What a FUN last day!

WOW! What an awesome end to an awesome term! Team Tekau completed Miss Birrell's Super Scavenger Hunt and then had the Drive-in Movie! Thank you so much for all the great learning this term Team Tekau, you guys are super stars!

 Thanks Mr Pearse for being a part of our Scavenger Hunt!

At the 'Car Parade'

Movie Time!

Shout Out to all Team Tekau!

Wow! Right up there!

Have you heard the saying 'A picture says a thousand words'? Well this one says it all... so proud of you all Team Tekau!

Team Tekau Shout-Outs!

New for March - Shout-outs in Team Tekau!
What is a shout-out?

Urban Dictionary: shout-out

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shout-out

shout-out (n.) Slang. A public expression of thanks or gratitude

So whats the deal?

Let's recognise students in Team Tekau who are showing our values. Fill out a 'shout-out' form and post it in the classroom box. We'll check it daily so we can thank those super students for being so wonderful! 

Wow! Beach Education Slideshow!

Beach Education on PhotoPeach

Butterfly Ballet in Team Tekau

What a beautiful sight this afternoon! 3 new butterflies performed this wing dance. Well actually two did the one in the middle just posed. Tomorrow we will let them go. Check out both video clips. The second one shows one of the chrysalis doing a wiggle dance and getting ready to push its way out.
We also learned an amazing word today - metamorphosis - which is a word to describe how some animals change after they are born into something completely different. Comment and share any animals you can think of that go through the process of metamorphosis. I wonder how many we can list?

Happy Valentines!

Remember to tell everyone in your whanau how much you love them today!

No need for any fancy cards or flowers - chocolate is always good though...

Wow! Beach Education!

Team 2 EOTC

Beach Education

Team 2’s first EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) activity this year is Beach Education. We are very excited to have our students participate in this super programme. Sadly, 17 people have already lost their lives in New Zealand waters this year. Knowing how to swim and be safe when in and around water is a skill for life.

What is Beach Ed?

Beach Education is a safe, fun and educational activity – a great opportunity for students to be immersed in a Surf Life Saving environment with practical experience of beach and surf conditions.  The programme has 3 parts – Theory, Beach Activities and Water Activities. The programme is run by qualified Surf Life Savers.

When and Where is Beach Ed?

Rooms 9, 10 and 11 - Tuesday 17^th February

Rooms 7 & 8 – Friday 20^th February

Groups will leave Mahora School at 8.30am and return by 3pm.

The venue is Waimarama Beach.

Adult assistance is needed to meet the requirements of a 1:5 adult / student ratio. Please read the attachment that explains what is involved and let your child’s classroom teacher know if you are able to attend. Without safe child / adult ratios we will not be able to proceed with the day so we are counting on you!

How much will it cost?

The cost per student is $15, which covers the Surf Lifesaving fee and bus fare. Mahora School is subsiding the actual cost by $5 per student to make this learning opportunity as affordable as possible. We know that the day is extremely valuable and it is expected that all Team 2 students will participate. There is no cost for adult helpers.

Team Tekau - Day 1, 2015

Team Tekau's Great Learning Day!

WOW, what an awesome start to the year Team Tekau! It was great to meet the students and their families and I know we are going to have a super year. There were a few unusual things about our classroom so check out the photos to find out a bit more!

Desks outside? This isn't right, is it? Mr Pearse was a bit worried...

New Mahora Values!

Who was first at school today? Way to go Rapaira! 

Team focus

Mr Pearse thought we better do something about all those desks outside, so we did! We talked and planned and questioned and talked some more and guess what??

Chanelle and Elise were buddies

Cortez drew his plan for our classroom 

Tyrell and Iziah found a great spot for their learning activity 

Busy at work! 

Kimberly-Ann & Martyn

Elijah & Blake

What super plans Team Tekau created!

We finally got the desks into our classroom. Are they in the best place? Do we all need a desk? Watch this space to find our more as we create 'our classroom'.