Ngake and Whataitai: Maori Myths

We have been learning about Maori myths. We have read the story of Ngake and Whataitai. We have been retelling the story in our own words. 

Some of our students have used Puppet Pals to retell the story: 

By Leola and Alba

By Haare and Hugo W

Mount Victoria

We went to Mount Victoria to look at the geology of Wellington.

A big thank you to Deb and Will who spoke to us about how the landscape of Wellington was formed. 

To find out more about the geology of Wellington: 

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/port-nicholson/page-4

Questions to consider and discuss at home: 

• How was my backyard made/formed (Geology)?
• How has our Geology affected our flora and fauna?

Mount Vic Trip from Matariki on Vimeo.

To find out more about tectonic plates: