Māori@Marshland

By Bex Osbourn We have been looking at the significance of the Koru and then relating it to our own whanau.  The students had to complete a Pastel art with dye pieces that showed their understanding of the Koru in Maori culture and then design a Koru air dry clay piece that represents themselves and their whanau.

Every two weeks, the senior students in the school have an opportunity to earn house points by completing a M ā ori quiz. The quiz questions the students on their te reo knowledge. Students are allowed to use the web to solve the questions. This is often used in class for a fast finisher or added as an added extra for homework.

In the mornings, we start the day with a Karakia, kupu (word) and whakatauki (proverb). This karakia is a great way for the students to focus on setting themselves up for the day with the right mind-set for learning. The kupu is changed every week and is based around a sentence. This term is based on asking what the weather is like. The proverb changes twice a term and is based on learning aspects.