BOOK REVIEW

The Secret Life of William Shakespeare

A couple of months ago I came across a delicious book in our Martinborough Library, so I thought I would share it with you. ‘The Secret Life of William Shakespeare’ is the eighth book written (in 2012) by historical novelist Jude Morgan.
From the front cover with its elegant calligraphy title to ‘praise reviews’ on the back; for a Shakespeare fan, this was irrestistible. I was not disappointed. … Continue Reading

The Children’s Commissioner Visits Martinborough Breakfast Club

The children of the Martinborough Breakfast Club recently hosted a visit from Children’s Commissioner Dr Russell Wills. Dr Wills travelled to Martinborough at the invitation of Archdeacon May Croft and Martinborough School Principle Craig Nelson whose organisations work in partnership to operate the Breakfast Club at the St Andrews Church hall every day of each school term.

Dr Wills said he was impressed by the children’s enthusiasm for their Club. Sitting with the children over a bowl of porridge, tea and toast and chatted with the children and volunteers Dr Wills said it is important to learn from communities who already have successfully implemented food in schools initiatives so that they can help other schools get it right. “I can see that this is a community that loves children,” says Dr Wills. “There is a sense here that children are important to all our lives that we share responsibility of raising them.” … Continue Reading

Reminder

Don’t forget, the Martinborough Golf Club’s ‘come and have a look days’ are Friday 20th September and Saturday 21st. Come and check out the great facilities and beautiful course. Fun introductory coaching will be available at 4 pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday. This is a great opportunity to give swinging the club a try so don’t miss out. Call Sue Berger 3069 076 to register interest.

Maths Champs

Kahutara School’s maths team of Dan Graham, Danielle Rose and Rebecca Rose were winners of the Year 5/6 section at this year’s Matharapa.

Matharapa is a keenly competed annual Wairarapa Primary School mathematics competition with all schools vying for the top prizes. The competition is a team format which covers all aspects of mathematics from mental arithmetic to team problem solving. To win teams have to have maths abilities over all aspects – which the Kahutara team proved to have. The photo is of Dan, Danielle and Rose with Mayor Adrienne Staples at the presentation.

Photo courtesy Sonya Hume