This week we had a visit from Rowena who is our EnviroSchools facilitator. While she was visiting she ran some activities to help us learn about native tree identification. The first activity we had to do was match the leaves she had in the classroom with what was on our paper. As we went along she told us many interesting facts about native trees.
After this we went outside on a hikoi to see what we had in our own school gardens. We found lots of lemonwood, some lancewood, kowhai and harakeke.
Today Rickon and Luca had the opportunity to show what they remembered about Rowena’s visit when they were challenged to teach Isla and Keeva (who were away during Rowena’s visit) about native trees. It was great to see some tuakana teina in action.
To finish our afternoon we spent time preparing and planting kowhai seeds. Hopefully we successfully get them to germinate and grow so we can plant some in our ngāhere or give them away as gifts at Christmas.
Our native tree knowledge grew a great deal this week…..if you see one of the children around make sure you ask them share what they’ve learnt with you.
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