He Waka Eke Noa!

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The whakataukī (saying), "He Waka Eke Noa", is often used to represent the concept that ‘we are all in this together’.   Waka, in fact, are frequently drawn on to help us focus – where is our waka heading (what is our vision); what is it that compels our waka forward (commitment to kaupapa); what do we need to help us get through this journey. 




We had loads of fun making our waka for our classroom during the first few weeks of school. We drew and coloured our faces.





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