Papa ʻEkahi learned about the different characteristics of species in the animal kingdom at the Pacific Whale Foundation. Keiki gained knowledge about the Humpback Whale and then participated in a whale watch. Students learned observational skills by exploring surroundings in the kai region using binoculars and digital cameras. As a demonstration of Malama Honua and doing our part to protect the ocean environment, keiki participated in a beach clean-up.
Posted on January 29, 2016 by krpurdy
Our class is learning about different jobs that many people do in our community. Miki Tomita visited our class to share about her job with the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage. Keiki wrote wondering questions about her job as the Learning Center Director. She answered their questions and shared about the history, tools, and the route the voyaging canoes are sailing worldwide. She also talked about the needs such as food, water, clothes and a place to sleep when she is sailing on the Hikianalia. The Hokule’a and Hikianalia are sailing across the Earth’s oceans to teach others how to “care for our Earth”. Mahalo Aunti Miki for inspiring us to malama our island home on Maui.
We celebrated Boys’ Day on May 5 by making carp kites. It is a Japanese custom that began in China. Long ago warriors flew banners above the gateway of their homes to honor their sons. Flying the carp streamers encourages boys to work hard to reach high goals. Families in Hawai’i celebrate Boys’ Day to wish their boys health and happiness!
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