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He Kakano Kowhaiwhai Artwork

Our Kowhaiwhai Artwork 

By Billie & Hannah 

This year in He Kakano we have been learning about Kowhaiwhai patterns
and our challenge was to design and create our own Kowhaiwhai pattern.
Before we could paint on a canvas, we had to practice what we were going
to paint. We chose to do a very modern design with a 3D aspect. We are
very happy with how our artwork turned out. 

The top pattern means strength, to be strong when things are hard and
to be strong when you believe in yourself. The bottom one means to be
strong for other people when things are hard for them, and can also
mean journey. 

The design with the diamonds stands for everyone being different and
who you are. Is means everyone has a different body shape, personality, looks
and the way that you do things. 

The pattern in the middle with the flower means flourishing life. Things are
going well and the environment around you is doing well. Above with the
koru means family and friends or the people you are close with. 

This design with the rectangles means that you accomplish new challenges
and skills and they stay with you for the rest of your life.

He Kakano Term 2 2019 Location and Direction

In He Kākano this term we have been learning how to give basic directions in Māori. I worked with Billie and Grace and this is our work. 

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Te Reo Maori Words for clothing/kakahu

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

Traditional Maori Clothing/Kakahu

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


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