. But, it improves our interactions with others.


The reason for updating today was Kendall's wonderful gesture. She made us all Fish! cookies, which kept her busy for all hours last night, and decorated lovely fishies. This is a perfect example of what we are doing tomorrow, as well as choosing to have a positive attitude about your class and being there to make people feel better in the morning. Good on you Kendall, you rock!