Don't forget it is School Photos tomorrow...........Wednesday

Ole Soccer - Session 3

Today we learn't how to kick the ball and shoot a goal.

Coach Greg and Yogi taught us how to kick a goal.
Can you remember what to do?

Today Rata and Rimu blocks went to see a puppet show called Rupert written by Peter Wilson and presented by the Little Dog Barking theatre company....

The story was about a stork carrying a baby when she gets caught in a storm.

The suitcase carrying the baby is blown out of the storks hold.

The wind carried the suitcase way across the water until it came to rest on a small island. Rupert, the small baby inside the suitcase peeped out into his new world on bird island.

A passing Tui thought he was some sort of flightless bird and offers to help him, a kiwi joins him and together try to help Rupert discover who is and where he came from.

Rupert was a story about friendship, differences, and finding out who we are and where we belong.

Outdoor Fun! Ole Soccer with Yogi and Greg. on PhotoPeach

Naw Ruz

As part of our Celebrations Inquiry unit, Mrs Assadi came to Rata Block to tell us about Naw Ruz, The Persian New Year.

Naw Ruz celebrations start on the 21st March and last for 12 days.

In preparation for Naw Ruz, families spring clean their houses, do lots of cooking and baking, and buy new clothes.

A special cloth is put on a table and the Haft-seen items 

are placed on it.

Haft-seen means seven S's.

Seven items that start with S in the Persian language.

Sabzeh

Sprouts growing in a dish to represent rebirth.  

Samanu

A sweet pudding to represent success.

Senjed

Dried fruit to represent love.

Seer

Garlic to represent medicine.

Seeb

An apple to represent health and beauty.

Somac

Powdered berries to represent the colour of sunrise.

Serkeh

Vinegar to represent patience.

Other special things can be on the table as well.

A goldfish in a bowl, a hyacinth plant, coins, rose water, 

candles, a Holy Book and decorated eggs.

Families visit each other and exchange gifts.

Children are given money and treats.

On the last day of Naw Ruz, everyone goes 

outside and has a picnic together.

A BIG thank you

to Mrs Assadi and Sara 

for sharing Naw Ruz celebrations with us.

The new word this week is marama, moon or month.

Sample sentence:

Ka whiti te marama i te po.

The moon shines at night.

So far you know.......

marama – moon or month

Tawhirimatea – God of the Wind

wahine – woman

kaiako – teacher

awa - river

pahi - bus

niho – tooth/teeth

rangi - sky

waea - phone

engari - but

nau mai - welcome

poitarawhiti - netball

heihei - chicken

apopo - tomorrow

Ahoy Me Hearties......

We have had an awesome pirate day

"Shiver me timbers!" Ahoy there Matey,
my name is Captain Alex
When I find the treasure, I am going to share it with
Mum Dad and my brothers.

"Shiver me timbers!" Ahoy there Matey,
my name is Captain Rebecca
When I find the treasure, I am going to hid it
and make a treasure map. 

"Shiver me timbers!" Ahoy there Matey,
my name is Captain Jesse
When I find the treasure, I am going to keep
and buy some things.

"Shiver me timbers!" Ahoy there Matey,
my name is Captain Ethan
When I find the treasure, I am going to bury it
and make a treasure map.

"Shiver me timbers!" Ahoy there Matey,
my name is Captain Jenna
When I find the treasure, I am going to share it with
my Mummy and Daddy.

Ole Soccer Skills - Session 1

Today we did some football skills with Coach Sean, 
Greg, Oz and Yogi.
We played River bank and Body Parts.
We were learning to toe-tap, foundations and drag back.
Most of all we had a lot of fun. 
Check out the video to see how much we had today.

Today we welcomed Carson, Alex and Jordon to 
Rata Tahi...

See you all tomorrow......

 

Don't forget your sun hat