On Thursday before Matariki Friday, our whole school came together to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. We started the day with a special treat—a warm milo and biscuit in the school hall. It was lovely to sit with friends, share smiles, and enjoy the cosy feeling of being together.
After morning tea, we gathered for a special Matariki assembly. Each class joined in singing the “Nine Stars of Matariki” song. The hall was filled with proud voices and joyful faces as we sang about the stars and their meanings—hope, remembrance, food, nature, and dreams.
This celebration helped us remember the values of Matariki: whānau, kindness, reflection, and new beginnings.
It was a beautiful way to start the new year together.
