Matariki Poster 2021

 

Today, We have been learning about Matariki writing and we had to choose partners

Matariki Buddy Dictogloss Writing

 What is Matariki?

Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars named Pleiades. It is the Maori new year. The stars start to disappear in late April. Then they appear in mid-winter. It was the time to hunt for fish and birds. It is a time to fly kites.

What does Matariki mean?

What is the tale of matariki?

Matariki means the Eyes of God\ little eyes.

According to the myth, Ranginui the (Sky Father) and Papatuanuku the (Earth Mother) were separated by their children. Tawhirimatea the God of the wind tore his eyes and threw them into the heavens. Matariki is a time to plant, go fishing, and mourn the dead.

What are the Matariki celebrations in the past and today?

 They stopped in the 1940’s but were revived in the Early 2000’s. After many years, more people celebrate Matariki. 

                    

Today, We have been learning about Matariki in writing.

Features of The Church

 

Today, We have been learning about the features of the church.

Samoan Language Week - Umu Recount 14/6/21

 

Today, We have been learning about our Umu recounts.

The Early Church

 

Today, We have been learning in Religious Education. It was about The Early Church.

Research that Animals that Migrate Presentation

 

 Today, We have been learning about Research that Animals that Migrate.