The Importance of Sharing Writing

 As we are getting back into our routines for the new year, one of the many aspects of our writing programme has been about sharing our writing. As we develop as writers, it is important for us to understand that our writing isn't always just for ourselves and that often it needs a reader or an audience.

This provides opportunity to celebrate the effort that goes into the process of writing. From idea generation to transcription and from careful crafting and editing, writing is a complex process. It's important for us to celebrate the effort that our learners put into crafting exciting tales or informative processes. 

Sharing our writing also opens the door for feedback from our peers and audiences. We look together for things we enjoyed about a piece of writing and talking about things that could be even better.

We share writing through this blog, on our walls, at school assembly, on Seesaw and by reading to the class. You can also ask your child about their writing, especially when they have posted it Seesaw, to find out more about what we have been learning about. Maybe even write something together to enjoy the process of writing.

Here are some of the children sharing their writing in Matariki this week.

Our Bus Depot mural

When we were invited to create a mural for the new Bus Depot in Miramar, we knew this was more than just a painting project! It was an opportunity for our students to leave a visible mark on their community and quite literally weave their voices into the landscape. Our amazing Learning Assistant, Cloe, ran the project which began with a sketch of the elements that felt unmistakably 'ours': pohutakawa in bloom, hills upon hills, winding roads, and bright blue bays. Once the design was mapped, the real work began. Large-scale painting brings its own challenges: scale, blending, patience, consistency...the kids learned that murals require collaboration at a whole new level. The negotiated colour choice, they adjusted spacing, they re-painted sections that didn't quite align. We are so excited to see our mural presented alongside a work by Tautoru and AUtahi, as well as many other schools on the peninusla. Keep your eyes peeled and in the meantime, have a look at the incredible up close detail in the pictures below!

An exciting start to 2026

 Wow! What a great start we have had to the year in Māhutonga Matariki. 

The feedback from our parent information evening last night was that kids were excited about coming back and navigating all the new and similar experiences that a new year brings. That's our experience as well with good vibes and lots of engagement marking a great first week and a bit.

Take the treehouse as good example:

Everyone is filled with awe at beautiful new space to work in which doubles as a good incentive for showing positive learning behaviours and positive relationships with others.

We've even begun exploring the world of botanical art that will add a whole new layer of colour and zest across the spaces.

For a new teacher coming into this space, I have been blown away by the Kindness, Teamwork and Leadership that our Worser Bay Learners have launched back into the new year with.

We are looking forward to connecting with you all next week in our goal setting meetings (If you haven't booked already then check back in the newsletter for details).
The learners have been reflecting on the things they can do and what their goal is to help them achieve even higher.