Waiata

Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon the Kereru syndicate join together to sing waiata.  The singing of waiata supports the teaching and learning of te reo Māori. This week we have been learning A haka ma and AEIOU, the actions too!

A haka ma

Song with words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9081U86Ylf4

AEIOU

Song with words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arDuWZyXN2M

Song with actions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7mA--uVgwI

Robots

We have been busy learning about 3D shapes and how to make them using nets. We had a challenge to design a robot and then to construct them by making nets. They have turned out awesome!

Last week we were lucky enough to have a visit from Jocelyn Turnbull, Cameron John's Mum. Jocelyn works as a Radio Carbon Science Leader at GNS Science.  She came to share some fascinating knowledge about dry ice and liquid nitrogen. 

Red Cross Journey 2018

This morning we had visit from Inge De Leeuw, the Community Fundraising Coordinator in the Wellington/Wairarapa region for the New Zealand Red Cross.  She came to talk to the Kereru syndicate about the 'Red Cross Journey'.  

The Red Cross Journey is an online fundraising event. From 8th May, every step our class takes during a normal day will be counted towards our target.  Here is a link to Room 8's fundraising page: https://www.redcrossjourney.org.nz/fundraisers/Room8RedCrossJourney/red-cross-journey-mirza-schools