Powhiri at Orakei Marae

This video shows you our Powhiri (welcoming ceremony) to the Orakei Marae.  We were welcomed on by their Kaikaranga (caller).  Zoe was our caller for the manuhiri (visitors) she would reply back to them.  It was an amazing experience and for many of the students their first experience in an actual powhiri ceremony and being on the marae.  Thanks to Whaea Celeste and many of the tutors that helped deepen our understanding of marae protocol, their history and arts.



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My Trip to the Marae by Emma

 My trip to the Marae

Kia ora

Yesterday I was so lucky to go on a trip to a Marae with my class.The marae was at Orakei.

We took a bus to the Marae. When we came to the Marae we got welcomed by a woman whose name was Whaea Bernie.

She let us into a room where we put our bags and then we sat down  on the carpet.she told us about herself and the family.

Finally we went into the Marae.

Just before we walked in Zoe sang the Karanga to welcome us in. It was really beautiful!

Finally… finally… finally we walked into the Marae  I felt really excited!

It was really beautiful Inside the Marae.I felt really excited!

It was really beautiful inside the Marae!we sat down.

Next it was Asher’s part to speak.

He said his mihi to us. I was so glad that I didn’t have to do it because there wore so many people! He did a very good job!

Then it was time to have Morning tea.

We ate our morning tea and then we had five minutes to play.

Soon after we were back in the Marae once again but this time it was different! This time we had to do some weaving.

We wove some bracelets out of flax!

It was really fun! I thought it was easy. I made two bracelets.

Right after we had finished it was lunch time! I thought it was a bit early for lunch.

After lunch we went in to the Marae and sat down once again. Then Matua Paul and Whaea Bernie talked about the Maori culture. It was really interesting!

Finally the bus came and we set of home. I would had liked to stay a bit longer!

It had been a wonderful trip to the Marae!

My favourite thing was weaving the bracelets.

By Emma

High School Musical - Music with Mrs Bickley

Last term the Year 4's learned about Musical Theatre. Room 23 did a dance to High School Musical, some other classes did Cats, Mary Poppins and Annie. Watch Room 23's awesome dance!!

High School Musical - Room 23 from ula on Vimeo.

School Art Exhibition

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