Room 14 @ Pt England School

Wig Wednesday was a huge success at our school! We had a fantastic time to support the Child Cancer Foundation and raise funds for Kiwi kids battling cancer. From vibrant wigs, to quirky and funky hairstyles, there was a colourful explosion of creativity and talent.   Our children and staff got into the spirit of the day. The level of creativity was amazing, and it was difficult to choose a winner!  We’re grateful for the generosity of our school community and the positive impact we were able to make. Awesome work everyone!

 

 

In the last week of Term 2, our Team 2 had the awesome opportunity to visit Stardome. It was an amazing experience for everyone! One of the many highlights of the trip was learning about Te Whānau o Matariki. We delved into the significance of this special time of the year and celebrated its meaning. It was a blend of fun and education, and everyone were captivated by watching the movie at the observatory, it was a favourite.

Our presenter, Josh, shared insights on the cultural and scientific significance of the star cluster and the stories that link them to Aotearoa. We discovered the stars’ locations in the sky and explored the connections between each star.  We also got to explore their relationship with te taiao (the environment) and the tohu (signs) that signal seasonal changes. Mānawatia a Matariki!

 

Mrs Tofa taught our class some Samoan language phrases and a song with her kind helpers Joseph and Abigail.  You can practice these phrases to your family and friends.

Talofa lava – “Hello”,  O a mai oe?  – “How are you?”, Manuia fa’afetai – “I am good, thank you”, O lo’u igoa o – “My name is  . . . “,  Manuia le aso – “Have a good day”,  and Fa’atetai – “Thank you”.

At lunchtime, Mr Shen who provides our school lunches, made pork sapasui with coconut rice, traditional Samoan dish.  It was a huge favourite with everyone.  Fa’atetai (Thank you)  Mr Shen.

Today in our whole school assembly,   we ended Samoan Language Week with a celebration of song, prayer and dance.  The theme for this year is “Tauta i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i” – serve in love for a blessed future.  This means maintain the Samoan language through service, values of alofa (love),  fa’aaloalo (respect) and especially in the vā fealoa’i (respectful relationships) that guide and protect the people.  Service begins in the family and continues in schools, villages, churches,  and communities.  It is a continuous and persistent effort or endeavour,  with a specific goal to collectively preserve the language and identify for Samoan children into the future.

Abigail beautifully presented a prayer both in Samoan and English.   Malo lava Abigail.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome back to Term 2.

Our inquiry topic for this term is Transformers – Performing Arts and Drama theme.

Team 2 chose to make a movie about the story  – How Kiwi Saved the Forest retold by André Ngāpō

and illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.

A tale set at a time, in the mythical past when Kiwi can fly.  But when the trees of the forest are dying,  Tāne-hokahoka (guardian of the birds) and Tāne-mahuta (guardian of the trees) ask each bird to come and live on the forest floor and eat the insects that are destroying the trees.  Only courageous kiwi bravely agrees and is prepared to give up his life in the sky.

On Monday we had our whole school immersion assembly.  Each team gave a performance of what they will be focusing on this term.

The focus question for: How can I . . . . .

Team 1 –  show feelings through drama and music?

Team 2  – understand emotions through drama?

Team 3 –  showcase my feelings of others?

Team 4 –  use drama to express myself and my emotions?

Team 5 – use the Elements of Drama to express myself?

Check out the highlights and guess which famous children’s author, two teams chose do an re-enactment from their popular books.