Te Mauri O Te Wai
Water has mauri, a vitality or essence that supports life. The actions we each take can enhance mauri, or they can diminish mauri. The mauri of water affects the mauri of people. It is about the health of water. It is also about the deep connections between water, the environment and people.
YEAR 4 5 6
(Waiti, Hiwa, Waita)
Water has mauri, a vitality or essence that supports life. The actions we each take can enhance mauri, or they can diminish mauri. The mauri of water affects the mauri of people. It is about the health of water. It is also about the deep connections between water, the environment and people.
YEAR 4 5 6
(Waiti, Hiwa, Waita)
WAHANGA 1 - Term 1
Mapping Waterholes IN our rohe
We are learning about significant places in our community, and are starting by mapping out our favourite waterholes that we have attended this Summer.
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Waihi Beach.
It has white sand. It sometimes has very cold salty water. It is a whole lot of fun. I sit on the sand and play. I was scared of the water but I still hopped in. I like the beach. By Kahli. |
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Waitawheta Bridge Swing
Fast running water Rocky shores Deep water Different to my expectations. Freezing cold water, even though I sat on the bank. Class mates very wet, some were scared and some were confident. By Ruby-Rose |
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Te REo Maori me ona tikanga
Here at Waimata School Te Ao Maori is incorporated into our everyday learning. We recite karakia, waiata, and tikanga practises daily in the hopes that all our tauira leave here confident to walk in both languages of our country.
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Karakia mo te Kai
Tenei te whakamoemiti mo nga ringawera i whakaritea i enei kai Mai i te Rangi Mai i te Whenua Mai i te Taiao Mauri Ora. |
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