Matariki Class Item - Thursday 9th June :)

As part of our Maori celebrations, Te Kākano sang and performed 'Tirama, Tirama Matariki' to the tune of 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'!

The star constellation Pleiades, known as 'Matariki', appears in the sky at Dawn during the Maori New Year which started on the 6th of June this year!

Also known as The Seven Sisters, Matariki symbolises hope and prospects for a year of plenty and good things for everyone!

Happy Matariki :)

Haere Mai Matariki!

Matariki, The Maori New Year, is here! Because this celebration is marked by the arrival of the star constellation 'Pleiades', we enjoy lots of Maori legends and activities using the symbol of Matariki - the Seven Stars!

Enjoy these renditions of great Matariki waiata's - 'Tirama, Tirama' - 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!'