Kākano

This week in Kākano we have been celebrating le vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week). We were lucky to have some special guests pop in and teach us about aspects of the Samoan culture and language. Mrs Togiaso's Dad shared the story of Sina and the Eel then he opened a coconut for us. Togamau's Aunty (Lavi) showed us some beautiful photos of their recent trip to Samoa, and taught us about the different animals in Samoa. Kymani's Dad (Jeremiah) came in and shared some of his artworks and patterns he uses in his Samoan tattoos. We also had fun drawing our own patterns with Jeremiah. Fa'afetai lava to all of our Kākano 'aiga! 

Pītau 1 

Many of us in Pītau 1 have been really engaged in the Arts this week! We explored the role Taniwha play in protecting our earth during our Diving Deeper session with Ms Nicholls. We explored different art tools, such as indian ink, pastels and dye, to create our own paintings of taniwha.

We have also been learning all about fractions. Samoan language week was a great opportunity to use our growing knowledge of fractions and symmetry to create a class siapo. 

Pītau 2

We have been focussing on Storytelling our story is "Waka ō Aoraki", this week we created waka out of clay.

Pītau 3

This week Pītau 3 have been drawing the setting from our story Goldilocks and the three bears in sketches school. We photographed our bear puppets and added them to the scene in Keynote. 

Pītau 4

Pītau 4 has been learning about the different ways animals communicate, including visual, smell, and tactile methods. Our visit to Willow Bank was a fantastic experience where we explored, observed, and listened to how animals interact with each other. We loved seeing the unique ways animals communicate firsthand.

Koru 1

Koru 1 have been learning about Aotearoa ecosystems, doing research, taking notes, and writing about NZ habitats of their choice for in the form of information reports.

Koru 2

Koru 2 took a trip to the city last week where we learned about climate change and what we can do to take action against it. We are working on a way to educate the whole school about the valuable things we learned, so stay turned.

Koru 3

In Koru 3 we have been learning how an aurora is formed. In groups we have been showing the process. Here is Connor dressed up as a solar flare!

Koru 4

Koru 4 have had the pleasure of Miss Simmons being with us from the New Zealand Graduate School of Education. Fitness has been a highlight so far, playing a range of games such as End Ball, All in Tag and Raisins and Radishes. We are lucky to have Miss Simmons with us for the remainder of Term 2.

Koru 5

Over the past few weeks Koru 5, have embarked on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery in the realm of measurement. Our adventures have taken us on a captivating exploration of converting metric units, scrutinising the size of paua shells to ensure they adhere to legal standards and comparing the precision of different scales. We have also delved into the fascinating world of estimating using non-standard units used by Māori to measure such things as tattoos, waka and other structures.

In literacy we have honed our skills in sourcing and utilising information from a variety of media to craft our very own information reports. This emphasis on independent research and reporting has empowered us to express our findings and insights in a compelling and informative manner.

Koru 6

Well done, Koru 6! You absolutely cleaned up at this year’s Senior Cross Country, taking multiple podium spots. We are so proud of your amazing athletic efforts, your attitudes, and wonderful team spirit. We especially love the way you cheered and supported each other till the end. Sekia!!!

Koru 7

Koru 7 took part in the school cross-country this week. As a child you either love it or hate it! Nonetheless, we mostly had smiles .Well-done to Koru 7’s Hailey who was 1st, Koru 6’s Charlie 2nd and Khloe 3rd in the girls. Whew, all done and dusted for another year!