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Thursday, 16 November 2017

Kowhatu Toi - Festival of Arts

Title: Kowhatu Toi

Introductory text:
LO (Week 1): To draw whakaahua for kowhatu toi

This week we are learning about kowhatu toi (stone art). We have learnt about different Maori patterns such as the Koru, Niho Taniwha, Mangopare, Ritorito and Manawa just to name a few. We practiced drawing each pattern in our workbook provided by Whaea Mel.

My favourite pattern to draw was the Koru. Naa mau tohi ae Mangopare. pe mau talanoa kihe Kowhatu Toi pea koe  Koru koe new life.
pea mau vali he taimi e 'ua uhinga kapau teke lii he. vai e foki ia koe mea ia Oku ke vali too 'ua 
Pea koe last week naa mau talanoa kihe tohi ae patten uhinga  nae show. mai he faiako kia mau tolu
Pea last week naa mau ako ae kehekehe patten moe mea ke saia ai moe mea Oku ikai ke saia ai




Reflective Text:
Pea mau ako ae tohi ae maori tattoo koe. week koeni naa mau tohi ae naa mau kamata ihe monite
naa mau hau naa mau tohi ae pepa. nae mai ihe fai ako ke. mai fakafonu ke fonu pea mau ako
he vali ae maka pe he aho e taha naa mau vali ae maka aki ae Polosi. ke mau ako ae tohi ae koru
Pea mau faiako ke mau ave ae maka ki he first 

On Monday we started our lesson on Maori patterns learning about the symbols and their meaning. We were given a workbook to track our work and also practice drawing the different patterns. I enjoyed painting the rocks with the seal - I learn the importance of why we need to seal the rocks and how to apply the paint to the rocks. I learnt it was important to paint the rocks lightly in order for them to dry quickly. The koru was the first Maori pattern I learnt to draw. I found some of the other patterns challenging to draw but in the end once I learnt how to sketch it was easy to practice and perfect my art. 

Closing statement: 
I have enjoyed learning about Maori patterns and their meanings.


Title: Kowhatu Toi

Introductory Text:
LO (Week 2): To design a whakaatu with a kaupapa

Reflective Text:

Conclusion:

Title: Kowhatu Toi

Introductory Text:
LO Week 3: To paint a whakahua on a kowhatu with attention with attention to detail and care.

Reflective

Title: Kowhatu Toi
Introductory Text:
LO Week 4: To express your kaupapa in written form (narrative, poem, report or song)






Friday, 10 November 2017

Quail island

What does the name Otamahua mean? Where does the name come from?
Quail island got its name from the captan main smith

Where did the name quail island com from?
The quails on the island

How big is the island
80 hectorsy.school.nz


how was the island created?
Volcano eruption

What wildlife is present
Penguin, birds, insects.

Mahinga kai food gathering was an important activity for maori. What food did they gather from

How have introduced species (animals/birds/insects) Damaged the enviroment.



What rules DOC need to help protect Otamahua