Communicating learning through the Arts- Matariki

For our inquiry this term we are learning about all the different stars of the Matariki cluster (Pleiades). Each star holds a particular meaning in Te Ao Māori (The Māori World). We are learning through dance, drama and poetry and will be sharing our discoveries during the Arts celebration.

We watched this clip that explains the different meanings of the Matariki cluster:

Here is some of the art pieces that are taking shape to inspire our ideas:

Dance routines are coming together....

Poems are ready to be added to the music...

Matariki

Matariki dancing around the sky 

bringing people together

Matariki the biggest star

Matariki the healer 

Firing flames cooking kumara

Cooking yummy kumara 

over the flaming fire

Cooking delicious kumara 

so the steam feeds the stars

Matariki

Reminds us to come together

Reminds us to look after 

and enjoy nature.