Whaea Ruth

This term we welcome Whaea Ruth into our classroom and school. Whaea Ruth is a student teacher in her 3rd year of study with Waikato University. She will be with us for weeks 1-6 and will be doing 2 weeks of full control in that time. So far she has taken reading groups, PE and maths, as well as managing other parts of class life like the roll and break time duties. We hope you enjoy your time with us at Kawakawa Primary School Whaea Ruth!

Te Haerenga - Directions

In our class we have been learning how to give simple directions in Maori. We had to work with a partner, who was blindfolded, and direct them through the maze without hitting the sides. It was harder than we thought, but we had a lot of fun trying to get through. We hope to learn more directional language so we can direct a person to a destination. These are the instructions we learnt. Have a go directing a partner through our maze below and let us know how you did.
 Haere tōtika - go straight.

 Piki ake - go up

 Heke iho - go down

 Ka tu - stop

Kaitataki Tane and Wahine for Kawakawa Primary

Congratulations to Otulea and Leilani who have been named as our kaitataki tane and wahine for our our kapa haka group, Te Rau Pou Manawa o Kawakawa. They were presented with these beautiful korowai that were made by our talented Whaea Whetu. We are so incredibly proud of you two and know that you and the roopu will make us proud when you represent our school in the regionals on the 17th of November.