The middle syndicate's trip to the Marae coincided with the Hikoi planned to protest the Government's decision not to have Maori seats on the proposed "Supercity" council.
By the time we arrived all the protestors had left for the Hikoi, so we had the Marae to ourselves.
For our international visitors:
A Marae is a sacred place which serves both religious and social purposes. In general a Marae consists of a meeting house (Wharenui - which literally translates as "Big House"), and a kitchen area (Wharekai - food house).
Lined up, ready to go!
Waiting outside ready for the powhiri - not
all of us were able to fit under the shelter!
Practising our Rakau - Room 20 were acting
as teachers for Room 19 as we already knew
the song and some actions.
Mahunga, Pokohiwi, Puku, Hope Waewae...
(Heads, Shoulders, Tummy, Hips, Legs - the Maori
version of Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes)
Good friends hanging out with the Tiki!
Left to Right: Nick, Kiu, Ese, and Turangi
What a cool looking school you're in and I love the neat layout of your new blog. Hope you have loads of fun and success with it. I'll certainly drop past occasionally to see what you're all up to!!
ReplyDeleteAlan (Educator from Scotland)
Good luck with your blogging. We are a Year Five class as well.
ReplyDeleteAllanah K
Appleby School
Nelson
Congratulations on your blog Bailey Road Room 20. Even though you missed the protest it looks like you had fun. Keep up the blogging.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blog you have here. I look forward to reading some of your writing.
Ms Dowsett from Kansas, USA
HI EVERYBODY HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY <(@_@)>
ReplyDeleteHi everyone how have you been
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comments - Room 20 have been so excited to receive comments from people overseas - we have now plotted your locations on a map in our room! (So we don't have to wait to go to the computer lab to see our blog map!).
ReplyDeleteHopefully we'll be updating at least weekly, so keep coming back and checking us out!
hi ms Sampson it's me Catherine,and those frieds of yours its like there all over the world.
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