Term One Theme - Changes

Ch ch ch change....Nayland has certainly changed over the years. Can you see Miss Mason's mum in this photo?

Nayland opened in 1961 in a rural environment with a roll of 105 children - new entrants (Year 1) to standard three (Year 4), and a staff of three. The school was officially opened on 23 rd February 1961 by the Minister of Education, Mr Blair Tennant. More than 100 parents attended with all foundation students receiving a commemorative certificate - even as builders, electricians and plumbers were busy finishing last minute jobs.

First Assembly	Presentation of Certificates by the Minister of Education

The Tiriti O Te Waitangi

New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was prepared over just a few days in February 1840.
On the day that it was first signed, there were versions in English and Maori.

English version of treaty

HER MAJESTY VICTORIA Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland regarding with Her Royal Favour the Native Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and anxious to protect their just Rights and Property and to secure to them the enjoyment of Peace and Good Order has deemed it necessary in consequence of the great number of Her Majesty's Subjects who have already settled in New Zealand and the rapid extension of Emigration both from Europe and Australia which is still in progress to constitute and appoint a functionary properly authorised to treat with the Aborigines of New Zealand for the recognition of Her Majesty's Sovereign authority over the whole or any part of those islands – Her Majesty therefore being desirous to establish a settled form of Civil Government with a view to avert the evil consequences which must result from the absence of the necessary Laws and Institutions alike to the native population and to Her subjects has been graciously pleased to empower and to authorise me William Hobson a Captain in Her Majesty's Royal Navy Consul and Lieutenant-Governor of such parts of New Zealand as may be or hereafter shall be ceded to her Majesty to invite the confederated and independent Chiefs of New Zealand to concur in the following Articles and Conditions.
Article the first [Article 1]

The Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the separate and independent Chiefs who have not become members of the Confederation cede to Her Majesty the Queen of England absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of Sovereignty which the said Confederation or Individual Chiefs respectively exercise or possess, or may be supposed to exercise or to possess over their respective Territories as the sole sovereigns thereof.
Article the second [Article 2]

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession; but the Chiefs of the United Tribes and the individual Chiefs yield to Her Majesty the exclusive right of Preemption over such lands as the proprietors thereof may be disposed to alienate at such prices as may be agreed upon between the respective Proprietors and persons appointed by Her Majesty to treat with them in that behalf.
Article the third [Article 3]

In consideration thereof Her Majesty the Queen of England extends to the Natives of New Zealand Her royal protection and imparts to them all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects.

(signed) William Hobson, Lieutenant-Governor.

Now therefore We the Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand being assembled in Congress at Victoria in Waitangi and We the Separate and Independent Chiefs of New Zealand claiming authority over the Tribes and Territories which are specified after our respective names, having been made fully to understand the Provisions of the foregoing Treaty, accept and enter into the same in the full spirit and meaning thereof in witness of which we have attached our signatures or marks at the places and the dates respectively specified. Done at Waitangi this Sixth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.

Key websites on Te Tiriti o Waitangi The Treaty of Waitangi The Treaty of Waitangi http://www.treatyofwaitangi.govt.nz Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand http://www.teara.govt.nz/

Nau Mai Haere Mai - 2010

Kia ora koutou and welcome to 2010 in Akomanga Wha!!!
Stayed tuned for up dates now that I have found my password to up date our class blog!!

Miss Mason

Senior Syndicate Mini Market - Camp Fundraising Event

Governor General Anand Satyanand Visits Nayland

Today the Governor General visited our school. In the picture is the Governor General Anand Satyanand and his wife.
The Maori Culture Group can be very proud of the way that they gave such a warm welcome to our visitors.
The haka was done with mana and our waiata was tino pai. Cole was spotted in the group too for giving a tu meke performance!
Kei te pai to Sol and Meihana who spoke so well too with their whaikorero. The Governors wife said that they spoke with excellent pronunciation!!!!!!!
The practice paid off and everyone can be proud for their effort!!!

How To Prepare For a Tsunami

Learn about the tsunami risk in your area.
Plan an evacuation route from your home, school or work to higher ground.
Prepare a 'Disaster Supplies Kit', containing water, food, first aid, equipment, tools, clothes and blankets.
Listen to radio and television programmes that broadcast tsunami warnings.
Follow directions given by officials such as police and fire officers.
Stay away until you are told it is safe to return home.

What evacuation procedures would you put in place for your community?

Breakfast Group #2

MMMMMM......... I think the camera failed us!!!!! I can't find a photo of the group. This group was well organised though. they were the first to get to school and start making their pancakes and smoothies for breakfast. This was another group that had an interesting smothie drink. Again I was invited to have breakfast with this group and by now I was nearly ready to be sick because I had just eaten way too much!!!!

Breakfast Group #6

Table Group #6 had invited me to their table for breakfast too and by now I was really ready to explode!!!! They had an interesting smoothie mix (not) and some great waffles made by Cole.

Breakfast Group #5

Breakfast Group #5 were the second top group.
They had an amazing table spread and even invited the teacher to breakfast. They made me eat too much though and my tummy nearly exploded!!! I was treated to waffles, fruit salad and a fruit smoothie.

Breakfast Group #4

Breakfast Group #4 were organised!!!
They had an interesting breakfast that included mouse traps, fruit kebabs and fresh juice.
I really liked they way that this group organised themselves.

Breakfast Group #3

Group #3 was very organised with Brendon bringing in some pancakes, South African style.
Jamie had also been busy the night before making some giant pancakes for the group.
Great table setting boys and excellent cooperation!!

Breakfast Group #1

Akomanga Wha celebrated the end of term with a breakfast feast.
Each group had to:

set up their own table
write a menu
create a fancy table number
write a list on ingredients for the teacher
organise a theme or extra things for their group


Group # 1 had french toast, berry smoothies and fruit salad and were the overall winners for the morning as each group was marked on presentation and cooperation.

Kahurangi Reading Group - Sunday Market

Sunday Market
By Lisa Fuemana - Foa'i

Sunday Market is a bout a boy called Leroy who goes to his Aunty Fa's house and he makes a photo album.
The next morning he wakes up early to set up his market stall.
Aunty Fa gives him money to buy stuff and he buys a milkshake.

We gave this story a 6 / 10

By Hannah and Brendon

Regionals Cross Country

On Monday 14th September Ben, Danielle, Meihana and I went to the Regionals Cross Country Champs.
Meihana came 15th in the Yr 5 boys , and Danielle, Amiee, Lauryn, Lisa and were in the Yr 5 girls and came 4th, 6th, 17th, 33rd, 34th and 61st.
Lauryn, Aimee, Danielle and I all got silver medals.
The Yr 6 boys got 4th and the places were 9th, 15th, 71st, 60th, and 31st overall. Nayland Primary came 4th it was great day day and we had lots of fun.


From Ben and Emma

Mc Donalds Camp F'undraiser!!

Hi Nayland Primary Senior Syndicate !!!
Rooms 4 & 1 are doing a Mc Donalds Camp Fundraiser, where we will sell tickets to lower the percentage off our camp.
So inform all your your friends. We have each been given 4 adult tickets and 4 children tickets and if we sell all these tickets we will have $32.00 off our camp fee.

By the one and only Jared & Michelle

3 way conferences

This week we had our 3 way conferences . I had mine yesterday (Tuesday) and some others are having theirs today (Wednesday).
Our mum's, dad's and brothers and sisters we invited too.
We talked about our learning and how we are going in school.
On Tuesday it was from 3:20 till 8:30 and on Wednesday it was from 3:20 till 5:30.
During our 3 way conferences some of us shared our Room 4 blog and some of us are going to share it today.
All of us enjoyed our conference and we are going to do it again next year.

By Serena, Holly and Collette

Papura Reading Group - Poem and Jokes

Hey guys we have got some jokes to share with you and a poem we have read today.

THE SINK




The sink is an ocean of bubbles
The sink is a lake full of foam
The sink is a beach lined with froth
The sink is a cloud far from home

The sink is a chest full of treasure
The sink is a reef packed with wrecks
The sink is a tub full of pleasure
The sink is in up to it’s neck

The sink has the warmth of a bath
The sink has a smell quite delicious
The sink has the soft pop of fizzy
I just wish the sink had no dishes

We think this poem makes you think about the adventures and the pleasures of doing the dishes (not!)

Here are some jokes:


Q: Why couldn’t the sailors play cards?
A: Because the captain was standing on the deck

Q1: Why did the koala fall out of the tree?
A1: Because the branch was slippery

Q2: Why did the second koala fall out of the tree?
A1: Because it was stapled to the first koala!

By Stevie and Kaysie

Inter - School Cross Country - Papura & Kahurangi Reading Group

On the 18th of August 2009 some kids represented Nayland Primary School in the Inter - School Cross Country. This is us from room 4.
The participants from akomanaga wha where Danielle, Emma, Meihana, Callum, Rebecca, Kev, and Matthew. We had a great day. Nayland Primary got some very good places .

By Emma.kl and Danielle.H

Speech celebrations

Speeches Hi Ben and Sol here. We are here to tell you about our speeches. Ben and I did our speeches about people we admire. Ben did his speech on ‘DC’ also known as Daniel Carter and I did my speech on Sonny Bill Williams. We were very nervous but part way through our speeches we got more confident. Ben and I got chosen for the top speeches as well as some other people in our class by Mrs Miss Mason. And we got asked to do it again. But Ben was to nervous to do his again so he didn't. I did mine yesterday morning. Today we have just been told the results from the speech finals! A big congratulations to Callum for coming 1st place and also a big congratulations to Jamie on his 3rd place. Awesome effort Akomanga wha! CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR BLOG!!

FROM BEN AND SOL.

A Wild Ride

A Wild Ride
Kowhai Reading Group

The Wild Ride is about a boy who asks his Mum so many times while they are on holiday to go on a jet boat. At the end of the hoilday's his mum takes him on one.
Brian, the driver does hand signals (which means they are going to do a 360'. They nearly hit the grass, but he turns really fast in time.

By Taine, Nathan and Troy