Top 3

Task Description: This was a task set for us from Mr. Victor he told us to chose 3 images from a site that showed us pictures that were taken in Auckland. I've chosen my 3 and placed them in this slideshow along with a description of why I have chosen the 3 pictures.

Matariki Star Cluster - Daughter's

1. Pohutukawa - She is the oldest and she is the star that leads and connects the dead to us every year. 

2. ) Tipuanuku - The star that is joined to the food that grows underground. “Tupu” word meaning “to grow” then “Nuku” which stands for a shortened version of  “Papatuanuku” also proposing as “earth” in English.  

5.) Tipuarangi - The star that is connected to the sky, Meaning what lives, grows and starts in the sky, such as birds meaning not to eat them.

6.) Waiti - Is a star that means water, or such as clearing and clearance. Also to everything that comes out of the lakes and or rivers.

7.) Waita - “Ta” is the meaning of salt. Meaning the animals and creatures that live under the sea.

8.) Waipunarangi - Definition of water coming out of the sky, Rain. This star will predict the weather and timing of when it will start.

9.) Ururangi - “Uru” meaning is wind. The star will tell you how windy it would be and how demanding it will be.

10.) Hiwaiterangi - The star is known as a wishing star of the year, sending wishes and hoping yours will come true.

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Task Description: In this task, we were told to answer who Matariki's daughters were and what each star represents. I have answered down what each and every one of them do including what they do for the earth.

Connection's Task - Historical Aoteraroa / Treaty of Waitangi

 The treaty of Waitangi was an agreement between the Britsh and the Maori for the land Aotearoa. The Maori were the first to discover Aotearoa until the British people came over. The Britsh told the Maori that they will still own the land and an offering of learning subjects and supplies which drew the Maori in. The 500 Maori chiefs came signed the treaty and the Britsh/European came over and started to build and create buildings, Roads,  Houses, pathways and etc.

Umu' experience with the whole school

On Thursday last week, our whole school had a taste of Samoa for Samoan language week and the meal was Umu'. I wondered if it took long? Yes, it took a while but that was because the extra dishes were apart of the Umu' making. The school surrounded the dishes and the teachers did toasts but Samoan style. Some students took part in making the Umu' and prepared it. Here are some photos that might give you a little tour throughout the time.

On how to make the Umu' they cooked it on top of chopped wood and banana leaves and wet cardboard on top of the food and everything else. It causes steam and heat to stay put and cook the food like it should.