Wednesday, 29 July 2020

An Introduction to the World of Wearable Arts

1. Take a look at these amazing videos, explaining what Wearable Arts are and how they are a part of Aotearoa



2. Discuss with a buddy what struck your attention while watching these videos - what inspired you? What materials could you see being used? What stood out the most?

3. Build a brainstorm in your Inquiry book, recording all your ideas about "What is Wearable Arts?"
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Look who we got a letter from......! The Prime Minister of Aotearoa



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River Photography Competition - at our Opawaho awa!

ENTER NOW! PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION OF OUR OPAWAHO RIVER

 Enter here (+ details on how to enter) = https://www.ohr.co.nz/WRD-Photo-Comp-2019-xidc118957.html


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Growing patterns

Today in Maths we investigated growing patterns. We looked at growing patterns from other cultures, including the Tibetan monk's ritual of making and destroying Mandala patterns. Take a look -

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Sunday, 26 July 2020

Maori tales of the creation of Aotearoa


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Thursday, 23 July 2020

Matariki Discovery Day

Lets begin by learning about what stars are...


Now have a look at these websites and videos to find out more about the Matariki star constellation, and what it means in New Zealand / Māori culture



Lots of Videos for you to watch about Matariki:


Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZ15SUeS9w

How To Navigate Using the Stars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh5kHTBr0gU

Star Stories: The Girl and Her Seven Brothers


Super Stars (Constellations): Crash Course Kids #31.1


Constellation Location: Crash Course Kids #31.2


Pleiades (mythology) facts for kids


Pleiades facts for kids


Myths and Legends of the Pleiades


 Other resources for learning about Matariki:












A Matariki Story (Video in Te Reo)









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Monday, 20 July 2020

Matariki Song and Article





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Thursday, 2 July 2020

Last day of Term 2!

Go team!

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A gift for the big boss

Today we posted off a gift for Neve, the daughter of Jacinda Ardern. We wrote letters to the Prime Minister telling her about the Opawaho river we have been focussing on this term, and all the ways we think we could help our environment.

We look forward to hearing back from her next term!


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