Thursday, September 26, 2019

Kapa Haka

It has been weeks and weeks since we last had a Kapa Haka session and what a great one it was today! I was so pleased to see how involved the new students were, check out Basil and Robin rocking the moves!


Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Welcome Thomas

What a delight it was to welcome Thomas to Piwakawaka today, it is lovely to have you!



Monday, September 23, 2019

Week 10 Certificates

Week 10, WOW! Where has the term go. Check out this superstar who got a certificate today!


Calendar Art Orders

It is that time of the year where you can order your child's calendar art into different products. The samples of the students work are on display in the library but here they are to be seen as well. Keep an eye out for order forms coming home.











Sunday, September 22, 2019

Week 9 Certificates

Well done to Rositta this week! Rositta has come back from time in India with so much enthusiasm for learning!


Inquiry Fun

Session 1 in our new groups - team building, spot the Piwakawaka students in the "Make people Happy" group!








Welcome Jessica and Basil

Two more students for Piwakawaka! Wahoo it is lovely to have Jessica (brother Jake) and Basil (sister Jacinta) join Piwakawaka.




Mrs Stanley's Art Competition

What a week it has been for Joe, all students in Piwakawaka had to complete a piece of art for Mrs Stanley and she chose her favourite one to go in her office for the rest of the year. Well done Joe!




Joe CARE Award

Joe has come out of his shell so much this term and it was great to award him with his Bronze CARE Award. Keep up the amazing work! 

Pet Day!

Wow what an amazing day we had on Friday for Pet Day! We made fruit animals, participated in the pet parade, met some new animals, had a colouring competition and all walked away with a wee prize! Check out the toys that came to pet day! 


Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Pasifika Sunrise

What a treat to have both Freya and Robin up on stage at Polyfest. For two students who have not even had a year at school this was a great achievement!







Te Wiki o te Reo Maori

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 

What have we been up to? 
- We learnt our colours and days of the week with Mrs B when Miss Reeves was sick
- Attended Polyfest on Tuesday - what an amazing event!
- Had Hoani in to do more Te Reo Maori with us (see photos)
- Lunchtime crosswords with Ruma Toroa

All that and it is only Wednesday!!!





Monday, September 9, 2019

Miron the Violinist

We were treated to Miron playing the Violin for Sharing. What a treat, thank you for sharing!


Disco Fever

Miss Reeves missed the Disco but Mrs B snapped these great photos of some of our disco dancers! Sounds like an amazing night.





Week 8 Certificates

Freya and Ben you are two students who always uphold the school values - keep it up!


Watch this space

Watch this space.................


Te Reo Maori with Hoani

Piwakawaka and Korimake are lucky enough to be having 3 sessions this term with Hoani to help boost our Te Reo knowledge.

We learnt:
- Class Names
- How to ask how we are feeling
- Hokey Pokey
- Action words
- Animals