Matariki is the Māori name for the small cluster of stars in the Taurus constellation that rise during the New Zealand winter. The Māori New Year signals a time for connecting with, and giving thanks to, the land, sea and sky. In June and July a group of seven stars appear in the winter night sky. These stars are called the seven sisters. Matariki is the name for the biggest star. She is the eldest sister and guides her younger sisters to their places in the sky.
As part of our celebrations Toitu's Whānau came in to teach us more about the stars and a great song about the seven stars. We all enjoyed singing and doing the actions.
We watched and read the book The seven stars of Matariki. Then we drew and wrote about the story.
We learnt how Matariki is a time to make plans for the future, forget problems of the past and enjoy being with family.
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