Learning the haka

Today we started learning the haka.
Miss Riley was teaching us the words and actions.

Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre

A visit from the Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre was so exciting.
They told us some myths and legends through dance and song.
We watched them use poi and tiaha.
The piupiu made a swishing sound.

Powhari

At the conclusion of our study on Maori culture and customs we held a powhari at school today.
This showed us what would happen if we visited a marae.
Mrs Riley organised the event but it was the prefects who conducted the powhari.
We are all very proud of what you did.
You showed respect and for some had to speak in a language which was not their own.