Thursday, July 1, 2010
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Matariki - What it means to my family and I.
Throughout Matariki, we learn about those who came before us. Our history, our family, our bones.
Matariki signals growth. It's a time of change. It's a time to prepare, and a time of action. During Matariki, we acknowledge what we have and what we have to give.
Matariki celebrates the diversity of life. It's a celebration of culture, language, spirit and people.
Matariki is our Aotearoa Pacific New Year.
Nga mihi nui
Whaea Carly
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Matariki - Maori New Year
When is the Maori New Year?The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 14th June 2010.
What does Matariki mean?
Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).
Why is Matariki important?
Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future.
Why do we celebrate Matariki today?
Today Matariki means celebrating the unique place in which we live and giving respect to the land we live on.
How is Matariki celebrated?
Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind.
How long do celebrations last?
Traditionally celebrations lasted up to 3 days after the new moon had risen following Matariki becoming visible
Who celebrates Matariki?
Anyone who wishes to participate
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Nau mai, Haere mai.
We would like to extend a big warm welcome to our new friends Manea and Finn.
They have been with us for 2 weeks now and they are both doing so well.
Next week we are having a powhiri for another new friend Mariah.
How exciting! We now have 14 tamariki in our akomanga!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Te Wahanga tuatahi. Term One
Te Pouahi Potiki on PhotoPeach
What a fabulous term we have had! Here are a few photos of our class.
What a fabulous term we have had! Here are a few photos of our class.
Thank you for Whaea Tracy for our shape boards!
We have so much fun with our new shape boards. It has brought about a new interest in our foam shapes.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ka rawe Kody!!!
Kody was this week's super star! Kody has worked so hard on his reading and his writing! He is also a great help to his class mates! Tino pai Kody! Kody gets to wear our korowai for the week.
This week we learnt about the letters C and K.
Room 16 have been absolute stars! They are working very hard to learn all their jolly phonics. I was so pleased that we had cake and cookies - and in our fine motor skills time we made cat hats to reinforce the sounds that C and K make. Next week we are learning about the letters H and R. Tino pai tamariki ma!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Glamourous glasses!
Jonothan and Marcus are superstars - they know all of their jolly phonics. They have been working on two blends per week. This week they were working on gl... they had a word find and a very difficult crossword. I thought that they needed some fun - so they got to make some "glamourous glasses". Don't they look cool!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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