Manukau @ Waikowhai Primary School

We have done so well and Mokoroa are still sitting in third place out of 400 classes throughout NZ! The winning prize is a class trip to Ark in the Park. We still have the weekend to collect contributions, so help Mokoroa win the grand prize. Don't forget contributors have to sin up on the www.squawk squad page to qualify and select Mokoroa as their Ranger. The children have enjoyed participating in Conservation Week and learning facts about our native birds. Good luck Rangers!!

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week Room 6 celebrated Samoan Language Week by learning a little Samoan song. We also learnt the names of different parts of the body. Ayva taught us these, as well as some other words she learnt from home. You were a great teacher Ayva!

Every Friday we meet with our buddy class Room 4 and the fabulous Mrs Law. We have lots of fun sharing our learning with each other. Last week we listened to The Carnival of Animals by the French composer Camille Saint-Saens. After listening, we responded by drawing shapes and patterns inspired by our feelings to the music.

Welcome Back!! It is great to have everyone back after the holidays. We are all raring to go and excited about the busy term ahead of us. Tena koutou katoa, introducing our Rm 6 whanau. Come in and read our pepeha and look at the beautiful korowai we created. Hope to see you soon!

Room 6 Superstar Mathematicians! The Data handlers group were looking at the using doubles strategy to help them solve addition problems. The decided to use book creator to show their understanding of this strategy. Watch their videos!

We are looking at Measurement for Strand Maths. We decided to measure out exactly how tall some dinosaurs are. We used metre rulers to measure out the height of an Argentinosaurus.  Now we know why they are called the giants of the Earth!!!

Fun times at Cameron Pools. We are learning some valuable water safety skills and having fun at the same time