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Category Archives: Ngā Whetu

Dragon Hunt
Date: April 22, 2013 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Ronan had a sword and the sword needed a handle. While making a handle a story was told. Do you know that knights carry swords? Stories of old will tell us that Knights have swords to fight off Dragons that are trying to steal the Princesses from the castles….. Then the following took place. A [...]
Beach theme in the class room
Date: February 13, 2013 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Welcome back for a new year
Date: January 23, 2013 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Our children came back from the holidays buzzing about their holidays experiences, mainly about the beach and camping. To share these experiences we had a group discussion about what we take to the beach and camping.The children came up with some knowledgeable ideas. Also discussed were shells found on the beach and creatures of the [...]
Water Fun
Date: February 23, 2012 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu
Water fun to be had by all. Country Kids was bubbling with squeals of delight as our tamariki enjoyed …………….. click here water fun
Dinosaurs
Date: February 23, 2012 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu
Recently our Tamariki have shown a huge interest in Dinosaurs. To extend this interest we have been incorporating dinosaurs through the art area such as a huge display ………………..Dinosaurs
Making Soup is lots of fun
Date: August 2, 2011 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Today we had a go at making Bacon Bone Soup. Click on the image here to enlarge it for a better view
Making Pizza at Country Kids
Date: May 2, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu
Last week we had a go at Pizza making. Click on the image to see pictures!
Examine, Experience, Cook…………..Fish
Date: February 18, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu
Today, a fish was brought into Country Kids for the children to examine. This was extension of our sea life interest which has accumulated after the holidays. Click here to read more……..
Thursday……..Sea Food
Date: February 18, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, News, Ngā Whetu
To carry on with our sea-life interest children had plenty of hands on experience in preparing kaimoana to eat. Lee encouraged participation in de shelling, cooking & marinating fresh mussels. Click here to see more: Thursday Sea Food
Commotion in the Ocean
Date: February 17, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu
Children’s holiday activities have generated discussions about their experiences. Beach treasures have been brought in for show and tell, demonstrating that the children have a common interest in all aspects about the ocean and fishing. This has lead to an interest in creatures that live in the sea. In the Nga Whetu classroom we read the story [...]
Literacy Extended
Date: July 21, 2010 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu
During our literacy focus, it became evident that our children particularly enjoyed phonics. click here Literacy extended
Baking Gingerbread Men
Date: June 21, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
We have been busy in Nga Whetu. Making gingerbread men uses numeracy and literacy. First we read the story of the Gingerbread Man and then we set about making our own. It involves measurement and counting but most of all lots of fun. At the end we even get to eat them! Please click on [...]
Baking
Date: May 20, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
We have been doing lots of baking lately. Today we are making Banana cake. Click on the image to enlarge.
Caitlin’s Pony comes to Country Kids
Date: May 9, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
This week in Ngā Whetu we have been learning all about Horses. We went to see the horses in the paddock and then we came back and made our own horse. Aimee and Loraine helped. Loraine brought a saddle and bridle which we put over a drum then we made its head. We went to [...]
Today we made our own horse
Date: April 29, 2010 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu
Wacky Wednesday
Date: March 12, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Children and teachers joined in with the fun of Wacky Wednesday which came from the Dr Seuss story many of the parents will remember when they were children. To read more click :Wacky Wednesday
Jamming to the Beat
Date: February 27, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
On wednesday 24th Feb we had many a rock star, or maybe a folk singer in our midst today. Guitar’s, recorder’s, a keyboard, shaker’s and many more were amongst our instruments brought in from home. click here to view more Jamming to the Beat
Camping at Country Kids
Date: January 29, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Camping at Country Kids We asked the children what they did in the holidays. A common theme that came up was camping, which prompted us to set up our own camp site. Brought in were; a tent, camp chairs, torch, camp table and a picnic table. But before we set it all up, we asked [...]
Teddy Bears Picnic
Date: October 8, 2009 | Category: Ngā Whetu
Today’s the day our Teddy Bears had their picnic. Nga Whetu and Pikopiko children joined together to give their Teddy bears a big surprise by having a picnic morning tea with them. A fun time was had by all as we sang songs and had a shared kai.