Waitemata @ Waikowhai Primary School

In Te Ana Ako we have  begun the Hells Pizza Reading Challenge. This involves students reading challenging books (preferably chapter books) in their own time. Once they have read a book they must give Miss Daly or Mrs Jones a VERY detailed description of the book. If either teacher is satisfied they have indeed read the book they get a clip off their pizza wheel. Once they have 7 completed clicks....they get a free pizza (healthy one of course!) Everyone is getting on board, food seems to be a great incentive! Here are some pictures of our readers during SSR time.

For Kiwisport this term we have been learning how to play Ki-O-Rahi. This fantastic game is based on the legend Purakau of Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai. A large team game played between 2 teams, kioma and taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time. Kīoma score by touching Pou/s with the Kī (for potential points) then running the Kī through Te Roto and placing it down in Pawero to convert pou touches into points. Kīoma stop the other team, Taniwha. Taniwha score by hitting the Tupu with the Kī. Kīoma will have Kaitiaki (guardians) around the Tupu to stop Taniwha from hitting the Tupu. Depending on which variation is being played, Taniwha must stop Kīoma from scoring by either touching, 2 handed touch, ripping the tag or tackling them in the appropriate area. We had a lot of fun learning how to play this game. here are some pictures. ...

Little Jack came to visit (Mrs Simpson’s new baby). Mrs Jones had a cuddle. He is very chubby and very very cute!