Sommerville Special School pride themselves in celebrating the cultural diversity of our students. This term, we have celebrated Matariki ( Maori New Year) and Tongan Language Week. Staff and students have taken part in Waiata (song) and dance (kanikani). These are some of the highlights of our celebrations;
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This is our Maori Flag
Our classes all participated in our own waiata and dance for the Whanau (family) |
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| Tamaki Primary came over to perform for us. |
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| Tamaki 1 performed a poi waiata & were awesome at swinging the poi! |
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| The library was decorated with Maori art from classes at Tamaki & Sommerville. We also had a 'hakari', (Celebratory luncheon) for the whanau. |
TONGAN LANGUAGE WEEK Our Tongan Community at the school graciously put on a luncheon for staff & students to share some of their culture through food and music.  |
| This is the flag of Tonga |
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| This is the traditional dress for men in Tonga |
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| This is a Tongan performance. |
We have all been spoiled with different cultural performances and food. Thank you so much to all staff involved in our cultural experiences!  |
| Donna Ryan made a speech thanking the Tongan Whanau for sharing their traditional food. |
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We all enjoyed the kai (food) that was provided. We were all so full after!
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Tamaki 1 @ Sommerville Special School on 9/15/2016 03:20:00 pm
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