Kapa haka is a traditional Māori dance accompanied by singing and chanting performed in rows.

This week the senior children were introduced to the meaning and actions for the waiata Ko Te Whirika.  This waiata was composed by Charisma Rangipunga and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe in 2011. It is about bringing humanity together. Looking after each other through the hard times and the good times  by strengthening the bonds ,welcoming all who come as strangers, getting to know each other, building friendships securing our bond as family.

The junior team revisited with actions the waiata Matariki Makarena. This waiata is sung to the tune of the macarena. It introduces the nine stars of Matariki. 

Matariki Makarena

Waitī - Looks after fresh water and all fish in fresh water.

Waitā - Looks after salt water and all fish in the ocean.

Waipunarangi - takes care of the rain "water that pools in the sky".

Tupuānuku - looks after the food that is grown from the ground.

Tupuārangi - looks after the food that comes from the sky and linked to the birds.

Hina-i-te-rangi, - 'wishing star" - promise of a prosperous season.

Pōhutukawa - looks after the spirits of those who have past away. 

Ururangi, - takes care of the wind. 'the winds of the sky".

Matariki - is the mother of the stars.