Waka Hourua

Awesome day of learning on board the Waka Hourua. Our hub has been split into 5 groups who are all spending about an hour and a half learning about the Waka Hourua. The plan is to learn safety and basic sailing vocab first before ultimately heading out to sea. An awesome environment for learning that connects to our inquiry of 'Early Settlers' and many other opportunities that arise. Highlight for me was the teamwork and leadership displayed.

Heritage Trails

Learning about early settlers in Turanganui a Kiwa.
Another great day of learning outside the classroom about our shared history. Even had time for a quick stop at the park.

Marble Run

Parameters/Limitations:

• Using ONE marble and ONE table, create a table-top marble track
• The marble has to move for exactly 10 seconds
• Timer starts when marble moves
• Timer ends when marble stops
• You may only use one table
• The marble must not touch the ground
• Use ALL the materials provided

Was the marble track successful?

• Do you have evidence?

Could you explain how you could slow down a marble?

What other features could you add?

• To speed up/slow down the marble
• To add interest/creativity

Identify where gravity and friction are acting on the marble

Turanganui a Kiwa Mayor

Nga mihi to our Mayor Meng Foon for sharing his whakapapa, his history, his stories and what the future holds for our tamariki.

A fantastic insight into the journey taken by our ancestors to Turanganui a kiwa, the amazing navigation skills used so long ago, the pre arrival of Cook, the changes to what we now call Gisborne and what the immediate future holds.
A wonderful opportunity for our kids to ask some great questions around our Early Settlers unit and being able to make those links to their learning. Today you were great ambassadors for Gisint, Turanganui and yourselves.
We know you made a great impression on the Mayor and on us.
Ka Mau te Wehi....Awesome!!