Room 1

Hello everyone!
The kids have been doing many interesting things and learning many new facts, despite the fact that none of them have gone on this blog!
We have been learning Te Reo and Tikanga Maori, and in the process have been to Orakei Marae, had lessons with Whaea Celes, and studied Maori symbols.  Our art for the symbols we chose have been displayed in the library, and look fantastic. 

The children also made their own pounamu taonga of their chosen symbol...  This was made from Dukit, a modelling clay that is heat set. 

These have been worn with pride at school, and some families have followed this up by making items at home with Dukit.  Lots of fun, and great for fine motor skill development, and moving from 2D to 3D art.

Each Friday our buddy class tests spelling, often giving time for reading and maths as well.  The children enjoy spending time with the older students, and worked well together recently when they made thank you cards for volunteer assistants who helped the Olympic day on the Queen Victoria site.

Museum trip tomorrow, it will be fabulous to by guided through the journey the Maori took to arrive in Aotearoa, and to look at the other galleries.  We are so lucky to have such an internationally acclaimed resource in our 'backyard'.

Until next time, which hopefully won't be too far away...
Gretchen Werder and Room 1.









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