Team Building - Structure Building

Students had 45min to create a building using tooth picks and marshmallows. The aim of this activity was for students to think about the design and ensuring that it was able to stand with no support. This activity challenged one or two groups as they didn't think about their design process, which meant their structure failed to meet the criteria. Some groups were also able to provide well detailed explanations around their building design. I enjoyed observing students engaging in this type of activity. I noted the different types of collaboration between one another, language used and those who were engaged in all design and building processes.

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Literacy Circles Reflection

Literacy Circles Reflection This week was the first week using the Literacy Circles reading programme. I have started this off as whole class to familiarise students with each role. Worked Well: Students understood the role of the " Discussion Director " and " Word Master " Next Time: More modelling and clear explicit instructions for each role (especially the role of the Summariser). Asking for questions before students move into tasks. Giving examples about how to successfully carryout this role.

Prominent Taranaki Māori Leaders

This term as apart of our Te Reo Māori Unit, Tangata Rongonui, we have been exploring prominent Taranaki Māori Leaders (Te Whiti o Rongomai, Tohu Kakahi, Te Ua Haumene, Te Rangi Hiroa, Tā Maui Pomare, Wiremu Kingi, and Titokowaru). Learners were given 20 minutes to research facts on a given leader (D.O.B, Education, Job, Family and Iwi connections for example). After this time, each student was placed into collaborative groups to share valuable information about their Tangata Rongonui. Every learner was extremely engaged in this process and were overwhelmed by the knowledge held by these Prominent Leaders of Taranaki. It is pivotal that we teach our tamariki about prominent leaders within each rohe (region) of Taranaki as Aotearoa's culture and history.

The Power of Student Voice

By Maree Bathurst (Principal), Albany Primary

Tiaki-James Pokere - Reflection, thoughts, inquiry, collaboration and more

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