Fractions

During the last two weeks in maths we have been focusing on fractions

We have learnt that a fraction is the parts of a whole, or a collection of objects, which can be shared equally.

We have also learnt about equivalent fractions, they are fractions which have different numerators and denominators, but are equal to the same amount.

Next time you have something round to eat, ask us to cut it into even parts and what fraction that might be!

Growth mindset

We have been learning about growth mindset in Tautoru. Here is what we have found out...

It's about not giving up - Daya

If you make a mistake, try again and keep on going - Luca

Don't see the problem, see how to solve it - Helena

If you make a mistake, you can ask someone else - Ewan

If you make a mistake, don't worry because mistakes help out brains grow - Otis

If you fail, you can always try again - George

If you think you can't do something, don't give up, keep trying - Indie

Think of ways it could work before you do it, so that you know what might have happened - Ronan

If you make a mistake, keep trying and eventually you'll be able to do it - Thomas

Anybody can do it - Finn A

When you start something new, your brain makes a new pathway and if you make a mistake you can just turn around and choose a different pathway - Bonnie

If you don't try anything, you'll never know what it could have been - Lily

Asking for help - Eli

Don't give up, try and figure it out - Kai

Try again after you fail - Finn G

You can take lots of different pathways - Tabby

Try something new each day so that your brain can grow and be able to do bigger problems when you grow up - Leo

The power of YET - Fox

Nobody gives up - Lachie

If you make mistakes you don't give up - Amberlee

Next time you find something challenging, come and ask one of us for help!

Matariki - Whānau groups

  

In our whānau groups, we explored stories of the Matariki star cluster from around the world. Ask us what we learnt at home...

Whānau groups are groups of children and teachers across the school. There is an added bonus- siblings and families work together. Teachers and students learn from each other! We have been thinking about Tuakana/ Teina. The older students teach the younger students. The roles can also be reversed. We saw this with great energy on Friday!

Matariki Kai - thank you for joining us for this special lunch!

The stars of Matariki

This week we have been exploring the stars of Matariki. Our Tamariki already knew a little bit from their whānau celebrations last week and enjoying the beautiful displays on the Te Whanganui a Tara Waterfront.

We've deep dived into each of the 9 stars, discussing what they mean to both the natural environment and to us as individuals. We brought the learning to life by studying produce made possible by Tupuānuku and Tupuārangi, recreating the rain from Waipuna-ā-rangi and making wishes to Hiwa-i-te-rangi. Students created mind-maps to show their learning which we are looking forward to sharing with whānau. 

Enjoy the photos from our Inquiry progress so far, and stay tuned for how this learning progresses during Whānau Day and beyond!