Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210537

Room 4 went on a bus trip to the museum in town. As the bus left school, everyone sang loudly. When they arrived, the class became very quiet and walked close together. Tane held his teacher's hand while crossing the road. Inside the museum, the children pointed at the huge waka and whispered to each other. On the ride home, several students fell asleep with their heads against the window.

What can you tell about how the children felt when they arrived at the museum?

  

Did You Know?

What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?
A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • waka A traditional Māori canoe. The waka crossed the bay during the celebrations.
  • haka A traditional Māori dance or chant. The crew performed a haka on the beach.
  • karakia A Māori prayer or blessing. Karakia opened the day's events at the service.
  • Thinking Question

    How do you think celebrating Waitangi Day helps bring people together?

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