Arahura Marae

It was a simply amazing experience to visit our local Arahura Marae yesterday. Rātā Hapu thoroughly enjoyed the range of activities that they took part in. They particularly enjoyed hearing the stories of the carvings in the wharenui. In keeping with Maori tikanga, we couldn't take photos in the wharenui to share with you. The kai we ate at morning tea was a special treat. and much appreciated!

Hockey Time

We were really lucky to have Jack and Luke from Canterbury West Coast here at school today. They travelled done from Greymouth with Colin Chester, a very generous man who has donated $28,000 worth of hockey equipment to schools and organisations throughout New Zealand with the aim of generating interest in the game amongst younger people. The hockey gear donated will be based in Greymouth and our school will have access to it. We have a hockey tournament coming up at the end of this term and I know we will appreciate using some of the new equipment now available to us.

Swimming Time

A big "thanks" to our amazing swimming coaches at our first lessons for the year. We really couldn't have done it without you. Ruma Kereru very much appreciates you giving up your time to help us today. As you can see from the photos everyone was finetuning their swimming techniques for the upcoming senior swimming sports.

Whakatauki

Our class has written what they think this week's whakatauki mean to them. Please add your comments below as we look forward to reading your opinion.

The Tower Challenge

On the first day back at school Rūma Kererū showed they can accept a challenge and work well in team situations. They put their thinking caps on. While the challenge proved tricky at first, the class quickly proved that by re-visiting their mistakes and listening to each others' ideas that anything was possible! Tu Meke!