Fabric Tech

We are learning to use the sewing machine with straight and zig-zag stitch to produce an item of CRAZY patchwork.

Skills4Life

Thank to Manuel and his team for teaching us more about "Attack " today. We leant that COMMUNICATION is they key to working together as a team.

The Story of W(h)aitara

whai (to follow) tara (the dart) – Whaitara

The name of Whaitara (commonly spelled as Waitara) town is said to come from the story of Whare Matangi, the estranged son of local Ariki (chief) Ngārue, and his quest to be reunited with his father.  Whare Matangi was given a  dart (tara) imbued with magic that his mother foretold would lead him to his father. His first four throws landed elsewhere but on the fifth throw, the tara struck Ngārue’s house at the mouth of a river, thereafter known as Te Whai-tara-nui-a-Ngārue (follow the dart of Ngārue).

Activating prior knowledge

Great discussions in class today as we thought about what we already know about a Hangi, Te Marae, a Powhiri, Kawa (protocol). We are getting ready for our visit to Owae Marae next week.

Experiencing Marine Reserves

EMR with Mike Tapp from DOC.
Today we were introduced to what marine reserves are and where they are.
This will be part of our learning this year and we look forward to learning more alongside Mike.

EMR and Swim Safe

Yesterday we had heaps of fun snorkelling and learning how to swim safely with Mr Tapp.

By Maddison 

Learning with Phutu

Today Whaea Zoey taught us about the way some people in South Africa make food.
It is called Phutu.