Kia Orana Welcome 2018! 

Term 1 so far...

Positive guidance & Engagements

The beautiful summer weather has enabled opportunities for our tamariki to engage in many outdoor experiences. Teachers also continue to encourage a 'Tuakana/Teina' approach to learning for our tamariki. 

The tuakana/teina relationship is a Maori concept to teaching & learning, it provides a model for buddy systems where the older person (tuakana) helps and guides the younger person (teina).

Whanau  & Community Relationships

Walks through our local community is a favourite learning time for our tamariki. On-going support from our parents & whanau is always encouraged & welcomed during these times (Relationships). On this occasion, our teacher's Rosie & Mary organised a walking excursion to our local Glen Innes Library. 

Building New Relationships

Teacher initiated visits (Rosie & Mary) to Glen Innes Library has enabled us to develop a new friendship with librarian Genevieve.  

Genevieve has kindly visited our apii on a few occasions, and brings her wealth of Maori knowledge to share. 

Chinese New Year

 All cultures should be acknowledged and valued, and during this particular week our apii used books to help us learn about the significance of Chinese New Year.

Did you know that the word "Fu" is usually pasted on doorways, and is supposed to bring good luck?

 Kuki Time with Phoebe Happ

As our tamariki are huge fans of music, we were fortunate to have Phoebe from the Cook Islands come to visit us. Phoebe and her daughter Kura promote Kuki Airani Reo (Cook Island Language) through music & dance...ROAR!

Promoting Kuki Airani Reo on 531 PI Radio

Papa Apii was approached by 531 PI radio station to ask how we teach and promote Kuki Airani Reo in Apii Potiki Glen Innes. From here, Papa invited the radio station in to our apii to see for themselves how our tamariki are confident in speaking the language.

Mama Tere, Papa Apii and many of our support teachers are our experts in teaching kuki airani reo. Mama and Papa take turns at leading our daily        'Kuki Airani Reo Sessions' for all of our tamariki who choose to participate.

Parent/Teacher Bonding
Our first get together for the year with our families allowed teachers, parents & whanau the time to engage in a relaxed environment.

Let the FUN Begin!

Through all the laughter...there was some actual learning and sharing of knowledge going on:) Mama Tere planned tonight's activities which included tie dying & healthy smoothie making stations.

                                                 

Smoothie Time (Yum)

Children's Day 2018

Anytime is a good time to have Dress-up Day & shared kai.