Olympic opening fever took hold of Maeroa Intermediate School last week.
The entire 500-plus roll took part in the school's own Olympic opening ceremony - complete with national flags, a march past, announcements, an Olympic flame - and an Olympic gold medallist - track cyclist Sara Ulmer who told the children their ceremony was just like the real thing.
Even the queen attended.
Each class adopted a country and marched in either PE gear, school uniform or national dress. Team carried national flags and banners.