by Kathryn Smith
Kathryn Smith — May 2, 2024
Here's a list of kupu Māori (Māori words) that you will often read in the newsletter.
Kupu | Words
Akomanga | classroom
Auraki | learning in English stream
Āwhina | help
Hapori | community
Hikoi ki te kura | walk to school
Hikoi | walk
Inanahi | yesterday
Ia rā | every day
Kaiarahi Whakawhānaungatanga | relationship builder, people connector
kaiāwhina | helper; Teacher's Aide
Kaiwhakangao | our fundraising group
Kura | school
Karaehe | class
Mātua | parents
Ngā mihi nui | Thanks very much
Pānui | reading (can also refer to a notice or newsletter to be read)
Papa Tākaro | play ground
Pēpi | baby
Pōtae | hat
Pūrākau | myth, ancient legend, story
Rohe | region or area of land
Rumaki | learning in Māori stream
Tamaiti | child
Tamariki | children
Tangihanga | weeping, crying, funeral
Taonga | treasure
Tāwhirimātea | wind
Te Whanganui a Tara | Wellington
Tino kino te pai | Well done
Tino pai rawa atu | excellent
Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal
Tūrei | Rātū |Tuesday
Waka | car
Whakaaro | thought, opinion, idea
Whakamahere | planning
Whakawhānaungatanga | getting to know each others, establishing relationships