Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki

Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki
Tēnā koutou e te whanau. This is my 16th year as tumuaki of our lovely kura. I am one-eyed when it comes to providing the very best education for all of our tamariki, strong connections to whanau and applying attachment theory so every child has a champion adult at our school who believes in them unconditionally. I just can’t see past it. Our kaiako and kaiawhina go the extra 50 miles to give our children the best chances to succeed. My family is number one. After 20 years of camping holidays in Kaiteriteri, Graham and I are recidivist “glampers “ and ready for new adventures in our latest caravan. It’s brilliant when our family joins us too.

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Matariki Night Market

 

Wow. Over the past term the senior children have been learning about entrepreneurial endeavour, business management and  Matariki. The whole school took part in the night market which showcased the learning right across the school.

So many parents and extended whanau supported the enterprise. There was delicious kai and wonderful art and crafts. The year 3/4 team had sell out audiences at their movie premier and the added draw of fresh popcorn. 

I searched for Chicago Mix but it was not to be. 

 In the one term I think we have covered: digital technology including movie making, animation, coding, robotics, design; Aotearoa New Zealand Histories including whakawhanaungatanga, akongatanga, tuakana teina, manaakitanga, awhingatanga,  myths and legends, local cultural narrative, tikanga and te reo; food technology; technology; chemistry and physics; mathematics including accounting and measurement; writing including amazing persuasive texts to promote the Night market in a very busy term;  reading; key competencies; The 6 Cs; art construction, collage, weaving and digital art; community partnerships; student voice and agency; leadership competencies; collaboration; and a myriad of other lenses on learning.

So many whanau arrived to help the children to succeed. We are unique in our connections and in the visible ways that whanau rally around for the children.

Congratulations to everyone.




 





































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