The week that was...

So we started the week with a powhiri:


The Serpell children performed with their own band..

Quickly followed up with a spot of cooking. We made Kiwi classics for the Serpell children to enjoy:




Then we looked at Maori myths with a focus on the creation story.. you know, the one about Rangi (the sky) and Papa (the earth) and how they were forever separated by their children; the children went on a Pou hunt around the school and then reported back on the linked between the pou, the message on them and the school's enviro aspirations.

Sharing back all that has been discovered...

Mr Ayson popped in to hand out the certificates that were unable to be handed out during the centenary assemblies.. well done to Alvin and Jessica..

Mrs Elmore then gave the children a detailed tour of the 'Garden' aspect of Garden to Table..

On Thursday we had a trip to the best place in Auckland.. Devonport (hmm.. who lives there, I wonder..).. Northhead first, for some fun on, around and in the tunnels..

Twas a tad windy..

Oh the horror...

Educational video all about Northhead's history.. 

And then the Navy Museum, for some fun in the classroom..

Note the blue gloves..

Action stations..

For our final day with the Serpell students, we worked on Maori art in the morning, then had a Pacific and aboriginal dancing session...

 and finally, a game of Tapuwae..

So as you can all probably tell, we had very little time for much Maths or Writing revision work. Nevertheless, I think the children got a lot of educational benefit out of the activities that we did this week and had a lot of fun too. After all, learning takes many forms.. it doesn't all have to involve books and computer screens :-)
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REMINDERS
Tuesday trip to see the Godwits - we are leaving at 9am, so please ensure your child is not late.
Wednesday: E-asttle writing assessment.
Thursday: Gloss Maths testing begins - see Homework Page.
Waterwise starts on Friday - please get the money paid in at the office ASAP.