The thoughtful and talented artists at Wakari School created amazing lanterns which made a wonderful atmosphere in our school hall for our Matariki celebration last term. There were also beautiful Matariki inspired artworks on the walls of the school hall to mark the event.

Our Te Ao Māori Roopū (Māori worldview/language extension group) welcomed our community to the evening and shared the kaupapa (meaning) of Matariki.

- Remembrance - Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki

- Celebrating the present - Gathering together, sharing.

- Looking to the future - Preparing for the impending season, goal setting.

Some representatives of our Kapa Haka did themselves proud by singing a beautiful waiata for our school whānau. Then the tamariki shared their learning about Matariki through song, dance, story telling and art. 

We had a lovely evening celebrating together and learning more about Matariki.

Thank you everyone for making it such a special evening!