Afio mai, Maliu mai ma susu mai. Talofa Lava, greetings and welcome to the Aoga a le Teuila Preschool blog. We are a Bilingual - Samoan language preschool located in Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand. We hope you enjoy reading our posts about the rich learning experiences in our Aoga. Please share the love and leave a comment for our staff and beautiful children. Fa'afetai tele Lava. "Children are a gift from God." (Aoga a le Teuila Philosophy)
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Friday, 25 July 2014
MANUIA LOU ASO FANAU MALACHI
On Thursday 24th July, we celebrated Malachi's 5th birthday. Manuia lou aso fanau Malachi. We love you and we are going to miss you. All the very best at your new school.
Alofa Tele Atu, Lealofi, Faiaoga ma le tamaiti o le aoga a le Teuila. xxx
Monday, 21 July 2014
Sunday, 20 July 2014
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Making a Putiputi (flower) out of Harakeke (Flax)
Sunday, 13 July 2014
Matariki - The Maori New Year
This month our Centre Planning is focussed on Matariki. This is a very exciting time of the year. We have been learning Maori myths and legends, waiata and Arts and Crafts. Watch this space to see some of our photos taken during Matariki.
Matariki Rising - Matariki Extravaganza in Glen Innes
This series of arts workshops and presentations throughout the Matariki Trail week culminates in a grand finale concert with local Tamaki talent performing alongside established Kiwi musicians.
Workshop themes:
Workshop themes:
- Karanga (Monday): Wananga on the first call of the marae
- Raranga (Tuesday): Traditional and contemporary weaving arts
- Gardening (Wednesday): Traditional approaches to growing foods and medicinal plants
- Rongoa (Thursday): Traditional medicinal plants and practices
- Matariki (Friday): Historical relevance of Matariki from a Māori and Pacific perspective
- Whakangahau (Saturday): Two hour concert prior to the Light Trail starting.
Dates and times:
Monday 21 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Tuesday 22 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Wednesday 23 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Thursday 24 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Friday 25 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Saturday 26 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Venue: Ruapotaka Marae, 106 Line Rd, Glen Innes, Auckland
Cost: Free Suitable for: Family
Tuesday 22 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Wednesday 23 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Thursday 24 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Friday 25 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Saturday 26 July 2014, 4pm-6pm
Venue: Ruapotaka Marae, 106 Line Rd, Glen Innes, Auckland
Cost: Free Suitable for: Family
Labels:
Centre Planning,
Glen Innes,
July,
Matariki,
Ruapotoka marae
HOLIDAY PHOTOS!
Talofa Lava Parents and caregivers,
We hope you are enjoying the school holiday break, and spending quality time with your beautiful children and aiga. On our blog this month, we would like to share special moments and experiences your child has had during the break. Please send your (jpg) photos to our school email address with a short blurb to share with our Aoga online community. Our first holiday photo is of Eva's trip to Rotorua.
We look forward to seeing your photos soon. :)
Ia ma le fa'aaloalo lava. Thank you
We hope you are enjoying the school holiday break, and spending quality time with your beautiful children and aiga. On our blog this month, we would like to share special moments and experiences your child has had during the break. Please send your (jpg) photos to our school email address with a short blurb to share with our Aoga online community. Our first holiday photo is of Eva's trip to Rotorua.
We look forward to seeing your photos soon. :)
Ia ma le fa'aaloalo lava. Thank you
Here is a photo of Eva on Mt Ngongotaha in Rotorua wearing her safety helmet ready to go on the Luge. Go Eva! |
Saturday, 12 July 2014
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