Aroha 1

Levi and Pratik working together at maths time. Flipping cards and adding the numbers together to see who can collect the most cards. 

Writing time in Aroha 1... Busy little cookies doing mahi.

Kai time selfie

Congratulations to Keziah and Levi for getting awards in Aroha assembly. 

Soaring towards success  

Support staff celebration! Thank you for supporting our Tamariki in every possible way you can and always going the extra mile. WE LOVE YOU ALL!

Aroha 1 made cards for Whaea Nellie and Mrs Seulata (Mama). Levi and Salote very proudly went up on the stage to give the cards on behalf of Aroha 1.

Salote participated in park and walk and got a beautiful water bottle from travel wise team. Big smile and good spirit... Keep it up Salote!

                                                           Hiwi the Kiwi

Hiwi the Kiwi we really enjoyed learning about fishing for the future

Aroha 1 learned; 

-Pick a fish with wet water

-We need to take some ice

- Wear life jackets and make sure our papa is wearing one as well

- Wash the boat and keep it clean

We also learned Kaimoana means Food from the sea :) 

Kinah enjoying lunch play with her classmates...

Flexible and Active <3 Spider Web Fun <3 

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

THANK YOU eeny meeny for Beginning Teacher Pack

Aroha 1 really enjoys using their new whiteboards, markers and erasers. We also can't wait to use the balloons for our inquiry topic water. 

Aroha 1 made a THANK YOU card for NZ OPERA

Message: Thank you for the wonderful show we really enjoyed the different type of music. Opera is COOL!

Jam testing - Great to see what the students know and can do...

Levi creating his own pattern.

The show is called the “Inspire Me Tour” performed by New Zealand Hip Hop champion/New Zealand's Got Talent Finalist Seantum Rapana AKA Mayo and myself (Niu Fm radio announcer/Performing artist).

Aim: To Inspire Young Pasifika/Maori students to achieve.

We really enjoyed the performance. We learned; Try your best and never give up we also learned to dream BIG. 

Back to School

TERM 2, WEEK 1 in AROHA 1

Topic: Writing - Recount 

Elijah and Patiola sharing about their holiday's using; Who, What, When, Where, and How

BUILDING WHANAUNGATANGA 

 Learning to Work Collaboratively with each other and Whaea Nellie (Teacher Aide)

By using fine motor skills

We started off with building our own puzzle until we realise that all parts need to come together to get the complete puzzle. (Aha moment for Aroha 1)

Focus: ASSEMBLY

We show PRIDE at Rowandale School when we…

-Enter & leave quickly & quietly

- Respond appropriately (clapping, singing etc)

- Sit quietly

NZ OPERA 

 Exposure to new music genre for Rowandale students 

Room 1 really enjoyed the show and not forgetting Whaea Lois special entry