Kereru School Visit

We had the opportunity to Afi Whaea Kim who will be Jean Batten Schools new PA. Our school prepared for this important event two weeks in advance so that the students of Jean Batten understood the process of a powhiri. We learnt four new songs and actions for a couple of them. We shared Kai and formed new friendships with the staff and students of Kereru School. Students learnt important vocabulary that relate to this important event: tautoko, powhiri and karanga. Two students of room 7 took part in the karanga, wearing their cultural clothes.

This is a representation of Te Tiriti o te Waitangi: Practice and develop the use of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori. We practiced and learnt about the process of a powhiri and what it meant. Students understood that Tautoko is to support, which is the reason why Kereru School came so they can Tautoko her as she departs their school and joins Jean Batten. Students were able to see that she is a imopprtant member of their school and wanted our school to take good care of her.
- We learnt the meaning of the song selection in class
- Sang the lyrics with Mana
- Understood the importance of this powhiri