Well, as you can see we're getting well underway with the costumes for the Whakatane Christmas Float Parade. We don't like to give too much away in this public domain, but just ask your Tamariki to get an idea of some of the fabulous things we've made so far!

We've been stitching, sequining, cutting, measuring and decorating-directed by the Tamariki who have the most wonderful ideas. By the way Luana, the one on the far right is Manea's Tiger Girl cape-she came up with the idea and Sue helped her to bring it to life!

Matua will give anything a go-what a great example for the Tamariki-even teachers can learn something new-and he's now very good at sewing!

Manea and Mihiata starting their modelling career early.

Rita and Tiana joining in.

Haedyn-Reeve showing me her "H Harry Horse!"

Whanau, don't forget to pencil in Saturday 5th December for the float parade. If you haven't yet handed in your permission slip-please do. If you have any spare fabric, felt pieces, cotton threads, beads, sequins etc please send them in with your children so we can use them on the costumes. And if you are available to help decorate the float the night before the parade, or would like to help in any other way please let us know. Don't forget whanau you will need to stay with your children the entire duration of the parade. We are so excited!