Pink Primary Pupils - Pink Shirt Day in Tamaki Primary!

Today is Pink Shirt Day for 2015. All around New Zealand, people from all corners, such as schools, workplaces, and other places, celebrated this day. Tamaki Primary was one of the schools celebrating and participating in this day against bullying.

Participating in a sea of pink shirts and pink items and accessories, Tamaki Primary, and with the help of their Student Councillors, organized an assembly dedicated to the day. The assembly included a performance from the school band (with songs related to self-power, confidence, hope) , a skit performed from the Student Council, a short video made by the Student Council, and tonnes of fun all throughout.

Throughout the day, in Morning Tea and Lunchtime, everyone was surprisingly being aware of bullying when they saw it, and was being friendly in the courts, playground, and on the field!

In total, we all raised - a little over one-hundred dollars! All the money raised will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation New Zealand.

Weather Report T1W5

WEATHER REPORT

Term One, Week Five

Monday 23rd February:

Whoa. With scattered showers and high chances of rain for today, this might be a day where you need to be close to a jumper nearby. A high should probably be 24 degrees celsius, whereas a low should probably be 18 degrees celsius.

Tuesday 24th February:

The chances of rain ease down to under 20 percent, while the winds ease down to under 20 throughout the day and evening. High temperature probably 24, and low should probably be 18 once again.

Wednesday 25th February:

Nearing the end of February, we can see chances of precipitation drop between 15% and 0%. Winds are at an average 18 kilometres per hour, increasing a bit and decreasing a bit by the hour. High temperature 24 degrees , again, but the low temperature could be 17 degrees. Easy day, Wednesday.

Thursday 26th February:

With a high of 24 degrees once again, and a low of 16 degrees, we can see this day will be increasing the hotness by the hour. Winds can be expected to die down for while in the morning then to increase a few kilometres during the day. Low chances of rain. Sunny, partly cloudy, both for Thursday.

Friday 27th February:

Precipitation rises just a bit for Friday, with winds increasing to 16 km/h through the day and into the evening. High temperature 24 degrees, while low 17 degrees. In shortness, a fine sunny day with a few clouds.

We advise you to wear your sun hats while outside as sun protection is needed to get through the day.

We apologize in advance if results of the weather through the week changes.

School team on big screen - East and Bays Courier (Nov 7)

Back in 2014, Tamaki Primary was in the newspaper. There were numerous times we were noticed on the media, and this is the latest headline.

Written by Rose Cawley talks about our school and the annual Manaiakalani Movie Festival.

To read this article for yourself, click this link!

Important Notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE

School is back! The start of Term One, 2015, will begin on JANUARY THE 27TH.

Please do not attempt to "accidentally" miss the first day of school!

Be prepared for another year of amazing learning!

Class of 2014 Graduation

"I'm gonna miss you..."
-Words from one of the Year Eights, now Year Nines.

We looked back on the memories the Year Eights had to share. The video was put together by the fabulous Whaea Petra and Mr Wong, and can be screened below:

The Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony was held on Thursday, the 11th of December, a day before the last day for the year. Filled with memories and rejoice, and not to forget, a few tears from some people, the Year Eights, or the audience. But remember, these are times of celebration, and what a celebration it was.

The Year Sevens were one of the many who were partly emotional through the ceremony. One Year Seven said, and in their words, "So sad to see my babies go...". No explanation for that saying at all. 

While the Year Sevens were in some sadness and some happiness bumps, the group in the middle of it all, the Year Eights, were a bit emotional too. Mavis, one of the Class of 2014, made an unscheduled end to her Year Eight speech, but some would say that it was quite "metaphoric" and still, even with the different choice of words, it was "still a great way to end a speech".

A performance by the School Band and that was the end of the Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony.

Only thing left to do, now...

Look through the photos of the graduation...

Here is a link to the album.

Kokako Lodge Camp 2014

Welcome to another post looking back at the year that was 2014.

GREAT GROUP: The two year levels sit and relax for a
period of time

The Kokako Lodge Camp was held earlier this term in 2014, in the Hunua ranges. Involving the Year Seven and Eights of Tamaki Primary. For four days, in separate groups, they were involved in activities such as abseiling (the act of using rope to safely control the way down to another point below, if that makes sense), archery (an act of shooting an arrow to a target, and some have shot the target, target being a bullseye), kayaking (the act of crossing streams and waters with a kayak, while also controlling the currents (?)), and many more.

Not only were there survival skills learnt, but also, the group of Year 7&8s hosted a Fiafia night in the lodge area. Some said, and I report, that some groups were really outstanding with their performances. Don't know which group, but I heard a lot of talk about the group, Express, or Xpress, or something like that.

Click the video below about the 2014 Camp...

Kokako Lodge from Tamaki Primary on Vimeo.

Also take a look at some of these photos taken from the Kokako Lodge camp...

ARRAY OF ARROWS: A group of students participate
in the archery course

HIGH SPIRITS FOR HIGH HOPES: A group readies
themselves for the raft building challenge

HUNUA FALLS: An amazing panoramic photo, indeed

HE SHOT THE TARGET: Student Sau, here, stands
next to what looks like his shot at the archery course

ABSEILING JOHN: In this photo we see John on the abseiling
course. At least I suspect it's the abseiling course...

Fiafia Night

Welcome back now to another flashback in the year that was 2014. Although it's hardly near the point of New Years, I though I'd post a few unforgettable moments in the year that was...2014!

The Tamaki Primary Po Fiafia Night that was held in April. The outcome by parents and whanau was astounding, the performances and final products were astounding, but that wasn't all. The end, the total money raised in just one night...

At least $1,400!

Starting with a welcome speech by Mrs Kelly, and then after, it began. After a short but sweet break from the first few performances, it was back into the spotlight for some groups. With more than 5 performances shown on the night, there was no doubt that some people received money. With then turned out to be donations for the Year Seven and Eight camp, which was also successful.

The video below shows one of the highlights of the night. The Tongan Group.

For their performance, see below.

Tongan FifFia night group from Tamaki Primary on Vimeo.

Also, take a look at some of the pictures taken on the night!

And a little pic from the first day of Term Three...

The T.P.S Market Day

Taking a look back in the year of 2014, I, as a part-reporter, of course, decided to talk about one event that happened in Tamaki Primary.

The Market Day was a day to showcase, not only performances performed by some of our most talented and most greatest students in the school, but the outcome of the learning and the products the students produced.

It was a hard and long day. Despite weather reports suggesting it would rain on the day, it turned out to be quite lovely, and it was great news. For everyone. Especially the reporter of the day, ahem, yours truly, Willy, 2014 Student Councillor, and reporter of the video below.

Thank you, to the editor who made this video possible. It may have taken a long time to make the whole video, but thank you for the hard work of putting all the footage together.

I would like to credit Quitah and Tanisslous, who helped with the filming and photos. Mostly filming. It was an amazing day for everyone, if you ask me!

The whole video is below:

TPS Market 2014 from Tamaki Primary on Vimeo.

Film Festival '14

Schools in the Manaiakalani Cluster
were in the 7th Annual
Manaiakalani Film Festival

This year, the 7th Annual Manaiakalani Film Festival was held at Hoyts Cinemas in Sylvia Park, on what is the biggest movie screen in the world.

Schools from all around the Manaiakalani Cluster showcased films made from their students, with the help of technology and movie techniques.

We, as Tamaki Primary, showcased our films too, along with the other amazing yet short films!

To see our school movies made by our students, click below to watch them:

Tamaki Primary School

- We're So Fancy (Room 8)
- Along the Shore (Room 8)

- Turtle Tragedy (Room 4)
- Keep the Ocean Clean (Room 10)
- Taniwha (Room 1)
- Epic Rap Battle - Tagata o le Moana (Room 7)
- The Sea Turtle (Room 3)
- Nature Tastes Good! (Room 5)



But as said, we weren't the only school! Take a look at some of the other films from the other schools by clicking here. Be sure to post a comment on some of them!

Digging more into the students now, some were new to the Manaiakalani way of learning, some of them Year 8's, so, this Manaiakalani Film Festival would be their first film festival, and possibly their last, that is, if they go on to another college that is not in the Manaiakalani Cluster.

That's all for now, stay on the Tamaki Way!

Weather T3W7

WEATHER REPORT

Term Three, Week Seven

Goodbye Winter, hello Spring! Here is the weather brought to you by the Tamaki Primary News Team.

Monday 1st September:
Sunrise: 6:43 a.m
Sunset: 6:00 p.m

It's not spring without a few showers in the morning! Chances of rain across Auckland is expected to rise and to drop throughout the day, big chances! Let us just be thankful the north easterly winds will ease down to a big, but still nice, 23 kilometres per hour. We might not see the sun clearly since cloud will probably block it, and the evening after may also be filled of clouds.

High: 15 or 18 degrees Celsius
Low: 11 or 13 degrees Celsius

Tuesday 2nd September:
Sunrise: 6:41 a.m
Sunset: 6:01 p.m

Tuesday, unlike Monday, has a few showers, but will be having small chances of rain, probably 10% or 20%. Even with these types of chances, we still have 90% or 80% of the full day of no rain. Of course, there are showers, as said here, and a few clouds, with the evening being cloudy or clear. Light easterlies go up to about 19 kilometres per hour.

High: 17 degrees Celsius
Low: 9 or 8 degrees Celsius

Wednesday 3rd September:
Sunrise: 6:40 a.m
Sunset: 6:02 p.m

Wednesday has a few showers in the morning or day, but will soon pass. We have only a 10% chance of having rain, but don't worry, 10% of rain means, 90% clear skies. Light winds reach up to 16 kilometres per hour as it goes into the night.

High: 16 or 17 degrees Celsius
Low: 13-10 degrees Celsius

Thursday 4th September:
Sunrise: 6:38 a.m
Sunset: 6:03 p.m

Thursday is almost similar to Tuesday and Monday combined. It's overcast for us, with rain probably turning into rain as the day goes by. Winds are rising drastically, some gusts would go up to 37 kilometres per hour. Later in the evening, the gusts will ease down to a slow, yet fast, 18 kilometres per hour. At night, it will be partly cloudy, but, if there's a chance, clear, but if not, partly cloudy for the night.

High: 17-20 degrees Celsius
Low: 11-14 degrees Celsius

Friday 5th September:
Sunrise: 6:37 a.m
Sunset: 6:03 p.m

Chance of a
storm?

To end the school week, it is the same as Thursday, Tuesday, and Monday combined. Some sunshine with a few showers. Small but still high chances of rain, reaching up to 30% of rain for the day. Northwesterly winds are expected to reach up to 24 degrees in the daytime, but will ease down to a small 6 kilometres per hour.

That is your weather for your school week. Thank you for reading.

Images are not my own. Remember, in nearly every Weather Report, it is not guaranteed, nor will come true. If it is true, and the weather goes as planned, thank this report if you read this to check the weather. If it does not come to true, nor goes as planned, do not blame this report for not getting it right. This is a report made on behalf of the Tamaki Primary School News crew and team, and has been written by one of the crew, Willy. Thank you for reading this small text. 

Slapped Cheek

There has been an outbreak of Slapped Cheek at schools in Auckland.

Slapped Cheek is a common childhood illness that affects children mostly under the age of 10. It causes bright red cheeks - like you've been slapped. It is a mild disease and most children experience only mild symptoms such as:

1. Low grade fever
2. Chills
3. Headache
4. Body ache
5. Sore throat
6. Diarrhea

These symptoms improve after 3-7 days and then a rash develops. It is spread by close contact, coughing, and sneezing, so encourage your children to cover their mouths when coughing and to wash their hands.

• The rash starts with firm, bright red cheeks that are burning hot (hence the name 'Slapped Cheek')
• A fine, red, lace-like rash then develops on the child's body, arms and legs
• The rash may be itchy and may seem to fade away and flare up when the child is hot or upset
• The rash usually lasts up to 2 weeks, but may last up to 6 weeks
• Slapped Cheek is a virus so there is no specific treatment

Our school nurse suggests you keep your child at home because Slapped Cheek is infectious before it is diagnosed, and to provide:

1. Rest
2. Panadol to relieve fever
3. Cold flannels to cheeks (comfort)
4. Encourage oral fluids

It is important to avoid contact with pregnant woman in first trimester of pregnancy (can cause iron deficiency & miscarriage) and people who have a low immunity.

Call Healthline: 0800 611 116 - for more advice if required.

Weather T3W6

WEATHER REPORT

Term Three, Week Six

Monday 25th:
Sunrise: 6:52 a.m
Sunset: 5:55 p.m

Starting the school week off on Monday, it's going to be quite a sunny day for all of us in Auckland. Winds up to 11 kilometres per hour. Chances of parts of the day to be partly cloudy, but other than that, it will be a sunny day. No chances of rain for the whole day.

High: 14 or 15 degrees Celsius
Low: 5 degrees

Tuesday 26th:
Sunrise: 6:51 a.m
Sunset: 5:55 p.m

For Tuesday. The day starts cold, but ends sort of warm. It will be mainly fine, with some really, really, really light winds, or a breeze, possibly 3 or 5 kilometres per hour. Only some chance of rain in the evening, but besides that, a normal, almost windless day for us. 

High: 14 or 15 degrees Celsius
Low: 5 degrees Celsius

Wednesday 27th:
Sunrise: 6:50 a.m
Sunset: 5:56 p.m

Sam as Monday and Tuesday, it will start cold and end sort of warm. Wind speeds go up a little higher, such as 6 and 8 kilometres per hour. No chance of rain at all for the whole day. Yay! 

High: 14 or 15 degrees Celsius
Low: 5 or 9 degrees Celsius

Thursday 27th:
Sunrise: 6:48 a.m
Sunset: 5:57 p.m

Cloudy at first, but the clouds give way to sun on this day. No chance of rain at all for Thursday. The day also starts cold and ends warm. Clouds and sun arrive in the afternoon, but then that ends up as being cloudy or mostly cloudy for the evening. Easterly wind speeds go more higher now, as much as 13 to 14 kilometres per hour. 

High: 14 or 15 degrees Celsius
Low: 8 or 10 degrees Celsius

Friday 28th:
Sunrise: 6:47 a.m
Sunset: 5:58 p.m

Begins cold, ends warm. To end the week, it will be cloudy, morning and afternoon. In the evening a chance of some showers, and then showers overnight. Easterlies go up to more than 23 kilometres per hour, but will ease down through the afternoon and evening.

High: 15 degrees Celsius
Low: 11 degrees Celsius, or lower

There's the weather for the week. Enjoy your week!

Images are not my own. Forecasts may not be guaranteed, nor come true, nor even make sense. Other than that, these are the predictable outcomes for the week. Data collected from three sites or more, may or may not change throughout the current week. Words are from the author himself, Willy. Enjoy. 

Weather Report - Term 3 Week 5

WEATHER REPORT

We're halfway through the term! Hooray! Here's the weather by Willy.

Monday 18th August:
Sunrise: 7:01 a.m
Sunset: 5:49 p.m

The weather for Monday is a bit odd than usual in the last month of Winter. Starting with cloud, then, ending with cloud. Wind speeds reach up to 8 or 9 kilometres per hour for some time in the day. A normal day today. No chances of rain, also.

High temperature: 14-16 degrees Celsius in the daytime
Low temperature: 8 or 9 degrees Celsius throughout the night

Tuesday 19th August:
Sunrise: 7:00 a.m
Sunset: 5:50 p.m

Moving along to Tuesday, it's cloudy for part of the day, with rain developing as it reaches into the afternoon, and overnight. North eastern winds start out soft at 16 kilometres per hour before noon, but will then push up into 27 kilometres and onwards throughout the rest of the day/night.

High temperature: 14-16 degrees Celsius throughout the day
Low temperature: 12 degrees Celsius overnight

Wednesday 20th August:
Sunrise: 6:59 a.m
Sunset: 5:51 p.m

On Wednesday, we might have chances of a storm coming to our school, people, with periods of rain, but don't worry, the winds will go down to 13 kilometres per hour later in the evening.

High: 17 or 18 degrees Celsius through the daytime
Low: 10 or 12 degrees Celsius through the nighttime

Thursday 21st August:
Sunrise: 6:58 p.m
Sunset: 5:51 p.m

Thursday. The day before the day before the weekend. Starting with a mostly cloudy morning, it will be clear for part of the day, well, mostly sunny throughout the day. Winds reach up to 21 or 23 kilometres per hour, making your evening a bit breezy.

High: 15 or 16 degrees Celsius
Low: 5 or 6 degrees Celsius overnight

Friday 22nd August:
Sunrise: 6:56 a.m
Sunset: 5:52 p.m

Friday! Friday! It's might be sunny on Friday! Though it may not be guaranteed, as said in previous reports, it could be sunny through the whole day, with no rain at all. South easterlies will reach up to 24 kilometres per hour, but will decrease as the day moves on. A nice way to end the school week, a sunny day.

High: 12 or 13 degrees Celsius
Low: 4 or 8 degrees Celsius

That is the weather for the school week. Your welcome.

Images are not my own. Results may vary.

'Perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun System' Report

Supermoon in New Zealand.

The perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun System, or in this case, the supermoon.

The moon filled our skies on Sunday night, and early Monday morning. It was the second of three supermoons to be with us this year. Across the world people have been staying up or watching to see the moon, as it was said to be the closest to earth in its orbit in 20 years, so it was not an opportunity to miss. Unless, you missed out.

What is a supermoon?
A supermoon is the coincidence between a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its oval orbit.

With this happening it has been claimed to be responsible for large earthquakes and tsunamis (the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami), but so far, there has been no evidence for this theory.

Some people around the world predicted the end of the world as the supermoon was coming, but don't worry, we're still here!

At exactly 6:25 in the morning, I saw the moon, bigger than before, after being informed from the news. With the sun shining on the other side, it looked magnificent.

Another time was about 5:45 earlier that morning, but I had missed that time since I had went back to sleep mode.

The next supermoon will occur on September the 9th or September the 28th, it's not certain but you never know! It may be happening right now (actually, it's not)...

Weather T3W3

Here is the weather for this week!

Weather for Week 7, Term 2

Weather for Week 6, Term 2

Weather for Week 5, Term 2

Faith,Mavis and Johnny Science Experiment

For science we learnt about Solid,Liquid,State . We created an experiment with different layers of liquid. You can do this at home. This presentation indicates what we have been learning throughout the week. I hope you enjoy reading. There is more to come.

Term 4 Week 8 2012

Yay it's now SUMMER!

Enjoy your week with your friends and teachers. It is now near the end of the year and we encourage all students to bring back any library books or reading books that belong to our school. 

Reflect and think about what you have achieved throughout the year with your learning and be prepared to share your thinking with our T.P.S Media Team who are in the process of putting together our last T.P.S News video for the year. 

Here's what's happening at our school this week:

Monday 3rd December 

• Tae Kwon Do for the Junior Syndicate.

Tuesday 4th December

• Tae Kwon Do for the Senior Syndicate.

Wednesday 5th December

• 9:30am - Traffic Patrol Training with Constable Teina. 
• 9:30am - Student Leaders will visit Hingaia School with Ms Hansell for new furniture ideas for Year 7 and 8 classes for 2013. 
• Variety Club Bikes presented 

Thursday 6th December 

• Enjoy the day with your teachers and friends. 

Friday 7th December 

• Enjoy the day with your teachers and friends.