At AJHS, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori was an incredible success, bringing our school community together to celebrate and strengthen the use of Te Reo in our daily lives.
This year’s activities were packed with energy, creativity, and a true commitment to embedding Te Reo Māori into our school culture. Here’s a snapshot of the amazing activities that made the week so special:
Kei hea a Bart?
Every morning, excitement filled the air as students eagerly competed to be the first to find Bart and win a prize for their whānau class. One memorable moment was when Bart hid in the PAC, wearing a black hoodie in the dark – it took students quite some time to track him down!
Korowai and Whakataukī Activity
A creative highlight was the korowai (traditional Māori cloak) activity, where
students crafted their own cloaks, each representing a whakataukī (proverb).
Tui House triumphed with a beautifully made korowai and the proverb, “Nāu te
rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi” (With your food basket and my food
basket, the people will thrive). See image.
Faculty-Driven Te Reo Engagement
Many of our students enthusiastically engaged with their teachers in using Te Reo Māori within specific subject areas. This week truly showcased how seamlessly the language can be woven into everyday learning.
Tōku Reo Pacman: “Kei hea te Kuri?”
Our Tōku Reo Pacman game was a hit, with students racing against the clock to find and complete six tasks in Te Reo Māori. The fastest time recorded was an impressive 1 minute and 49 seconds.
Impromptu Haka at Assembly
A spontaneous haka erupted during the Year 7/8 assembly, bringing a powerful and unified show of support for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. The energy in the room was electric as our students demonstrated their pride and respect for Māori culture.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at AJHS was an inspiring reminder of the importance of
nurturing and speaking te reo Māori every day. Through fun, meaningful activities
and strong community spirit, we continue to embed Te Reo Māori into our daily
lives—ake ake ake, a forever language.
Ngā mihi nui,
Kristin Noom and Matua Caudwell
