Matua Ronnie

Toi Whakairo or Whakairo

is the traditional Māori art of carving.

Matua Ronnie at work

 Miss Jones joined us while we 

did sketchings.

Look-draw-look

Matua Ronnie's tools are 

very important in his work.

More inspiration

An eye for detail ...

Matua Ronnie talked about his 

carving and carving techniques.

Our Special visitor ... Andrew

Ruru Hub Hui Time

Ruru Hui time with room 18.

Aleah leads with karakia.

Keira sharing her Pepeha

Ari sharing his Pepeha.

Ka mau te wehi!

Museum Visit 4 June 2019

Tōtara Team classes are going to the Museum during Week 6. The classes will be exploring Maori art and artists works. We will also have the opportunity to create our own works of art. Classes are walking to and from the Museum. 

We require parent/caregivers to support us for the half day. 

The museum visit cost is $6.00 per child.
Please return the permission form and $6.00 to the office.


When:

Tuesday 4 June 2019
Morning   -  9.00am to 11.30am, Rooms 15 and 16
Afternoon - 12.00pm to 2.30pm, Rooms 17 and 18

Wednesday 5 June 
Afternoon - 12.00pm to 2.30pm, Rooms 19 and 20

Friday 7 June - 
Morning   -  9.00am to 11.30am, Room 14

Ngaa mihi,
Whaea Robyn

Term 2

Kia ora koutou katoa 

Welcome back to Term 2

This terms unit is called Kete Aronui an Arts focus.

Kete Aronui means: basket of knowledge of aroha, peace and the arts and crafts which benefit the Earth and all living things - one of the three baskets of knowledge. 

This basket relates to knowledge acquired through careful observation of the environment. It is also the basket of ritual, of literature, philosophy and is sometimes regarded as the basket of the humanities. 

The question that guides the learning is: 

How can I show my knowledge and understanding of Māori and Pasifika culture through the Arts?

We will explore Māori and Pasifika artists and art forms and be inspired by the great artists of the world.

Ngaa Mihi