Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Te Pouahi puts on another awesome cake stall!
Thank you to all of our Te Pouahi whanau - scrumptious baking!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Solid - Liquid and Gas
Kia ora whanau,We have been looking at Solid and liquid and Gas this term. We looked at molecules the other day and then we decided to pretend that we were molecules. It was a great way to learn the different behaviours of molecules - when in the state of solid,liquid or gas.
We are pretending to be molecules of a solid........liquid and then a gas (how cute).
We are pretending to be molecules of a solid........liquid and then a gas (how cute).
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Pyjama day!
We absolutely a loved Pyjama day!
It was great to see tamariki and kaiako fundraising for the orphanage in Cambodia
- NCS raised over $500.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Classical music helps us to work.
We have lots of tamariki in our our akomanga. Some days we need some music to help us stay on task. Please look at our video - aren't we fabulous!
Nau mai, Haere mai Leah!
We have a new friend in our class. Her name is Leah! Wow - we now have 17 tamariki in our class
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Chicken Pox!
What Is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella zoster. People who get the virus often develop a rash of spots that look like blisters all over their bodies. The blisters are small and sit on an area of red skin that can be anywhere from the size of a pencil eraser to the size of a dime.
What Happens When You Have Chickenpox?
Chickenpox may start out seeming like a cold: You might have a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and a cough. But 1 to 2 days later, the rash begins, often in bunches of spots on the chest and face. From there it can spread out quickly over the entire body — sometimes the rash is even in a person's ears and mouth.
A person who has chickenpox can pass it to someone else by coughing or sneezing. When he or she coughs, sneezes, laughs, and even talks, tiny drops come out of the mouth and nose. These drops are full of the chickenpox virus. It's easy for others to breathe in these drops or get them on their hands. Before you know it, the chickenpox virus has infected someone new.
Itchy-Itchy, Scratchy-Scratchy
If you are that unlucky person, how do you keep your chickenpox from driving you crazy? They itch, but you're not supposed to scratch them.
These tips can help you feel less itchy:
- Keep cool because heat and sweat will make you itch more. You might want to put a cool, wet washcloth on the really bad areas.
- Trim your fingernails, so if you do scratch, you won't tear your skin.
- Soak in a lukewarm bath. Adding some Pinetarsol to your bath water can help relieve the itching.
- Have your mum or dad help you apply diluted Pinetarsol, which soothes itching.
- If you have a really bad case, Phenargen is an antihistamine - It will relieve the itchy feeling and also works as a child safe sedative.
Monday, August 2, 2010
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Monday, June 28, 2010
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Matariki - What it means to my family and I.
Throughout Matariki, we learn about those who came before us. Our history, our family, our bones.
Matariki signals growth. It's a time of change. It's a time to prepare, and a time of action. During Matariki, we acknowledge what we have and what we have to give.
Matariki celebrates the diversity of life. It's a celebration of culture, language, spirit and people.
Matariki is our Aotearoa Pacific New Year.
Nga mihi nui
Whaea Carly
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Matariki - Maori New Year
When is the Maori New Year?The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 14th June 2010.
What does Matariki mean?
Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).
Why is Matariki important?
Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future.
Why do we celebrate Matariki today?
Today Matariki means celebrating the unique place in which we live and giving respect to the land we live on.
How is Matariki celebrated?
Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind.
How long do celebrations last?
Traditionally celebrations lasted up to 3 days after the new moon had risen following Matariki becoming visible
Who celebrates Matariki?
Anyone who wishes to participate
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Nau mai, Haere mai.
We would like to extend a big warm welcome to our new friends Manea and Finn.
They have been with us for 2 weeks now and they are both doing so well.
Next week we are having a powhiri for another new friend Mariah.
How exciting! We now have 14 tamariki in our akomanga!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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