Timatas marae learning story

Corinna School went to Mareroa Marae to stay the night. We were also celebrating Matariki, the Māori
New Year.

When we went to the marae from school I held a little kids hand all the way and I was great at doing it.
At the marae, we got to go in groups. I went on a tablet and we did Minecraft. We had to build the marae.
Next, I did poi with Kate. We learned about different actions and new songs. I was good at making things
and listening to others.

The rules we had to follow were that we weren’t allowed to roughly touch the statues, take your shoes off,
no running around and no eating anywhere excepted the kitchen.

Then we played outside I played with a hula hoop I played with Israel, Dezil, and Luchiano. After that, we
walked back to Corinna School and left the people that were staying there. For me, the most special
part of being at the marae was sharing time with friends. It felt like a great day at the marae!