Rocket Launch at Mahia

One of the students in Te Moana, Imogen, chose to inquire about the Rocket launch at Mahia because someone very special to her was involved with it's launch. Jade made a model rocket at home with her whanau. She created a rocket engines, a shaft and nose cone. We decided to create a rocket using a drink bottle , four paint brushes and a cork lid. We used vinegar and baking soda as our exploding chemical reaction.

Treaty Grounds Matariki Visit

Te Moana walked to the Treaty Grounds with all the other students from Paihia School. We were involved in a variety of activities related to Matariki, our Maori New Year. We began by playing some games to improve our co-ordination, collaboration and communication in both silent and verbal ways of communicating. We really had to listen to the natural sound very carefully. we then planted some Native trees in the Native Bush at the Treaty Grounds. What a privilege-we hope to revisit in 10, 20, 30 or more years time and be able to see our trees that we planted to share with our Nation. Afterwards we wove some nikau to create some kites which we had had fun flying freely through the air with the most amazing background.

Matariki Whanau Day 2017

Te Moana began their Matariki Day at the beach at Paihia and were ever so fortunate to be able to see the seven matariki stars shinning in the sky. We then had a shared breakfast with friends and whanau at school before we relaxed in the classroom before the rest of the class arrived later at school. during the day we created amazing art pictures that are to be displayed in our whare. Harko Brown came to school and shared some weaving, poi games and another game to strengthen our muscles and co-ordination in teams. Before our scrumptuous delicious shared lunch we each planted some trees and shrubs between our bike track and creek to encourage birds to visit our kura. As one of our pupils was going back to Europe, namely Germany, then Canada for a holiday, we enjoyed some yummy cupcakes that he and his Mum had made to celebrate his birthday that was on our Whanau Day.

Celebration -Rocket Launch New Zealand

One of the students in Te Moana, Imogen, chose to inquire about the Rocket launch at Mahia because someone very special to her was involved with it's launch.

Rocket Experiments

Imogen and I researched how we could launch our own rocket. We had to do a variety of experiments before our rocket actually launched. In the first experiment we put the lid on too tightly. In the second experiment we nearly drowned Shirley. In the third experiment the lid was too loose and the rocket only launched 30 cm off the ground. In our final experiment we learnt that you should not launch a rocket under a roof.

Celebrations Sugar Festival of Fiji

Isabella-Paige's Dad comes from Fiji. So she chose with her friend Mere to inquire into the Sugar Festival. She learnt so much about her heritage on her Dad's side of her family.

Cook Islands

Harlem's Mum has relations from the Cook Islands so he chosse to learn more about his Mum's, and in turn his heritage, and one of the celebrations that they celebrated-Naeva Nui Day.

Celebrations Inquiry-Ati Atihan -Phillipines

Calais inquired into a celebration from the Philippines as that is the country where his Dad's family comes from.

Celebrations Inquiry-Remembrance Day -England

We chose to inquire about Remembrance Day in England as we both have relatives from England as we both know of people who were in one of the Wars.

Celebrations Inquiry -Independence Day-U.S.A.

Independence Day has special meaning for Nevaeh and Nikara so they chose to inquire about this celebration.

Celebrations Inquiry-St Patrick's Day -Ireland

Aurora-Jane and Zara inquired into an Irish celebration of St Patrick's Day. In many ways it is similar to celebrations in New Zealand with dance, song, drink and amazing food.

Celebrations Inquiry-Niue Day

Angela, with her friend Breeze, chose to inquire about Niue or Constitution Day as she has relations living in Niue and she wanted to share her heritage with others.

Celebrations Inquiry -Chinese New Year

We were keen to inquire about the Chinese New Year. We found most of our information about how it is celebrated in China. But nowadays many other countries observe this celebration as more and Chinese people are living around the world and sharing their celebration with others.

Celebrations Inquiry Thailand -Thai Festival

As Mark originally comes from Thailand he chose to inquire about a festival from Thailand. Kayden assisted him with his inquiry. Mark is actually visiting Thailand in a few weeks to see his sister and other relatives.

Celebration-St Martin's Day -Germany

Kaavin, with Mikaila's support, inqired about a celebration from Germany where he has many relatives living.

Celebrations-Inquiry- Scotland Military Tattoo with Haggis

 
As Josh's ancestry is Scottish he with Dale's support inquired about celebrations in Scotland. The boys learnt so much but the class and myself are still awaiting a haggis for lunch one day.

Te Moana Hoe

At the beginning of the year we wrote our hoe for Te Moana class as well as how we collaborate and care for others throughout the school as well as throughout life. We have just revisited it, and discussed the questions with greater meaning.