Pepeha presentations are coming up

Tēnā koutou katoa. Just a reminder that your pepeha presentations are coming up. Also I have been reading through all your emails. I am happy to answer any questions you have about your pepeha. I am so proud of you all. And just remember:

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu. 

Although it is small, it is precious

Here's a snap shot of some of the students working in peers memorizing their pepeha. 

I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO LISTENING TO YOUR PEPEHA.

Mean Māori Mean.

Polyfest.

 Tore kai huruhuru (young warrior)

Warriors come out to play. It didn't matter how long the students had to wait in line to get a tā moko because it was all worth it. Tērā te mahi a te rangatira. That's how the chiefs roll. 

 Neat alright.

 Always good to see students from other Manurewa schools sitting together harmoniously. :)

 Ko te kanohi, ānō he rangi raumati paruhi kau ana. The face, it was like a beautiful summer day LOL

Mr Josh Wong is the king of photo bombing.

Kia tūpato i te mako. Beware of the shark.

In te reo Māori we provide opportunities for our tamariki to become actively involved in the learning of the Māori language.

Want to learn a whakatauki? (Māori proverb)

This is a whakatauki/ waiata/ karakia that we have been learning here at GIS.

Tuhia ki te rangi
Tuhia ki te whenua
Tuhia ki te ngākau o ngā tangata
Ko te mea nui
ko te aroha
Tihei (wa) mauri ora.

Write it in the sky
Write in the land
Write it in the hearts of all people
For the greatest thing is love
Behold there is life.

If I get one hundred comments I'll upload a video of me singing the waiata.

Mean Māori Mean

Tēnā koutou whānau. It has been an awesome start to the week and I do have to say that the students have thoroughly enjoyed the learning in our Te Reo Māori classes. One day if you're not busy, pop on down to one of our classes. 

Check back in next week with photos and more updates. 

Mauri ora whānau