Camping in style

Camp was AMAZING!!!  

We had a great time and had loads of fun!!!

Check out the photos below of Room 13 making the most of it.

The Taniwha Within Grows

Below are just a small selection of the artworks that the students of Room 13 have been doing, integrating the work that we have been doing during inquiry and literacy into a final art masterpiece. To see the rest come into Room 13 and have a look at the fantastic results.

 

The TANIWHA Within!

This week the students of Room 13 have been exploring "The Taniwha Within".

It all started when we were reading a blog entry about my brother who is sailing across the pacific in a traditional waka. He shared how due to the calm weather the crew had been getting frustrated and angry with each other and their current lack of wind and that many were feeling "the taniwha within" stirring. 

In Room 13 we continued using the metaphor of the Taniwha to explore what frustrates and angers us. We developed strategies for preventing or channeling our anger so that we don't hurt those around us.

We have also been using the "The Taniwha Within" in our writing and have started an art piece that will integrate everything that we have done.

A friend in need...

This week Room 13 have been exploring friendship, especially "How to be a GOOD Friend". This is really important as we will shortly be at Forest Lakes Camp where we will need to be the best friend that we can be. 

These are some of the rules that we came up with on how to be a GOOD Friend:

• To be kind and caring!
• To listen to your friend
• Welcome your friends
• To co-operate with your friends
• Have fun together!
• Make them feel comfortable

The week so far...

So far this week has just flown by. We have been involved in a number of different learning activities but our key activities have been:

Testing

Swimming

Establishing our classroom treaty

Creating our term 1 goals

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A new dawn.

And so it begins again...

A new class, a new group of students, a new teacher...but also many new fun experiences and new learning situations to participate in.

2012 a new exciting adventure!

Saying goodbye to the tall guy

On Tuesday 25th October a small group from Muritai School were lucky enough to accompany Mr Skilton to Tawhai School for his first day as Principal. We were there to have a powhiri/hand over ceremony. The 11 members of the year 7/8 kapa haka group were there as a small representation of Muritai and to give Mr Skilton our support in his new role.

Touch information

Check out http://muritaisports.blogspot.com/ for all information regarding touch this Friday.

1 down...3 to go!

Wearable Arts is now underway with the Matinee performance showing the huge creative talent that we have at Muritai School.


Can you spot the bush?

Kicking up a storm

Today four teams of year 7/8 Muritai students traveled to Petone Memorial Park to compete in the HRSA football tournament. There was a lot of determined play and skill displayed on the pitches. Muritai was able to field very competitive teams and were able to secure the needed goals to place 1st and 3rd in the girls and 3rd in both boys grades...it must be something in the local water.

What to wear?

It is only a week and a half till our Wearable Arts shows. The outfits coming in are quite amazing, the work and effort by many students is impressive.

It is also choreographing and practicing time. I am enjoying my group ‘Stoneage’ It has been a lot of fun so far, students have been wonderful.