Friday 29 June 2018

Toroa making Manu Tukutuku (Maori kites) for Matariki

After reading The Seven Kites of Matariki by Calico McClintock & Dominique Ford, the students were challenged to create their own kites.



Using harakeke stalk, toi toi and twine, they made some fantastic creations.

It took all day to learn to tie the twine, cut the flax and toi toi. There were many times that groups had to re-start, after their twine coming apart or the flax coming loose.  It was a great lesson in perseverance, working together and learning from mistakes.



















We think they look amazing!