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Ako Tahi: August 2015

Saturday, August 22, 2015

James Cook High School



James Cook High School visited our school and performed for Maori Language Week.
What a treat.  The tamariki in Tr1 did some writing around the experience.
We were all impressed with the performance.  


Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Mataariki Celebrations



Mataariki Celebrations

Last term we celebrated Mataariki.  Our tamariki did a lot of amazing things.

We painted, cooked, made musical instruments and wove flax.   Then we created tukutuku panels and crafted some amazing art.  We also learnt a lot about Mataariki and why we celebrate this event.  



tamariki
children or students

Mataariki

Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again.