Tekau Ma Rua Recipient - Phoenix Ngarimu

Well done to Phoenix for becoming the first recipient of our Tekau ma rua roopu. This is a new initiative that we are piloting. The initiative involves enhancing the current leadership potential within our students and offering them a chance to take ownership on how things can be exercised better for our students. The Tekau ma rua roopu will be the main student voice of our syndicate. You have to show outstanding work ethic, morals and values to be selected for this roopu. Every student should strive to be part of the Tekau ma rua. Phoenix has earned this right. She is a model student who epitomizes excellence and the core values we have at Gisborne Intermediate. Nga Mihi Phoenix. A true Mana Wahine you are.

Turanganui Role Models night

Turanganui Taonga Boys Sleepover

Thank you to all of our awesome boys and role models for staying at school on Friday night. Our three matua reported that they had a fantastic evening and loved reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting a lot of new faces as well. The boys and their significant role models enjoyed a fun filled evening together. We will be having a similar evening for our girls in the future so watch this space and we also have some whanau challenges in the pipeline that link in to our classroom programmes too. 

Tech Arts

Below are a few snap shots of students at tech. The students enjoy a range of activity and learning within their tech rotations. Our tech teachers remain passionate and deliver a quality learning programme for our students.

Below: Daniel and Brandie doing the dishes after making Sushi

Below: Showing Jacob Wyllie how to shape his Taiaha

Below: Alyssa Ruruku cleaning up after her cooking session

Tuakana / Teina Roles

As part of our whanau kaupapa this year, we are providing opportunities for our students to become Tuakana (Leader, Guide, Big Brother, Big Sister). These roles allow students to develop leadership roles and responsibilities. Tuakana roles can happen right across the curriculum whether it be in Math, Reading, Writing and so on. We have seen a number of students step into these roles.

Below: Whetu King Taufa teaches the boys the fine art of bombing. I believe this is one of the safest methods to enter the water if it is done correctly. Ka rawe Whetu.

Week 3 History Lesson

This week our students embarked on a historical hikoi in and around the City harbour and beaches. Museum Curators Matua Aaron and Koka Julie shared their Matauranga around the history between  between Tangata Whenua and European settlers. Students learnt the basic Whakapapa of Waikanae, Heipipi Park and more. We believe it is important for our Tamariki to learn about their backyard as this also gives them a stronger sense of belonging. 

Matua Aaron giving History Lesson

Omaio Bay Whanau Information

Camp Information

Collaborative Learning - Wananga

Students were involved in some collaborative learning today. The topic was "Wananga". Students were split into groups and given a set of Questions based on Wananga and Collaborative learning. The main objective is that students feel comfortable and are able to contribute without being criticized. Students understand that it is ok to make mistakes, because we can create a supportive learning environment for them. A topic will be introduced most weeks and students can give their honest opinions about that topic, knowing that we live in a world of diversity. Some awesome feedback today. Nga Mihi Turanganui Taonga.

 Turanganui Wananga Number 1

Tamati Ingram Leading his Roopu. Ka Rawe Tamati

Adrian Buchanan Leading his Roopu. Tau Ke Adrian

WEEK 3 - Turanganui Taonga

Mauriora Whanau, Welcome to Week 3. Ruma Rua Tekau have made an awesome start to the year. We continue to grow and develop as a solid unit. A big mihi must go out to the rest of our Turanganui whanau who continue to manaaki the bigger picture which is Unity. We are all privileged to be part and parcel of a special team. I would like to thank all the whanau who showed up to our meet the teacher night. It was awesome to meet you all and the vibe was great. Lets continue to paddle our waka in unison for the betterment of our tamariki. He mauri tu, He mauri ora.

KAI TIME AT THE MUSEUM

New Initiative within Woodwork

Daly Riri giving his rakau shape. Awesome Daly

Nik Patumaka putting in the hardyards. Pure concentration.

This year the Y8 boys will be making their own Taiaha and the Y8 girls will be making their own patu. We will be giving students the whakapapa on these traditional taonga and also teaching them the fine art of them. The students are enjoying this mahi.

Koka Tina Swann - Foodtech

Koka Tina introducing students to Y8 food tech lessons. 

Matua Bruce leading our Math Wananga

Matua Bruce will be introducing a new Math initiative called Bobbi Hunter Math. This initiative encourages a collaborative approach amongst the students. Students who have a good grasp on Math concepts and strategy lead the rest of the group through positive reinforcement of the lesson and more. We are hoping this initiative will build competence and confidence within all students.

Mau Rakau Wananga

MAU RAKAU SESSIONS

TURANGANUI TAONGA BOYS LEARNING THE WHAKAPAPA OF THE TAIAHA

TURANGANUI TAONGA 2016

Swimming Assessment - Treading Water for 2 minutes

Assessment Time

Turanganui Taonga Rock

Latrell and Nik showing off their skills. Awesome boys

Ani Whaanga Smith showing off her Musical Skills. Ka Rawe Ani

Awesome work boys. Nga Mihi.

Phoenix, Alana and Montana doing their designs

Peyton and Manaia

Brandie, Whetu and Harlee. Full Concentration

Ani, Terina and Wai

Rere, Arzana and Shannon. 

Motivational

Such an inspirational lady. Every child deserves a champion. Someone who will not give up on them.

Term 1 Week 1

P.E Session from Week 1 - Kotahitanga Focus

Our Turanganui teachers look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday night for our Meet the Teacher evening anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Please feel free to come along, grab a sausage sizzle and/or bring along a picnic tea, play some games with the students and teachers, slippery slide and fill in a very important aspirations sheet alongside your child that will be referred to throughout the year and proudly displayed on our classroom walls. If you do not manage to finish the aspirations sheet on the night then you can take it home and return the next morning ready for publishing.

Thanks to everyone who returned all of the agreements and forms last week and a friendly reminder to please send in the following forms on Tuesday so we can continue our organisation for the term. Apologies for the amount of notices coming home at the moment - this is not normal but unfortunately necessary at the moment. Thanks for your understanding. 

Summary of New forms to be returned asap

• Camp Agreement
• Camp Form - Donations, Parent Help etc
• Turanganui Term 1 Trip Permission
• Gisint Medical Form
• Music Lesson Forms - if your child wishes to sign up for Friday lessons

Old Forms to be returned asap (If not already)

• e-Learning Agreements
• Food Tech Survey

Thanks again for the fabulous start to the year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first week with my class and am looking forward to a very successful and product

Mau Rakau Whakapapa Lesson