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Te Reo Māori


The aim of my Te Reo Māori programme is introducing and teaching three - four new karakia a term. Week 2 of term 1 I introduced te reo Māori. This is a new journey for many of my students. However, most students have positively engaged in the two lessons we have had thus far.

 Furthermore, two year 5 students from Lepperton Primary join my class once a week to take part and learn about the Māori culture and language. This has/is a great opportunity for my year 7 & 8 students to show leadership and abiding by our schools expectation 'SOAR'. This opportunity also allows for Manukorihi Int and Lepperton to build a collaborative and positive engagement with one another.    

 This video shows students acting out a play to the karakia Tatai Whakapapa. During the presentation of the play my fellow colleagues (Janeen - Team Leader, Nick - AP) were invited to observe and see the students hard work come together. 

 Words to karakia/translation
Tatai Whakapapa
(Order of who comes after who)
Ko Rangi                  (nui) Sky father
Ko Papa           (tū-ā-nuku) Earth Mother (Married Ranginui)
Ka puta            (Coming together and created)
Ko Rongo                 (mā tane) God of peace/kumara kaitiaki
Ko Tanemahuta      God of the forest/insects
Ko Tangaroa           God of the sea
Ko Tumatauenga   God of conflict/war/lives out on marae atea
Ko Haumietiketike New growth (natural kai)
Ko Tawhirimatea    God of winds
Tokona te Rangi ki runga               pushed Dad above
Ko Papatuānuku ki raro                  Pushed Mum below
Ka puta te ira tangata              We are the people
Ki te whaiao, ki te ao marama        Hang that piece of knowledge
E rongo whakairia ake ki runga    first family of the world
Tuturu whakamaua
Kia Tina, Tina!

Haumie, hui e, Taiki e!
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  1. ZoeyFebruary 24, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    Tiaki, it is wonderful to see the video of what your class has been able to create depicting the "Tatai Whakapapa". It brings the story to life !

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  2. Room 8 Manukorihi IntermediateFebruary 24, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    Tiaki, this is great to see the students displaying their understanding through drama of the 'Tatai Whakapapa' karakia. Well done for giving your year 8's the opportunity to show their leadership skills within the classroom as they did a great job. Especially using those students who have strength in Te Reo Maaori.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    This just affirms your commitment to promoting a bicultural partnership. A great way for students to learn is through role play. Ka pai to mahi.

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