Room 17 celebrated Matariki by departing on a poetic journey - well done!

Celebration and Remembrance With whanau we celebrate In Aotearoa haere mai We forgive That's Matariki We are grateful For blessings we receive Its tradition To assemble Seven Sisters Cluster of stars Aroha we give And have Feel forgiveness Taste the roasting That everyone Has developed with love Hear the words Flow out Stars shining Rising above We know by heart Loved ones Who were toa Loyal Even though You're not here We’ll honour Matariki         By Amaia Martinez

Matariki I was little, afraid of nothing, I was dazzled, by the moon. A cluster, of luminous stars, Mirrored, on the ceiling, of my room. I connected lines, to link their bodies, created constellations, different than any other. I discovered, a universe, not lifting my head, not opening my eyes. I creep outside, to sneak a peak, traumatized finding, these stars remained,the same. I discovered these stars, had a title. Matariki, was their name. By Georgie