Exploring, Creating and Celebrating in Room 19

Room 19 learners have been busy exploring, creating, and sharing their learning!

In Mathematics, they have been adding fractions with the same denominator, placing improper fractions on number lines, and recognising equivalent fractions. In Writing, learners have been strengthening their sentences by using adverbial phrases and appositives to add detail and interest.

To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, learners also explored the beautiful art of kōwhaiwhai patterns. They enjoyed creating their own designs while learning about the cultural meaning and importance of these patterns. It was wonderful to see their creativity, enthusiasm, and pride in their learning. Ka pai, Room 19!

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Te reo Māori language Week Challenge!

This week, Whaea Lorraine introduced us to a Manaiakalani Te Reo Māori Language Week challenge. We are learning to use ‘Google My Maps’ to explore significant places in my Rohe (region). For this challenge, I decided to choose Auckland, New Zealand.

This challenge involved using te reo Māori to discover the names of different places and explain their meanings. I especially enjoyed working with Google My Maps because it allowed me to mark, label, and organise each location. This made it easier to explore the places I had chosen and present my reasearch clearly.

As I researched, I uncovered fascinating facts about different locations around Auckland, giving me knowledge behind the stories and Māori names. I was amazed by how many names of places are connected to the land, people, and traditions of the area. This helped me understand thats names of places can reveal significant stories about the culture and history of Aotearoa.

Overall, I really enjoyed this challenge, because it gave me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of Auckland, while developing my knowldege and confidence in using te reo Māori. It also showed me that Māori place names are much more than simple labels on a map. They hold significant meanings, preserve the stories and history of Aotearoa, and reflect the strong connection between people, culture and the land. This experience has encouraged me to appreciate the importance of learning and respecting te reo Māori. Here is my digital object below.

Hari te Wiki o te Reo Māori!

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Circuit Assessment

15 September 2026 Tuesday

Hello everyone!

For my science assessment, my class and I were focusing on Circuits (Parallel and Series).  For task one circuits I used the PHET website to show the two working circuits, the Series circuit had included two bulbs and one switch, but for the Parallel circuit was very similar to the Series one, having two bulbs and a switch but there was a twist, the switch had to be controlling one bulb.

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For task two I had to create a diagram for each of the circuits using Google drawings.

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My Literacy Blog

This week I have been reading cat and dog its a very interesting story about how cats are different to dogs like cats are clean and dogs are not. Cats are always calm but dogs are not like they are noisy. And cats get rid of the mice and rats but dogs they don’t even get rid of it like what! Thanks for reading.

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Kōrero Māori

This week, our school proudly celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. We began the week with a special opening assembly where we learned about the importance of te reo Māori and were introduced to a range of exciting challenges for everyone to take part in. The senior kapa haka group gave a wonderful performance that inspired us all.

As soon as the challenges were announced, many of our students were eager to participate. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, and Room 10 was able to submit entries for each of the challenges. We loved seeing tamariki give things a go and celebrate Te Reo Māori in different ways.

We integrated these challenges into our literacy programme, using them during our reading and writing lessons, which gave students meaningful opportunities to use and celebrate te reo Māori in their everyday learning. On Thursday, students also enjoyed a delicious hāngī-style school lunch, which gave them an opportunity to experience another important part of Māori culture.

The celebrations ended with a closing assembly featuring the junior kapa haka group, followed by a powerful whole-school kapa haka performance. It was a wonderful way to finish the week and celebrate our learning together.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori gave us a special opportunity to embrace the bicultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand. It was a week filled with learning, participation, pride, and a strong sense of belonging. We are excited to continue using Te Reo Māori and celebrating Māori culture throughout the year.

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A visit from Kristin college to Tukutuku Tamariki

Paige and Borden from Kristin college visited Tukutuku Tamariki. They read  “The very hungry caterpillar” story  with our Tamari and made caterpillars with pipe cleaners. They brought lots of toys for our Tamariki and they took them home happily. Our Tamariki had great time engaging with the activities and toys they received.

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Kapa haka preformance

Today we had a kapa haka preformance! For the past couple of weeks we have been preparing and practicing for this preformance and we had a lot of fun with it. I am really proud of me, my kapa haka teachers , abnd the kapa haka group for particapating in the preformance . So In the morning we got our mokos done, and I really like the design of them. After morning tea we got dressed in our uniforms. Unfortunatly not everybody got the new kapa haka uniforms but we still looked amazing while preforming and did a great job. First we did the song Rona , which is used with a poi and one bit is that you have to go on your knees. That was my favourite song because I really like to use my poi and that was the only dance we did with poi.

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Kia kaha te reo Māori — let’s make Māori language strong!

Kia ora!
Welcome to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. This week is all about celebrating te reo Māori.
We used Canva to create posters showing how we have been practising: “Kei te pēhea koe?” (How are you? — when talking to one person)
How to answer: Kei te _________ ahau! ( I am____)
Choose a feeling:
pai! 👍 = good!
harikoa! 😊 = happy!
hiakai! 🍎 = hungry!
ngenge! 😴 = tired!
pōuri… 🌧 = sad…

Have a try! Which one matches how you feel right now?

We hope that you enjoy reading our posters.

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Genetics – Science

Hello!

In the past weeks, we have been learning about genetics in Science.

Genetics are basically what your features are, and you get them from both your parents.

A fun fact about genetics is that there are minuscule things called chromosomes, and 1 pair out of 23 pairs can tell you what gender you are.

We answered numerous worksheets, and made are own poster.

I feel my buddy and I could’ve done better on our poster, but i’m still proud of the work we’ve done.

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Inquiry Create Task W9 T3 2026

Friday 18 September 2026

Hello students.

WALT: Understand why isolated evolution created unque endemic birds, and why flightlessness became a liability when mammilian predators arrived.

This week for inquiry we have been learning about birds becoming flightless. Before the lesson started I thought that flightlessness was bad but at the end of the lesson I learnt that without flying,they spent more time on the ground. Running all the time gave them extra strong legs as they did not need to worry about strong wings. But this was before mammalian predators arrived. If birds like the kiwi could still fly rats would not be able to get them as rats cannot fly.

My task was to make a poster about the native birds and predators. It was named Invaders vs Locals.

Personally I feel bad for the predators cause if it wasn’t for humans they would have been living in peace and same with birds.

I did it on paper.

BYEEEEEEEEE

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Reading-Week 9-Term 3

Hi bloggers im back after camp and we learned about animals living in groups🥰🫰

WALT:Check for understanding before,during and after reading texts.

so basically we learned about animals living in groups like how living groups makes it easier to find water and food,killing prey,watch for enemies,find home and keep the little ones be safe.Each animal groups have different names like how a group of elephants are a herd,a group of fish is called a shoal,a group of geese is called a flock,herd of zebras and more!

Each animal groups work together in a different way,shoals of fish come together as a group to confuse predators because of the way they look all big together which makes them look like one big fish,an alpha pack which are wolves help each other to kill prey and if a female wolf births out a pup then they bring food to the female wolf and help the little cubs and train them to be in a group,a herd of elephants will gather around together in a circle to protect the little elephant if a predator is threatening them.The flock of geese fly in a V shape and the one in the center of the group will make the flight smoother when they are migrating and they are obviously gonna take turns.

my first create task was this 2 truths and a lie which was really easy to do!reflection:REALLY EASY YES SO RECCOMENDED 10/10

next one is me and my best friend for life which is targeted to alisha🥹did a voice over and we had to fill in for David Attenborough which is tuff hehe

Design by Kylie Pasigpasigan

FT.ALISHA creds;ALISHA

REFLECTION:YES 10/10 RECCOMDED I LOVE TEA AND CRUMPETS

BYE LADS SEE YOU NEXT TIME FOR TEA AND CRUMPETS!!🥹🫰

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term 3 week 9 September 18 friday create task

this is my truths and lie create task and its called truths and lie Matt was my buddy it was kinda hard cause… my brain was not braining but Matt helped me a little bit and this create task you need a buddy too so when I finished writing I told Matt too answer the question and I used Google drawing because the template was in Google drawing and I learned that I do not have to share the Google drawing

 

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Reading Craet Task W9 T3 2026

Friday 18 September 2026

Hi Guys!!!!!!!!

Today me and Roya did a podcast about living in groups. I created this using Google videos and made the speech a bit clearer by enhancing it and taking out background noises using a different app. Something I found challenging was having camera while having a video of fish. I would rate this task 9/10 😉.

Thank you For reading!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to turn the volume up to hear it properly.

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Students should learn how to cook

My speech.Talofa Lava Have you ever seen a student cook before? Well my speech is going to be about how students should learn how to cook. Do you know how to cook?  I would like to learn. My older siblings do the cooking at home? Let me start on why kids should learn to cook

  

 

 First of all it builds independence, and is helpful when needed. Cooking or making an easy meal like cheese toastie in a toastie maker is a good place to start. Making a toastie will keep you from being hungry or is an easy weekend lunch.

 

 

Teaching cooking in schools gives children essential life skills and practical knowledge they can use every day. We all need to eat – Right? We need food to keep on fueling our bodies to stay healthy, and alive.

 

Second of all, students should learn how to cook because they will be grown soon. Kids should learn how to cook before they are adults because mum, dad and the siblings won’t always be around.

 

I think some great cooking ideas to start with for kids is making muffins, boiled eggs, bacon, cake, and mashed potatoes and sausages.  I would also like to learn some of my Samoan foods that I love that mum makes,

 

In conclusion, you don’t want your parents to babysit all the time because you’ll get older and need to be independent. .Kids should learn how to cook because it builds life skills,you can cook when hungry,or maybe cook for celebrations. Mmm, I think I need to go and ask mum to teach me to cook!

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Week 9 term 3 reading create task

Hello bloggers!!!!!!! Today I started and finished my second  create task of the week.
About the book: The book is called:  Living in groups. The book tells us about how different animals live in groups. They tell us about  how elephants live in groups, how wolves live in groups, how fish live in groups, how geese live in groups, how snakes live in groups, and how zebras live in groups.

Walt: Check for understanding before, during and after texts.

About the task: This is reading create task 2. The task was an info graphic. Let me tell you some facts I put in it. A penguin is a bird. Its life span is 15-20 years. It is a carnivore.  Its group name is a colony. Their habitat is snowy and wet areas such as Antarctica and New Zealand. They  eat fish, krill and squid. They are 30-35 cm tall. They have a yellow beak and feet. White belly. Black arms and feet.

Here is a screenshot of my work: 

Reflection: This task was fun, quick and easy to do because it didn’t take long to do.

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