Kia Ora, last week we had our first school Powhiri. Everyone had to sit down for ages but it was all worth it in the end. At the start Mrs Robinson greeted the Maori visitors to Gulf Harbour School. Our Te Reo teacher Whaea Anna was a great help for the Powhiri. We sang a waiata. The song we sang was called ‘He Honere’. Then Hayoto spoke with great dignity, after that we sang another waiata. This one was called ‘Te Aroha’.
Then it was the visitors (Manuhiri) turn to speak, after that we sang one more waiata this one was called Tutira Mai Nga Iwi. They did an awesome job at singing the waiata. Everyone did a great job on the day.
Thank you to all the students and parents who participated on that day. After the Powhiri the parents had morning tea. They said our singing was awesome!
By Laura & Ellie
Edited by Anna
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