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On Friday 18th 2026 was the sad farewell of Whaea Sharlene.
But on the other side was gonna be a new principle which everyone was excited and curious about.
Whaea Sharlene had one wish… to do kapa haka with the uniforms/moko/and parents!
The seniors and junior did kapa haka!
Later on the teachers and staff did speeches and beautiful singing!
And for the grand final we did our waita passed from our ancestors of kaiwaka! Ko puke karoro!
On friday I was at home because I was sick we were supposed to give our principal a farewell but I could not go. So at home I was all alone with my brother. My brother was not sick but when I take a day off school he does too. But it also works the other way round so I also get to stay home when my brother is sick enough to stay home. I read three full books in four hours.
kai ora i’m hemi it was very sad to you go but I hope that your a awesome principal at your new school
This week we are celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. We had the chance to learn some drawing techniques from Whaea Moana, so that we could create kōwhaiwhai patterns which we turned into printing stamps. It was tricky for me, but I am so happy with how my art turned out.
The tamariki have done such a fabulous job with their art. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to explore the history of the patterns and shapes, and turn it into something we can treasure forever.
My response to this video was that it was a terrifying trauma for Maori children and adults and how it affected them emotionally and physically. By speaking Te Reo Maori in schools the Maori children were punished by getting whipped by the British people. It also showed how maori children and adults were forced to speak English that to me showed racism towards a language and towards the Maori culture, It made me think about First Nations in America, and Canada, Africans, and the Afro-Americans being punished or harassed because of their skin Colour, language and culture. I was quite shocked that Maori were told to believe in christianity and to stop believing their own gods-Atuas.
The efforts that were being made to revitalise te reo maori language were the starting of kura kaupapa (Maori Preschools) and kuras (Schools taught in maori language or english and maori). Currently they are organisations that make sure te reo maori language is taught.
My question is, Why would they trick Maoris out of New Zealand sovereignty?
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I noticed that in the video around the year 1847 Maori children were punished if they spoke Te Reo in schools. The effect of this was that Maori children would be whipped. The British built churches and schools to make sure that English was spoken at all times. The Maori language started to decline and the British forced them to believe in Christianity rather than their Atuas. In 1972 it was beginning of revitalisation of the Maori language, where Kura Kaupapa (kindergartens, pre schools) that were taught in the Te Reo Maori (full immersion). Then kuras (schools) were built to make sure Te Reo Maori spoken. I felt sad because the Te Reo was being lost and Maori children were being punished for speaking their language.
I wonder how the British people would feel if they couldn’t speak the English language and were punished for it?
Kia ora, whānau!
What an incredible week we had celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! Our classroom was buzzing with excitement, big voices, and fun learning te reo together.
Here are our awesome highlights from the week:
Our Class Superstars! Three of our amazing classmates were the MCs for the opening assembly. They stood up in front of the whole school, spoke with confidence, and did our class proud! 
The Epic Pūkana Challenge! We loved taking on all the challenges, especially making our fiercest pūkana faces. We had big eyes, tongues out (boys only!), and plenty of giggles! 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LSN_qDKOcYxlp6N2RJw_o-yW_z-yRr3W/view?usp=sharing
The Longest Name Challenge! We tried our absolute best to pronounce Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku
pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
Learning te reo Māori is fun. Keep practicing your reo at home with your whānau!
Kia kaha te reo Māori! (Let’s make the Māori language strong!)
today I learnt to do nice blog comments
it was interesting but nice to see how nice some schools can be
but um I kinda said 67
we are doing comennts on the film festavle .
Today I looked at room 7 and room 2 movie and commented.
Today we post comments of maori. Here’s my comments of maori.
I was looking at room 2s movie and it was graet.
I loved the guys and liked when you guys did the fighting and when my brother was in it.
KO buy.
Kia ora! my name is Lloyd!
Today we have been looking forwards to watching these mini cinematic movies! They were fabulous! The thing that I least liked was the laggy graphics!
Peace out bye!
unfortunately I forgot the phrase[Kei runga noa atu koutou]
Kia ora koto katoa
My name is Paea and I’m from Kaiwaka school in room 5.
And today we have been learning about Takupa Whakamana.
Something I found challenging/interesting was writing in te reo.
What do you think of my blog.
Leave your comment below.
Kia Ora
Today I have been learning and looking at the manaiakalani movie festival movies and commenting on them after!
Do you like my screenshot tell me down in the comments?
Please comment down below what you liked.
And don’t forget to like suscribe and comment to get me to 100 comments please and peace!
E Waka eke noa
Kia ora everyone, today me and my class have been writing quality blog comments. I watched room 7’s movie called Mission Mars. After that, I wrote a quality blog comment about it . It was a very great movie because it was very funny and the green screen work was extraordinary. Nga mihi for reading this, I hope you have a great day:)
kia ora
Today we have been learning about commenting on blogs and putting some Maori language in our comment.
Today I comment on Room 2 and Room 7 from Kaiwaka school.
I hope you like my blog.
Hello Guys
I’ve watched room 7’s movie.
It was really cool and i loved it because i love space.
I like the part when the rock on mars was talking.
Something interesting was when Asher was talking about the science stuff.
Kei runga noa atu koutou!
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