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Dot Flow: Where Colour Whispers and Circles Breathe
In Room 12, tamariki explored a special kind of art called dot painting, inspired by the Aboriginal people of Australia. This traditional style uses t…
The Power of Words
Learning new words helps make student writing clear and interesting. Selecting precise vocabulary helps the reader picture what is being described and…
Discovering Story Features with The Go-Away Bird
Room 15 recently explored the story "The Go-Away Bird" by Julia Donaldson. It quickly became one of the favourite stories!
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The Art of Tā Moko
Tā moko is the traditional Māori art of tattooing, rooted in tikanga and cultural identity. Each design is unique and tells a person’s story, includin…
From Lyrics to Learning
Singing helps build confidence and supports expressive reading. Music brings fun and focus into literacy lessons providing an engaging way to practise…
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Kapa Haka Performance
Kapa haka is the term for Māori Performing Arts and includes waiata, dance and chants. The performers stand in rows performing a variety of movements,…
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Tukutuku Sampler
Tukutuku is a traditional Māori woven art form. Tukutuku panels tell stories through intricate symbols and patterns.
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Word Detectives on the Loose
Confidence is a superpower. And when it comes to literacy, confidence is the spark that turns reading and writing into joyful adventures.
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FLOX-Inspired Digital Art Blooms in the Classroom
This year, I considered unique artwork that whānau would like to have displayed on their walls, cards, and diary covers as part of the Calendar Art fu…
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Dotting Our Way to Creativity
Room 11 students have explored storytelling through art by connecting ideas with the bold, vibrant style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Students foc…
