We were very excited to come back to school and see our friends and teachers. We had so much fun at school. Look at what we have been doing!
Room 5 @ Ruapotaka School
We are Year 1 and 2 learners at Ruapotaka School in Auckland, New Zealand. Our teacher is Mrs Devi.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Diwali - the Festival of Lights
On Thursday, November 4th the Indian community around the world celebrated Diwali the festival of lights. Diwali (also: Deepawali) is one of India's biggest festivals. The word 'Deepawali' means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay). They worship the Lord Ganesha for welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.
I made rangoli's with coloured rice and flowers to decorate my house for Diwali and shared this process with the students online.
Every Year on Diwali day I make lots of sweets and food and share them with the neighbors, staff at school and give gifts to the children in my class. This year because we are in lockdown L3 I did not share or give any sweets or gifts to anyone. I only made a little bit for my family. I read a story and showed a video about Diwali to my students online. My students asked lots of questions about Diwali and enjoyed the story.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Halloween Theme Day
We had Halloween theme day today and some children dressed up in very interesting Halloween costumes. Well done everyone!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Ofa's Story Writing
Ofa has been doing a variety of home learning activities at home with the help of his lovely mum. He has been enjoying writing stories, drawing pictures and colouring his pictures
Monday, October 25, 2021
Bucket Filler Activity - Fill our buckets by thanking people for doing something for us
This morning we did an activity about filling our buckets with people who did something for us.
Taina filled her bucket with her family members helping her all the time.