March 15 2019 was a day they had all been waiting for... the unknown as none of the children had ever been really, as they were either too young or their families said no we are no going to polyfest... But this year and this week and this Day their little dreams came true. They were so excited to see some cultural stages and to be honest they said they wanted to get some yummy food. Whakapono 20 had some awesome helpers, Mrs Losaline Tausala, Miss Manuel our Teacher support and also Mrs Rebecca Rigamoto, without their support we would not be able to do any of these out of class learning experiences. We went to the Samoan stage as Manurewa High which are part of our COL area performed and for my part the teacher, my niece who is the Head Girl performed as the 'Taupou'... The children were very excited knowing that hard work strives to becoming either 'head person' or becoming a 'Prefect' of a desired school they may choose. We then went to watch Mrs...
FAKALOFA LAHI ATU & NAMASTE WHAT A FIRST WEEK WE HAVE WALKED INTO!!... We have had Vagahau Niue and Diwali in one week. With all the cultural learning it has been a great first week back, and to top it off with the Earthquake Shakedown... Theme this year: Tokiofa, ofania, mokoina e vagahau Niue Translation: Treasure, Love and Cherish the Niue Language. So Tuesday we had our Flag raising celebrations with the singing of each national anthem, bible verses and facts of each country. Thursday we had our assembly celebrations with each culture dancing and sharing. We later went into our classes and had a shared lunch. That was so enjoyable and delicious. Plan of action: 1. School siren will be sounded. Get your students to be absolutely quiet .... students should not be walking around. 2. A pre recorded list of instructions will be played over the int...
Talofa Lava Malo lelei Bula vinaka Fakalofa lahi atu Kia Orana Kia ora We welcome 25 children into Whakapono 20 this year, they all started with great attitudes to their learning already. Here are some of our children already trialling DMIC which we will show and explain throughout the term. They were given a maths problem and were tole this is the expectation, problem solve and share your answer, and by your using strategies, however the children need to agree with the strategy and talk about the reason yes or no.. Justifying their answer and then when they have come to their conclusion present it... So we are excited for our children to Inquire more... Here is a link you may check to see Videos, Research and Why DMIC...? DMIC Beginning to share ideas Trying not to be shy Thinking and Smiling Talking and sharing We have learnt about The Tiriti o Waita...
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