How to tell the time

In maths we have been learning how to tell the time. Some of us find telling the time quite tricky, so we used materials to help us. Justin and Paul are explaining what we did. We hope this image might be helpful for other people that find telling the time a challenge as well!

Solving decimal problems using deci-pipes

For maths we have been looking at decimal numbers.  Today we used the deci-pipes to help us see what decimal numbers look like.  We were really surprised at how small the thousandths were!! This is one of the maths problems we were solving today.  We used the 'show me' app to explain our thinking.

Making Measurement Real!

In Maths we have been learning about Measurement.  We have been looking at how to measure temperature using a thermometer and measuring in degrees Celcius.  We had a go at writing our own weather reports by looking at the information on weather maps.  Here are some of our live weather reports!

Tutoatasi o Samoa

Talofa Lava Tamaiti ma Matua!

On Friday 30 May, Tupulaga gathered together to commemorate the 52nd year of Samoa's independence from foreign rule.  Fifty two years ago on 1 January 1962, Samoa were able to rule themselves.  However, Samoa celebrate their independence on 1 June every year.
We started the day off with a thanksgiving lotu in the school hall, where we sang a pese lotu, gave thanks to the Lord for all that He has done for Samoa, and sang the Samoa national anthem.
After the official part of the morning had finished, each class presented an item about Samoa's treasures. Some of the treasures were:  gagana Samoa (language), le aganu'u fa'a Samoa (culture), mea taumafa (niu), and le tatau (tattoo).
We felt so proud presenting our treasures to the rest of the school, although some of us in Room 5 were a bit embarrassed to sing our "Coconut Song".  It was a privilege for us to share our culture with the rest of the school.
Morning tea was held in rooms two and three, where all parents and staff were invited to share some delicious Samoan cuisine.  This included fai'ai eleni (cooked fish in coconut cream), sapa sui (chopsuey), fa'alifu talo (taro in coconut cream), koko alaisa (cocoa rice), panikeke (pancakes), puligi (steamed pudding), pai fala (pineapple pie), keke pua'a (pork buns), keke saiga (biscuits), esi (pawpaw), popo (coconut) and pani popo (coconut buns).
Straight after morning tea we were split into teams of ten, and rotated around to different workshops.  Due to time constraints, we were unable to get to all the stations.  Mr Letoi and Mrs Fesolai demonstrated how to scrape the coconut to make coconut milk.  Mrs Seuula and Mrs Mataafa showed us how to weave using paper.  Mrs Fitoofau taught us how to play bowling, Samoan style!  The teachers ran workshops too, such as making koko alaisa, decorating an 'ie toga, making a pale, playing lape and pele.
What a great day we had, Samoa would be so proud of us and our celebrations!  Cheeeeehoooo!!!!

Samoan Language Week

Last week was Samoan language week and the theme for this year was, "hold fast onto your treasures."

I think that they have, chosen this theme because they are trying to tell us that Samoa i a treasure to our hearts. We should hold onto it because it is a part of us and always will be. Samoan language week is a way of embracing the culture and saying that you're proud to be a Samoan!  Another thing we do during Samoan language week is to come to school dressed in Samoan clothes.  Some students also speak in Samoan all week to show that they appreciate Samoa!

By Heather Michell