Our Playground

We have been having a wonderful time collaborating, being creative and using teamwork to move and build with the driftwood that we now have in the playground. We have been thinking, connecting, being problem solvers and negotiating to make decisions about how and where to build our tree huts and forts.

Super Heroes

Displayed around the room we have some beautiful writing and pictures showing the super powers we would have as superheroes. Our super powers are based on our character strengths. Come and read about the "keep trying" girl who had to use perseverance, the "helper" who used kindness and the "powerful learner" who got nervous and had to use bravery.

Matariki Legends.

We have been using our character strength of "Creativity" this week to make up our own Matariki legends. Have a read:

Once upon a time there was a shiny sky father and a rocky earth mother. They were attached together but Maui pushed them away. Maui was mad and he threw seven rocks in the air. They turned into stars and that is the story of Matariki.

In the beginning it was dark and gloomy. Pigeons ate sand. Sadly the pigeons died but Tane did not want the pigeons to die so he magiced them alive. They flew into the sky and that is how Matariki was born.

Once upon a time seven starfish went into the water. A rock banged into the white moon. The moon came too close to earth and the water came up, up and up and the starfish came with the water. That is why the seven stars are in the sky.

In the beginning there were seven kites and they flew too high and went into space. They all turned into stars. That's why the Matariki stars shine.

Once upon a time there was a rocket ship and it zoomed so fast that it created stars. They are known as Matariki and they are special.

In the beginning the nights were very dark. One day Tangaroa got very angry because the starfish stuck onto her. She angrily pulled off the starfish and threw them into the sky. The starfish came together and made Matariki. So in June on a clear night you can look into the night sky and see Matariki.

Wig Wednesday

Today we showed our bravery, sense of humour and creativity when we wore our wigs to school to remember all the children who have had cancer and especially those who have lost their hair during their treatment. We also showed our kindness and generosity by donating money to the Child Cancer Society. Thanks to all those families who sent along a donation.

The Haast Eagle

The Shooting Spiders have been learning about the Haast Eagle.



Here are some chalk sketches ....

Possibly a haka and maybe a movie

Scott's literacy group has been exploring ways to present to an audience what they have been learning.

One group has been working on a poem about Uira/Lightning.

They have spent time sharing their ideas and have begun to work on a haka. More on this soon.



Another group have been learning about the Maori gods. They are beginning to plan a movie or possibly a trailer.

ICT Student Council Group teach Tautoru students to use Scratch

Our Student Council, ICT group have been teaching students in Tautoru how to use Scratch. Scratch is an online tool for students to code their own games and stories. Our students have been learning to work collaboratively. 

Wig Wednesday

On Wednesday the 21st of June the Child Cancer Foundation is doing a Wig Wednesday.

Everyone will wear a wig to school and do a gold coin donation to Child Cancer Foundation.

It is for the kids who had lost their hair during treatment.

There will be a donation bucket at each base group.

By Steph

This event is very exciting as it is becoming an annual event! Wear your favourite wig, bring a gold coin and lets support Child Cancer Foundation.

If you don't have a wig feel free to make a wig following this link. https://wigwednesday.childcancer.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wig-Wednesday-Wig-Templates.pdf

For more information, head over to the website

https://wigwednesday.childcancer.org.nz/

This is us last year! 

Ko te aha tenei ra?

 

This is our daily calendar that we are using to start our day. Soon we will be learning to ask "What is the weather like?" in Te Reo.

We have been learning how to ask and answer questions in Te Reo. Our phrases this term are:

Ko te aha tenei ra?                   Ko te aha tenei marama?

(What is the day today?)                       (What is the month?)

                       

Last term we became really confident in asking how someone was feeling and knowing how to answer ourselves. We are persevering to keep using this phrase in Tautoru everyday. 

It would be so whakamataku (awesome) if we all give it a go at home. Our challenge is to try and ask/answer one phrase in Te Reo everyday at school and at home.

Below is a pronunciation sheet to help you get started at home. Learning Te Reo is tonnes of ngahau (fun).

Measuring in centimetres.

Scott and Wanwan's maths groups have been working on an inquiry about measurement.



We worked with a buddy to measure a number of items around the class using a ruler.



We then compared our predictions and the actual measurements.

Neon Day

Well done to the Social Student Council Group for organising such a colourful day!

Thursday 1 June, what a great day!

Everyone stood out because they were wearing neon clothes. We had a awesome parade with awesome winners. We hope to do it again next year. By Mia and Molly

Te Papa / City and sea visit

We had a fantastic day at Te Papa and the City and Sea museum.



 

The students really enjoyed learning about how Wellington has changed over the years.















  

    

Andy Goldsworthy

Scott's literacy group have been looking at the art of Andy Goldsworthy.



Andy-Goldsworthy



Today we headed outside to create some of our own. Check out some of our creations.









There had to be a fidget spinner included!