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?"

Look who we got a letter from......! The Prime Minister of Aotearoa



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


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 -

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)











Hundertwasser: Buildings