Message from the Deputy Principal
We will be celebrating Matariki this year through our very own Nayland College Hui Taurima which will be held during our last week of term.
We will be celebrating Matariki this year through our very own Nayland College Hui Taurima which will be held during our last week of term. The focus will be on learning about our local history and stories through a cross-curricula, place and culturally responsive approach.
Every Year 9 student will be involved, as well as Senior Te Reo and Hospitality students. Our Hui Taurima will be held on Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th and Thursday the 6th July. Tuesday will involve a Pōwhiri at Whakatū marae with a light lunch provided afterwards, followed by visits to significant sites to learn the histories and stories of our local places. The afternoon hikoi will be led by staff and senior Te Reo students.
During period 1 of Wednesday and Thursday Year 9 students will go to the hall for presentations. We have ‘Waka Warrior’, Keanu Townsend to present on the history of Pacific Voyaging and Waka Hourua (double hulled sailing canoes), and their journeys across the Pacific and to Te Hau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Maui. If you would like to know more about the ‘Waka Warriors’ Television show please follow this link: http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows/waka-warriors/S01E001/waka-warriors-series-1-episode-1
On Thursday morning, the presentation will be on traditional navigation methods including the ‘Star Compass’, and other methods such as tracking migratory patterns of birds including the Kuaka.
For the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday students have chosen either the two one-day options or a two-day option. Options for the one day activities include: Waka ama; Maori Fishing Technology; Manu Taratahi/Kite building; Māori weaponry; Science Investigations through Hangi Heat and Rongoā Māori; and Ki-o-rahi and Traditional Māori Games.
Two day options include: producing an art piece representing a student’s personal Mihi; Korero Pakiwaitara: design and production of books/comic strips/presentations of local stories and legends; Taonga Puoro -producing, playing and recording Traditional Māori music; and Pakipūmeka/Documentary Making and Waka Building. I have included a link to a presentation about the activities offered below:
Every Year 9 parent/caregiver should have received a newsletter, a sheet with their choices and a blanket consent form. Those students who have chosen Waka Ama and/or Maori Fishing Technology will also have a medical form to complete as these activities involve water. Please complete the forms and return to the student office.
I am extremely proud of our Nayland College staff and the work they have put in to provide so many exciting opportunities for our students. I am looking forward to three days of excitement, learning and performance.
Thanking you,
Jane Townsend
Deputy Principal
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