Matariki Celebration Activities

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📚 Part 1: Knowledge & Warm-up

1. When does Matariki usually reappear in Aotearoa New Zealand each year?

May

June / July

September

November

2. Which of these is a common physical activity for a Matariki PE lesson?

Haka and group movement sequences

Baking kai

Knitting

Painting only

3. List three physical activities you could run during a Matariki PE lesson (e.g. star relay, waiata movement, strength circuit):

4. How can using te reo Māori and tikanga (protocol) enhance movement learning in PE? Give one clear example.

✏️ Part 2: Practical Lesson Plans & Planning

5. Lesson A — Matariki Star Relay (brief outline)

Students form teams. Each team passes a "star baton" around cones; at each cone they perform a short group waiata or movement before tagging the next runner.

Success criteria: Students take turns fairly, complete the relay safely, and perform the agreed movement at each cone.

Differentiation: Allow shorter running distances, roles such as timekeeper or movement leader for learners with lower fitness, visual cues for instructions.

Extension: Advanced learners design a more complex movement sequence or add a passing challenge (e.g. balance the baton).

Tick the skills this lesson develops (choose all that apply):

Running / speed

Teamwork and communication

Te reo Māori vocabulary

Individual long-distance pacing

6. Lesson B — Waiata & Movement Sequence (brief outline)

Teach a short waiata in te reo; students create a 4-step movement sequence to accompany it and perform as a group.

Success criteria: Use correct basic te reo phrases, movements match the music timing, all group members have a role.

Differentiation: Provide movement templates, pair stronger students with peers, allow seated or simplified movements where needed.

Extension: Students choreograph an extra verse or lead a warm-up for the class.

Sketch a simple formation for your group performance (teacher will check spacing and safety):

Describe your role if you were the movement leader (2–3 lines):

7. Lesson C — Haka Warm-up & Cool-down (brief outline)

Use a short haka-inspired warm-up focusing on breath, posture and safe dynamic movement; finish with a guided karakia-style cool-down and reflection.

Success criteria: Demonstrate safe technique, follow breathing cues, show respect during karakia/cool-down.

Differentiation: Offer low-impact options, allow non-verbal roles, use clear visual and verbal cues for learners needing support.

Extension: Students research and present the meaning of one haka element, or compose an original warm-up sequence.

Write three safety or tikanga rules your group must follow for this lesson:

8. Assessment & Reflection: How will you know students have met the success criteria across these lessons? (List 2 assessment methods teachers can use.)