Nau mai Haere mai! This means, welcome, come in! It is a greeting used to invite people into a place. We are saying a big Nau mai haere mai to all Kohimarama students after spending so long away doing distance learning!

Takurua means Winter. This week is the first offical week of Takurua! Make sure you rug up warm this takurua.

A Kaiako is a teacher. Make sure you say morena to your Kaiako today!

A Korowai is a type of feathered cloak worn by a person with Mana or prestige.

Matariki is the celebration of the Māori New Year. It is a time to come together, celebrate, eat, reflect on past memories and look towards to the future. Our school is going to celebrate Matariki by creating 4 Korowai.

Koa means please. Saying koa is a ka rawe way to show manners and whakaute (respect) for the person you are talking to.