Working with pastels during Discovery

Leon has created this spectacular artwork by blending pastels. I like the way you've put curves in the lines Leon, it creates movement in your artwork. 

Fizzing and Foaming

We have been exploring 'Fizzing and Foaming' in the Matariki Syndicate junior classes.

Today we also 'foamed' some paint to make bubble art pieces.

Kinetic Sand

"It's real cool!" says Stefan.

"Ours feels so soggy!" says Kotuku.

"It looks like fog" says Jahrei.

"It looks like a mini desert" says Hakaraia.

Kinectic sand making at Discovery this morning.

Assembly Tuesday 18th August

I was very proud of Xiantaye and Esther today that helped Ms Millar's Room 8 class at assembly today. They are wonderful role models for the Matariki Syndicate - Totally Responsible, Respectful students. Thank you for leading the school for karakia and supporting our Room 8 whanau.

NZ Warriors visit to Ōtaki School!

On Thursday some members of the New Zealand Warriors Team visited Ōtaki Primary. Mr D had asked that they visit the school and come and meet with our tamariki. The team members talked about healthy eating and what bodies needed to grow and play sport. Thanks for the visit!

Awesome Learners

Awesome learners...being a awesome learner means you got to be good. And never give up and work hard,help people, sit respectfully on the mat do your best and listen to the teacher.And improve your score.

By Pehirangi

Awesome Learners

Awesome Learners are when we always playing Mathletics and we improve our scores. And we play it every day like in the morning and afternoon. It is a really good game for you and fun. And never give up.    By Xiantaye

Awesome Learners

Awesome learners work hard and do their best. They also ignore poor choices made by others and try hard at everything. They never give up.

By Taison