Matariki EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Time: 9am - 5pm

The dawn rising of Matariki heralds the beginning of the Maori New Year festival.

Discover how Matariki’s position in the sky was once used as a way to organise society. A sign to plant, gather and store kai as well as a navigational tool.
Students will explore what life was like pre European times and have the opportunity to weave with harakeke (flax).

(Suitable for Year 1-10 students)

Curriculum Links

Social Studies Level 1- 5

Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:

Understand how cultural practices reflect and express people’s customs, traditions and values. (Level 2)