Term 4 and EOY Reflections 2019
Term 4 and End of Year Reflections - Abby Johnstone Te Tiriti o Waitangi Term 4 introduced Waiata into our school. This was my first time experiencing the learning of te reo songs, with the guitar and actions. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to showing off their new skills in our end of year school concert. The tikanga that goes with the waiata was quite special to watch. The way the girls put their hands on their hips in a different way to the boys. The way the boys slap their chest with such pride in their eyes. Being at a 98% pakeha school, this was again quite special to see. Looking back throughout the 2019 academic year, I can see te reo becoming more and more accepted, used, and understood school wide. I will certainly be making my 2020 goals with this in mind. Professional Learning Term 4 has shown me less formal professional development sessions, but more insight of how a school works in a community. I’ve dealt with ...