Matariki is the Maori new year
When the seven stars will appear
We can predict what the coming year will be like
From how clearly we can see them with our naked eyes
The legends behind it fascinates us.
Matariki is celebrated in many different ways
Adults are busy preparing the hangi
Kids are having fun flying their kites
Stories are shared by elders
These are few of many activities we do to celebrate Matariki.
By Joshua
Haiku
Shining in the night
People watching all over
A beautiful sight
By Joshua and Jazire
Limerick
The stars they shine in the night
They blind us with their lights
Then they disappear
But have no fear
They will come back into sight
Joshua and Jazire
Diamanti
Stars
Golden Dots
delicate little lights
Bright as the sun
A cluster of shooting stars
Speckled across the sky
Shimmering and glittering
Seven sisters
Stars
By Joshua
Acrostic Poem
M - Maori new year
A - A Time to celebrate
T - Twinkling stars that illuminate the sky
A - Ancestors are remembered
R - Resources have been gathered
I - Interesting stories have been told
K - kites have been flown
I - I love matariki
By Joshua
Diamante poem
Matariki
Fun festive
Preparing planting festing
Kites stars whanau kai
Singing dancing honouring
Captivating fantastic
Maori new year
By Joshua
Last week Friday, we all had things to do for Matariki, which was to be celebrated in the school hall. I made animations, but I also helped my classmates to make some Matariki poems. These are all of the poems that were made that day...
