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Matariki 2010
Jun 22nd
Last week Matipo School celebrated Matariki. Each winter the stars of Matariki and Puanga signal the end of one year in Aotearoa and the beginning of the next. Traditionally Maori have recognised the rise of Matariki as a time to celebrate and prepare for the indigenous New Year.
In class we learnt about Matariki through a range of activities including Maths, Reading Journal Articles, Myths and Art, and Room 9 had a planting day.
The Matariki celebrations were concluded with a fabulous Hangi. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped it be a huge success!
REMINDER: Matariki Hangi Friday 12:30
Jun 14th
We are requesting the donation of potatoes, kumara or pumpkin by THURSDAY, and a gold coin donation for Friday’s hangi.
Pasifika Parents Night
Jun 1st
Last Week we had a Pasifika Parents Night. We were totally overwhelmed and pleased by the huge number of Parents and Children that attended the evening. Thank Miss Oto and the Polynesian Group for performing their items for us.And a big Thank you for all the positive feedback from the night!
A very worthwhile evening and we look forward to having another next term!
Samoan Language Week
May 31st
Last week Matipo focussed on Samoan Language in preparation for this Weeks Samoan Language Week.
Many classes used this time to practise Samoan Language in the classroom, investigate Samoa and its culture and also to do various styles of Samoan Art. MTV used this time to teach us new words each day!
We finished the week off with the Samoan Language Group taking Friday’s Assembly. This was an opportunity to showcase what each class had been doing throughout the week.
What an amazing assembly!
Te Atatu Intermediate Kapahaka Visit
May 12th
The Te Atatu Intermediate kapahaka group came to our school to give us a fantastic performance. It was great to see many ex-Matipo Children amongst the group.
Cultural Festival
Nov 16th
On Wednesday 11th November Matipo’s Cultural groups headed down to Corbans to perform at the Cultural Festival. We were among 35 other Primary Schools. We had been practicing twice a week and even more when we came closer to our performance date. We were all quite nervous but once on stage there was no holding us back!
We opened with the Kapahaka group, followed by our Maraukau group, Samoan group and lastly our Polynesian group – who had a Hawaiian theme. Our performances were well received by the crowd and especially by the MC who borrowed our cd as he was so impressed by the dances!
I would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you to all our tutors and supporters who came to Corbans! It was great to be greeted by you all and pass on your praises to the children.
Mālō e lei
‘Oku ou ‘oatu heni ‘eku fakaMālō loto fiefia mo māfana mo’oni ki he cultural group of Matapo ki he’enau fu’u ngāue lahi, malie, mo faka’ofo’ofa mo’oni, pea pehe ki he fae moe tamai pea moe kau fai ako kotoapena’a nau kau mai ki he tokoni’i ‘a e ngāue ‘a e si’i fānau.
Mālō ‘Aupito
‘Ofa Lahi ‘Atu
Sela Si’i ‘Oto
Miss ‘Oto
Cultural Festival Groups
Oct 29th
This week is Cultural Festival Week at Matipo School.
On Tuesday the Cultural Week started with a concert by our Kapa Haka Group, Violin Group and Polynesian Group. These Groups were fabulous and the children thoroughly enjoyed their performances. We look forward to the class country dances on Thursday!
Samoan Language Week – Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa
Jun 4th
This week was Samoan Language Week ~ Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa.
We had a Special Assembly on Friday taken by our Samoan Language Group. Goldberg said the Lords Prayer in Samoan followed by his Sister singing the Samoan National Anthem for us.
Our Samoan Language Group also shared what they have been learning so far this year. Such as: The Alphabet, Numbers, Days of the Weeks, Months of the Year. They also shared a small conversation in Samoan.
The Polynesian Dance Group also shared some faboulous Samoan dances for us!
Our Special Assembly ended with us singing O le Pepe.
Some classes also did fun activities in their classes to celebrate Samoan Language Week. In Rooms 8 and 17 they designed their own Tapa Cloths and in Room 11 they played Bingo to help them learn the Samoan numbers and colours, sang an Action Song with their Buddy Class, Room 5 and lastly tasted Samoan Banana Pancakes and ate and drank from some Coconuts.
