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This term we are learning about New Zealand history. Your child will learn how democracy works and how people take part in their community and country. They will learn about rights and responsibilities, laws, the Treaty of Waitangi, and how to respectfully listen to and share different views on public issues.
Children will also learn about important world events and how they have shaped New Zealand. Māori history will be a key focus and an important part of our learning about New Zealand’s past.
Waitangi Day Week 2
Waitangi Day Week 2
Māori are tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag is the national Māori flag. Tamariki learnt the meaning of the colours used on the flag. The black represents Te Kore (the void), the space beyond the world of everyday experience. White represents Te Ao Marama, the world of light. Red represents coming into being and life, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother.
Koru Art - Week 3
What is a Koru?
What is a Koru?
The koru is a Māori pattern inspired by the unfurling frond of the silver fern. It is commonly seen in Māori art and carving.
Creating koru art helps tamariki:
-Learn about te ao Māori in a meaningful way.
-Show respect for Aotearoa’s bicultural foundations.
-Understand that art can carry deep meaning.
Group work allows tamariki to share their experiences and prior knowledge.
It is more fun when we work together. We all help contribute in our own ways and in our own time.
Great opportunity for tamariki to develop their fine motor skills, their patience and persistence.
Kupe and the giant wheke - Week 4/5
We have been learning about the famous Māori navigator - Kupe, and his encounter with a monstrous octopus. In Week 4 we drew our picture of the story on a whiteboard. In Week 5, we painted something we remember from the story.
Doing group work allows tamariki to share what they are painting with their friends.
Tamariki learn by observing others.
Tamariki learn to use and share resources - being a good friend.
Saliha's interpretation of the giant wheke.
Alannah's interpretation of the giant wheke,
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