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20/06/2022
Today in Te Ngahere we have been discussing the different stars within the Matariki constellation, and listening to some stories about what happens around Matariki and how it is celebrated. How will you and your whānau explore Matariki this year? Check out these neat ideas! ⭐️🌟⭐️
26/10/2021
Bird on the street is that Titipounamu are on the top ten list of contenders for Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau (Bird of the Year)!
Voting closes on Sunday 31 October so there's still plenty of time to bump them up to that number one spot.
If you need some convincing, here are some facts about the Titipounamu:
1️⃣ Māori refer to these little birds as messengers to the gods, specifically as one of the messengers of Tāne, god of the forest.
2️⃣ They are the smallest endemic birds and also lay the smallest eggs. They weigh around 6g and are similar in size to a golf ball!
3️⃣ They are one of two remaining wren species in New Zealand, making them very unique.
Cast your votes here - https://www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/
📷 Image by Melissa Boardman
Titipounamu for Bird of the Year
Zealandia Ecosanctuary
25/10/2021
Kakapo Kids is fundraising for Forest and Bird!!
Thanks to a very generous donation from one of our parents, we are auctioning off this signed Hurricanes rugby shirt! All proceeds will be donated to Forest and Bird, as our children look into Our Community this term, and how we can give back! Make sure you share it around to all your friends and family!
SIGNED Adidas Hurricanes Home Jersey 2020 | Trade Me Marketplace One for the collection! Signed Adidas Hurricanes Home Jersey (Can not be certain of year but we suspect this is the year 2020) The Hurricanes jersey re...
20/10/2021
The long weekend is fast approaching!
Here are 3 great weekend ideas that support our children’s current learning around native birds and conservation!
-Ngā Manu Nature Reserve (Waikanae)
https://ngamanu.org.nz
- Zealandia (Karori)
https://www.visitzealandia.com
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve (Upper Hutt)
https://www.staglands.co.nz
18/10/2021
For the next 2 weeks (as part of our ‘Community’ programme), Te Ngahere will be supporting Bird of the Year, Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau!
Each day we will be learning about some of our native birds, and why it is important for us to protect them and support conservation efforts.
Today we went on to the website and listened to some of the bird calls, and found out which manu (birds) were the most in danger. Check out our display wall when you come in next! 🌿🍃🪵
If your family has a bird that you are supporting for Bird of the Year, make sure you let us know!
It's that time again! Time for Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau !
Just visit www.birdoftheyear.org.nz to read about our amazing native manu and rank your top five favourites. Which incredible native species will get your vote this year?
Bird of the Year is a fun celebration of our native taonga, but there’s a serious side. About 80% of our native bird species are threatened or at risk of extinction. They face threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and introduced pests.
But the good news is, when we care for our native species, we also care for each other! When our rivers, forests, and oceans are healthy, our climate, wildlife, and communities are better off too!
You can help. Be a voice for nature by casting your vote in at: www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
Ngā mihi me te aroha nui mō Te Rā o Pāpā! ♥️
Thinking of all the Dads and special father figures in our lives, both past and present. We hope you have the most wonderful day!
Manuia Le A*o Tama, Selamat Hari Ayah, Bonne fête des pères, Feliz Día del Padre, Ofa ke ke mau ha Sapate tamai fiefie, Gelukkige vaderdag,
ေ ပ် ာ္ရြွင္ေ သာ ပါပါ ေ န့ပါ ♥️
03/09/2021
Today is Onesie Day! Show us your onesies below and wear them for today’s mat time to support the Wellington Free Ambulance.
https://www.onesieday.co.nz/?fbclid=IwAR37rsOCj63k7mZfAdowp8EQ4fKV8eEBDb8-Laj5Ym-bya4xF3_0DLbLVyI_aem_AbyS7BXasbbvrnG_8RPpjPsXLgyhwHP4OMV2MwzhFpsL_kcsHlUY5M4pi9mCF7CCvZPqnaYgr40YvQcJ29G7xGdwzCrLB4P1JzczlOKZ3NEtvx2eAZXoFWKvvROEvFYQv4I
Home - Onesie Day 2021 Onesie Day is all about having fun while raising funds for Wellington Free Ambulance; ensuring we are here for you and our community when you need us most. Onesie Day is a great event for schools, early childhood centres, workplaces and individuals.
02/09/2021
It’s Friday! And time for another make-it challenge! What better way to celebrate the end of the week, than to make a crazy, funny, silly… Hat! 🎩👑👒🪅
Have a go today, at making something stylish for your upoko - it could be a crown, a pirate hat, a headband, wizard hat, or you could even start the day with a wacky hair-do! Let your imagination run wild!
Make sure you share photos of your hats in the comments below so your friends can see, and let’s see all of your wonderful hats at today’s zoom group time at 3pm! ⭐️
Katie and her mum are back with another fun painting video for you all! Have a watch - we hope you get inspired to give it a go and get creative! 🎨👨🎨
01/09/2021
Are you already for Thursday’s Make-it Challenge?! 👀 Today we want to see how you can make your scariest and funniest.. Monsters!!! 👻🧟😱🤪
Billions of eyes or wacky legs, you guys decide! Get creative and see what weird and wonderful creatures you can come up with.
We have LOVED seeing all of your make-it challenges so far, so make sure you keep sharing in the comments below, and showing them at our zoom group time today at 3pm!
31/08/2021
Today’s Make-it Challenge is to create an āniwaniwa….
A rainbow! 🌈 Take on this challenge in any way you want - arts and crafts, baking, blocks and building, face painting or even through song and dance!
The possibilities are endless 🙂
Share your creations in the comments below, and during today’s zoom group time at 3pm!
(I have added some fun rainbow inspired links below to get you all in the mood!) 🌟