Ngaa mihi nui ki a koutou e te whanau!

A huge welcome back to all the tamariki and whanau and we trust you all had a wonderful holiday. Our kaupapa 'Ngaa mahi a te Rehia, Games of Yesteryear' for this term will run along side children's interests, strengths, capabilities etc. Therefore below are a few of our tamariki demonstrating their skill of the game whai (string games). The tamariki are now challenging each other as to who can do a pattern the fastest. Eru, Tuhaka, Riki and Takarea are giving the staff a good run for their money as they are very quick indeed. Patterns that some of the tamariki do know are; 4 of diamonds, Eiffel tower, cup and saucer, waka atea parachute, and the 3 of diamonds. What is even more exciting is the tamariki who are more expert in the above patterns are now sharing their knowledge by teaching the staff.

Just a note also, expect your next expectation sheet for this term which will be sent to you in the next couple of days. You will need to fill these out to give us a glimpse of your expectations for your child/ren's learning development.

Riki demonstrating the cup and saucer, Eiffel tower, and the rocket.

Tuhaka demonstrating the 4 of diamonds.

Takarea demonstrating the parachute.

Eru demonstrating the 4 of diamonds.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini:

The 2nd term is over and what an exciting and fun term it has been. The above quote we have used is to rightfully capture the multitude of people who have supported us during this term. Whether it be our trips to various schools, contributing to the centre through koha, aroha, and manaaki, and through assisting staff with expectations for your tamati/tamariki kete matauranga. No matter how large or small, your contribution has been much appreciated. To all the staff of Matariki, there have been many changes throughout our programme in the last two terms yet you have all persevered with absolute vigour. Therefore, to all staff, tamariki, whanau, extended whanau, teachers of Paroa (Whaea Kim, Mrs Ogilvy), teachers of Tawera (Whaea Hiria, Whaea Diane, me tana kaiawhina) and the teacher of Taneatua (Colleen Medwin), ngaa mihi kia koutou katoa.

The following photos are of some of the events and activities that the tamariki have been involved in these last couple of months.

School visit to Tawera school:

Visit to Nanny Kohe's kohanga!

Panekeke mo te waa moko!

Pareti mo te parakuihi!