At this time of the year, the Matariki star cluster, (also known as Pleiades) can be seen twinkling in the sky just before dawn. The sighting of the stars signals the Māori New Year, which is traditionally a time for harvesting produce, telling stories about the old days, thinking about whānau and those who have passed on, it’s a time for planning and looking towards the future, and of course a time to share kai.
This year children helped get ready for Matariki by creating stars for decorations, helping to harvest our mandarins, and enthusiastically making butter for our breakfast. Our celebrations included waiata (songs), pakiwaitara (stories/legends), kanikani (dance) and our shared whānau breakfast where we invited everyone to join us. The tamariki, kaiako and some parents, wore their pyjamas to breakfast and enjoyed yummy toast and milo. There was time for parents to talk and catch up with each other. Matariki is a great time to come together to celebrate and have fun.
This year children helped get ready for Matariki by creating stars for decorations, helping to harvest our mandarins, and enthusiastically making butter for our breakfast. Our celebrations included waiata (songs), pakiwaitara (stories/legends), kanikani (dance) and our shared whānau breakfast where we invited everyone to join us. The tamariki, kaiako and some parents, wore their pyjamas to breakfast and enjoyed yummy toast and milo. There was time for parents to talk and catch up with each other. Matariki is a great time to come together to celebrate and have fun.
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