Summer learning journey: Day 5

Activity 1

Unlike the Māori, many of the European settlers didn’t speak Te Reo Māori. Instead, they spoke English. As you can imagine, it was very difficult for the two groups to communicate because they did not have a dictionary or a translator. These days we are able to use the Internet to translate words and phrases from one language to another.

how to say fantastic in Maori ngahau.

how to say dictionary in Maori papakupu.

how to say instead in Maori Engari.

how to say asleep in Maori Moa.

how to say come in Maori haere mai.

Summer learning journey: Day 4

Bonus points

Today I watched three videos of waiata.

This is my ranking for each waiata.

1: Tamatea Arikinui at Te Matatini because I loved their song, they were all in time and I love their actions.

2: Te Puku o Te Ika 2014 Waiata Tira because they were telling a story about a person.

3: Te Iti Kahurangi because they weren't doing many actions but I love their waiatas that girl was an amazing singer.

Summer learning journey: Day 4

Activity 2

Today I watched a video of a game called Poi Rakau,. The goal of this game is to always have a stick standing. One person will say left or right and what ever way they say you would have to run to the stick on the left or the right depending on what that person says.

The rules are that you have to run to the stick without it falling or your out and you cant dig the stick into the ground or your breaking the rules.

Summer learning journey: Day 4

Activity 1

Today I am learning about a waiata, a waiata is a Maori song. My favourite song is whakaria mai , I love this song cause when I was young my grandad used to sing it to me. I have learnt the song and I am so proud of myself.

Summer learning journey: Day 3

Bonus points

Eva: What is your favourite thing to do in summer? 
Jahzara Pakalani: To go to the beach

My sister is so fun to play with and she is so helpful with everything.


Eva: Whats your favourite thing to do in summer?
Ajani Pakalani: Play on my playstation.

My brother is so cool he will make sure everyone gets something and when they do he shares it out equally.


Eva: What do you like to do in summer?
Peni Kiole: I like to go swimming at the pools.

My cousin is so entertaining she will always make me laugh I love everyone in my family.

Summer learning journey: Day 3

Activity 2

There are many different versions of pepeha but most provide people with information about who you are and where you come from.

Summer learning journey: Day 3

Activity 1

In the 1800s, most families were pretty big. In fact, many parents had an average of nine children my family is pretty big so I would love to be in a family that is big because there is more entertainment and it's faster to clean but the bad thing is you will have to keep track of everyone.

would you wanna be in a big family.

Summer learning journey: Bonus points

Bonus points

Back in the 1800s, most Māori ate a simple diet. They ate foods that they could catch in the water or grow on the land. They did not have access to a supermarket to buy food for their meals!

My favourite food is pizza because I love the melted cheese and here is the recipe for the cheesey garlic pizza,

1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a large baking tray. Using a 12cm-round cutter, cut 4 rounds from pizza base. ...
2. Combine garlic and oil in a bowl. Spoon mixture over each base. Spread with a spoon to cover. ...
3. Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese has melted and bases are crisp. Sprinkle with thyme.

Summer learning journey: Day 2

Activity 2

When I grow up I want to be a doctor because I love to help people when they are sick.
I always help my Mum when she is sick and I want to experience the feeling of being a doctor. This is a picture of me in the hospital waiting for someone that needs help.

Summer learning journey: Day 2

Activity 1

A wharepuni is similar to my house because it has a roof that keeps the rain from coming inside and also because it has windows so that we can see outside.

My house is different to a wharepuni because we dont have moari carvings outside and because my house has stairs that lead to an upstairs area.

Summer leaning journey

Bonus points

Today I watched a video about waka ama I would love to be in the race because I love to compete, it lots of fun and you get really fit. I enjoy being on the water and would love to experience waka ama.

Summer learning journey

Activity 2

To Madison Moutuliki,

I am going to voyage to a different country in a waka with my family. I am so nervous and scared because they said it was going to be a very long journey. When we get in the waka I hope it will be sunny and smooth sailing. I am so happy that we get to experience a different country but also sad because we have to leave this country.

From Your Friend,

Eva Pakalani

Summer learning journey

Activity 1

Today I read a story about Maui if you haven't heard about Maui he is a demigod of Aotearoa. Here are three facts that might help you learn more about him.

Fact 1: Maui is a Demigod, that means’s he is half god and half human.

Fact 2: Maui’s parents were supernatural but somehow Maui is not.

Fact 3: Maui’s fishhook is so cool it is made out of a magical ancestral jawbone.