This term Kiwi G has started off the term learning all about the Olympics as we count down to the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Parlympics. We learnt all about the Olympic flag and what the Olympic rings symbolise. We know that the 5 rings represent the 5 inhabited continents and that the Americas count as […]
The Kea class loved listening to the story of Maui and the Fish. This famous myth tells us about Maui, a boy who uses a magic fishhook to go fishing and accidentally catches New Zealand’s North Island, also known as Te Ika-a-Māui. The Kea students were fascinated by this myth and were eager to create awesome art […]
Piwakawaka class: As part of a Māori Myths and Legends unit, Piwakawaka read “How Maui Slowed the Sun” by Peter Gossage. In Māori mythology, Māui, with the help of his brothers, harnessed the sun to slow it down so that the days would be longer and they would all have more time to find food.We […]
In preparation for our upcoming art exhibition, our class has been immersed in hands-on art activities. Through sculpting, and crafting, Ruru has expressed their creativity and explored various techniques. This exhibition will showcase the vibrant and imaginative works produced by our busy hands, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication of each young artist in our Ruru […]
Takahe kicked off Science Week with an amazing experiment conducted by Catherine Marusich from St Ignatius School. We were very grateful to have an expert to teach us about Science. Through this lesson, Takahe learnt one of the most important elements of being a scientist which is to gather and interpret data. The experiment that […]
Our Kea students have captured the events of Holy Week through drawings in this fun and creative Lenten art. The students have been fully engaged in learning about Jesus’ journey through Lent. We looked at the main events that took place during Holy Week. We thought of different images that we could use to illustrate each […]
On Monday morning bright and early the Year 6 students headed off to camp at MERC in Long Bay. While they were there they did group challenges, outdoor survival, boating safety, raft building, kayaking and the giants ladder. They showed perseverance through the weather and the challenges this presented to them. The students showed great […]
Last week we marked the beginning of the Season of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday Mass. Lent is a very important period in the Catholic Calendar, and the next 40 days is a time to pray, help others, give generously, and perhaps “give up” something as we reflect on how we can become closer to God, […]
Summertime is a joy for kids and whanau across the country, however, warmer weather encourages us to seek outdoor activities and enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer. With this in mind the Pīwakawaka children have been very busy learning how to stay safe in the sun and around water this Summer. Here are […]
In contrast to the scares and spooks of Halloween, our school embraced the good, the true and the beautiful in their celebration of All Saints Day. Kakariki Class learned about some inspiring Catholic saints leading up to our dress up day in order to grow their knowledge of the multitude of saintly friends happy to help […]
