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!