We say a Waiata at the start of a day for a positive
boost in our learning throughout the day. The Waiata is about growing together
in our learning. The strong winds blow new and creative ideas into our heads. Everyday
our learning grows. It is like a boost for a rocket but instead it is a boost
for our learning. After the Waiata we sing a Karakia. We start a Karakia by one person singing the
first line then saying; toru, wha (three, four), then everyone joins in and we
sing the whole song together.
The Karakia and the Waiata help to prepare us for the
day, they are like wise words. It means
that we will support each other in our learning. When we gather we are
supporting each other and agreeing to the words to have a great day and to make
positive and sensible choices.
Wow Lucy you sure Know alot about the karakia and waiata. well done!!
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