Athletics Day - some highlights . . .

Congratulations Sofaia - top Year 4 girl

Congratulations Charlie - top Year 4 boy

Well done Matthew Tamblyn and Rosanna Lyne!

These children are super story writers.
They use descriptive words, exciting vocab, an interesting hook, correct punctuation and excellent spelling.  
 

Tumanako Awards

Emmanuel sharing a class devotion

Emmanuel making a fruit kebab

Lily making a smoothie

Lily cooking dinner

Matthew T making a yummy dessert!

Merli taking out the recycling

Merli made an obstacle course.  

Matthew G played us a song on his guitar and sang

Kate baked a yummy apple pie

Ariana read us a story

John's family

Maia baking a dessert

Maysen built a hut

Practicing for Athletics day.

Congratulations to Jemma . . . our Kingdom Kid!

Our Marae Trip



First we were called (Karanga) onto the Marae by the Tangata Whenua

                            

After the speeches and waiata it was time for the hongi

           There were many beautiful kowhaiwhai patterns on the ceiling of the wharenui

The kowhaiwhai patterns all have special meanings.

 

The tukutuku patterns weaved as panels along the walls also had special meanings.

Outside the wharenui we looked at the carvings and talked about the significance of each picture.

 

We all had a great time at the Marae learning more about the Maori culture.

Congratulations to Namitha and Mario.

An excellent effort Mario in your reading and, awesome progress Namitha in your mathematics.  Well done to you both.