Wellbeing Wednesday - Rā apa Hauora

Kia ora whānau,

On Wednesday 1st September 2021 we enter into Alert Level 3. We hope that you have been able to adjust to the different challenges of lockdown and that you have had opportunities to enjoy the very special moments of family time. 

As a school, we have made the decision to join many schools across New Zealand in having a Wellbeing Wednesday. On this day, there will be no new digital learning set.

This will be a day away from more formal digital learning. Students will have an opportunity to learn offline and engage in a range of non-digital activities. They might be tasks that your children would like to do together or alone, or they might want to do something else entirely.

This day is an opportunity to support students and teachers well-being. It is a time to recognise and focus on emotional wellbeing in these challenging situations. We can all do this by providing opportunities to connect, be active, notice, keep learning and give.

Terrific Tuesday

Ko tēnei te rā e toru tekau o ngā ra o Hereturikōkā.

Wow, It's the last day of August - I can't believe how quickly time is flying (Hmm... does time fly). When we started school this term it was Hōtoki (WInter) and while we have been in lockdown the seasons have changed and Mahuru is upon us. On my walks, I have seen lots of new flowers out like Kōwhai, Daffodil, and Magnolia. What changes have you noticed?

Do you remember what happens in Mahuru (Spring) on our maramataka? It's time to think about planting kai. Have you got a garden at home? What are you planting? I was lucky enough to get some sweet pea, spinach, zucchini, and pansy seedlings.

Thank you so much for the akomahi you are posting on seesaw. Remember you can also send me pictures (atao@hameast.school.nz) and I can add them to our blog or seesaw. Here is a collage of some of our pets or stuffed friends - I still think Venus my flytrap is the most unusual.

There are also a lot of activities you can do offline and there are some great learning programs on ...

Home Learning TV

Week 6 - Akoranga Kainga - Monday Home Learning

I hope you and your whānau are keeping healthy and well. It is normal to have lots of different feelings when we are in Lockdown. The best thing is to understand how you are feeling and what you can do to cope with that feeling. It also helps to talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling. I went for a walk in the bush and created my Papatūānuku Space when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed - it helped lots.

Week 6: Create your own Papatūānuku space like the one we have in our classroom.

Here is mine - you can go to our Seesaw activity for the descriptions.

I have received some great activities and akomahi (work) so far. If you are unable to do akomahi on a device there are lots of unplugged activities you can do on this blog - take a picture and send it through to me via seesaw or email atao@hameast.school.nz

Here are some amazing crafts that Malia has been busy with.

Week 6 - Akoranga Kainga - Monday Home Learning

Create a Nature Journal that you can bring to school when lockdown is finished.

What signs of the seasons can you find? 

Note it down in your journal or make a sketch. Nature Journal

Flower Pressing For your Nature Journal. How to Press Flowers

Find out about Caleb who survived cancer and created a joke book to make children laugh.

Calebs Story

Funky Friday

I have received some great activities and akomahi (work) so far. If you are unable to do akomahi on a device there are lots of unplugged activities you can do on this blog - take a picture and send it through to me via seesaw or email atao@hameast.school.nz

Create a Nature Journal that you can bring to school when lockdown is finished. What signs of the seasons can you find? Note it down in your journal or make a sketch.

Nature Journal

Colour Scavenger Hunt - Find different signs of the seasons: flowers, berries, and leaves. What Season do you think we are in now? I went on the hunt today the only colour I couldn't find was blue. I wonder why? Practice your reo with your whanau.

Aroha's Way - Suzy's Books Corner

Thursday Catch Up

 Nga mihi nui, 

Thank you for your wonderful posts and pictures. I am learning a lot about you and your whanau. Keep it up. Remember you can send me a picture of your learning if you're not able to use a device. I will start to put our class experiment on our Putaiao Science page in our Blog so we can track the progress. 

Testing out the QR code options - do they work for you?

Akomahi Kainga - Rāapa (Home Learning - Wednesday)

 Ko tēnei te rā e rua tekau mā rima o ngā ra o Hereturikōkā.

25th Day of August 

Tena Koutou, 

Welcome to your Wednesday Home Learning

I have received some great activities and akomahi (work) so far. If you are unable to do akomahi on a device there are lots of unplugged activities you can do on this blog - take a picture and send it through to me via seesaw or email atao@hameast.school.nz 

Puutaiao - Think like a Scientist

Our Class Kumara Experiment.

• • We were going to do this experiment in class but because of lockdown,

    I will start it at home then bring it in. Meanwhile, you can create your own at home

    using the ends of vegetables. Have a look at the Seesaw activity or send me a picture of your experiment.

    Here are Ted, Zoe, and Caitlin's experiments. Keep your own diary of what happens.

    
    

    
    
    
    

    
    

    Our Class Kumara Experiment.

    Which one will grow the best tupu (shoots or slips) for planting?

    Which one will grow the fastest?

    
    

    What is your hypothesis?

    
    

    Did you link your thinking? 'Tupu' is at the beginning of Tupuarangi and Tupuanuku?

    
    

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Panui - A book a day!

Remember to read every day (a book, newspaper, magazine).

Go on a scavenger word hunt, write them down and send me a pic. 

You'd be amazed at how many words you can find!

Muhammad Ali - Beau

Pig the Pug - Caitlin

Akomahi Kainga - Rā Tu (Home Learning - Tuesday)

Ko tēnei te rā e rua tekau mā whā o ngā ra o Hereturikōkā.

24th Day of August 

Kia Ora, 

Hope you are all staying healthy and well in your bubble. I had a visitor today....

It was the neighbor's cat, it looks hungry!

I have received some great activities and akomahi (work) so far. If you are unable to do akomahi on a device there are lots of unplugged activities you can do on this blog - take a picture and send it through to me via seesaw or email atao@hameast.school.nz 

My Special Spot!

• Tell me about your Special Spot, where do you like to be most? Is it your bedroom, up a tree in your garden, or cooking in the kitchen? My Special Spot is sitting on my couch with a book in the sun.

Kia Ora e te Whānau - Week 5 Home Learning

Hope you have had a relaxing enjoyable weekend.

I have created some fun activities and learning for your tamariki to complete in the next couple of days (see below) and have also re-sent codes to log onto Seesaw, Mathletics, and Sunshine Classics.

https://www.mathletics.com/nz/

www.sunshineclassics.co.nz/

www.seesaw.com

For Seesaw you will need to download the Class App and then use the sign-in text code. Please ask your tamariki to take a picture of themselves in their favorite spot and add it to our ‘Special Spots Activity’. 

I will be online from 9.30-11.30 and then again from 1.30-2.30 if you would like any further assistance to set your tamariki up for online learning or to answer any questions. I look forward to reconnecting and receiving some very cool pics.

Mauri Ora, Na Whaea Arna

 

Kia ora e te whaanau

 Kia ora e te whaanau,

Once again we find ourselves in this place of lockdown. I hope you and your families are staying safe and well. I have included some links to websites that may support you and will send your child's codes for mathletics and sunshine classics to you via seesaw. Our class blog is also a great place to go and explore alternative learning options.

Please remember this is not compulsory and that it is a good opportunity to spend quality time with your tamariki (children). Read with them, share family stories, recipes, or go for a walk. Mauri Ora Whaea Arna

www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/home-learning-tv

www.maoritelevision.com/shows/mauri-reo-mauri-ora-kura-tuatahi

3 Day Art Challenge

 If your tamariki is interested here is a 3 Day Mini Art Challenge! Use your materials around the house and create some art! From pencil to paper, or even using the toilet paper rolls, you can create with anything! We want to see everything you come up with!

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Open to everyone and anyone, and you could WIN 2 tickets to our open studio days - Tues, Wed, or Thurs only. Or donate them to one of our artists.

Send in a photo/videos of your entry through messenger or email - rhiannon@artsforhealth.co.nz

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Entries must be sent in by 6pm Friday 20th August. The winner will be announced by Monday!

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