Art Programme
OrmPS has a dedicated Art Learning Coach who delivers a unique programme, where learners grow their love of learning through a wide range of engaging art experiences. OrmPS Art provides opportunities for learners to develop their creative confidence and imagination, while connecting to themes from Aotearoa New Zealand and the World around us.
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OrmPS Bead Sculpture
Well over 1000 pairs of hands contributed to the making of our new sculpture to commemorate the 10th birthday of OrmPS. We chose to make beads as they’re an object familiar to us all, so every child and adult crafted their own with clay. Once installed into our...
Mahi Toi Term 3 2026
I had a wonderful term with Para, Pātiki, Ngahere, Moana, Kūkūwai and Maunga learners in our Wāhi Toi at Tokatoka. Our learning about Aotearoa before the year 1250 continued, with Para, Pātiki and Ngahere habitats creating printed, painted and drawn Ika o Aotearoa...
Mahi Toi Term 2 2026
I had a wonderful term with Kihikihi, Pākihi, Moana, Moutere and Ngutuawa learners in our new Wāhi Toi at Tokatoka (Art Space at Tokatoka). We began by making ourselves familiar with our wāhi toi, which included enjoying activities supporting imagination,...
Mahi Toi Term 1 2026
I had a wonderful term with Maunga, Wai Māori, Huruwhenua, Kawekaweau, Pōpokoriki and Ngaro Huruhuru learners in our new Wāhi Toi at Tokatoka (Art Space at Tokatoka). We began by making ourselves familiar with our wāhi toi, before creating fun little multimedia...
Mahi Toi Term 4 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Ngahere, Wai Māori, Moutere and Kūkūwai this term. Our learners first artworks were in ink and colour pencil and their ideas were sparked by illustrations from vintage books, cards and magazines. Learners built imaginative...
Mahi Toi Term 3 2025
I had the pleasure of working with LH4, LH5, LH6, LH7, Wai Māori and Moutere this term. We learnt about Vinta, colourful outrigger boats from the Philippines which have distinctive geometric woven sails. Drawing inspiration from these beautiful boats, learners made...
Mahi Toi Term 2 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Pākihi, Maunga, Ngutuawa, Pūkaki and Taupuni artists this term. We enjoyed participating in our school wide art installation to celebrate our OrmPS 10 year anniversary. This involved learning about beads from Aotearoa and around...
Mahi Toi Term 1 2025
I had the pleasure of working with LH8, Takutai, Moana, Ngahere and Kūkūwai artists this past term. We learnt about kara (colour) through painting, collage and kupu Māori. We all enjoyed playing imaginative art games and Takutai learners created some fun OrmPS...
