Knitting is underway in Ruma 13

Bling Bling is full on in Rm 13

Computational Thinking

 

 

   Duffy Theatre        

      Wow, our whole kura enjoyed an exceptional show from three very         energetic performers  who totally engaged our learners in the                 importance of staying safe in your bubble to ward off Covid 19.  Most      impressive was the leaping on and off our stage, so we had a few         tamariki that wanted to show off their talents as well.  Managed to         grab a group pic with our three actors from the recent Duffy Theatre     show. 

Mau Rakau in our Kura

Our Tuakana students are learning Mau Rakau from Matua Sean.  The level of participation and engagement is extremely high.  Tamariki are ready and have their ears on for instruction.  It is awesome to see how much enjoyment our tamariki are gaining from learning Mau Rakau.  Thank you Matua Sean for making this possible.

 Mau Rakau Presentation

 I just wanted to say “Thanks Dad” for getting me a brand new scooter.  I have been sharing this with a couple of my good mates.  We love it.  

Self Portraits 

Ruma tekau ma toru is currently working on our Self Portraits.

This term we decided that we would utilize our black light that we have borrowed from our local AKAU art studio.

Below are the stages that we have used so far to make our Self Portraits.  The learning involved has been to understand what is a side profile, feel the side profile and then position our faces so we can get the clearest side profile when taking our photos.

Side Profile Pikitia

Printed in black and white then pasted onto some black cartridge paper.  I love this side profile, it is magic.

Tamariki then cut their own side profiles out.

We then used some fluorescent pipe cleaners for the outline and details.

Then using a hot glue gun, tamariki choose their colours and measured out and cut pieces to depict their details of their faces.

Both sides will be used, then these will be strung up with a swivel to display in our corridor, and the black light should highlight all the pipe cleaners.  Will post more when they are completed.

 Weeding, Weeding, Weeding

Our GTT roopu have had their fair share of weeding over the last few weeks, so out with the old and what are we going to plant next.  We will be planting some more native seeds, so all of these native shrubs and trees will have some form of healing properties.  Can't wait for them to start popping up.

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Welcome to all our tamariki, old and new.  2021 is the beginning of something new.  All our tamariki in Ruma Tekau ma Toru are now SENIORS/TUAKANA and hold alot more responsibility placed upon their shoulders.  These tamariki are now role models for our JUNIORS/TEINA to look up to.  I know that when we all work together, these responsibilities will become second nature, so with my help, your help and the dedication of our tamariki, I know this will happen.