MOTAT Visit-New Zealand History

 This Term in the Junior Syndicate we have been learning about New Zealand History. As part of our Inquiry Topic, we had the great opportunity to go on a field trip to MOTAT to learn more about New Zealand History. I class we have learned about a range of different aspects of history such as housing, technology, costumes, automobiles and how they have changed in regards to past, present, and future.

Room 16 students enjoyed being able to dress up as pioneers. Don't they look dashing?

The Tamariki really enjoyed exploring and looking at the different equipment used in the olden days such as the way that they washed clothes, had a bath. They were very fascinated by how they used to conserve water when having a bath.

The Tamariki listening attentively to the educator, Melissa as she talked to the children about past.

Zephaniah sitting in the Bathtub that they used in the olden days. WOW! look how small it used to be!

Smiley Kepu modelling to us how they used to carry water from the river in the olden days to their homes. Took a lot of hard work didn't it?

Beautiful Brooklyn modelling to us how they used to wash their clothes in the olden days. They used to use a washing board to scrub their clothes vigorously to get them clean.  

Room 16 children standing in front of the #MOTAT sign for a photo.

The Tamariki also enjoyed going on a Tram ride. They really enjoyed listening to the conductor talk about the history of Trams. Overall, it was a really enjoyable day for the children and they learned heaps about New Zealand History. They even got to enjoy an Ice Cream, shouted by their teacher for fantastic behaviour.

Samoan Independence day celebration.

 

Talofa Lava! This Term at School we celebrated Samoan Independence day. What a beautiful and proud day this was not only for the teachers and tamariki but also for the Whanau's as well. The children took part in Samoan items. Room 16 took part in singing an Samoan song called "va'ai i le pepe". The children came dressed in beautiful traditional attire which was so lovely to see. It was a beautiful day that was enjoyed by everyone that took part.

 A student dressed in traditional Samoan Clothes with such a beautiful smile and pride.

School Parade with the Samoan Students from Tupulanga.

Boys from Tewhanau Awhinga doing a traditional Samoan Sasa.

 Whaea Kaveeta and few students from Room 16 all dressed up in their traditional attire. Looking beautiful and handsome.

Students doing a traditional Samoan Dance. 

Students doing a traditional story and performing a dance. 

It is always so nice celebrating all these different cultures at our School and having parents being involved in teaching children dances as well as helping with costumes. What a great day this was.