Take Action for Water - Jigsaw Reading

Last week during inquiry Room 15 were investigating animals that live in the catchment. Each reading group read a fact sheet about one animal, either the mayfly, cased caddisfly, the banded kokopu or the long-finned eel. After becoming 'experts' on an animal we then split up and went to another group to present our findings and listen to others about their animals.
We are now 'experts' on all four animals!

Worms & Compost

One of the main ways of managing and reducing the waste we create are composting and worm farming. These are great ways of diverting food scraps from heading off to the landfills and it is also fantastic for our school vege and herb garden.

Kapa Haka at Muritai School

Yesterday I was busy working in my office when I heard the waiata 'E Papa Waiari' coming from the school hall. Being blown away by such wonderful singing I just had to go and investigate which children were working with Mr Chadwick as part of the schools kapa haka programme. I was greeted by both room 8 and 10 (Year 3) who were learning 'Tii Rakau' (actions with sticks). There was a high level of engagement as it was clearly evident the children were enjoying this fantastic learning opportunity.

Every Wednesday morning throughout terms 2 and 3 Raihania is leading a school wide kapa haka programme for our Year 3 to Year 8 students. He is also taking waiata at junior assemblies held every second Friday. The programme aims to provide rich learning experiences and performance opportunities for three kapa haka groups. We are very fortunate to have such a talented and passionate teacher with skills and knowledge in this area of learning.

How are the Veggies Growing?

Wow the cabbages and broccoli are getting really big. The weather has been warm but wet and veggies love that. The carrots have not done so well but the spring onions are growing well and so are the lettuces. The rain has helped our plants a lot. Now we need lots of warmth from the sun as well.
We are learning about garden creatures at the moment and then moving on to composting in a few weeks. This is a fun inquiry and we really are making a difference with plants!