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September 12, 2019Production, School lifeby

TE ARO PRODUCTION – KAITIAKITANGA: PHOTOS, REFLECTIONS & VIDEO LINK…

I found it hard to have fun, but by doing the dance I had fun eventually – Elijah (Year 1) I was proud of my singing and dancing because I looked really cool – Shin (Year 1) I learnt that I can dance in front …
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March 2, 2019Kawakawa balm, School lifeby

Kawakawa Balm in Rūma Tarata

Rūma Tarata have been busy making Kawakawa balm as part of our learning about Rongoā Māori. We will be selling our balm at the Aro Fair. A huge mihi atu ki a Victoria, Georgia, Katie and Jessica who came in to help – we could not …
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February 23, 2019Mahi Takaro, Playby

Mahi Tākaro

Once a week, during Mahi Tākaro (our own version of play based learning that incorporates the Key Competencies and our own school values) children have the opportunity to bring their ‘small wheels’ to school.  This includes scooters, skateboards, roller-blades and roller-skates. We would like to …
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December 13, 2018Uncategorizedby

BIG DAY IN

This amazing event was organised and run by the Year 8 students who were led by Eshika, Toan and Lina. Here are some quotes and photos to show how much fun the students had… “My favourite thing was eating ice blocks” – Sylvia, age 9 …
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October 2, 20182018by

Ruma Rimu and Koromiko Enviro Programme including Garden to Table

In Term 3 our two Year 5/6 classes began a new environmental programme including taking part in Garden to Table. The classes are split into five groups and cover the areas of working with bees and the beehives, gardening, cooking, and eco warriors. The bee …
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October 1, 2018Uncategorizedby

First Language Time Art

Each week in First Language Time we get together with other students from across the school who share our home language. Over the last two terms we have worked together to prepare lots of different pieces of art for the school exhibition. First we explored …
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September 26, 2018Uncategorizedby

Art Exhibition

Thank you to all the school whanau who joined us for our biennial art exhibition. Thanks to the Friends of Te Aro parents and caregivers, who donated their time on the night to sell soup and pizza; and who tidied up at the end of …
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September 12, 2018Uncategorizedby

Tu meke Kate!

Have a look at this article from Stuff celebrating Kate and her approach to teaching.  Ka pai Kate.  We are all very proud.  You support and inspire us all! https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/maori-language-week/106972594/pkeha-teacher-champions-te-reo-mori-in-her-wellington-classroom?cid=facebook.post.106972594
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September 4, 2018Uncategorizedby

Celebrating Raksha Bandhan in Rūma Kōwhai              

Last week the children in Rūma Kōwhai celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Meena. The celebration is centered around the tying of a thread or amulet around the wrist. It is also known as brother and sister festival. Elena – It was fun and exciting making the …
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September 4, 2018Uncategorizedby

Te Marama o Te Reo – Teacher Swap

Inanahi (yesterday), we had a teacher swap for Te Marama o Te Reo! The teachers and student teachers went to a different class in the school to read books in Te Reo Māori and about Te Ao Māori. Ānei ētahi pikitia…
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