On Thursday Kindle 2 went by bus to Araiteuru Marae with Kindle 1, Room 3 and Room 4. Wow what an amazing time we had. First we were welcomed onto the Marae with a powhiri, during which there was a karanga (call), speeches by the tangata whenua (people of the Marae) and manuhiri (visitors - us). Dr Galloway spoke on behalf of George Street Normal School. We supported his speech with a waiata, then Mr Morgan put down the koha (gift). Following that we shared some kai - biscuits for the children and a hot drink and biscuit for the adults. After that the children got into class groups and rotated around 4 activities. We had lunch in the wharekai, then returned to the wharenui for the poroporoaki (farewell).
Thank you to the parents, to Lucy our teacher aide and to Miss Klenner for their help. It was much appreciated and we got to share a special day together.
Thank you to the parents, to Lucy our teacher aide and to Miss Klenner for their help. It was much appreciated and we got to share a special day together.
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