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ROWENAs lunch
Student Council Community Group
Silverdale School Ride the Waves
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By Brooke Furniss and Connor Draper-Smith, Silverdale School Student Council
On the 6th of May, Silverdale School’s Intermediate Team Karearea were given the opportunity to sail on two of NZ Sailing Trust’s yachts, Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand. Both of these boats were inspired and skippered by Sir Peter Blake in the Whitbread Round the World races.
Team Karearea was split into two groups; with Rooms 16 & 18 sailing first, and Rooms 20 & 22 who took the ferry to Motuihe Island to plant trees for the Motuihe Conservation Trust. When the students from Rooms 16 & 18 arrived at Motuihe, Rooms 20 & 22 were finished with their planting. Both groups took a turn to walk around the island and spotted many different species of animals, including the Tuatara, Saddleback and Weta.
The sailing trip was a great experience and much was learnt about the nature and history of New Zealand. “The highlight for me was going under the Auckland Harbour Bridge.” - Connor
ROWENAs Lunch
The Millwater ROWENAs (Retired Old Women Enjoying Nice Afternoons) had a grand time. The weather was cold and cloudy but the friendship was just the opposite. There were nine of us to enjoy the day.
After a very enjoyable and informative tour of the Morris and James pottery, we enjoyed a lovely lunch at their excellent café. It was too cold to sit outside, so unfortunately we had to sit inside. But one advantage was that we did get to know each other a little better – with so few of us sitting around the table, we really got to chat together and share stories. If you haven’t been to Morris and James Pottery, to take in the stunning and unique colour palette that they use on their pieces, you are missing a treat. With Matakana and its boutique shopping literally on their doorstep, you can have a superb day out.
Ode to Millwater
Millwater ages, new and old Hair of silver, brown or gold Sharing lives from different parts We all remember in our hearts. Now we live here, side by side Happy that we did decide To move into this happy space Where life moves at a gentler pace. Anon
