Paetūmokai Haiku

Paetūmokai Haiku

Haiku Session – Te Kura o Te Paetūmokai JonahTotara growingClimbing leaves, blowing rustlingIn the gusty windRuamāhangaShimmering in the bright sunRippling and riffling AniwaSoft, wet, muddy, groundStrong and luscious mataiHelping trees to grow HunterMatai...

Tamariki Writing: As I sat still and silent

Children from Te Kura O te Paetūmokai ( Featherston School) were supported by Rod Sugden and Jane Riddiford from Ruamāhanga Mauri Oho to reflect on their experiences of planting an understory beneath the forest giants at Waihinga bush. The children discussed the...