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First the school community is consulted about the coming Matariki celebration. A team is formed who lead the planning and the structure of the activities and events. A form of regular communication is set up between all members. Next a group of teachers create the school unit for Matariki and this is fed back to the planning team who identify areas that the community can help and support. A timeline is created to ensure that areas discussed are covered and the different responsibilities are shared. Following that teachers identify areas that they would be responsible for. Classes are sorted according to random selection but ensuring that tuakana happens for the younger children and everyone is placed into Matariki groups. Whanaungatanga is emphasised as everyone prepares and learns together. Connections are formed as people work together. Finally events take place to celebrate Matariki together. Celebratory events include the Matariki School disco, the Matariki assembly, the Matariki School visits for learning about Matariki at the museum and for kite flying, the Matariki Hakari. After that children and teachers reflect on their growing understanding of Matariki and on evidence of whanaungatanga. The team team meets again and highlights what went well and what needs further developing for next time.
 * Newmarket school celebrate Matariki by focussing on whanaungatanga in 2010.

In 2011 our focus is on Tangaroa. ||
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