Room 10 wrote Matariki poems.
At the end of Term 2 Room 10 celebrated Matariki. We found out what Matariki is (Māori New Year), why, when and how it's celebrated. We worked in pairs and created Matariki Acrostic Poems. Here are some examples. If you want to read more, the class collated them into a booklet and they are in our class library.
Matariki
Matariki is the time of year
A lot of people come together to have a party.
Twinkling stars in the midnight sky.
A party is a way to celebrate Matariki.
Reading old tales from long ago.
I like to eat at Matariki.
Kindness and stories are a Maori tradition.
I love Matariki.
By Nico
Matariki
By Kandyce and Inara
Matariki is a Māori New Year.
A celebration.
To share.
A time to think about others.
Ready to do something new.
It is a day to sing and dance.
Keeps coming every year.
I love Matariki!
Matariki
Matariki are seven stars.
And they come out in May.
Try something new.
A lot of people like to sing during Matariki.
Remembering loved ones.
It’s winter when we celebrate Matariki.
Kapa haka is a way we celebrate Matariki.
It’s a time to spend with your family.
By Levi Foley
Matariki
Matariki is a time to celebrate New Year.
A time to spend with family.
Taking turns and sharing.
About the seven stars.
Remembering others in the past.
I love Matariki because it is about family and friends.
Kai to eat.
I like hearing stories.
By Yvonne
Matariki
By Jaxon and Subhi
Matariki is a time to celebrate Māori New Year.
A time to dance, sing and eat.
Time to wake up early and go out.
Amazing stars.
Right season to plant crops.
I love Matariki.
Kind people come together to celebrate.
It is very fun.
Matariki
By Taye Hollamby
Matariki is a time to have fun.
Amazing stars shine in the sky
Twinkling in the night.
A time to spend with your family.
Ready to have a feast.
I like having bonfires.
Kai is eating food.
I love Matariki!
Matariki
Matariki is a time to welcome a new year.
A time to spend with family.
Taking turns and sharing.
About the seven stars.
Remembering others in the past.
I love Matariki because it is about family.
Kai to eat.
It’s a celebration.
By Eva