Whanau Kōwhai

Nau Mai Haere Mai

Welcome to Kōwhai whanau class site. This is where we can access our weekly timetable and learning resources. We are a class of new entrant and year one tamariki taught by Whaea Serenity.

Korero ki te kaiako: serenityt@oruaiti.school.nz

Wātaka / Timetable 

Learning Links

Wā waiata / Singing time


Through singing tamariki will develop the ability to 

Use the full range of voice to explore pitch.

Use the voice to echo and create simple chants and melodies.

Sing songs for particular purposes.

Sing rhythmically, with expression, and in tune. 


Wā kanikani / Dance time 

Through dancing tamariki will develop the ability to 

Develop balance and coordination.

Perform dances using simple movement patterns as part of a group.

Create movements that represent different things around them. 




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