Kiribati Language Week
This we have observed Kiribati Language week which was on the 12th to the 18th July. These celebrations have created wonderful opportunities for our Kindy community to expand their knowledge of the world through language, music, dance and food.
A big thank you to Ben and his whanau for sharing their knowledge and expertise on the Kiribati language and culture!! We love seeing Ben's proud face light up each time he shares to his peers and kaiako. Check out this waiata shared by Ben's Whanau .... I think you will find it is in a tune we all know well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzN-2-5NV9Q On Thursday we also investigated fresh coconuts. We listened, felt, and smelt this delicious fruit before opening and tasting the water, and flesh inside. Wow what a wonderful sensorial experience. To provoke our knowledge of coconuts further we watched some clips around planting coconuts and making coconut milk. . . We found out coconut milk does not come from a coconut cow ð
We love having our families involved at Kindy, your knowledge, skills and expertise is always appreciated and loved by our tamariki!!
Taiao Tuhura Discovering Nature Programme
This week we welcomed Charleen and Ben to the group - thank you Lizzie and Annabelle for
sharing your kete of knowledge with them. Arlo was a wonderful Leader, sharing
his skills with Maci as his Co-Leader. We ventured to the Wishing Rock,
Dragon's Nest and Kindy Castle, Monster Truck Race Track and Takitimu Waka to
find where each child was on the ripple carving. Thank you Ben for teaching us
to count with you in Kiribati.
On Wednesday, Judy's sharp eye spotted a stick insect outside near her bike. "It's camouflage!" newbie Millie Hutton could share with us, noting how difficult it was to find in the habitat that was set up - "It means it looks like a stick," Michaela added. "That's why it's called a stick insect," Arlo explained.
Buy A Brick Southland Charity Hospital Fundraiser
Wow what a wonderful turn out for this great
cause!
Thank you to all of our Whanau who contributed
to our ‘Buy a Brick for Blair’ cause! This money will go towards efforts to
create a Charitable Hospital for cancer patients in the Southland area.
The Southland Charity Hospital Trust was established in 2019
following the epic fight of Winton man Blair Vining: Blair was diagnosed with
terminal bowel cancer in 2018 and, after discovering the inequities within New
Zealand’s healthcare system because of the ‘postcode lottery’, decided to do
something about it. One of the greatest legacies Blair has left behind is the
formation of the Southland Charity Hospital Trust.
Founded by the
community, for the community, the Southland Charity Hospital will provide
healthcare for those living in the Southern DHB Zone who would otherwise be
unable to access treatment through the private or public systems.
The story is just
beginning: but with your help, we can ensure our community receives the care
they deserve.
https://www.southlandcharityhospital.org/
We were lucky enough today to have Melissa Vining – the co-founder
of the ‘Southland Charity Hospital’ and her media team come along to Kindy on
Friday! Check out their visit here: https://www.facebook.com/southlandcharityhospital/videos/1137643659969428/
This video and other pictures are also available on our
Facebook Page.
A Big congratulations to Kaiako Christina for speaking a a REANZ South Hui at Kindy last Saturday! Christina shared her personal and professional teaching and learning journey which resulted (along with the Winton Kindy Team) in the beautiful Takitimu Waka legend and carving in Ivy Russell Reserve.
So many professionals and fellow kaiako left feeling inspired and up-lifted through Christina sharing her journey. Ka mau te whehi Christina!!
Calling All Gatherers of Winton Kindy
We are in search of some stones from our local awa (rivers)
for our ‘Sign In Book’. So if you are
venturing near your local awa (river) this weekend we would love you to think
of us and borrow some rock treasures to share with you Kindy ehoa.
Nau Mihi Your Winton Kindy Teaching Team
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