Blind date a book

Over the holidays students had a new experience - a blind date with a book.  Students went to the library before the holidays and choose a wrapped book from a box.  Over the holidays the students then got stuck into the books, some finishing them within days or reading the next in the series.  Once we were back at school students gave a quick book review in a speed dating style.





Which/Whose book would you like to read now?

Early T2 2014 we've been busy

This short video gives a snapshot of what we have been up to over the last month or so.



What did you enjoy doing? What would you like to do more of?

Bernard Mangakahia's visit

Yesterday we were lucky enough to have Bernard Mangakahia come and visit our school.  He talked to us about the different cultures that he associated with, told us stories of his families and shared some of his impressive talents.



Here is one of the videos of his youngest son performing when he was around six years old.  The video is quite long so just watch some of it.







What did you enjoy about the performance?



Did he inspire you? If so, how?



What advice did Bernard give that stuck in your mind?