Thursday, 13 June 2019

Matariki

We started our observance of Matariki this year with a whole school raranga / weaving day. We split up into cross class groups and each group went to three different weaving activities throughout the day.

In Ruma Waru our focus was on harakeke/flax weaving.  We learned how to harvest the flax, which parts of the flax to leave  alone (the middle five stems - the family), what to do with the remaining flax scraps (return to the bush they come from) and how to weave ika / fish.

Everyone made at least one ika and the seniors were kind and caring supporters for the junior members of the school. Ka pai to mahi tamariki.
Pieces for returning to the flax bushes

Selecting the flax leaf

 

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2 comments:

  1. Maureen Truman13 June 2019 at 18:42

    This was an amazing day! You all participated in three different weaving activities and created some impressive art work. Great harakeke weaving is shown here.

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  2. Anonymous2 September 2019 at 10:45

    Hello Ruma Waru school I am Angelina from St Patrick's school. I like what you did in your blog post about matariki it looks really cool and amazing.

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