Uxbridge loves being involved in the community Te Kakano trips. We were invited to be the tangata whenua and welcome the manuhiri ( visitors) onto Te Whare O Matariki. Being part of this pōwhiri gives us exposure to a traditional māori ceremony so we are privileged to be part of this. We sung a waiata about growing seeds and then had a picnic on the whāriki, sharing some kai. We went for a hikoi (walk) over to the library for more singing, dancing and stories.
We learnt some names of huarākau and huawhenua, fruit and vegetables with Whaea Taini and were given a special gift, a kōkihi- spinach for our tamariki's own māra kai -gardens. How lucky are we ?
By participating in community events tamariki are continuing to grow their sense of belonging and connection to our local area. They are building relationships with local organisations and practising social skills that are appropriate for these locations. By being involved we are also learning about Te Ao māori world views.
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