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 Malo e Lelei! 

This week we have celebrated Tongan Language Week by learning to greet each other in Tongan, sing a Tongan Welcome song, count to 20 in Tongan, listen to stories read in Tongan and then translated to English, and watch some beautiful videos on how to make Ngatu (Tongan Tapa).  We were also fortunate to watch a video on the beautiful humpback whales of Vava'u. Tonga is one of the few places in the world where you can still swim with whales.

Room 14 managed to pause for a few photos during zoom class to capture the beautiful variety of Ngatu in our background.  

On the count of 3, everyone say 'Cheese'!

1, 2, 3... CHEESE!!! 







Some interesting and informative writing about the Humpback Whales of Vava'u, Tonga.


Muzakkir's writing.




Ethan's writing.



Adriana's writing.

On the sunny and sandy island of Vava'u Tonga, you can find the magnificent, majestic, 40ft long humpback whales. These amazing national treasures of Tonga migrate from the icy cold Antarctic waters to the crystal, blue, warm waters of Tonga.


Three brothers known as the Whale Whisperers, run the only Tongan-owned whale watching business, Lui Charters. They have run their business since they left school. These brothers believe there should be a sanctuary in Tonga to protect the whales and all sea life.


If you visit the tropical island of Tonga and want to go on Lui charters to swim with the precious whales, it is best to give the whales time and space. The humpback whales are wild animals, so it's best to give them time to get used to you before they let you in their bubble.




Fatimah is carefully drawing her Ngatu design on paper using a pencil first.



It looks like Alyssa created polystyrene stamps and used these to create her Ngatu design on paper.  That's such a genius idea.






Mayuri has used several different patterns for her Ngatu creation.




Ethan has added great detail to his beautiful Ngatu.



Arin has used a few shapes to create his Ngatu.





Sharayah experimented with colours and water to create different shades of colour to complete her Ngatu masterpiece. 






Ofeira looking beautiful in her traditional costume.




We can certainly say it's been an amazing learning experience for us all, having immersed ourselves in the beautiful language and culture  of the friendly Islands of Tonga... Malo aupito!

Comments

  1. PetulaSeptember 9, 2021 at 4:54 AM

    OMG. You guys look FABULOUS. You all make me feel privileged and proud to be part of Room 14. I think there will be heaps of tokens given out when we get back to school.

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    1. Room 14September 10, 2021 at 5:54 PM

      Thanks Petula. I agree, they do look fab! We are privileged to have you as part of our team.

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    2. zeenyaSeptember 18, 2021 at 2:25 AM

      zeenya: yes I totally agree they look really cool and that can make anyone feel special

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    3. zeenyaSeptember 19, 2021 at 1:22 AM

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  2. UnknownSeptember 12, 2021 at 4:18 PM

    Malo e Lelei,

    So wonderful to see all your happy smiling faces.Wow! you have all done so much great creating, learning and sharing. I loved your writing about the Hump back Whales in Tonga.How amazing it would be to swim with such majestic creatures. if you had a chance how many of you would take up this challenge?

    Cheryl

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    1. Room 14September 16, 2021 at 5:35 PM

      I would love to swim with the humpback whales in Tonga one day.

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    2. zeenyaSeptember 19, 2021 at 1:23 AM

      are they harm less cause I only think they are just a bit cute

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  3. Lisa BSeptember 12, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Wow so many happy smiling faces Room 14!
    I love how all of you entered into the spirit of Tongan language week.

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  4. Whaea TrinaSeptember 15, 2021 at 3:19 AM

    WOW you guys look AMAZING Room 14 !!!

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