Sunday, 28 July 2013

Kowhaiwhai Panels

Kowhaiwhai Panels

In visual art we have been learning about Maori Kowhaiwhai panels.


  • We are learning to explain what some Maori symbols mean. 
  • We are learning incorporate Maori symbols into their art work in a creative and current manner. 
  • We are learning demonstrate effective use of techniques shown using a variety of materials


  • We looked at different Maori patterns and symbols that we could use in our panels.
  • We chose to use koru (new beginnings) patterns and whakairo patterns (a hammerhead shark - strength and power) on our Kowhaiwhai panels.


Look how awesome they are!!
Reese
Phoenix
Leon
Mack
Molly







Zara
Ella


Toby

Miller
Olivia
Joe

Patrick
Alex

Rudi




Georgia
Dale

Maddie


Monday, 22 July 2013

Kite Day






We all had such a fun day!
We made kites in our classrooms with our Dads and some of our Mums.


We went down to the field and flew them.



There wasn't a lot of wind but they all flew really high!

The faster we ran the higher they flew!



We were all very tired by the end of the day!
Lucky it was home time.

We can't wait for 'Kite Day' next year!