Sunnyhills GEMS

 Sunnyhills GEMS Learning Power - Self Belief

Last week we started to look at and discuss the Term 2 GEMS learning power of Self Belief. 

Mrs Grant told us this was the learning power for this term. We worked in groups to brainstorm what we thought this learning power might look like, feel like and sound like. If we saw or heard someone using this learning power what might they look like or sound like.

Here a a few pictures sharing us collaborating and brainstorming these ideas. 

Make sure you check our blog again soon to see more about this wonderful Sunnyhills GEM learning power!

Edgewater Marae

Here we go.

Learning all about our wonderful Maori culture.

Te Reo on Ratū with Mrs Harding

Lion Dancing

Today we were VERY lucky to have a presentation by "Uncle Peter" and the  E-PACS Lion & Dragon Dance Group  Unfortunately the children (who are the other end of the big lion) were at school so we couldn't see the 'full' display, but we did learn heaps!

Peter told us all about the Lion Dance and why it is an important part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This group is very famous in the Chinese community. They often get asked to big important events and offered their time to us today.

We learned some of the 'poses' we need to practice. CAN YOU BALANCE ON ONE LEG LIKE THIS FOR THE WHOLE TIME YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH?

Theo from our class even got to have a go with the symbols (Peter said it was okay to practice at home with the pots and pans - has anyone tried yet?)

It was such a cool display. Please check out  the E-PACS Lion & Dragon Dance Group 

facebook page if you would like to see more. 

Here is a mashed video that Mrs Turner took of the event

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"Gong hei fat choy"   "gong xi fa cai" 

"wishing you great happiness and prosperity." 

Week 1 - Working Collaboratively