Term 1 English

So far term 1 has been okay we have been learning about the hero cycle which personally i have not enjoyed at all, we have done some free writing which i have enjoyed i liked being able to write about whatever we want and have also enjoyed every Friday when we don't go on our Chromebooks and have a break from them this term has been good in English and i hope next term is as good.

Tēnā koutou. Ko Erin toku koro. Ko Bernie toku kuia. Ko Ian toku pāpā. Ko Kathryn toku māmā.  Ko Reed au/ahau. Nō Mawhera ahau Tēnā koutou katoa.
Tēnā koutou katoa.

karakia

Tuia i runga

Bind above

Tuia i raro

Bind below

Tuia i whao

Bind without

Tuia i roto

Bind within

Tuia te here tangata

Bind together the people

Ka rongo te ao

Plan for the day

Ka rongo te po

By looking to the past

Tihei mauri ora!

Behold the sneeze of life

 

Tikanga work

modern and traditional music in New Zealand 

The modern music in new Zealand is really any type of music but the top 40 songs are mostly pop songs. Although in New Zealand they still do kapa haka which is an avenue for Maori people to express and showcase their heritage and cultural through song and dance.

traditional music in New Zealand usually concludes of voices and sounds of hands and feet being moved to make a sound. Traditional Maori music can also be used for prayers. Not only can it be used to connect with the Maori gods, but also for funerals and ceremonies.

Tangaroa
In Maori mythology, Tangaroa (also Takaroa) is one of the great gods, the god of the sea. He is a son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku, Sky and Earth.In Maori culture the sea is often considered to be the source and foundation of all life.

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga is a Maori word that loosely translates to 'hospitality' it is central to Maori society and inspires the way that travellers are made to feel welcome when visiting New Zealand. In Maori culture, manaakitanga is a traditional value that is considered to be hugely important.

Tikanga work

modern and traditional music in New Zealand 

The modern music in new Zealand is really any type of music but the top 40 songs are mostly pop songs. Although in New Zealand they still do kapa haka which is an avenue for Maori people to express and showcase their heritage and cultural through song and dance.

traditional music in New Zealand usually concludes of voices and sounds of hands and feet being moved to make a sound. Traditional Maori music can also be used for prayers. Not only can it be used to connect with the Maori gods, but also for funerals and ceremonies.

Tangaroa

In Maori mythology, Tangaroa (also Takaroa) is one of the great gods, the god of the sea. He is a son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku, Sky and Earth.In Maori culture the sea is often considered to be the source and foundation of all life.

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga is a Maori word that loosely translates to 'hospitality' it is central to Maori society and inspires the way that travellers are made to feel welcome when visiting New Zealand. In Maori culture, manaakitanga is a traditional value that is considered to be hugely important.