Today, our Rangi team came together for our End of Term Sharing of Learning Assembly. We all shared the fun things we learned this term.

Every class shared something special. Here is what Room 14 shared:

• Writing: Tevita, Ilani, and Leiola shared their amazing pieces of writing.

• Conservation & Research: Ryder, Noa, and Ana Maria showed their cool posters highlighting our native endangered birds.

• Visual Arts: Other students showed off their colorful block painting art..

We also celebrated the achievements of our kids by handing out Maths Whizz certificates, Duffy awards, and sportsmanship awards.

At the end of the assembly, I could see each and every child feeling proud of their achievements, with some even feeling inspired to share their work next term. It was an amazing day!

What a fun and exciting Te Reo Māori Language Week we had in Room 5! Our tamariki enjoyed learning new kupu, practising their mihi, and celebrating te reo Māori through lots of fun and engaging activities.

One of our favourite activities was learning haka and practising our pūkana! The children had so much fun learning the actions, using their voices and showing confidence and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and supporting each other.

We also learned about mihi and practised sharing our own mihi. The children enjoyed learning how to introduce themselves and proudly share who they are and where they come from.

Another highlight was learning about New Zealand’s longest place name. The tamariki were amazed by how long the name is and had lots of fun trying to say it together! They showed great perseverance and enjoyed learning the meaning behind it.

Throughout the week, Room 5 was filled with waiata, laughter, learning and te reo Māori. Our tamariki embraced every opportunity to learn new words, practise their pronunciation and celebrate te reo Māori together.

It was a fantastic week of fun, learning, confidence and whanaungatanga. Ka pai, Room 5! IMG_5101 copy IMG_5101 copy

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.

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.

Week 3

Room 13’s Busy and Fun Start to Term 3!

The first three weeks of Term 3 have been busy but fun! Room 13 proudly represented Samoa in our School Commonwealth Games. We enjoyed competing, cheering each other on, and showing teamwork and sportsmanship. In writing, we used our imaginations to create narratives about “Winning a Gold Medal in a Race”, describing the excitement and feelings of crossing the finish line.

Next came Te ’Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani; Cook Islands Language Week. We celebrated Cook Islands language and culture, practised counting in Cook Islands Māori, and explored patterns and symmetry through tivaevae, inspired maths activities.

We also began our From Mountain to Sea programme, learning about water as a taonga and the importance of caring for our waterways. These experiences have given us plenty to think, talk, and write about. What a wonderful start to Term 3!

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To celebrate Cook Islands Language Week, we learned to greet others with “Kia Orana!” and introduce ourselves using “Ko ___ tōku ingoa” (My name is ___). We created colourful self-portraits with floral crowns and added our introductions to our class display. It was a fun, creative way to celebrate Cook Islands language and culture!

Week 6:

Room 13 has been buzzing with exciting learning experiences, creative journeys, and celebrations!

Mountains to Sea Project

Our class was selected for the special Mountains to Sea project, focusing on caring for our water, ocean, and the living creatures across both land and sea. We explored:

• The Water Cycle: Learning how water flows through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

• Marine Life & Habitats: Studying shark jaws, dried blowfish, starfish, and sea sponges up close.

• Ocean Conservation: Discovering that New Zealand’s oceans cover 15 times our land area and host 80% of our country’s biodiversity.

• Habitat Observations: Looking closely at local waterways and learning practical ways to protect our environment.

Grease Production

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Alongside other classes, Room 13 had the opportunity to attend a live performance of Grease. The students enjoyed experiencing the performing arts and seeing story, dance, and drama come together on stage.

Tongan Language Week

Guided by the theme “Ko ‘etau hiva, ko e fe’unu mahu’inga ia ki he mo’ui ‘a e Tonga” (Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture), we celebrated Tongan Language Week. Room 13 focused on learning about traditional Tongan Ngatu, exploring its cultural significance and intricate designs.

Maths Week Achievements:

A huge congratulations to our maths team, Room 13A, for placing 2nd in the in-school Mathex Fun competition! Excellent effort and teamwork from everyone involved.

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