Our Contribution to our Community: Ruapotaka Marae

On Thursday 16th March 2017, our apii were invited to participate in a community art event held at Glen Innes Ruapotaka Marae. 

On arrival we were welcomed in by Whaea Ann and Nana Jenny. We were also greeted with these stunning art panels.

Nana Jenny kindly went on to explain the meaning and the history behind the creation of the 'contemporary korowai'.Whaea graciously Ann shared her knowledge about the materials used for making original korowai. Kristen's nana was interested in learning about the use of kiwi feathers, and other concepts of Maori culture.

Our tamariki and their parents/whanau got to choose their coloured whare (houses), and place them to be weaved onto the korowai.

 

After our whare were placed onto the panels, we went onto to interpret our experience onto paper. Here, our tamariki created their own pieces of artwork by drawing their thoughts and ideas.

Utukura with his mum Iva, and his sister

Hemi and his mum Esther

 Sinapasi and mum Kayla

Teacher Rosie, Norman and mum Mataora, Veronica, Leniah and aunty Ngame, Iris and cousin Tyra share an art moment on the mat.

Meitaki maata to our friends at Ruapotaka Marae, and our apii whanau for coming together to provide a rich and meaningful learning experience for all involved, particularly our tamariki.

Te Whariki: 'Family & Community' - The wider world of family & community is an integral part of the early childhood curriculum.

'Relationships' - Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/Ruapotakamarae

Apii Potiki Invitation with Health Star Pacfic

Apii Potiki Superheroes Fighting Rheumatic Fever!

Thank you Health Star Pacific for inviting us to this community event in raising awareness on Rheumatic Fever (Wellbeing - Promoting children's health). We decided to take a few of our older tamariki as Apii Potiki's Superheroes. It was a fun fill day of activities for preschoolers. We took the bus ride to the event which was at Tamaki College Recreation Centre.

Our SUPERHEROES waiting for the bus.

A three-legged race. Lots of fun and laughs. One of many games on the day for our SUPERHEROES.

A team of teachers Pam, Papa Apii and May in the teachers race. A run and a shimmy.

To fight Rheumatic Fever: 

Every sore throat, you must run to the Doctors and have it checked out!!!

Have your medicine for 10 days (even if you feel better).

Having kaikai after the event before heading to the bus stop for our bus ride back to preschool.

Bus ride back to preschool was an enjoyable experience, and we nearly missed our stop. Can't let that happen! Meitaki maata to our parents and whanau who have supported your tamariki in coming along to this 'funtastic' event. We appreciate you all very much and we look forward to having you again next time.