The Senior Blog!
Welcome to our blog! This is your virtual window into the weekly workings of Akoranga 1, aka The Mighty Tahi Mako and Akoranga 2, aka The Mighty Rua Rays. . Use the tabs below to access our learning links. WARNING: you are about to see our tamariki unleash their incredible talents...enter at your own risk!
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Week 2
Learners' Of The Week
Our First School Assembly!
Congratulations to our new Student Leaders for running the show. A special shout out to our certificate awardees.
Caught Having Fun in the Pool
Project Jonah - we had a whale of a time!
Have you ever wanted to know more about Humpback whales? You are in the right place! Please ask us questions as we have fascinating facts and figures to share with you!
e.g. Why do whales migrate?
How large are their pups?
Maths - The Power of NOT YET, mixed with a positive serve of Collaboration
Mission: Work together to build shapes
Rules:
1. Everyone in the group must have at least one hand on the rope at all times.
2. You cannot untie the rope.
3. You must use all of the rope for each shape.
4. Convince the teacher that your shape is accurate.
Can you guess what Charlie found?
We will give the first person to tell us what this is $500 Banqer Dollars!
(Competition only open to Tahi and Rua Learners.)
Friday, 6 February 2026
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Nau mai, haere mai Senior Mako and Rays!
Miss B, Whaea Sarah, & Whaea Trudi
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NOW dust off those learning muscles and dive into the TABS above. Where will your adventure take you?
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Week 9
Learners' Of The Week
Coco
Jeremy
Prisha
(Pop into class to hear their EPIC songs)
TALENT ALERT! The Y5 Speeches for 2026 Leadership Roles were INSPIRING!
A HUGE Congratulations to each of the 34 applicants
Warm weather + Tiger Turf = Team Sport Action
Stepping into the Music Spotlight
Thank you Ange for your passion, support and AMAZING tutoring
VIDEOS TO COME
Stepping into Te Huruhi's Got Talent Spotlight...
Wow, oh WOW! What ahhhmazing talent and teamwork from all groups today. Please give an EXTRA round of applause for the dance crew awarded the Judges’ Choice Award. Their performance truly captured and showcased all of our school values — it even brought a tear or two to the judges’ eyes!
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