Aoaoina le gagana Samoa i le faletusi Glen Innes.

Gagana Samoa from Aoga A Le Teuila preschool on Vimeo.

The Vasega go to Glen Innes Library every Friday.  During Samoan language week they listened to a well known Samoan myth called, Sina and Tuna.  At the end of the story the vasega children stood up and sang a song about the story.  Later, we sang 'Savalivali means go for a walk' then coloured in some pictures of flowers (aute).  Malo lava tamaiiti!  Tuu mau lou measina.

Samoan Language Week 2014

Samoan Language Week began on Monday 26th May.  Our Aoga were very priviledged to open the launch of the inaugural language week together with the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and local community leader Rev Setefano.  The Pt England group Samoan group and Tamaki College group also performed at this great occasion.  "Taofi mau i au Measina - Hold Fast to Our Treasures" was the theme for this years Samoan Language week.

Thank you to Team 5 at Pt England School for the video link.

Tafaoga i le Butterfly Creek

Our trip to Butterfly Creek.  Please click here to see more pictures of our fun day out.

Fa'afetai Agnes Stewart

Lealofi and Agnes

The late Agnes Stewart served as the co-ordinator in the Aoga a le Teuila during the late 1990's and early 2000's.  She was the back bone of the Aoga.  A strong minded and determined Samoan woman who stood for Education and her Samoan culture.  Her contribution to education began in Samoa as head mistress of Samoa College then later continuing teaching in New Zealand and then the Aoga a le Teuila.  Fa'afetai tele lava Agnes, for your service and contribution to the Aoga a le Teuila Preschool and the community.

AAT visit the Auckland Museum

The Aoga a le Teuila value educational experiences outside of the classroom/school.  During their study on manu (birds), the Teachers and Parents took the children to the Auckland Museum one school holiday break.  Click here to check out their trip to the Museum.

Kerisimasi 2012

Christmas in the Aoga is such a joyous time of celebration.  Here are photos from a Christmas party where the children perform Samoan dance and songs, before receiving their gifts from Santa.  Please Click here to see the photos.

Graduation

When a child turns 5 they graduate from preschool and prepare for Primary School.  Here is a photo of Eden-Rose on her graduation day, looking so proud in her graduation gown and holding her certificate. Eden started at the Aoga at 8 months old and is now at Pt England Primary School.  Keep working hard Eden!