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!

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!