Geometry in Art

Today, some of us chose to make 'shape art' with vivids and crayons. We considered all the possible shapes that we could use, their attributes and how we could position them on the page.

Engaged in Art

Success!

 Can you name all the shapes that you see in the art below? 

How can you tell the shapes apart? 

Art by Ava, Carys, Charlotte, Koa, Mattis and Lilia

Party in your PJs!

Our final Google Meet had a party theme. It was lots of fun. We dressed up in our PJs and then played some games which included a hilarious game of Would you Rather...? and then a scavenger hunt! Kōwhai group also brought along their teddies. 

So... would you rather kiss a frog or hug a snake? Have an extra toe or an extra finger? 

We had lots of fun making the different choices and then heading off to find things around our houses for the scavenger hunt. Kōwhai kaiāwhina group had to find 'something to eat with, something to draw with, and something green. Tawa kaiāwhina group had to find a leaf. 

You can check out our pictures. It was a great way to end the Google Meets and connect with each other. before returning back to school. 

Kōwhai Kaiāwhina group with their teddies.

Tawa kaiāwhina group with their party outfits on. 

Tawa kaiāwhina group with their leaves.

Kōwhai kaiāwhina group with their scavenger hunt goodies.

When I Grow Up...

What do you want to be when you grow up?? 

This week's supplementary grid has a whole lot of activities related to different jobs you could do when you grow up. 

I wonder which career would be your favourite?

Āe Māku e Mahi!

One of this week's challenge was to complete a Seesaw Activity. One of the activities was to complete a job and then record yourself saying the words, "Āe māku e mahi" which means, yes, I'll do it. Moses did an amazing job of doing the dishwasher and he recorded the words so beautifully. I have attached the video so you can hear for yourself. 

Kei hea mai! That's outstanding, Moses! Can't wait to see if more people complete the activity.

Home Learning Term 2, Week 5

Wow, we are nearing the end of Alert Level 3 soon (hopefully) which means we will be able to see your lovely smiling faces back at school again. Boy have we missed you all!

Attached is our Home Learning grid for Week 5. We have loved the responses to our challenges, and also to the Activities we've been posting to Seesaw. Ka mau te wehi - fantastic job. I hope that everyone feels proud of what they've achieved during our Alert Level 3 and 4, even if it's activities such as getting out for walks, or doing baking together. We feel very lucky that we have been a part of your lives from home for the past 7 weeks, especially during the Google Meets. We have a fun one planned as our last one so make sure you look out for that invite in your inbox.

Look after yourselves, and we can't wait to see you again!
Ngā mihi nui, Nicole, Rachel, Michelle, Lisa, and Judith.

Home Learning Origami Foxes

One of our Home Learning activities was to follow the You Tube instructions link to make origami foxes...

Torbiaz and his little brother Nikau had a go at creating them, and so did Vinnie. Vinnie has demonstrated to us how they can be used. He's reading the book The Faraway Tree. 

How great do they look? Ka mau te wehi everyone who completed the challenge! I look forward to seeing some more of these wee foxes.

Rongo-mā-tāne's "new teachers" reading to us

Twice a week, the Rongo-mā-tāne teachers have been reading picture books for the children to listen to. Some of our amazing students have decided that they would like to take over this job. Ka mau te wehi! How terrific! Here are Millie and Carys sharing their stories with us. Who would like to read us one of their favourite books next?