We are learning about our local places.
We talked about how Mangonui got its name.
Moehuri came on his waka and was looking for a safe place to land. A big shark guided him into the harbour and that is how Mangonui got its name.
Mango means shark and nui means big.
We made some puppets showing Moehuri, the waka and the Mangonui (big shark). We used these paper puppets to tell the story.
Leo said, "We were making the waka and we made up the story.
Vincent said, "I made a big shark."
Charlie said, "I made a shark."
Bianca said, "I liked making my shark with all the pretty stickers."
Charlie said. "I was playing with the shark and waka."
