Room 11, 12, 13 Visit to the Marae

The visit to the Rehua Marae was very successful with children learning a lot about Māori culture and the Marae itself. We learnt about the Wharenui and the different parts of it. At the end we did poi and had an introduction to rākau.

 Hongi wth the kaumata

 Our seniors from St Martins who helped with the activities

 Our kaumata, Henare Edwards

 Waiting in the Wharenui

 Having lunch in the Wharekai

 Houses for the kaumata on the Marae

 Tahu Pōtiki at the top of the Wharenui

 The ringringa and waewae of the Wharenui

 The eye of the Wharenui

 Tukutuku panels

Getting ready for the poi

 Singing Tutiro Mai

Checking out the carvings