Showing posts with label Maori. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maori. Show all posts

11 July 2011

Ti Rakau Sticks

This week was Maori Language week so we tried our hand at ti rakau stick games and learnt a few new songs. In the olden games, stick games strengthened Maori warriors' wrists in preparation for fighting with spears.

6 July 2011

Our Maori Language Quiz

Maori Language Quiz

  1. What does rua mean?
  2. What colours is the Maori flag?
  3. How do you say Room 4 in Maori?
  4. Name three colours in Maori.
  5. Is it ok to sit on tables?
  6. What does oma mean?
  7. What is the name for the Maori New Year celebration?
  8. Who fished up New Zealand?
  9. Name a tree in Maori
  10. Name a bird in Maori