TE WHATU POKEKA FRAMEWORK FOR …

1 ways of knowingM hiotanga: (Prior knowledge) What Te Korowai knows; what knowledge he brings with him to the centre (interest)M tauranga: (Learning) What happens to extend on his knowledge and understandingMaramatanga: (clarity) How does Te Korowai demonstrate his understanding of what he knows and the learning that has occurred for WHATU POKEKA FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSMENT Waikato Taniwharau, he pikohe taniwha KoTe Korowai HoukuraTangiratokuingoaKoWaikato me Te WhanauA Apanuiokuiwi Kotekuti, kotewera, kotehaua, koApanuie Right now I am 15 months old. To my whanauI represent hope and home. My iwirepresent the different patterns of my cloak. The patterns on the tanikoaround the top represents all the journiesand experiences I will encounter. While my mama was hapuwith me, she had a longing to be back in Te Whakatoheaand Te WhanauA Apanui. I am her home away from Korowai is special to our wh nau. He has connections to many people. Because he lives here in Tainui, he will experience all the celebrations and rituals related to the want the k hanga to provide opportunities to extend on who Te Korowai is and who he represents such as whakapapa and te reo M Korowai loves to haka.

2 His whanaucome from a line of kaihakaand song writers / : Te Korowai brings with him knowledge of ngamahia rehia. He is already an exponent of kapahakaand maurakauMatauranga: Over the past 6 months Te Korowai has learnt to coordinate his body . His stance during hakaand the way he holds a rakaureveals his depth of knowledge and understanding of the arts. Te Korowai is familiar with the words to the hakaand in places uses the correct actions when certain commands are : Te Korowai openly displays his skills. Takahiaof his legs, slapping of his thighs, his pukana, the way he twirls and works his : Te AraMohio Toonawairua: Te Korowai has a great sense of who he is. He has special skills that have been handed down by his tipunaand whanau. Toonamana: Te Korowai is a powerful child. He is confident. Behind him sits a rich history from Waikato and Te Tairawhiti. These are the source of his manaToonaMauri: Kapahakaand sticks or broom handles sparks his excitement.

3 His ihi, wehiand wanaare revealed when he begins to haka. Te Horopaki a Te KorowaiOonaahuatanga: Te AraTangataTe Whakamana: Kotewhakatipuitemanao temokopunatetinotaumataheiwhaingama tatau. Me tauwawhitemokopunairotoitearohame tengakaumarie, a, me whakatotekahakirotoia iakiapakariaitetipuo KuamohioiakitonamanaahuaakeTo whakamanaor empower Te Korowai is to know that he descends from a rich history. He is provided with a range of resources and opportunities in order for him to achieve to his potentialTe WhatuPokeka: Te AromatawaiKaupapaMaoriHe aronuikingawheakoo tena, o tenawahiwhakaako, a, he whaiwhakaarokingaakorangame tearoatukingahitori, ngaahureao ngatamarikiThis horopaki recognises experiences for Te Korowai that take place beyond the walls of the centre, understanding both the learning that is taking place and his cultural and historical sounds and processes within storiesHonoLinksIhi, wehi, wanaFeelings of awe, fear and power at the one timeKapahakaPerformance made up of chants, waiataand hakaManaPowerMauriLife forceMau raakauworking with spear-like toolsNgaamahi a rehiaMaaoriperforming artsPuukanafacial expressions which highlight the use of eyes and tongueTakahiaStamping of the feetTe tikanga o takuingoaThe meaning behind my nameWairuaSpirit