09/07/2026
Over the past two weeks, our Natural Steps whānau have embraced the spirit of Matariki through meaningful experiences that celebrated reflection, connection, gratitude, and togetherness.
A heartfelt ngā mihi nui to all of our whānau who generously contributed vegetables for our classroom Matariki soup. Together, each room prepared and shared a nourishing pot of soup, reminding us of the importance of manaakitanga, sharing, and coming together as a community.
Our tamariki also had the joy of harvesting kūmara from our māra/garden, experiencing firsthand the journey from garden to table. These hands-on experiences encouraged conversations about where our kai comes from, caring for the whenua, and practising kaitiakitanga as we nurture and harvest what we have grown together.
Matariki is a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to the future. We are grateful to have shared these special moments alongside our tamariki and whānau, strengthening our sense of whanaungatanga and belonging within our learning community.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
May the year ahead be filled with aroha, growth, and many shared moments together
