Karakia Tīmatanga  / Opening Karakia

Kaea - Kia Makauri te tū

Katoa - E toro atu nei

Ki te ao o te rangi

Ki te pūtake o te whenua

He aio nuku

He aio rangi

Ko te aio taketake o te whenua nei 

O Makauri

Kaea - Tihei

Katoa - Mauriora 

Kia Makauri te tū. This karakia looks at the Makauri tree as a symbol or metaphor of learning. The Makauri is the child, the child is Makauri. “E toro atu nei” The Makauri stretching to the environment in which it grows, “Ki te ao o te rangi” above to the multitudes that Ranginui provides, “Ki te pūtake o te whenua” stretching below to the essence of the land and how these spaces sustain learning and builds knowledge through multiple ways of being, ways of knowing and ways of doing.

An acknowledgment of what the spaces mentioned above provide for optimal learning. The Makauri, in its characteristic is known to be tall, strong, a provider for medicinal use and has an important role within te taiao (the natural environment). “He aio nuku He aio rangi” For Makauri to grow to its full potential it needs an environment that is calm, grounding, safe, tranquil.

“Ko te aio taketake o te whenua nei o Makauri” This calm condition is the foundation of the land and for our community it is our place of paradise because of its serenity. This is what makes Makauri unique.

The karakia speaks of the environment, an instant connection for all. The karakia opens pathways for students to lead in their own learning, facilitated and supported by Kaiako and whānau.

Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Karakia

Kaea - Kia Makauri te tū

Katoa - Ka tuku mihi ki te aiotanga

E mauri tau ai au

E hono tahi ai au

Kia hihiri ai

Kia rarama ai

Kaea -Kia Tuturu whakamaua kia tina, 

Katoa - tina!

Kaea - Haumi e, hui e, 

Katoa - taiki e! 

This karakia whakamutunga is set aside for the end of the day, or end of learning. It is important to start the day with karakia to set the students for learning. Ending the learning with karakia allows students and teachers to acknowledge what has been taught.

Daily repetition allows the karakia to have purpose and relevance. 

‘’Ka tuku mihi ki te aiotanga    I greet and acknowledge the peace.

E mauri tau ai au     that I am content

E hono tahi ai au     that keeps me connected

Kia hihiri ai               So that I am enlightened.

Kia rarama ai   So that I have understanding.

Tuturu whakamaua kia tina     If you agree?

Tina     Then we agree.

Haumi e, hui e, taiki e’’ Gather as one, let’s work together.