Traditional instruments

 Today Bob Bickerton came to Rāwhiti school to demonstrate Tonga Puroro, the traditional instruments of Māori. 

We enjoyed watching him play various instruments that told the stories of Ranginui and Papatūānuku. 

Victoria's last week

This is Victoria's last week in Rongo-mā-tāne. To celebrate she brought her children in to perform a special traditional dance. 

We were all super lucky and enjoyed eating the yummy cupcakes that Victoria made for us! 

We are going to miss having Victoria at Rāwhiti School and wish her all the best for her teaching career. 

Choice and Challenge Time!

Every Friday we have 'choice and challenge' in Rongō'-mā-tāne. Tamariki had a choice between playing at the loose parts shed or the hill or playing soccer/outdoor games and the bike track. 

Here are some photos of us at choice and challenge today! It was great to see our tamariki using their rise values like resilience and teamwork when creating at the loose parts shed and playing soccer. 

#resilience #success #teamwork 

Rongo-mā-tāne Signing Pepeha

During 'Red Level' we haven't been allowed to sing inside in our studio. Instead, we have been learning how to sign SIX60's 'Pepeha' waiata in New Zealand Sign Language. We have enjoyed this new challenge and have been learning new kupu each day.

Click on this link to view the YouTube link if you want to practise at home. 

Junior School Triathlon

 Congratulations to all our tamariki who participated in the junior triathlon today. It was great to see everyone trying their best! 

Here are a few photos from the event. 

Our Best Holiday Moments

 Here is our 'Best Holiday Moments' movie. You may need to pause it to read some of our writing... it goes pretty fast. :-)

Football Sessions

This week on Wednesday, Gary from Coastal Football came to Rāwhiti School to teach us some skills. 

We learned how to dribble and control the ball. We practised dribbling with our eyes up so we could see other players around us. Together we had heaps of fun!