Kowhaiwhai Art

                                                   Moana

For He Kākano we had to create Kowhaiwhai patterns on canvases.
We had to know what our pattern meant. We also got to choose
whether we chose to do a modern or traditional patterns.
Me and Grace chose to do a traditional kowhaiwhai pattern
surrounded by our own art. Our Mahi toi represents the Moana.
At the top there are dolphins jumping out of the water.
The kowhaiwhai pattern in the middle represents the cutting
of a waka on waves ( water). The paua shell is magical.
The dolphins swore an oath to protect the Moana.
In return, the Paua shell would give half of its colour
and sparkle to the dolphins. That is why on half of the
paua shell all you can see is its underneath Maori patterns.
We used a range of colours to represent and show the beauty of the Moana.
We also wanted to show that not only above the sea is beautiful;below is too.

-Dakota and Grace

He Kākano Term 2 DLO

This term in He Kākano we have learnt how to give basic directions in Māori. Here is me, Mackenzie and Phoebe's work.

Te Reo Māori Word For Clothing/Kākahu

In He Kākano we have been learning how to say the words for clothing/ Kākahu in Te Reo Maori. Watch my slideshow and video to so that you can learn too.

Traditional Māori Clothing/ Kākahu

On Friday mornings I am in the He Kākano class which is a senior Te Reo Māori extension class. We learn about Māori language and culture. This term we have been learning about traditional Māori clothing and we had a go at creating our own garments. Here is our work. Please leave a, positive, helpful and thoughtful comment.