Prayer Service

Room 3 students presented the Parable of the Lost Sheep for their Prayer Service.  We wanted to link this parable with the way we live the Sacred Heart Way.  The students enjoyed miming the parable and participating in the slideshow which showed us ways in which we can show our love for others.  

Samoa

Room 3 students are thoroughly enjoying learning how to perform a Samoan Sasa, in preparation for Sacred Heart's Cultural Festival. 

Maria, a past student of Mrs Clark, has been impressed with the way the students have responded very quickly to the discipline, drama and focus required to perform a Sasa. Maria has been guiding us through the techniques and style of a Sasa.  She is a wonderful role model for the students ..... thank you Maria!

UNDERSTANDING OTHER CULTURES

Room 3 students are comparing the cultural practices of the Philippines, Brazil, Vietnam, Malaysia with New Zealand culture.  Today we enjoyed learning about Malaysia.

Awesome reading

Congratulations Sjahn and Tyler for 200 nights reading ... you both are excellent readers and great role models for other students ... well done!!

Te Whatu Manawa Maoritanga o Rehua

Today we had the very special privilege of being welcomed onto a marae - Te Whatu Manawa Maoritanga o Rehua.

We were welcomed onto the grounds with a powhiri.  We had a number of adult attendees with us to support us and respond to the powhiri.  Great respect was shown by all during this ceremony.

Inside the wharenui itself,  a kaumatua (elder associated with the marae) welcomed us, to which Anaru Gray responded.

We all came away enriched by the experience and our contact with Maori language and culture.

Entrance to the wharenui

Enjoying the grounds

Lunch in the dining room

Great being together

Working on our booklets

Absorbing it all!