Hatching Miss Hall

I Today’s math class turned into an unexpected cultural adventure! Teaching in a small emirate in the UAE, most of my Grade 7 boys are local Emirati students. When they came in today, they were buzzing with questions.

“Have you seen the video of the girl from New Zealand tearing up the paper?” one of them asked.

I realised they’d seen the powerful haka performed by a young New Zealander that had recently gone viral. As we talked, I explained that this was a traditional Maori war dance (easiest way to explain to limited english speakers), meant to convey deep emotion and strength. We discussed her intense expressions and how her eyes blazed with focus—it fascinated them.

They were captivated. “Why was she doing it? Can we learn it too?” they asked, eager to understand more about Maori culture.

It was incredible to see their curiosity spark from a simple video clip, and they left the lesson wanting to dive deeper into a culture halfway across the world. It’s amazing how one moment can bridge cultures so far apart—New Zealand’s impact reaching young minds in a small classroom on the other side of the world.

Then we had a math test haha

Me and my girls are talking about social media!

They wanted see if posts and information can really be spread aroudn the world. If you see this, please comment where in the world you are from! Even share it with someone in a different country to you!

After ⭐️

That time of year again! Class set up! Spot the dog that was running around my room!

When yoI can’t have a free holiday when your Aunty is a teacher!

Sad to think I might not be at this school next year :( but it has been a blessing working with team 5 and point England community. Hoping we can be in the class for term 4 and rock out the last term of the year in style!

Thank you for sharing your story with us . our kids were in awe as you spoke. You are a great leader for our tamariki! Point England was very blessed to have you speak to us today. Keep up the amazing work.

Back in my class bubble prepping for class on Monday. Don’t forget TJ’s yoga class, Monday night.

Nothing like a beautifully colour coded timetable to make your feel happy!

Next in our Instagram live story time is...

🐱 “witch’s cat wanted” 🧙🏻‍♀️

Tune in from 10:00am NZDT tomorrow (Monday 30th) to listen to this great book chosen by Alex (12) from room 18! Make sure you jump on Instagram and give us a follow to make sure you are up to date with our daily story times.

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