Today we had a special assembly to farewell our very special and funny caretaker Royce Nurse. He has helped us keep warm/mahana by organising our new heat pump and he always involves us when he's doing his duties round the school/kura. We will miss your cheeky smile and warm and friendly presence at Tongariro, what an amazing contribution of 19 years to the school!!! I'm glad they gave you a Taonga/Pounamu/Greenstone today...
Our pictures of Matua Royce at work with his dog and his wheelie bin. Cole drew him a motorbike and Dean said thank you for looking after Papatuanuku! (Mother Earth) We have been learning the Maori Legend and talking about Ranginui and Papatuanuku and how people shouldn't drop rubbish on her.
The bow is holding Cressida-Lyn's story which nearly made him cry it says;
"Matua Royce is really nice and he jumps up and down all day long (picking up rubbish) and he is the best out of Tongariro School and more schools, he is the best!"
Front cover of our card by Owen- Matua Royce and his amazing robotic arms taking care of the school...
Back cover of our card by Heleina - Royce in his treehouse with his friends beside the children in Room 3...
All of us with our favourite caretaker, we wish you all the best for your move to Taumarunui. Noone can fathom what you have done... you're amazing we will remember you when we dance as you loved to catch us dancing and laugh and point through the window!! :)))
What a choice picture you draw Heleina, Awesome!!!
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