Ōrongomai

Ōrongomai students completed a variety of learning themed on ANZAC Day for week 2 of our distance learning. The following photos are some examples of their amazing learning. Thanks to everyone for sharing with your teachers the photos of your mouth-watering ANZAC biscuits; your intricately-made wreaths; and your interesting stories inspired by ANZAC Ted. There were many creative designs for marketing a new type of biscuit; and it was interesting to see that the “Corona Biscuit” featured more than once as an idea. The Ōrongomai teachers hope you had a lovely ANZAC Day with your family. 

ANZAC Day Poppies With public Anzac parades and civic services cancelled around the country due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, one Westport local has found a solution to mark the occasion: making poppies from reusable shopping bags. Today, Ōrongomai teachers shared this idea with you so you can try it at home. Please share your poppies in your portfolios on Class Dojo. Read the following article by 1 News that tells us more about the video creator, Stacey Adams and how she came up with the idea:   https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-make-poppies-anzac-day-using-reusable-shopping-bags Watch the following video to see how the poppies are made:

We are very happy to share some of the fantastic learning that Ōrongomai students have been doing at home. Ka pai, Ōrongomai. Keep up the fantastic work! *** Please click read more to watch the video***

The school holidays have been unlike any others we have had before. This has lead to a lot of family time and holidays to the lounge and the backyard! We have all become very creative in the ways we spend our time. Here are some photos of what children have been doing while at home. These ideas may inspire you...