Poi making in Room 18

We are learning to plait wool as part of making poi. Creating things together is part of celebrating matariki.

Rm 23 Nearly Complete!!

Room 23 have had their school visits from the very last few students due to join us! We have a really nice group of children who are all settling into school life very well. I have attached some photos and Learning Stories so you can see the fabulous learning we get up to while at school.

Te Kakano Teachers CRT Day

On Wednesday 31st May the Te Kakano teachers visited  the Forest School during part of their CRT Day.What an amazing environment children had to explore.We observed collaboration everywhere. ALL children were busy and engaged in exploratory play.Boundaries were clearly defined and respected.Running and still water was accessible for all children if desired.Provocations were set out among the trees and all the children we saw were having fun playing and exploring.It was a wonderful stimulating environment we would love to visit again !!

Learning stories from Te Kakano

Take a look at the learning stories the Te Kakano teachers put together in their meeting this week. Learning stories show just some of the areas of the curriculum the children learn about in their play. Learning stories are a way to celebrate children's learning, to learn about the importance of play as adults and a place to share the children's voice. 

Enjoy seeing and reading below about the children learning through play!

Loose Parts

LOOSE PARTS – small or large parts

We are on the hunt for any “loose parts” you may have around the house.

Loose parts are considered exactly that...anything that you think maybe “junk” or something that you just don’t see a use for.....then we may want it!

Often these items are the most desirable for children to be creative and innovative in their play and thinking.

Some ideas could be:

• Boxes (small/big)
  
• Pvc pipes
  
• Cardboard cylinders
  
• Off cuts of wood or wooden planks
  
• Pellets of wood
  
• Old tyres
  

* Nails
* Old sheets
* String/wool
* Material
* Dress up clothes
* Any odd bits and bobs

Please just ask....if you think its rubbish, it may be what we need!

Fun Golf Sessions

Ronnie Clark ,in conjunction with Sports Hawkes Bay and the Hastings Golf Club, is running two sessions for the Year 1 and 2 classes over the next few weeks.This is part of our "striking" P.E focus.We had lots of fun using clubs.We even used a 'tee' to hit the ball off.

Te Kakano Lunch Eating

Our new lunch eating area is fantastic. The junior children are seated in the shade with their friends. We have a Te Kakano staff member on duty with them, which is reassuring for the new children as they are familiar faces. It is also giving them more time to eat their morning tea and lunch. We have had positive comments from parents about the children eating more of their food.
Congratulations to parents for providing some delicious and nourishing lunches. Your children are lucky to have such healthy rolls, sandwiches, wraps, savories, fruit and vegetables.