The Prime Minister visits Eastern Hutt School

During week two of this term we were very excited to welcome Mr John Key to Eastern Hutt School.    In E6 we learned that Mr Key is the Prime Minister of New Zealand.  That was a bit tricky for us to understand, so we had a discussion about what a Prime Minister is.  

Angelina said "I think it's a bit like a boss. He might be the boss of the whole of New Zealand."

Hunter said "I think he is even the boss of Australia maybe".

Charlize said "That is just like my Mum.  She is a boss.  She is the boss of everyone at home and at her work and she can be very bossy because she is so good at it!"

Mrs Graham said "You are right, he is a bit like a boss, and he is also like a leader.  He makes very important decisions for our country, and he tries very hard to be the best leader he can be.  It's like when you are the star of the day in E6 you have to be a great leader, and you do jobs and help make sure our classroom is a safe and happy place - that is sort of what Mr Key does for New Zealand!"

Rayan wondered "Is he even the boss of Auckland, and the boss of our school?"

Riya asked "is being Prime Minister like being a Prince or a King?  What do Prime Ministers wear?  Do you get to wear a crown?'

We are very lucky to have Mr Key come to see our fabulous school.   I wonder when you are grown up if you will remember the day the Prime Minister of New Zealand visited you at school when you were 5 years old?

 The Kapa Haka group gave our Prime Minister a wonderful welcome.  

We sang our school song with pride for Mr Key.

Waiting patiently for Mr Key to arrive

 We were a bit nervous about this special event!

 Mrs Henderson, our principal welcomed Mr Key to our school.

 The senior students asked Mr Key lots of interesting questions that 

the children at our school had thought of.

Mr Key told us a story about a crocodile.  

Can you remember the story he told?

E6 were very lucky to sit in the front row at assembly.  You all sat very tidy and still, and used your fantastic manners and showed him a great deal of respect.  What a fabulous audience you were!