Term 2 Week 8

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MATARIKI FAMILY NIGHT....A BIG THANKS TO THE PARENT GROUP
What a fabulous night we had at Kindy on Wednesday, organised by the wonderful Parent Group. Star gazing, toasting marshmallows, watching The Seven Sisters of Matariki story being retold by the author on our big screen, hot chocolates, star cookies, twinkly stars and even a disco ball, and fun in the dark with torches and glow sticks! We thanked and farewelled our out-going Parent Group President, Megan Graham and family. And wow, what a turnout...a big thanks to the 77 children and families who came along for our celebrations. For nights such as these to continue the Parent Group really do need more volunteers to put their hand up and come onboard. Please let the teaching team know if you are willing to help out...The Kindergarten distinction continues to be our family involvement...many thanks.


POLYFEST ART: WAKA PROJECT
We hope to have our Waka and documentation finished by the end of next week...if you have some spare time we would love a hand with some final weaving - thanks to Lucas Campbell's Nana, Glenda, for coming in this week to work with the group. Our oars are in and we now look towards adding our Taurapa (stern) and Tauihu (front). As our art piece is rather large, the judges will be coming out to Winton Kindergarten to judge our entry this year! Thank you to Cooper McDowall and family for offering their fork lift and V Truck to transport our Waka if/when needed.



POLYFEST PERFORMANCE
This week we have been fortunate to received $500 of sponsorship towards our Kapahaka Kakadu/Polyfest Uniforms from local businesses - thanks!  Let us know if your business would like to help out...many thanks.

EXPRESS TIME
Check out some pics from our Express Time this week....each week we add on from the prior week's learning. This week the corrugated cardboard maze was added, creating a sensorial space for children to touch and feel the vibrations, listen, and explore.

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Happy School Days to Liam Ankerson. A warm welcome to Bradley Olive and family.

POLYFEST WAKA PROJECT:
A work in progress...thank you to families who have added with own unique touch to our waka frame...we have plenty of flax for family to pop into the Project Room and weave into our Waka...Many hands make light work, so thank you for your involvement.

POLYFEST KAKAHU/UNIFORM:
Our sample Kapahaka Kakadu/uniform arrived this week for the children to trial. The group have enjoyed trying on the kakahu, and their pride/mana when seeing themself in the mirror is so great to see. We have watched lots of past Polyfest performances to gather ideas about our own performance - what we might sing - how we may dance - and of course, the significance of what we will wear to represent Winton Kindergarten! A big thanks to local businesses who have put their hand up offering sponsorship for our kakahu. And special mention to Megs Mitchell, who has been busy contacting locals to round up support...please let Megs or one of the teaching team know if you are interested in helping out with sponsorship of our new kakahu!


EXPRESS TIME: Is it an ice-cream truck? A camper van? Our not-not-not a box continues to provoke and inspire our dramatic play this week.



MATARIKI:
The children are learning about Matariki, the Maori New Year during Te Wananga Time/Discussion Time, and are feeling soo excited about our Matariki family night next Wednesday.