Room 2 Visit the Gisborne Museum / Junior Syndicate Assembly Certificates

On Tuesday 7th September Room 2 visited the Gisborne Museum Education Centre.  The learning was centred around three Maori shapes and experimenting with mixing colours. The shapes were:

The Koru - representing new life and growth.
The teeth-like triangular shapes of the Niho Taniwha - or 'dragon's' teeth; usually arranged in vertical rows with the apex at the top.
The Pataki (diamond shape, taken from the flounder fish) - a sacred symbol for Maori symbolizing balance between Ranginui (Sky Father) & Papatuanuku (Earth Mother).


The children learnt about the meaning of the shapes then experimented with some colour mixing, painting a yellow stripe onto paper then mixing in blue paint to make various shades of green, also painted onto the paper. They cut out the Maori shapes and stuck them onto the contrasting colours.

The class went on a hunt through the museum displays, looking for examples of the shapes.  They then thanked the teachers Aaron and koka Jen by performing a Waiata (song).

There was good support by parents who assisted with the learning and everyone enjoyed the walk in the sunshine to and from the Museum.

The children experimenting with color mixing

Room 2 performing a Waita

Putting the Maori shapes onto the contrasting colors

Niho Taniwha

2 September - Junior Syndicate Assembly Room

2 Certificates
Mario and Lena received certificates for their contributions to the classroom and willingness to learn.


9 September - Junior Syndicate Assembly Room 2 Certificates
Sean received a certificate for the hardwork and enthusiasm to his learning.
Elly and Aliya received certificates for the virtue of the week ....courtesy.
Harrison received a certificate for his enthusiasm and sharing of ideas.

Junior Syndicate Principals Award
We are all so very proud of Alyssa who was recently awarded the Junior Syndicate Principals Award and was featured in the School Newsletter. Well done Alyssa!