This term we have launched out on a voyage of discovery! Our tamariki have been exploring wonderful pūrākau and getting to know some cheeky characters in Māori history.

Mischievous Māui!

This week, the Purapura whānau shared the pūrākau (story) of how Māui fished up the North Island of Aotearoa. They were inspired to retell the story and explore the importance of oral storytelling in history. 

We've had a fantastic time using visual art, digital technology, writing, reading and drama to discover this story and it's place in the culture of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Trip to the Musuem- June 19th, 21st & 22nd

As part of our theme this term, and the introduce the next, we are visitng the Auckland War Memorial Musuem in Week 9 of this term. 

A huge thank you to all the whānau who have already paid for this trip (via the School Shop) and have returned permission slips (attached here if you need another copy). 

The cut off to return the permission slips (to your child's class teacher) and payment (via the School Shop) is Monday May 29th @ 3pm. 

If you would like to offer help on this trip, please email a.copley@ghs.school.nz. 

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