What are we teaching about Matariki in our classes?

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We are creating solid foundations that will incorporate the appropriate tikaanga to celebrate Matariki at our kura. This includes looking back at the lives of those who have passed in our school and community, a looking forward to resolutions/achievements, a look at the dawn constellation and appreciating the local stories around the star cluster.

The Kura Ahurea programme is teaching our teachers to share Te iwa o Matariki, the nine stars of Matariki and we are passing on this knowledge to our tamariki. Along with the stories of Pūanga, the star more readily visible from Taranaki skies.

Try your local libraries for books like the ones shared in the photo gallery.

For more information about Matariki see the websites below: https://www.twoa.ac.nz/hononga-stay-connected/te-iwa-o-matariki
https://www.morefm.co.nz/home/goss/2021/02/jacinda-ardern-announces-the-first-date-for-the-new-matariki-pub.html
Check our our local city councils for some awesome Matariki events:http://heart.huttcity.govt.nz/community/matariki/
https://wellington.govt.nz/-/media/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/files/2021/our-wellington-winter-edition-2021.pdf

If you are not a winter morning riser and want a night sky tour you can also see the Matariki constellation in November at httpsw://stonehenge-aotearoa.nz or a virtual tour at the Planetarium mentioned in the WCC information. Enjoy your 2021 Matariki celebrations.  

Nā Whaea Karen Gault