SHPS+Maori+Cultural+Group+Wiki+2012

SHPS Cultural Group page 2 (new words and songs) SHPS Cultural Group page 3 (Mihi Mihi) Welcome to the SHPS Cultural Group Wiki //Our Kaupapa is to provide opportunities for the tamariki (children) to experience an environment where: //  Māku rā pea Māku rā pea Māku koe e awhi e     Māku te ara Ara tūpu Māku koe E ahi e     It is I perhaps Who will embrace And assist you In the pathway of your growth I will assist you.  Watch the slideshow to learn how to make harakeke (flax) flowers.
 * //Te Reo Māori is used at a level which encourages further use. //
 * //Tikanga Māori is respected and explored. //
 * //Kaupapa connects with curriculum activities and happenings at school. //
 * //Public performance of waiata at Assembly, Mass, and the FLAVA Festival is supported and encouraged. //
 * //Whānau participation is welcomed. //
 * //Learning is enhanced by opportunities/resources sourced from the wider community. //
 * [[image:sacredheartarc/Issy_flax.JPG width="216" height="288" caption="Ka pai!"]] || [[image:sacredheartarc/Ashley_&_Conor_flax.JPG width="187" height="216" caption="Harakeke putiputi"]] ||

‍Putiputi slideshow
He Whakatauki Mo Te Harakeke (A proverb for the flax bush) Ka whanau mai te pepi,  Ka takaia ki te harakeke. Ka noho to harakeke, hei kakahu, hei rongoa, Hei mea takaro, Hei oranga mona a mate noa ia. //When a child is born // //<span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">He will be wrapped in the muka cloth made of flax. // //<span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">The flax shall provide clothing, medicine, // //<span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">toys for play and leisure // //<span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">and shall provide the means for living and survival // //<span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">health and wellbeing // <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'arial black',gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">throughout his life's journey.

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