Matariki Day with Team 2

In June/July, Matariki re-appears in the dawn sky – signalling the start of the Māori New Year - Te Matahi o te Tau. It is a time to celebrate new life, to remember those who’ve passed, plan for the future and to spend time with whānau and friends to enjoy kai (food), waiata (song), tākaro (games)and haka. On the final day of Term 2, we had a whole school celebration for Matariki. In Team Two we got to experience making glitter playdough, paper kites, baking star cookies and using clay to create our own wakas. It was an fun-filled day. Special thank you to Mrs Wilson for joining us and taking part with our celebration.

Joelle and McKenna kneading the shortbread dough before it was rolled out flat and cut into star shapes.

It's Akanesi and Teulia's turn to knead the dough, as Tone in the background waits for his turn.

Isla-May and McKenna icing the shortbread cookies. Later sprinkled with chocolate.

Before and after photos of the shortbread star cookies. It tasted so nice and very delicious.

Olivia and Kyra-Lee happily working on their glitter playdough and making shapes.

Zumaidah enjoys making a star with the star cutter. Teuila happily sharing ideas with Zumaidah what could she use next.

Adnan, Khaing-May and Peyton working together to make the pieces of the jigsaw fit together. Elena and Akanesi love to colour in their Matariki stars.

Ratai, Ezekiel and Attah proudly showing their finished wakas. They look amazing!! Timothy excited to showcase his paper kite. Great colours and details Timothy, well-done.