This week is Maori Language Week. We learnt a new song called "Ko tēnei te wā". We even taught our buddy class (Room 8) how to sing this waiata.
We also learnt how to introduce ourselves in Maori. This is called a "pepeha". The pepeha explains where we came from, which mountain, ocean and river we are connected to. Here is an example:
Ko (name of the mountain) toku maunga.
Ko (name of the ocean) toku moana.
Ko (name of the river) toku awa.
Ko (name of the family house) toku marae.
Ko (nationality) toku iwi.
Ko (surname) toku whanau.
Ko (first name) toku ingoa.
It was hard memoriseing it but it was fun. My parents said I was good. Can't wait to learn more!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy learning maori.I can't wait to learn more!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great effort to learn Maori - its very important. Well Done Room 16!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was very hard but l tried my best^_^
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