22 June 2012

Matariki


K.J:
Matariki is seven stars known as the seven sisters which is a symbol of Maori New Year. It also tells them if their crops are going to be successful or not by how bright they are.
Matariki has two meanings ‘Gods Eyes’ and ‘Little Eyes’.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Matariki.  This is some of the ways- sleep under the stars, have a feast, do a dance. Happy Matariki !

M.B:  
Matariki is known as the seven stars. On June 21st you can see them. When the Maori see them they have a big party.
Matariki means ‘Gods Eyes’.

M.M:
Matariki is the seven stars but some people call them the seven sisters. There’s one mum with her 6 daughters. When they are close to each other that means it is going to be a cold winter.

5 June 2012

How is adopted penguin getting on?
He is growing up fast and eats lots and lots of fish.
He has heavy bones so he can dive down deep to catch them.


24 May 2012

Under The Sea




  
We are beginning to learn songs for our Middle School Production "Under the Sea" and this is the first song. Have a try at home. 

What Am I? JS

What Am I?
I have a long curly tail.
I also have a wobbly back.
I have a long nose.
I have a little bit of stripes.
I have no legs.
I am a small animal.
I can swim along using my fins on my back to help me to move forwards.
What am I?

I am a ... Seahorse.