The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy for Tui class with a big focus on science! They have been working as budding engineers as part of an exciting STEM based project called The Wonder Project Rocket Challenge. The students were introduced to the engineering design process and challenged to work as a team […]
This term our Science Topic in the Junior School is Forces. To introduce the tamariki to push and pull forces found in everyday phenomena, Kākāriki Class have enjoyed looking more closely at examples of the 6 simple machines: levers, wedges, screws, pulleys, wheels and axles and inclined planes, thanks to the Simple Machines Kit from […]
Kakapo has started the term with their R.E strand “Te Rongopai – Good News”. During this time, we have been getting to know our way around the Bible and finding the good news that Jesus has left for us. Kakapo has been reflecting on the messages we have found in parables and other teachings of […]
Kea class have been busy learning the Physics concepts of elastic potential energy and kinetic energy! To demonstrate how energy transfers from one state to another, the students used a stretchy elastic tube and experimented with squashing the tube and releasing it to see how far the tube could travel. The children had great fun […]
For Te Reo and Art, we have learned about the Māori Koru, a symbol of new beginnings and growth. Adding the Koru to our designs helped us understand its deeper meaning and connection to nature. The combination of pastels and the Koru made our work both simple and meaningful. The students in Kiwi C have […]
Throughout Lent, Takahe has been following the Caritas Lenten series. Caritas has allowed students to reflect on how they can be more hopeful, compassionate, and loving towards people throughout their Lenten journey. In class, we have also been reading about Jesus’s journey leading up to his crucifixion and understanding that Jesus’ crucifixion was the ultimate […]
A Fun-Filled Afternoon with Watercare! Ruru class had the incredible chance to explore the water cycle with Sarah from Auckland Watercare. We journeyed as water droplets, traveling through Auckland all the way to the Waikato River! Along the way, we learned about the water cycle and followed the path of water as it flowed through […]
Our Piwakawaka team has been learning about ‘God is Love’ this term. We made beautiful hearts on St. Valentine’s Day using crayons and watercolours. We have also enjoyed singing and dancing to God’s Love Is by John Burland. During Religious Education we talked about the love we have for our family and friends. Term 1 is also […]
Haere Mai- Welcome to Mt Carmel Our Pukeko class, in their first eleven days at school, have had a strong focus on building relationships with each other and their teacher through strategically planned ‘learning through play ‘opportunities as well as structured learning. One of the strands of the New Zealand Curriculum is oral language. The […]
As we farewell our Year 6 students, we would like to thank them for the contribution they have made to Mt Carmel this year. Throughout the year they have taken on responsibilities, shown leadership skills and been role models for the rest of the school. From House Captains to bell ringers to sports monitors, they […]
