Whodunnit?

Have you ever watched a movie about a murder mystery? Sometimes the person who commits a crime is the person who you'd least expect.

The Year 7&8 Extension group were keen to write the script and create their characters for our movie. We used sound effects and music to create suspense and build up a sense of drama. A couple of our characters used different accents (voices) as well. We tried to build a story that would keep our viewers watching. If you enjoyed watching our movie, please leave some feedback and/or positive comments.

Superheroes!

What kinds of movies do you like to watch? Some of the most popular movies are action movies!

This movie was created by the Year 5&6 Extension group. Everyone wanted to play a part in the movie, so we decided to split the movie up into different sections or different worlds. The students wrote the script and picked their characters.

The theme was inspired by some of the most popular block buster movies. We used quite a few green screen effects for our backgrounds. The underwater scene was quite difficult to shoot, but the footage was amazing!

We hope that you enjoy watching our movie. Please leave some positive comments on our blog.

Niue Language Week

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Niue is affectionately known as the 'Rock' of Polynesia. This year we had a large group of students perform at assembly to celebrate the end of Niue Language Week. Many of our students are non-Niuean, so it was amazing to watch them learn a new dance and perform an item in front of the school. Monuina e faahi tapu vagahau Niue! Choo hoo!

Maori Language Week

Te Wiki o te reo Māori is becoming a major fixture on the national calendar providing an opportunity for concentrated promotion, raising awareness and giving an opportunity for expert and advanced speakers to encourage others on their te reo Māori journey. link

To celebrate the end of Maori language week our Kapa Haka group put on a stunning performance at assembly. We hope you enjoy!

Tongan Language Week

To celebrate the end of Tongan Language week a large group of students performed at assembly. Amelia in Year 8 choreographed the girls dance which was then taught by Tia, Shania and Ms Tuia. The boys item was choreographed by Viliami in Year 8 with some help from Ms King and Mrs Ilaoa. The students were amazing and the costumes beautiful!

Cook Island Language Week

Kia orana! Here is an item to celebrate the end of Cook Island Language week. Allan in Year 8 led the group at the start of the item and sung an amazing song to introduce the group. Mamarae, Alison and Jarekka taught the senior girls a dance.  Enjoy!

Polynesian Navigation animations

Here are some of the animations created by the Year 5&6 Extension group. In Term 2 they have been learning about ancient Polynesian navigation techniques. The early Polynesians were skilled navigators and used signposts from nature to help them navigate their way around the Pacific Ocean to find land.


Created by Kiarah



Created by Julianna



Created by Jane

Inquiry Research - Early Navigators

This term the theme is called 'I like your Latitude'. The Year 5&6 Extension group have been doing some research around Polynesian navigation techniques as well as looking at other explorers such as the Vikings. The students were put into six teams: Pacific Navigators, Vikings, Explorers, Modern Sailors, Pilots and Astronauts. Each team had to find out information about their topic and share their knowledge and understanding at the Paideia Seminar held at the end of the term. Here is some of their research.

40 Hour Famine Team 2019

On Friday 7th of June our 40 Hour Famine Team camped out at Pt England School for our annual 40 Hr Famine sleepover. Students were placed into four teams and were given 45 minutes to practice a dance that they would later perform in the hall. The items were fantastic and kept our minds off food for a while.

Later on, the students played games, blogged about their experience and watched a movie. All money raised will be sent to World Vision who organise the 40 Hour Famine. As our students are quite young they only participate in a 20 Hour Famine. The money raised will go towards helping children and families from South Sudan who have fled their country and are living in refugee camps in Uganda.

This experience was a reminder of how fortunate we are to be living in such a beautiful and safe country. It was also a reminder for our students to be grateful for what they have and to think of others less fortunate than themselves.

Special thanks to Haare Kutia, Wylma Erick and Stevenson Erick for their help.

Samoan Language Week

To celebrate the end of Samoan Language Week a group of students performed at assembly. Take a look at their beautiful item.

Term 2 Inquiry update - May 2019

Visit to the eel tank with Mr Vogt

The Year 5&6 Extension group was very lucky to have visits from two eel experts Dave Cooper and Mahu (Ngati Paoa) this term. We are grateful to Mr Vogt for organising these visits as it relates to our inquiry for the term. Mr Vogt was also present for both visits to introduce our guests and to help direct student learning. The visit to our school eel tank was definitely a highlight for the Extension group.

This movie shows highlights from the Year 5&6 Extension group visit to the eel tank for the second time this term with Mr Vogt and Mahu.

Year 5&6 Camp 2019 - Camp Concert items

The Year 5&6 camp was held at school during the first week of March. Some of the activities included kayaking, games, swimming and much more. On the last night of camp the camp concert was held in the hall. Each of the 6 camp groups performed and entertained the audience. Here are their items:


Tamaiti Malosi




Batay



Tamaiti Lelei



Mali Mali Katoa

 

Matariki



Tama FiaFia

Better Together - Kia Pai Te Kotahi

Our school wide theme this term is 'Better Together' or 'Kia Pai Te Kotahi'. A trailer was created at the start of the year for our PENN (Pt England News Network) episodes. It captures a brief glimpse into each class around the school.