Here is a video of LS1 and LS2 performing a siva to a medley of Samoan songs by Wayno. We had lots of fun learning the meanings behind the different actions and lyrics in the song. Thanks to Mrs Anderson for recording our siva.
As part of our Inquiry focus on “Cultures”, LS1 has explored the art and measina of ‘tatau’ in the Samoan culture. We learnt specifically about Samoan malofie – which is mostly to do with the male pe’a, and the female tattoo the malu. LS1 was quite interested in the legend of how the tatau came to be in Samoa today. We analysed and translated the song ‘Pese O Le Tatau’ by Junior Soqeta in poetry, then each chose a line to illustrate for art. Our illustrations were then put together in the movie below. Enjoy!
This term, Panmure Bridge School’s inquiry topic is : Cultures. As part of exploring this topic, we have been talking about migration and how we came to be in New Zealand. If you visit our classroom, you will be able to read the different migration stories of our families. In addition to writing down our stories, Darius decided to interview his mum, who migrated to New Zealand. Here is the film he made for this task :