Welcome Back to Term 3

Kia Ora Whanau and Welcome back to another term. We are at the halfway point of the year, so lets make the most of your childs time as an intermediate student. There is still a lot of work to be done. This term will be fairly short as is only a 9 week term, with the ninth week being Action Week. During this term our Inquiry focus will be on Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship). Students will learn the core fundamentals on how to be a provider and protector of not only themselves, but the world in which they live. Our math focus this term will be on Statistics (Gathering data and information for a purpose). We will be making math as practical as we can, so students can learn as they do a practical activity. Our Writing focus will be on Poetry, Narratives and Persuasive text linking in with our Inquiry topic (Kaitiakitanga). Within Reading we will be focussing on inferencing or inferring what the Author is trying to tell us within the text. Our P.E focus will be linked to the Olympics, so there will be a few challenges ahead. Please remember that our doors are open and that I am only a phone call away. Nga Mihi Matua.

Below are some highlights from term 2

Above: Harley Kohn and Peyton Riri challenge in the traditional Maori Kemu = Manu Ti (Maori Language Week)

Above: Nik Patumaka and Montell Chadwick challenge in the traditional Maori Kemu = Manu Ti (Maori Language Week)

Whole Class Challenge - Manu Ti

Above: Wai Rawiri and Phoenix Ngarimu learn another new Maori Kemu called I te Timatanga

Phoenix Ngarimu and Latrell Nepe battle it out to be the Toa of the Kemu, Manu Ti. Phoenix is the Toa (Champion)

As part of our Reading programme we created a skit on Rona and the Moon. We hope you enjoy.

Maori Kemu - I Te Timatanga, Sequence Learning

Traditional Maori Kemu Tapuae

Invasion Mania - Focus on Attack/Defence/Passing/Catching/Finding Space/Teamwork/Perseverance but most importantly its about having fun

Mau Rakau sessions for boys run every week. Boys learn how to become Toa (Warriors). Basic rakau movements, striking, blocking, discipline, following instructions, leadership

Bring on Term 3

Final Week of Term 2

Kia Ora Whanau

Welcome to the final week of the term. A solid highlight for myself has been the unpacking of our Ko wai au unit. Students now have a deeper understanding of their Maunga, Awa, Iwi, Marae, Waka but most importantly themselves. Next term this concept will pay dividends as our focus for term 3 will be on Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship). I am a firm believer on understanding and looking after yourself first and foremost before you can make inroads into those other important aspects in life. I am looking forward to sharing knowledge about looking after ourselves our whenua, awa and more. This week is also Maori Language Week. This is close to the heart and allows us to further promote, speak and incorporate our language within te ao and also the curriculum. As part of Maori Language Week, we will be performing our Rona and the Moon Skit to the syndicate and maybe our Year 7s.

Below are some of our Ko Wai Au Poems from last week. 

     This is who i am by Terina

       I love being maori and i'm proud to represent my Whanau.

                                     This is who i am

                   Stands tall,Stands wide with a lot of pride.

                                     This is who i am

                         Loving and giving is promising.

                                     This is who i am

                       Thinking and sleeping during reading.

                                      This is who i am

              Leading and striving is something you're still trying.

                                      This is who i am

                   Loud and proud even in front of a big crowd.

                                       This is who i am

                            Trying to be the best that i can.

                                       This is who i am

                       Singing and chilling with friends is thrilling.

                                        This is who i am

                Being cheeky and funny is a talent so come at me.

                                        This is who i am

                Bonding with my siblings is a gift that i’m giving

                                        This is who i am

               So hearty i got people saying “look that's Terina Maraki”

This Is Who I Am - Shannon

This is who I am

I have a family like no other

This is who I am

I stand tall because of who I am

This is who I am

I was born in Turanganui A Kiwa

This is who I am

I was brought up in Te Karaka

This is who I am

I talk to the trees

This is who I am

I swim through the deep sea’s

This is who I am

My mum was always there

This is who I am

My mum and sister in my heart forever

This is who I am

I am in the meanest syndicate Turanganui

This is who I am

I have two teachers in Room 20

This is who I am

I now know who I am

                                                                 Ko Au, This Is Who I Am

This Is Who I Am,

Solid and Staunch,

This Is Who I Am,

I rise so high like a rocket that’s been launched,

This Is Who I Am,

Hearty and Maori,

This Is Who I Am,

It’s all my Culture and i’m not sorry,

This Is Who I Am,

Loud and Shy,

This Is Who I Am

Not sure how, don’t even know why,

This Is Who I Am,

Stubborn and Crazy,

This Is Who I Am,

I love being active, but some days I feel lazy

This Is Who I Am,

Me Myself and I

This Is Who I Am

Cause I believe I can fly

Phoenix Ngarimu