Friday October 16, 9–10.40am · in the classrooms
Every class spends the morning making floral art — sand saucers, suncatchers, decorated shoes and miniature gardens. Whānau are all welcome: stay ten minutes or the whole morning. Be the face they look for.
At a Glance: The Morning
9.00–10.40am Flower arranging in the classrooms, all year levels.
Over the weekend
Entries stay on display in the hall, judged for Pet Day.
The bean, pea and photo competitions are Pet Day projects — full rules in the Pet Day booklet.
Why before 9am? It lets us sort and share the flowers across the classrooms before the morning begins, rather than during it.
Every child brings flowers from home to use and share. Each year also brings the one item shown. Whānau welcome to watch.
Year 0–1: Sand Saucer Surprises
Students create colourful sand saucers using natural materials arranged in shallow containers.
Students provide:
- Saucer
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
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Creativity: different colours and interesting patterns or shapes
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Craft: neatly made, good use of space, sand fully covered
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Overall: holds attention and looks complete
Year 2: Sparkling Suncatchers
Students design floral suncatchers that reflect light and colour.
Students provide:
- Paper plate
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
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Creativity: bright colours or shapes that draw attention
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Craft: securely made, balanced and safe to hang
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Overall: appealing; evokes a positive response
Year 3: Colourful Collages
An animal-inspired floral collage.
Students provide:
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
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Creativity: distinctive elements that make it stand out
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Craft: carefully arranged
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Overall: charming, balanced and visually appealing
Year 4: Fabulous Footwear
Decorated footwear, for beauty, wearability and balance.
Students provide:
- Footwear (gumboot, sneaker, slipper or boot)
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
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Creativity: a decorated shoe with flowers in thoughtful patterns
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Craft: flowers neat, balanced and interesting
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Overall: a joyful, engaging effect
Year 5: Heroic Habitats
An animal habitat represented through floral design.
Students provide:
- A small tray (about 10×10cm)
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
- Creativity: clear patterns, shapes or deliberate design
- Craft: accurately shows the habitat and its needs
- Overall: uses space and intricacy
Year 6: Miniature Gardens
A miniature Zootopia with an animal-compassion message. Natural, recycled or biodegradable only — no plastic.
Students provide:
- A tray, plus natural and recycled materials
- Flowers (brought from home to use and share with the class)
What the Judges look for:
- Creativity: a clear animal scene with an environmental message
- Craft: neat, balanced and well made
- Overall: visual appeal with meaningful education
And then on Saturday: Pet Day
Sat 17 October · 8.30am–midday, the school field.
Calves, lambs, dogs, cats, horses and small animals.
The Grand Parade at 11am, a bake sale, BBQ and food trucks.
Free entry — everyone welcome.
Flower Day information booklet download
Download PDF copy here.
