Week 6, Term 3

Kaitaia Mural by Flox (outside Orana Motel)

Awanui Dairy Mural by Flox

Poster Example - Whaea Cherie has included a number of things that she thinks represents her home town. She has include birds that are common in Kaitaia, avacados to represent the avocardo farms, Cape Reinga, Kauri trees, Paperore Marae and a Māori carving that is significant to Awanui.  The blue and aqua background represents the beaches in summer. 

Name the 5 sides of your whare

1. Taha tinana – your physical health (like playing outside or eating yummy kai)

1. Taha whānau – your family, and social health (maybe it’s spending time with your parents or having a nice day with your friends!)

1. Taha wairua – your spiritual health (your values and traditions – like learning from your grandparents or parents)

1. Taha hinengaro – your mental and emotional health (like being with friends, being active and learning new things)

1. Whenua – your connection to your land and your roots (this could be where you are from or where you are living)

Use your whare as a guide to help you stay centered. Write down what you’ve done recently to strengthen your whare. Which wall does it belong to? Write it here!

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