Wednesday 6 December 2017

New Report.

Earlier this term out class was lucky enough to get to go to the Arahura Marae. The next day we had to explain our experiences is any digital form, we were also aloud to work with a partner or two. I worked with Pepa-Jay, Sophie and Daniella.

Reflection: Next time I would definitely revise and edit more as well as finish it in a resalable amount of time.


Sophie: Welcome back to ESP news today we are going to interview 2 children that went to the Arahura Marae yesterday welcoming Erika and Pepa-jay. Over to you Pepa.
Pepa-jay: Yesterday we children between year 5 and 8 at saint Patrick's school were lucky enough to the Arahura Marae, it was a great learning experience as we learnt many great and cultural things.

Erika: When we first arrived we were welcomed by a Karanga which is a maori welcoming chant and its only done by women because the spiritual power of a woman's voice is an old tradition and she also protects.

Erika: After the Karanga, we entered the the Tuhuru or body we had to sit down on chairs. Boys in the back, girls in the middle and some other boys and Mr paterson were at the front.

Pepa: Once we sat down they introduced us to their land by talking in maori and singing to us.

Erika: Then we had to do a Hongia, a Hongai is where we touch noses with the Mana whenua, there the people who run the marae. It was awkward at first but then we got used to it.

Pepa: After the introduction we said a prayer then we went to the cafeteria and ate out kai. We had Mandarins, Apples, Cake and saviours. They were really yum. Then we got to run around for a bit.

Pepa: After that we all sat in a circle and did our mihis.

Erika: Then we got a tour of the marae. We got told about all the carvings and many stories.

Pepa-jay: Like we were told that in olden times. When people came to he marae one of the Mana Whenua danced around with a wooden stick.Then they would place downa  green stone or leaf. When someone picked it up it meant they come in peace or if they have problems they wish to sort it out calmly and kindly. But if they dont pick up the stick it mean war.

Erika: Also outside the Thuru, there are two big carvings on either side. The one of the right is called Potini and the one on the left is named waitaiki.

Pepa: We got told many awesome stories and if you wanna hear them them i recommend going to the marae yourself.

Erika: After that we once again said a prayer before eating and then we went back to the cafeteria and ate our lunch.

Pepa: We once again got to play but this time for a bit longer.

Erika: It was almost the end of the day so all of the kids had to go in front of the Tuhuru and get a picture.

Pepa: Then we thanked the Mana Whenua and we headed back.

Erika: It was a really fun experience and I recommend you to go to the Arahura Marae.

Sophie: Thanks girls, wasn't that great. I think I’ll check it out myself. Thanks for watching ESP news, I am Sophie Richardson and I am signing out until next time, bye.

2 comments:

  1. Kia Ora Erika

    My name is Allie, and I will be one of the people blogging with you this summer for the Summer Learning Journey.

    I enjoyed reading your report on your visit to the marae. You have done a great job with this.


    We are thrilled that you've registered for the Summer Learning Journey with us. I know it can sometimes be tricky to get started. I have included a link to the week one activities, but remember, you can do them in any order! Check out the activities on our website, and then post your responses to the activities here on your blog site.

    https://sites.google.com/site/summerlearningjourney/weekly-activities/week-one

    I am so excited to read all of your posts!

    Cheers,

    Allie :)

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