Monday, 28 November 2016
Middle Syndicate Rotations
Celebrations and Festivals are an ongoing part of life,
where we say "thanks" for what we have or the milestones that have
been passed. Each country, group and family have different celebrations but the
connecting threads in these are: fun, sense of thankfulness and appreciation,
connection with the traditions of past (in family, group, country), moments of
reflection and importance.
As part of our Celebrations and Festivals topic, the Middle
Syndicate students have been rotating around Kereru, Kotuku and Kea classrooms
each Thursday afternoon to learn about a new celebration.
The students have decorated Calavera (sugar skulls) which
are used in the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) and
the Catholic holy day All Souls day.
Students celebrated Guy Fawkes day by creating 'Fireworks in
a Jar' and firework art.
Candle holders were made (yet to be decorated) to celebrate
Diwali, the Hindu 'Festival of Lights'.
The students really enjoyed spending time in other
classrooms with a mix of children from across the syndicate.
A big thank you to parents and grandparents who helped out
in the classrooms!
Sunday, 30 October 2016
Touch Rugby on Friday!
Hi everyone,
The Top of the South Touch Tournament is on this Friday.
Here is a list of things that you will need to remember:
The Top of the South Touch Tournament is on this Friday.
Here is a list of things that you will need to remember:
- Plate of food for our visitors
- Sunscreen
- PE gear
- School hat
- You can play in bare feet or sneakers (track pants are optional)
- Water bottle (we will have a refill station in the area where you are playing
- Snacks and lunch or $5 for lunch pack (sausage sizzle, baking and juicy). There will be no subway this week.
Sunday, 16 October 2016
Operation Christmas Child
Dear Kotuku class
Our operation Christmas Child boxes need to be filled by Wednesday the 26th of October. We’ve chosen to fill our shoe box with stuff a 10 to 14 year old boy would like. Christmas Child boxes are distributed to 150 countries around the world. Please make sure your item is new so it is fresh for another person to enjoy.
Here are some gift ideas: You can put in an item for their personal care for example you can put in a hairbrush, solid soap and a drink bottle. Another idea is to give the child a school supply or a clothing item like a sun hat, jandals, or undies. The child also may like handballs, tennis balls, or marbles.
All items need to be able to fit in a single shoe box. Remember to check out the website (link down below)
By Isla and Mia
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Singing with Andrew Chinn
Today we had a great time singing with Andrew Chinn! First, we had a workshop where we practiced different songs and then the choir had a practice. In the afternoon we had the whole school concert. Here are videos of our class signing with Mr Chinn and also a video of Kotuku members of the choir singing.
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