Last week Manukorihi Intermediate took part in our bi-annual noho Marae stay. This year as a staff we discussed how we could make the learning more authentic and ensuring that the activities/workshops were deep learning. Through numerous staff meetings we discussed deep learning activities such as; Hangi (Prep, during, after) Kitchen/Dining - Students learning about the kitchen (prep, cleaning up, setting up the dinning tables). Harakeke - Learning to weave konae Mau Rakau ICT - Re-telling the story about Whaitara Waka Ama - Understanding the importance of wake Ama to Maori and the different commands. Maori games - Students to partake in and learn traditional Māori games. Waitara Awa Hikoi - Visiting significant sites along our river in Waitara. Traditional Carving To ensure these activities were successful we required the support of our local community. This was vital to ensure all learners were provided with the appropriate teaching a...