Kia ora e te whānau, Our ākonga in Room 1 could be excused for wondering what happens during a whatu weaving session that takes place in their classroom on Mondays but one afternoon this week, Board Chair and Tawhai whānau, Jaydy Marsh popped in to enlighten them about what the weaving group is aiming to…
Kia ora e te whānau, On Tuesday 19th September Kōpara Hub took an exciting trip on the bus to The Dowse in Lower Hutt. We looked at the artworks from NZ artist, Raukura Turei who uses whenua from places connected to her whakapapa to create amazing art. The children created some of their own artworks…
Yesterday saw the final round of waterpolo for the season for both the Tawhai teams. Tawhai White played first against Hutt Central School for 3rd and 4th places. During the first half the team had plenty of go forward with the ball but unfortunately could not find the back of the net. However they had…
Kia ora e te whānau,Ruma whitu in these last weeks of the term have been trying their skills with the oval ball, throwing, catching passing and tapping. They have just started to try a new team game called Turbo Touch. Here are a few photos of them having a game yesterday and thoroughly enjoying themselves!
Kia ora e te whānau, Our wonderful detectives in Ruma tekau mā rua have been busy this last week collecting data! They firstly visited the other Classes in the Kopara Hub with their clips boards and charts to find out what type of cupcakes the tamariki liked the best from a choice of 5 different…
Kia ora e te whānau, During the very busy but enjoyable day, our wonderful senior ākonga came together in the hall for their weekly assembly. It was lovely to see so many of our tamariki make such an effort to dress up for ‘Star’ Day! Our very capable presenters for this particular assembly were Rosie…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our wonderful Kopara Hub came together this afternoon in Ruma tekau mā rua for their assembly (postponed from last week!) Our very able co presenters for this assembly were Connor and Skylah from Ruma tekau mā tahe and they did a fantastic job of coordinating all the items included! Apart…
Malo e lelei’ At the same time our most junior ākonga were enjoying their time together for their fortnightly assembly in Room 10 just before lunch. Mrs Poole was very happy to be able to come along and present the Principal awards. Ka pai to all the students who received awards. They got to have…
Malo e lelei’ As it was such a lovely day our most senior Hub held their weekly assembly under the whakaruruhau just before lunch! Our very capable copresenters for this assembly were Nadine and Harlon from Ruma tekau mā rima and did a wondeful mahi. Mrs Poole was on hand to present the Tumuaki awards…
Malo e lelei’ The Kereru Hub celebrated their fortnightly assembly in the hall this morning after morning tea. After singing the National Anthem, it was straight onto the presentation of the certificates. As Mrs Poole wasn’t available, Miss Kenworthy was honoured to hand out the Principal Awards, Matua Jake did the honours with the ākonga…
Malo e lelei’ Our 2 Waterpolo teams were in action again down at the Stokes Valley Pool on Wednesday. The Tawahi White were on fire and came away with a 10-2 win against Belmont. The Tawhai Blues were up against a very against Boulcott. Despite a hard fought battle and a never give up spirit,…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our most senior ākonga celebrated their weekly assembly this morning in the hall. The very experienced duo of Lucy and Aysha were our co-presenters and as usual did a fantastic mahi of coordinating the items which were included in this assembly. Mrs Boese very happily presented the Tumuaki awards whilst…
Kia or e te whānau, It was down to the Stokes Valley Pool on Wednesday to capture our two senior teams, the Tawhai Blue Team and the Tawhai White Team in action. Both were had very close and entertaining games and the resulting scores were very tight! Tawhai Blue were up against Waterloo and came…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our lovely tamariki in the Horoeka Hub were the last to have their assembly in Room 9a just before lunch! Our Ruma 9a hosts were all in pj’s (as they were celebrating a dojo milestone so were having a pj party!) Mrs Poole once again was so happy to pop…
Kia ora e te whānau, It was a quick run for the resident photographer between the Ngahere & Horoeka Hubs who were both enjoying their time together in their assemblies! The Ngahere Hub were gathered together in the hall for their second assembly this week (the one at the beginning of the week was a…
Kia or e te whānau, After morning tea today, the Kereru Hub were the first to kick off with their assembly in the hall! George & Ethan from Ruma toru were our wonderful co-presenters for this particular assembly. Mrs Poole as always, was very happy to be able to attend the assembly to present the…
Kia ora e te whānau, A few weeks ago we shared some photos of the older ākonga having a great time at their pottery sessions. The younger tamariki also got to have their turn with guest potter, Magrita Freie . Here are some fly on-the-wall photos of Rooms 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, and 10…
Kia ora e te whānau, It was down to the Stokes Valley Pool this afternoon to capture our 2 waterpolo teams in action. Both games were very close and very competitive. Tawhai White came away with a 5-3 win against Belmont. It was very level for most of the game between Tawhai Blue and Trentham…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our Kopara Hub enjoyed their usual fortnightly assembly in Room 12 this afternoon but with a difference! We were delighted to see that there were 2 wonderful ākonga from Room 6, Morgan & James co-presenting this particular assembly. They did a fantastic job as co-presenters speaking with clear voices and…
Kia ora e te whānau, As our most senior Hub did not have their weekly assembly at the end of last week, they had a catch up this morning first thing to kick off Week 6. Our wonderful co-presenters this week were Thea and Joe (who stepped in at very short notice!) and they did…
