Marae+Trip

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Celebrating Matariki As part of the Matariki celebrations a group of year three and four children set off to Kawiti Marae for the day. When we arrived our senior classes welcomed us onto the marae with a powhiri ceremony. As we walked on the marae we couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. The senior children had put in such a great effort to carry out our Maori traditions in a true traditional manner. During our visit we were lucky enough to take part in a variety of activities. We went through the glow worm caves and listened to the local kaumatua (elder) tell us about some local history. We were able to do some flax weaving with the children, even Miss Hamlin got the hang of it in the end. One of the highlights of the trip was the parent involvement. Between the parents, children and teachers the marae was overflowing with cheerfulness and excitement. This was great to see as one of the major aspects of Matariki is to learn about, and to celebrate your whanau.

I know fun was had by all who came on our marae trip. It will be a childhood memory that is brought up in conversation for years to come “Hey do you remember when we went to Kawiti Marae… ”