Term 2 cluster debating 2016

In term 2 2016, 3 teams competed in the cluster debate. The 3 teams (a year 7 ,year 8 and mixed team) competed with the moot that pocket money should be earned with the year 8's against this moot saying that it should just be given.

Well the year 7 and mixed team wanted money to be earned they competed at Pembroke school with the year 8's (Max, Maz, Emma and Charlie ) debating against Ngaere. The year 7's (Sam, Arlo, Meg and Jess versing Midhrist and the mixed team (Suzannah, Abbey, Troy and Leah) facing off against Pembroke school.

Taranaki Debating Year 7 Round 2

On Thursday 3rd June the Year 7 team of Abbey, Meg, Millie and Arlo competed against Bell Block School in a debate about "Everyone should be a vegetarian". Toko School agreed with the moot however narrowly lost to Bell Block on the day. Well done to all involved. We are now working on our debate writing about "Pocket Money should be earned". Wish us luck!

Anzac Assembly

On the 4th of May 2016 Toko School had our annual Anzac Ceremony. Rhys and I were lucky enough to get speaking parts along with a few other students. As we raised the flag all of Toko School stood for a minute of silence to remember those who had fallen at the war.  Here a few photos to show our special time remembering.

Lest we forget

By Rhys and Charlie

Taranaki Debating - Round One

Taranaki Debating Competition started at the end of Term 1 2016. The Year 8 debating team of Peyton, Maz, Emma and Max F narrowly lost to Hawera Intermediate School on the last day of Term 1 to the moot that 'School days should be 2 hours longer' Toko was the affirmative in this debate.

The Year 7 debating team completed again Puketapu School on Wednesday 4th May and won their debate with the moot 'Computers should replace teachers' Toko was the negative team for this debate.
They will now advance to the 2nd round of the competition against Bell Block School with the moot 'Everyone should be a vegetarian'. I wish them well in the preparation of their debate.

Wicked Wheel House Competition

Here is Toko School out being part of the Wicked Wheel House Competition this

is a competition between the four houses. It is run every end of Term.

 

Marae Visit - Term 1 2016

Last week we went and visited the Marae at Stratford.  The whole school went.  We looked at some awesome things made out of flax.

Mihi Template

As part of our preparation for our school marae visit we have begun to learn our mihi's. This is a very simple introduction in Te Reo Maori. Using the template below you could put together your own mihi's with your family. 

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ko ____________________ te maunga – My mountain is…

Ko ____________________ te awa – My river is…

Ko ____________________ te waka – My canoe is…

Ko ____________________ te iwi – My tribe is…

Ko ____________________ te hapū – My sub-tribe is…

Ko ____________________ te marae – My marae is…

Ko ____________________ taku ingoa – My name is…

He kaiako ahau – I am a teacher

Ko ____________________ taku kura – My school is…

Nō ____________________ ahau – I am from…

Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.