The process of the Hangi

Today I learnt how you make a Hangi and the process of one . First you dig a ditch , but it doesn't need to be deep(so it doesn't take long) Then you need to get the wood ready.Most of it is Manuka. Next , the railway irons go on . They're good because they heat up well . now the stones . But they have to be volcanic rocks . Then there aare the veges to be peeled, washed, rapped in tin foil , then stored in food baskets. after that you light the fire . Keep a hose handy . now you wait,wait and wait until the time is up. Now it is time to get the ashes and stones out of the pit. IT'S HOT WORK !!! Now the stones and rail irons go back in and then the baskets of food. Now you put on lots of earth so more heat and steam stays in that is the way you cook a hangi. But don't forget the wet sheets and the sacks.(so that sand or dirt doesn't come in) Now the best bit of all ... EATING IT (YUMM)!!!!!!!! So if I were you I'd bring lots of water if you are making a hangi!!!
By Nicole.

Wharenui

Today I learnt the different parts of the wharenui , here are some of them, Tekoteko is the top of the ancestor's head,
the poukaiawa is the ancestors neck. The raparapa is the anccestor's fingers. The maihi is the ancestors arms.The Amo is the ancestors legs .
By Tove

Maths

Today I learnt that in maths if you are using a quarter that the top number is the most so for example if you have a 1/4 and a 2/4 the 2/4 is the most when people ask what is the big one out of these you pick 2/4.
By Courtney.

Welcome Mrs Bentley

Today I am showing Mrs Bentley how to use the Blog site.

Flax Karakia

This week I learnt that before cuting flax you need to say a karakia. This is what we have to say: Rangi above Papatuanuku below and all there children who are the guardian's of our enviromert . Special Greeting's to you for this Haakeke . Send to us the blessing's from our Tipunu . Bless you with piece and conentment . May we all be united and support this hui.
By Shannon.

Writing

This week I learnt what a simile means and how to use it. Example, as fast as a Cheetah.
By Aaron.

Writing in paragraphs and alliteration

This week I learnt how to write in paragraphs witch is five or six sentences to tell the reader that you are explaining something else.
By Levon

How to cut Flax

When you go to cut Flax you have to look through the flax to see where the Whaea (mum) , Matua (dad) and Rito (baby) are because you cannot cut the mum, dad and baby but you can cut the grandparents on the outside because if you cut the mum, dad and baby they will not grow back again so then you will not have a flax brush to get flax off so you can work with it for weaving.

Back in the day

A long time ago, people who lived in New Zealand used to use flax for lots of their important survival needs like making roofs for their houses to keep the rain out and they used to use it for kete (woven bags). They also used it for their clothes and as mats. Now days we just weave for fun and entertainment because now we use proper concrete and bricks for our roofs, cotten and thread for our clothes and bags and that scratchy stuff for welcome mats.
By Lauren.

No cutting in the rain!

Today at school I learnt that you shouldn't cut flax from a bush outside in the rain because that is what the maori people believe is right. I also learnt that you need to say a karakia (prayer) before you cut the flax and before you plant it. I enjoyed learning about flax and next time I would like to learn more.
By Cameron

Create your own flax

Today at school we learnt how to make fish and flowers out of flax. It was difficult at first but soon you get the hang of it and it was really fun.
By Philip.

Koha

Today I learnt what a Koha is. A Koha is a gift which is usually money or a small something given to the Tangata Whenua (host), by the manuhiri(visitors, to help with paying for the food and for other expenses the Tangata Whenua might have when they have visitors onto the marae. The koha is a sign of respect.
By Courtney.

Atlas's

Today I learnt that when you look in an atlas the Capital city of that country is usually underlined in red which makes it easier if you need to find to the capital city of a country in a hurry. I also learnt that an atlas has a place where every country in the book is printed alphabetically with its page number called the index.
By Lauren.

hongi

Today I learnt that you hongi (two noses together) before you go in to the Wharenui (Main house).
By Te Mana Tahi.

Te Reo

Today I learnt what the maori words are for Manuhiri is visitors and kawa is rules I also learnt that Tangata Whenua are people of the marae.
By Elly.

Karanga

Today we did some research work on maori word meanings and I learnt what Karanga means. A Karanga is a Maori call that tells the visitors to come on to the marae.
By Aaron.

Manuhiri

Today we did some research about Maori word meanings and I learnt that Manuhiri means visitors and Tangata whenua means people of the marae. I also learnt that wharenui means main house on a marae.
By Shannon.

Maths places

Today in maths I learnt that when you have a sum like 42 + 50 you always start by figuring out the numbers in the ones column, before you figure out the rest.
By Sophie.

Maori Grettings

Today I learnt two maori greetings and they are...
Kei te pehea koe? Which means - How are you? (To one person), and
Kei te pehea korua? Which means - How are you? (To two people)
By Braden.