Week 5 Term 2

This week we had a visit to the Museum to learn about Maori Myths and Legends. Nicki showed us lots of different ways to tell a story such as, paintings, carvings, tapestries as well as by using our words. We explored a number of legends and concluded our visit by making a mini octopus using pipe cleaners.
A big thank you to all our parents who came to help us!

Free picture slideshow made with Smilebox On Monday Mel came to visit us to share some information about our rivers and streams. She had a model to demonstrate what happens to our rivers when we mistreat them. The rivers flow into the sea and if we pollute our rivers we not only destroy the critters that live there but also those who live in the sea.

Next Friday we are going to be celebrating Matariki, which is the Maori New Year. We will have rotation activities within our syndicate followed by a shared kai for lunch. In the afternoon we will have a whole school sharing time. We have been practising the Matariki Macarena which we will perform for the whole school.

Next week...
Our sound will be ch.
Our tricky words are away/they.
During maths we are looking at counting back and subtraction.

On Friday 10th June the Kowhai Syndicate will be celebrating Matariki, the Maori New Year.

The children will begin the celebrations with a variety of rotational activities through the syndicate followed by a class shared kai.  Please send a plate of healthy finger food to school with your child in the morning to share for lunch.  If your child has any food intolerances or allergies please ensure their food is well labelled.

At 2.15pm we will have a whole school sharing. Our celebrations will conclude at the end of school at 3pm.

On Wednesday I have class release time therefore Caroline will be teaching in Renwick 3.

Have a happy and safe week!