As part of our Inquiry focus on “Cultures”, LS1 has explored the art and measina of ‘tatau’ in the Samoan culture. We learnt specifically about Samoan malofie – which is mostly to do with the male pe’a, and the female tattoo the malu. LS1 was quite interested in the legend of how the tatau came to be in Samoa today. We analysed and translated the song ‘Pese O Le Tatau’ by Junior Soqeta in poetry, then each chose a line to illustrate for art. Our illustrations were then put together in the movie below. Enjoy!
Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga
For Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga, LS1 had our own Tongan Language Week assembly. We have been busy researching our different topics about the Kingdom and culture of Tonga. Our work was displayed in the hall as we presented to each other, and sang Tongan songs to celebrate Tongan Language Week. A few of our boys came to school in their traditional Tongan attire, to share their expertise with us. It was a wonderful day of celebrating the Tongan culture. We even got to create our own kiekie in the afternoon, after learning about it from Maunaloa, Easton & Eneasi’s research project.
We have included a video of our assembly aswell as the slideshow of our combined research. Enjoy!
Keke Pua’a & Vaifala – Samoan Language Week
This week for Samoan Language Week, LS1 has been learning about the Samoan culture through research, study, and now – food! We got to try keke pua’a, and a drink called vaifala. As a group, we had to write down as many adjectives as we could to describe the look, taste, smell, and feel of a keke pua’a. Then, a small group of us followed a procedural text to make Vaifala. Here are two videos that show our experiences.
Keke Pua’a :
Vaifala made by CJ, Marwan & Donyal :
Instructions followed to make vaifala :
Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Island Language Week
Kia orana koutou! LS1 have put together a few phrases from the Cook Island language we think would be useful to know – whether it be that you are A) Wanting to start learning the language, or B) Eager to build your vocabulary in different languages.
Meitaki ma’ata to our in-class Kūki ‘Āirani experts Brooke and Nio for your help in teaching the rest of us how to pronounce these phrases.