So much is happening, it is hard to find time to sit and catch up on these posts. Tuesday at the school brought the traditional Maori Powhiri. Very interesting to be welcomed in such a fashion. Traditional call to gather, seating of the guests, and children, a welcome spoke, in Maori of course, songs, welcome words, and then we speak to the crowd including introductions and well wishes. Close with a song, and "long handshake". Handshake with children, forehead touch, or kiss on the cheek with the adults.
That is really a quick explanation, it is more involved than that but really hard to put into words. Wedensday I was given the oppportunity to explore some of the classrooms, and an technology inservice! After school Jakki and I went out for a "paddle" in the bay across from the school, using the school's kayaks. We tramped around the sandspit, a sand island accross the bay, and collected shells, and sand dollars. We spotted a sting ray as we paddled up against the tide toward town, and had a relaxing glide back letting the tide carry us!
That's all for now. Today I go with Jakki's class into town for an Art Day!!
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