The day had finally arrived....and we weren't going to let a little bit of bad weather keep us away after counting down the sleeps for the last week!!
We all clambered on the bus after singing our own rendition of 'The wheels on the bus' song and putting on our excitement!!
Once in Invercargill we headed towards The Homestead Stadium. Archie whispered in my ear as we got closer, "Does the bus driver know where he's going?" I sure did hope so Archie, and sure enough around the round about we went and we were there!! Phew.
Once off the bus, we all went inside to be greeted by the almighty Ranfurly Shield!! I must say, Cameron, Archie, Eddie and Josh along with many others were in awe!! Cameron took the first opportunity he could to have a feel of the 'Log 'o' wood' in the flesh!! Amaaaaazing.
Russel was our tour guide for the morning and took us all around the Stadium, including the Stag's changing room, and what did we see as soon as we walked through the doors, the Winton Kindergarten Shield that we made!! It also had the smell of liniment lingering in the air. The president's lounge. And as morning tea time loomed we heading up lots of stairs to the supporters lounge, and what a view from the top!!
After our tummies were filled we heading down to the grounds for a bit of a run around and we got to have our photos taken with the Ranfurly Shield, it was very very special. Be sure to check out the big screen on Monday for photos, and if you would like a copy let either Judy or Kylie know and we can email them to you. Also for the parents who were taking photos of the day, feel free to email some in so we can add them to our slide show here at Kindergarten.
Cameron thanked Russell on behalf of the Kindergarten, then we were back on the bus headed for the Invercargill museum to see the Mo Tatou Ngai Tahu exhibit which has been bought down from Te Papa museum in Wellington. Jonty Unahi and his Mum Danielle were able to view a piece of their ancestral heritage too, how cool is that!!
A huge thanks to all our parents helpers, I hope you enjoyed the morning as much as your children did.
Next Friday we will have Maroon Friday...Dress in Maroon to support the almighty Stags in hope of yet another victory!! GO THE STAGS!!
Kylie and Judy.
3 comments:
Archie loved his day & enjoyed telling the whole family at tea about his trip to Rugby Southland & according to him having a game on the park against the Stags!!!
Acacia had great delight telling Dad she had her photo taken with the Ranfurly Sheild. :). Acacia thought the Mo Tatou Ngai Tahu exhibit at the Museum was quite cool too.
Cool Archie, I must have missed that game. Who won??
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