Tutira mai nga iwi

Thomas comes to visit

Today Maliesis cat Thomas came to school. He is six and a half months old. Maliesi took the tablet so everyone in my class could see what he looked looked like when he was little. He loves to catch birds and skinks. He had three bothers and sisters and one was called Squeekers. Thomas's mum is Holly.  He was very frightened.  He lives Maliesis wardrobe. He was the first to open his eyes and first to open his ears.  He was also the first to start walking. He is the youngest out of his brothers and sisters. Maliesi enjoyed having him in our class.

This week is sign language awareness week

Learn the alphabet by watching this you tube clip.

Whakataka te hau – Karakia

This week we have been starting our morning with a karakia - Whakataka te hau


Whakataka te hau ki te uru,
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga.
Kia mākinakina ki uta,
Kia mātaratara ki tai.
 E hī ake ana te atākura
he tio, he huka, he hauhu.

Tihei Mauri ora!

 Get ready for the westerly and be prepared for the southerly.
 It will be icy cold inland, and icy cold on the shore.
 May the dawn rise red-tipped on ice, on snow, on frost.

 Join! Gather! Intertwine!

 Mr Ritai was on hand to discuss with us the meaning of the karakia. This prayer talks about the cold, cold wind and what it feels like to be icy cold...it wakes us up and helps us to feel revitalised and energised.

We think this is a great way to start our day. Woken up, refreshed, energised...and ready for learning.

Tena koe - hello to one

Shapes Song 2