Matariki Day at Pt England School was amazing - every student had the chance to celebrate the Maori New Year. There were so many activities to choose from making movies to cooking, from learning the ukulele to hand crafts.
38 students from Year 1 all the way up to Year 8 got together with Ms. Tapuke and Mrs Stone to learn the legend of Matariki. They then learnt about making art with wool and nails. First, everyone chose a pattern. Then they used a hammer to nailed it to a painted board (check out the videos below to see Terry and a couple of the little kids). Some of the seniors helped out the little kids which was awesome! Finally they got to choose funky coloured wool to twist around in cool patterns.
Have a go yourself - be careful! Watch your fingers with the hammer!
