Lockdown Week 2 Part 1

 Wow, we have had a very busy week already. Two days down and the children are already sharing some amazing adventures, creations and learning that they have completed or participated in.  I want to take this time to thank all our whanau for being so proactive with their tamaraki. Not all learning happens while reading, writing, and counting. We learn by experimenting with different things, baking with whanau, going on walks, eeling, painting and so much more!

On Monday in our class Meet we had a special guest author join us. Whaea Karen is our facilitator at Waitangi Museum, where we participated in the Raranga Matihiko programme - weaving digital futures. Whaea Karen has written a couple of children's books, and on Monday, she came to our class Meet to read one of her books. 

Of Course You Can!

By Karen Hinge

On Tuesday, we played a game called "I went camping". This involves students knowing their alphabet and the order of it. Each child takes a turn adding one more thing we are taking on our camping trip, but it has to start with the next letter of the alpahbet. On top of that, I also have to remember what everyone else has already said! Quite a challenging game, but the tamariki did really well. Well done Te Tinana!

Lockdown Week 1, done and dusted!

 Wow what a week! I loved this week and being able to learn more about the students, their hobbies and interest and seeing all the wonderful creations they have been making during this time. 

We've had Dwayne and his whanau create an obstacle course.

We've had some students in class have a go at creating a bouncy egg, using vinegar (with some hilarious outcomes)

We've had shared reading sessions. These have all been recorded and are shared on our class site. 

Tyson shared his amazing Lockdown hangout place of choice. This looks amazing Tyson, I can see why you enjoy spending so much time here.

And we've had games, including a memory game,  as well as a Nearpod activity and a scavenger hunt with Te Manga today. 

Here are some of the pictures the students had to draw during their Nearpod activity.

And then of course we have our fabulous learners that have continued reading and writing and have earned their next certificate! Keep up the great mahi everyone!

Lockdown Learning

A week of lockdown, done and dusted! It is fabulous to hear some of the learning stories coming through on our Google Meet and seeing photos of students' creations at home.

This is a difficult time for many, so we are trying to make it as normal as we possibly can for the students. A long time away from their friends and not being able to go visit anyone is challenging. The students have enjoyed coming along for our daily Google Meets and being able to stay connected with their friends.

Here is our silly group photo.



Dwayne and his family created an obstacle course in their backyard. Doesn't this look like a lot of fun? Thank you Dwayne for sharing.

Ukelele

 This week was our first time having a music tutor at our school teaching all our tamaraki how to play the ukelele. Papa Tups taught has two cords; C - which is marked with a red sticker and played using our ring finger. The other chord we learnt was Am (A Minor) which is a blue sticker and played with our middle finger.

The students enjoyed their session and look forward to their next session. 

Kapa Haka

 Today we had a first Kapa Haka session. Papa Chris and Whaea Sandra brought some helpers along today from Te Rangi Aniwaniwa. They taught us a new game, followed by a new waiata.

We are looking forward to our next session.

Raranga Matihiko day 1

Our first day at Waitangi Museum introduced us to a variety of new learning and experiences. After finally arriving after what felt like an eternity for the students on the bus, we arrived at Waitangi and met our instructors for the day. Whaea Karen led us through the grounds, to a place where we could quickly eat some morning tea and receive our name badges for the day.

Upon arriving at the learning centre, we were quickly divided into two groups; group 1 went for a walk first with Whaea Sheree, while group 2 stayed behind for the tutu.

During our tutu, we got to have a go at some really interesting digital technologies, some of which we were familiar with, some of which were completely new to us.

The students all had a turn to have a go at:

• ScultpGL
• Autodraw
• TinkerCad
• Quiver
• Greenscreen and
• Virtual reality 3D painting. 

While on our walk with Whaea Sheree, we were able to explore

• The Treaty Grounds
• The large war waka
• Fishing waka
• The Busby House - where the treaty was signed
• where Maori used to find all their supplies - wood, food, medicine etc.

We are looking forward to going back there next week Wednesday!