World Cups - Then and Now
For the first time in World Cup history, all games are being played in just one city within the host country. What is the name of the city that the last World Cup was played in?
Doha
'...a very shiny nose.'
Kermit (the Frog)
This little blue locomotive, with a big smile, was Mr Moore's favourite when he was a little boy.
Thomas the Tank Engine
The youngest member of the Nikau team for 2023, this teacher looks happy and gentle - but is not to be messed with in class.
Miss Tuttle
Who was the captain of the Black Caps when they came a painfully close second at the last ODI World Cup?
Kane Williamson
'Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake...'
'Shake it off, I shake it off...'
Everyone's famous large red canine, is better known by which name?
Clifford
Can he fix it? Yes he can!
Bob the Builder
Known for carrying a little yellow ukelele, and her passion for maths, this teacher was in Totara in 2023.
Ms Niuula
It's not coming home in 2022...
Which year did England last win the Football World Cup?
1946, 1966, 1986, 1996, or 2016?
1966
'Guard Pacific's triple star...'
'...from the shafts of strife and war.'
If you are jealous of someone, you may turn this shade with envy.
Green
Addressed with the proper term, this educator is known for his formal suits, piercing glare, and booming voice.
Mr Malins
Originally from a farming family, Mr Vincent is from the same small town as this All Blacks captain.
Sam Cane
Prior to this year's tournament, who won the last Rugby World Cup, in 2019?
South Africa
'See the line where the sky meets the sea?...'
'...It calls me.'
77% of world countries' flags have this shade of colour, notably the flags of Turkey, Morocco and Canada.
What noise did our hero make, when he chopped off the head of the wild Jabberwocky with his vorpal blade?
'Snicker-snack!'
Joining Totara in 2023, Ms Michaelis hails from which southern hemisphere nation?
South Africa
Rugby League World Cup winners in 2022, the Australian team goes by this nickname.
The Kangaroos
'Once a jolly swagman...'
'...camped by a billabong.'
In the iconic Rolling Stones song, the lead singer sees a red door, and he wants it painted a different colour. What colour - that also features in the title of the song - was it?
Black (from the song 'Paint it, Black')
Made up of two small islands, this Caribbean nation sits near Venezuela, and is known for their lively music and hummingbird population.
Trinidad and Tobago
We farewelled Mr Hill and Mr Ioelu this year, after many years of service. Which current staff member is the longest serving teacher at our school?
Miss Loomans