​​​​​​​Kapa Haka Noho Marae

Last week our Heretaunga takoto noa kapa haka had a noho marae at Houngarea. This was the first noho marae for the tamariki at Frimley School. There was lots of laughing, smiling, eating and singing happening together. Our aim was to learn and practise new waiata and moteatea connecting to Kahungunu that will be part of our bracket. 

It was a challenge for some tamariki being away from home for a night, but the mahi was fun and exciting and with the manaakitanga being exercised by everyone, we were able to work through those challenges for all. The energy was high, the learning was huge and the whanaungatanga was exceptional. 

A big mihi to all kaiako and kaiawhina involved to make this noho a success. A special mihi to Matua Chase and Matua Jason for their commitment and love for Kapa Haka. Ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua!

A Message From Nurse Wendy​​​​​​​

Kia ora whānau!

Just a few quick reminders to help us keep everyone healthy, organized, and ready to learn:

1. Label, Label, Label! Please double-check that every piece of uniform (especially polor fleeces and hats) is clearly named so lost items can find their way back home.

2. The 48-Hour Rule: If your child has had vomiting or diarrhoea, they must remain at home until they are 48 hours clear from the last episode. This is crucial to stop bugs spreading to classmates and staff.

3. Fuel for Learning: Please remember to pack a filled water bottle and some healthy "brain food" (fruit or vegetables) every day. Hydration and good nutrition help keep those little minds sharp!

Thanks for your support in keeping our school safe and happy.

— Nurse Wendy

What’s been happening in Heretaunga ararau

In Heretaunga Ararau our tamariki have been engaged in rich learning experiences through play, exploration, and hands-on learning across the kura.

In Ararau, children are encouraged to follow their own interests, become self-directed learners, and choose between indoor and outdoor play experiences supported by kaiako. Alongside developing large motor skills and creativity outdoors, tamariki have been exploring early maths concepts such as colours, patterns, counting, and number knowledge through singing, dancing, games, and hands-on resources like Numicon.

Favourite learning characters such as Subtraction Shark and Adding Alligator have made maths learning fun and engaging. Tamariki have been learning about the Takitimu waka and the important role of the taniwha Ruamano in guiding the waka safely home, while also enjoying imaginative play through activities like playing teachers and performing puppet shows.

Our learning about the Takitimu waka has been woven into maths, movement, and literacy experiences, with tamariki practising foundation movement skills, working together in teams, and beginning early handwriting through shared storytelling and sentence creation. 

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