Ruma Tahi - Room 1
Welcome to the website for Ruma Tahi. Our classroom website serves as a way for you stay connected and engaged with your child's educational journey. We will update this space with new learning throughout the year. Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of nurturing your child's intellectual and personal development. We're excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to working hand in hand to support your child's success.
Kia ora e te whaanau
My name is Nikki Stirling, known as Whaea Nikki within our classroom and school community. It is both an honour and a privilege to co-teach alongside Mrs. Seator, guiding the bright minds of Room One through their learning journey. I will be teaching in Room One every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The start of the 2024 year has been a wonderful and positive one. The camaraderie and joy that have blossomed as we've acquainted ourselves with one another have been truly delightful.
I am deeply grateful to be part of the Tauwhare School community. My commitment to education spans across all facets of the curriculum, from nurturing artistic talents to fostering athletic prowess, and promoting social-emotional well-being. I love to teach it all, following the direction of the children as much as I can.
Please feel free to visit our classroom and see what we are up to. I firmly believe that it is through collective support, that we can truly nurture each child in their learning journey and individual passions.
If you have any wonderings or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me nikki.stirling@tauwhare.school.nz
Kia ora e te whaanau,
My name is Lorelei Seator and I am so excited to be teaching Ruma Tahi this year. I will be in the classroom on Thursdays and Fridays every week. The other days I will be around the school in my role of Deputy Principal and SENCO.
I have a passion for Te Ao Maaori, Literacy and Numeracy and I can't wait to explore this more with the class. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email me lorelei.seator@tauwhare.school.nz
I look forward to working with you, the children and Whaea Nikki to make this year an engaging and successful year for everyone.
“Mehemea ka moemoeaa ahau, ko ahau anake.
Mehemea ka moemoeaa a taatou, ka taea e taatou."
(If I dream, I dream alone. If we all dream together, we can succeed.)
Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Hērangi (1883–1952), Maaori leader
Skool Loop and School Facebook Page
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Home Learning
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TERM 3 2024
FIRST AID TRAINING
Well, Ruma Tahi is now equipped to help save lives in case of emergencies! Our class has learned valuable first aid skills that can make a big difference in critical situations. They can now confidently place someone in the recovery position, understanding both the steps and the reasons behind them.
They also know how to administer an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions, ensuring that anyone with a life-threatening allergy gets the immediate help they need. Additionally, they've learned how to stabilize an object embedded in the hand or other parts of the body, which is crucial for preventing further injury.
Our students are now better prepared to handle these emergencies, making our community a safer place for everyone!
Term 2 2024
Science
Ruma Tahi has embarked on an exciting journey into the mysteries of Planet Earth and beyond. As part of our adventure, we visited the Science Roadshow and The Space Centre. We delved into the layers of the atmosphere, the phases of the moon, and the movements of our planet through space. Our exploration didn't stop there; we also studied the various planets in our solar system and their positions relative to one another as well as weather patterns and if the planet could be inhabited.
Space Centre Photos Here Science Roadshow Photos Here
One of the highlights was learning about the mesmerising Southern Aurora Lights. We discovered the science behind this phenomenon and how the different colors are created. It was an incredibly fascinating experience for all of us, sparking curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the wonders of our universe.
We also dove into the captivating science of water, exploring its transformations between liquid, solid, and gas. Through engaging experiments with The Science Kit resource, we uncovered the many facets of this essential element. We discovered that water is all around us, taking on various forms, even existing in the air as vapor. The hands-on activities brought the concepts to life, revealing the incredible versatility and knowledge that water is present in different forms at the same time. View Photos Here
Ngā Tama Toa and Maia me Kiritau
Every Friday the boys and girls split up into two groups. The boys work with Mr May doing his Ngā Tama Toa programme. During this time, the boys are learning about different life skills such as changing tyres, making eggs and putting up tents. As well as the skills, they are also learning about values such as respect and service to others. The boys are developing an understanding of themselves and how to work together. The girls work with Mrs Seator doing her Maia me Kiritau programme. This programme has a big focus on understanding ourselves and building up self confidence. The girls have investigated stereotypes like throwing "like a girl", the people that influence them and selected values that are important to them. They also had the chance to learn some self defence moves from a karate expert.
Term 1 2024
We have been learning about ANZAC Day. As part of this, we have been listening to the story War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. We used an extract from the book to create blackout poems. First we had to select one key word. Then find other words that related to the first. Then we wrote the words down and checked we liked how they sounded. Then we blacked out the rest of the text so we were left with our poem about what it was like in the war.
Water Safety
As part of our swimming programme we have been learning about water safety. We really enjoyed saving each other using rigid and non-rigid aide and trying to stay afloat using different devices. Mrs Seator set us a challenge to see how long we could tread water and some of the class managed 10 minute before we ran out of time! We also learned how to do side stroke which is a survival stroke. You can check out some photos from our lessons by clicking on this link - Water Safety photos
Cultural Self Portraits
This term, we created self portraits using pencil then colouring in crayon. For the background we thought about the countries and cultures that we felt were part of us. We then researched the flags and used paint to show them in the background. These will be up in the classroom so you can come and see them in person. Click on the link to see them - Cultural Portraits 2024