Arbor Day

What is Arbor Day? Arbor Day is a holiday that is celebrated on the 5 of June, certain people and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday, usually in the spring.

Why is this important for Nz's environments?  

To celebrate our natural beauty by educating our communities, planting a passion for future protection and preservation of our wondrous heritage trees.

What are some ways we see HHS helping with the environment?

• Planting trees (all around the school)
• Picking up rubbish (inside & out of school)
• Making compost
• Making garden beds
• Having a big tree garden at the back of the field

Yesterday Tr & Ts went to the back of the field and planted or cleaned the trees. Lily and I had planted a flax tree, we called her Ataahua because she is going to grow into a beautiful flax tree. I can't wait till I can see her grow and use her to flax bags or little plants.

Here a photo from yesterday of me and 7 other people with trees to plant:

Hornby Athletics day

Yesterday was Hornby Highs Athletics day, I participated in social sports. So the things we did was discus, shotput and 6om.
CARR values were clearly demonstrated by the other student in the school by working hard in the sport, not giving up and achieving their goal they had on that day.
I demonstrated the CARR values by not giving up, actually the activity right, not having a bad attitude and showing respects for my other friends in my group.
I was particularly proud of how others were cheering their friends and how respectful others were to the ones who were racing or competing.
Next year I will be more organised and more chill on the sport and maybe I'll cheer others harder than this year also I will be more creative in my outfit.

Commitment
Achievement
Resilence
Respect