Learning sessions for ākonga

Figure 2 - Learner is sitting on the floor at a table using chopsticks to pick up fuzzy balls — Figure 2 – Learner is practicing using chopsticks with fuzzy balls

Figure 1 - A learner is sitting in a chair, another one is in a spinning toy, another one on the floor with a hula hoop with an adult reading and learning Japanese phrases — Figure 1 – A group of learners are sitting in various chairs learning Japanese phrases

In Term Two we were excited to offer Pārekareka Rāpare (formerly Fun Friday) again. We had a theme of ‘rolling’. The session includes physical indoor and outdoor activities, assembling and cutting of sushi, social skills and lots of fun.

The students had the opportunity to learn some Japanese phrases, a little about Japanese culture, and some skills such as using chopsticks and folding origami. As this was during Matariki, the students learned what the constellation is called in Japanese.

We hope to continue these sessions in the future as it teaches a variety of skills and appreciation for other cultures. It is a great opportunity for students to meet and socialise with other learners with low vision.

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