Measurement

This term we are looking at measurement in Mathematics.

We started off our unit by introducing some measurement language to our younger class mates. We are looking forward to lots of discussion and hands on activities. 

Tristin reads for 100 nights!

Te Orokohanga - The Creation

This term we have been learning about the story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku.  We have learnt about Atua - who are kaitiaki of our world.  Tane Mahuta, Rongomatane, Haumiatiketike, Tangaroa, Tumatauenga and Tawhirimatea.

Louis reads 100 nights

Louis reads for 100 nights on PhotoPeach

Kei te kaukau matou!

Wairaka

Wairaka

Piki mai kake mai ra
Homai te waiora
Kia ahau e tutehuana
Koia te moe a te kuia i te po.....

Poi raru ai a Wairaka
Hi hi hi ha x2

Papaki tuana

Papaki tuana ngatai ki te reinga
Ka poi, ka ao,  ka awatea

Ka poi, ka ao,  ka awatea
Tihei mauriora!

Maori reading

This last fortnight we have been looking at a new sentence structure.

He pai ki ahau te.............
I like the.................

You can use this sentence structure at home.  Here are a few kupu to add to your sentence.

Ngeru - Cat     
Kuri - Dog  
Kai - Food    
Inu - Drink     
Paihikara - Bike      
Waka whenua - Car
Aporo - Apple  
Maika - Banana

Congratulations Tessa - You have read 100 nights!

Here is what Tessa wrote today at her writing rotation activity.

This Friday I read 100 nights of reading. I decided I would have a painting party. We painted the Mona Lisa. We did a special colour for the skin. We had good fun. The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by a famous artist called Leonardo da Vinci. He is one of the most famous painters in the world.


Tessa - I really enjoyed your party idea. I am so proud of your efforts in reading. This is also an amazing piece of writing.  Tino pai Tessa!

Purple cake day

Te Pouahi loves Purple cake day! on PhotoPeach

Week 6

This week we have school photos on Thursday and Purple cake day on Friday.
If you would like to contribute to our baking fundraiser - please come and see me

Check out our new links and activities.

Tena koutou whanau,

I have updated our blog with new maths and literacy games.  Please check out our new page with online stories - there are ten links and plenty of stories to read along with or listen to.


Nga mihi nui
Whaea  Carly

Congratulations Reed 100 nights reading!

Congratulations to Reed and his whanau for reading for 100 nights!

Reed chose to have a waffle party, so Matua Wayne came in to cook some delicious waffles!

We had chocolate sauce, maple syrup, berry sauce, candyfloss ice cream,  berries and banana!

Mohio ahau ki te kaukau.

Mohio ahau ki te kaukau i te wai.

Mohio ahau ki te kaukau!

Te Pouahi achievers!

Every Thursday  Te Pouahi come together in the wharenui to celebrate our tamariki's  success.  We share our learningi, we have waiata and we enjoy each others company.  Tino pai Rehara and Louis  for your awesome pukumahi in reading and writing.

Mohio ahau ki te kauakau

Mohio ahau ki te kauakau - I know how to swim

Kupu hou - New words
titiro - look
whana - kick
kauhoe whakamuri - swim backwards
manu - float
peke - jump
koro - grandad
papa - dad
mama - mum

He Potae

He potae - A hat
He potae whero - A red hat
He potae mo nga tamariki -  Hats for the children

Tino pai korua!

Our tamariki have been working really hard with their sight word bags. Today Louis and Tristin

completed their word bags and earned their ice cream.  Lucy and Kingi are so close to knowing all their words too. I have a feeling they will get an ice cream tomorrow!

Wa whanau

At the start of every year our new tuakana sit on te pae. This is a privilege and many tamariki look forward to this role when they get older. Each year tamariki begin with paper and within a few months they can speak with out their paper.  We also have our morning karakia to start our day off in a positive way.  

Ka marama ka marama
takiri ko te ata
koriri ko te manu
He manu korore he manu korora
Korerotia mai no tua whakarere
Nau mai i te Ao, haere ra i te po
E hi ake ana te atakura, he tio, he huka, he hau hu
Hui e taiki e