Sharing our Koru's

Today we shared our Koru art and writing at assembly.

In writing we have been learning to add more detail to our work to make it interesting for our readers. 

We spent time talking about the decorative koru Miss Gargan bought and what it looked like, the children came up with some lovely ideas, the koru is swirly like a soft serve ice cream, the koru is shaped like half a heart, the koru is sharp like a mammoths tusk, the koru is swirly like a snake, the koru is curly like a gecko's tongue, the koru is a spiral like a pig's tail, the koru is like a baby in the Mummy's tummy, the koru is long and straight like an elephant's trunk....

The children did some lovely art which is now proudly displayed on our classroom wall.

Cardboard Challenge

I was so sorry to miss the last week of school, and of course the cardboard challenge which was inspired by the wonderful story of Cain's Arcade.  The story really touched me and if you haven't watched the short film made about it I encourage you too...http://cainesarcade.com/.

The Tui and Kiwi kids had a day of creativity, using their imagination and great creating and designing skills, they worked with cardboard boxes and other recycled materials.  Some wonderful parents came and supported the children, and in Room 3 Mrs Manu did a great job working with Mrs Gordon and our buddy class.

I heard it was a real success and the children had so much fun - there was so much learning, cooperative work, thinking and planning, designing, creating, problem solving and participation involved.

Check out these awesome photo's of the day.  Thanks to all the parents who came in and helped, everyone who donated cardboard boxes, Mrs Gordon and Mrs Manu.