Continuing on with our kaupapa of Kaitiakitanga - Harakeke have been preparing one of our maara this week for spring. We have sown a range of seeds as a green manure crop. The seeds will greminate and grow and then will be dug in to rot down before planting our summer flowers and food. Adding nutrients and building up the soil so we can grow strong healthy plants.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Kaitiakitanga - taking care of Papatūānuku
We watered in the seeds before covering them with some pea straw.
SUPER Sandpit!
Some VERY exciting is happening at Ōtaki School! The biggest sandpit this side of the beach is being built at the playground on the back field. We have enjoyed watching the progress. We have had a close up look at the concrete pour, as well as devlivery of materials for boxing up the sides of the sandpit.
We are hoping to open it before the end of term 🤞🤞
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