AIMS 2011

In Term 3 students from Peachgrove  Intermediate attended the annual AIMS Tournament at Mount Maungaui.  Sophie from Rm 10 was a member of the Girl's Football team who came runners-up.  Here is a slide show about her week in Mount Maunganui - TUMEKE! (fantastic, wow).

PrEP Market Day 29.9.11

What a fantastic afternoon we all had at our PrEP Market day.  The sun was shinning, the Ventures were all displayed beautifully and there was something for everyone.  Here is a taster of some of the ventures that were there on market day.  A big tino pai to all the students who made the day possible - well done tamariki ma!

Mini Market PrEP Day

In term 3 Karioi students have been participating in the Primary Enterprise Programme (PrEP).  This programme is based on economics and basically students develop/create their own business's or ventures. They must complete CV's, business plans, minutes of meetings, business cards etc. We had 5 catergories the students could choose from e.g. Horticulture, Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Service and of course FOOD!.   At our mini market day, the school community had an opportunity to have a look at some samples of products that are going to be on offer at our MARKET day.  This gives the Ventures time to reflect, review and if necessary re-develop their products based on market research and feedback. Here is a collage completed by Rm 10 students from photos on the Mini market day.

Casey Williams Interview

The film crew for Rm 10 interviewed Casey when she visited our classroom on Tuesday the 16th, titiro mai koutou...its an awesome piece of impromptu questioning and answer session - thanks Casey for being such a good sport!

Casey Williams

Today we were really fortunate to host the current Silver Ferns Captain "Casey Williams" at our school.  Casey spent some time in Room 10 where she was interviewed by our resident film crew (Anjali and Sophie) and then spent valuable time on the netball courts with some of our netballers.   She inspired, motivated and encouraged the girls right throughout the session.  The drills were energy packed, engaging and hopefully will transfer onto the netball courts this coming Saturday - thanks for being an awesome role model Casey!!!!

Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

After going through extensive auditions, Room 10 now has its very own film crew, they are Sophie (Camera) Lily (Director) and Anjali (Interviewer).  During the course of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, the film crew gathered teachers from around the school to interview.  What followed were some interesting and hilarious snipets that we are keen to share through this forum.  A big Kia ora to our awesome teachers who 'volunteered' to come to Room 10 and answer some Patai from the girls.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

Last week our school celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori.   Highlights for students were the daily  "Korero Mai" announcements from Matua Heta, daily lunchtime activities and the use of Kupu in and around our Kura.  Room 10 students were enthralled with the musical talents of Adam Whauwhau who visited our classroom.  He spoke to the students about keeping alive the Maori language and tikanga and recounting some interesting stories about Maori place names.  He then concluded with a Waiata, his guitar playing was legendary - tu meke (awesome) Matua Adam!  Room 10's film crew captured one of the Waiata, titiro mai! (have a look)

Karioi Team Chant

Karioi classes have been developing chants for our team to deliver at inter maunga (mountain) events, this is just one example of the excellent chants that we are looking at adopting.  The chant was created for Karioi by Whaea Mana in Rm 1 (who incidentally is the "Queen of Chants"), here is her class giving a demo...Nga mihi nu nui Whaea Mana!

Matariki Breakfast 14.6.11

This morning Team Karioi were up nice and early (6am!!) to prepare and celebrate Matariki with a yummy breakfast for staff.  We started with cereal yoghurt and fruit followed by bacon, eggs, spaghetti, baked beans and hash browns.   Many thanks to sponsors Countdown St James; Hillcrest New World; The Warehouse at Hillcrest, Whaea Lacreice and Karioi teachers.  Everyone enjoyed their brekkie and funds were raised for the Christchurch Earthquake appeal. Ka mau te wehi team Karioi!!!

HBHS Rugby Champs Singing at Peachgrove Intermediate Assembly

HBHS 1st XV Rugby Visit

On Monday 23rd May, our school was delighted to welcome the Sanix World 1st XV 2011 Rugby Champions Hamilton Boys High School! The imposing figures of these young men dressed in their No.1's certainly made an impact on our Tauira (students).  Three of the current team members were ex Peachgrove pupils including their Captain.  Both the Coach and the Captain spoke proudly of the boys and the hard work that went into their build up to the tournament which was held in Japan last term. This is the second year in a row that the team has won this prestigious title.  The boys then performed an amusing SKIT followed by a passionate haka and the HBHS school anthem.  Ka mau te wehi tama toa!

Room 10 Wall Displays

These are images of the fantastic work Room 10 students have completed since the beginning of the Year. I am always impressed by the pride and effort my students take in their published pieces Titiro mai!

Room 7 Karioi Team

Since the beginning of Term 1, Room 7 (Karioi Year 8 class) have been busy fundraising for the Christchurch Earthquake appeal. They have organised movies at lunchtime, sausage sizzles, cake stalls and a very successful Garage Sale which was held on Saturday the 7th May. Miss Doig and her fantastic students are true advocates of our school motto "Tuatahi, Kia marama Ki te Manaaki" which is "First Learn to Serve".

Year 7 Camp 2011

At the end of Term 1 Room 10 joined other students from Karioi maunga and Maungatautari maunga at our annual Year 7 Camp. The camp was located in Ngaruawahia at the Christian Youth Camp. A fantastic time was had by all. This is just a snipet of what happened at Camp.

Tena koutou Katoa!

This is the first of many "posts" for Room 10.  This forum will also be used to showcase the learning of all the students in Team KARIOI!   Nga mihi nunui to Kyla Bassett and Matua Haami who provided invaluable support and help during the development of this Blog. Enjoy!!