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Te Reo Māori - Haka Powhiri

Over the past 2 and a half weeks, students have been learning the haka powhiri. The intention behind this is so that all students are able to take part in the welcoming process of manuhiri who visit our school, Manukorihi Intermediate. I have been impressed with the effort students have put in to learning the haka powhiri.

 Students next learning steps: 
  • Learn actions
  • Welcome members from other classes within our school so that they are prepared when we have manuhiri visiting.

Teacher Reflection: As I continue to develop my knowledge and understanding around Te Reo Māori through attending classes at Te Wananga o Aotearoa, I am slowly becoming confident with teaching things māori that are outside of my comfort zone (e.g. haka powhiri). 

Teacher Next Steps: 
  • The hope before the end of the term, students to be singing in the morning after karakia. 
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