Mokai Marae

 It is important that we know not only our Aotearoa Histories but also our local histories. All of our school Whare were lucky enough to spend a day at Mokai Marae learning the local stories with Whaea Paerakau.

First, we stopped at Hatu Patu's Rock, where we learned the story of Haotu Patu and the Birdwoman. 

We continued south and stopped again, this time at the prominent landmark -  Pohaturoa, and learned about the events that took place here many centuries ago 

                                        

Towering 240 metres over the river is Mt Pohaturoa (520m), which features prominently in both Arawa and Raukawa tradition. The rock, which served as a lookout post during inter-tribal conflicts, was the scene of many a prolonged siege. One such siege took place several centuries ago when invading Raukawa forced Ngāti Kahupungapunga (possibly a surviving Moa hunter tribe) to retreat to this, their final stronghold. Lack of food finally forced the defenders to abandon their refuge and only five escaped with their lives. The cause of the conflict is said to have been the murder of a Raukawa woman who had been given in marriage to a chief of Ngāti Kahupungapunga.

Pohaturoa   find out more here. 

We were welcomed onto Maokai Marae with a powhiri and more learning took place. 

Ko Ruma Tekau Tatou - Pepeha

 

Leadership

Several students in  Room 10 were selected for Leadership roles: 

School Leader: Kelani Maea

Whare Leaders: Bella Bayer, Braxton Smith and Niko McCloskey

  

Ropu Sports and Cultural Leaders: Lochie Ruru, Teinakore Ford- Takiri, Jonathan Mitchell

     

These leadership roles all have different responsibilities, School and Whare leaders are responsible for Rahina hui, Formal Assemblies and Whare Hui. They have also taken Hui Ata,

The Leaders organise and present these to the School / using slides and support from the Pono Tech team.

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Our Class Councillors are: Ina May (Y8) and Ellistar (Y7) 
  

Swimming Sports

 Room 10 had a successful day at the School Swimming sports in February, 

                                              Larz was placed 4th in the Senior Boys 

                                Bella paced 2nd in the Senior Girls and Zoe 3rd in the Junior Girls 

Retalyk and Tristan placed 2nd and 3rd in the Junior Boys. 

A good day for Pono we were placed 1st overall. A big thanks to all the Room 10s who took part. We couldn't have done it without you, every point counted.  

Hydration

 Summer weather means a need to recognise the importance of being well hydrated, so the class carried out a series of experiments using eggs to learn about hydration and the process of osmosis.

As well as carrying out experiments, they learned to observe, make predictions, draw diagrams to show what happened and write explanations.

They also learnt to recognise the signs of dehydration and became more aware of the need to drink water often.  

Water Skills Lessons

All students at Tokoroa Intermediate took part in the Water Skills for Life Programme, Room 10 enjoyed their time at the local pools learning new skills and becoming more confident in the water:

This is the national standard for aquatic education in New Zealand primary schools. It is linked into the national education curriculum and gives children the skills and knowledge they need to assess risk and make smart decisions around water.

• Recognise an emergency for yourself or others. Know who to call for help and how
• Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risks around the home, farm and around pools
• Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risk in natural environments such as at the beach, offshore, river or lake.
• Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risks for water activities such as swimming, water sports and boating
• Know how and why t make safe decisions for yourself and others

Te Whare Pono Pepeha

 We are one of three classes that make up Te Whare Pono, Pono stands for honesty and integrity.

Each Whare in our school has a pepeha - Room 10 were given the task of creating visual pepeha for Pono: