{"id":11671,"date":"2022-07-01T15:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T03:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/?guid=c4e118402d0dcc1daa046184f510423e"},"modified":"2022-07-01T15:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T03:16:26","slug":"kowhai-news-term-2-week-9-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckenham.school.nz\/index.php\/kowhai\/kowhai-news-term-2-week-9-2\/11671","title":{"rendered":"K\u014dwhai News Term 2 Week 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kia ora t\u0101tou,<\/b><\/p>

It has been another busy fortnight, and our students have continued to amaze us with their passion and energy for learning. Well done to all our tamariki! Thanks again to all wh\u0101nau for your ongoing support. We wish you a relaxing, healthy and fun holiday period. <\/p>

Discovery Fun<\/u><\/b><\/h3>

We continue to provide a range of options on a weekly basis that engage and challenge students. Below are some examples of these.<\/p>

Sphero Bolt Programming<\/b><\/u><\/p>

We have had the privilege of learning how to use a Sphero Bolt - a ball-like robot. These are on loan to us for two weeks. Sphero BOLT is a coding robot that lets kids learn coding through hands-on play and STEAM activities. It is a perfect entry into robotics.<\/p>

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Lego Challenge<\/b><\/u><\/p>

Each day, the students are set a new challenge. We have some real experts in our midst. Maybe one day you will see them as contestants on Lego Masters.<\/p>

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M\u016b T\u014drere<\/u><\/b><\/h3>

Some of our students chose to make the traditional M\u0101ori board game called M\u016b T\u014drere. It<\/span> i<\/span>s said to be the only native board game of the M\u0101ori. It is played on the points and centre of an 8-pointed star, by two players with four pieces each. The object of the game is to block your opponent so they cannot move. If your child has made one of these, look forward to it coming home just in time for some holiday fun. It is perfect for a wet day. The instructions will be glued to the back of the board. To play it, you will need two different coloured counters. Have fun!<\/span><\/p>