Bringing all our learners together to tell their stories using traditional Maori symbols.

Our students came together for a fun art day. The focus/big idea was‘My Story through Traditional Maori Symbols'. The children learned the names and meanings of eight different traditional Maori symbols and then choose some to tell/draw their story on an A3 piece of paper. Using pastel and dyes, their drawing was completed and shared with a small group.

This activity is beneficial in fostering identity; the students saw the power of symbols and their facility in conveying meaning. They also witnessed their peers sharing their stories and saw how all people have different stories.