LATEST NEWS AND ACTIVITIES FROM OUR TEAMS
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It is Samoan Language Week this week! We launched the week with an assembly including performances from our Pasifika children, Woodhill School, and Orewa College. The shared morning tea after was amazing, fa’afetai tele lava to all our fanau and teachers who contributed to this event.
ACROSS THE SCHOOL
Junior School Y 0/1
We really enjoyed linking our learning in Maths and Art. Take a look at some of the connections we made.
Our Year 2 and 3 students have dived into their swimming lessons at Northern Arena yesterday, kicking off a two-week programme designed to build water confidence and safety skills. The introductory session focused on assessing each child's swimming level to tailor the upcoming lessons to their needs.
These lessons are an excellent opportunity for our tamariki to develop lifelong skills that will keep them safe around water.
Year 4 / 5
This term, our Year 4/5 students have been learning and playing Tapuae, a fast-paced and exciting Māori game that’s all about teamwork, strategy, and fair play. The game has been a hit with our tamariki, who have shown incredible enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
Tapuae involves two teams working together to knock over a target using a soft ball while defending their own space. It’s a fantastic way to build communication skills, stay active, and connect with Te Ao Māori through traditional games.
We’ve loved seeing everyone get involved, cheer each other on, and grow in confidence each week. Ka mau te wehi, Year 4 and 5s.
Year 6
Our Year 6 students have excitedly jumped into maths this term using our brand-new Numicon equipment. The colourful, tactile shapes have brought number concepts to life, helping students explore place value, number patterns, and operations in a hands-on, visual way.
A big focus has been on rational numbers, especially fractions, where Numicon has really helped students see the size of parts and wholes more clearly. They’ve been building and comparing fractions while explaining their thinking with confidence. The buzz in the classroom is real, and we’re excited to keep building their number sense through meaningful exploration and structured mathematical talk.
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