Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has supported the school this term. It was a busy term with lots going on. This term we had:
- Meet the Parent
- Welcome Pōhiri
- Year 6 Camp
- Year 5/6 Swimming Gala
- Year 5/6 HBC Cricket Day
- Māori Whānau Hui
- Year 5 Orewa Beach Surf Day
- Te Kotahitanga
- Grandparents/Significant Adult Morning
- Year 5/6 HBC Swimming Inter-School Day
Term 2 will start on Monday 29 April and will be another busy term for everyone. Our Welcome Pōhiri will be held on Tuesday 30 May at 10.45am in the hall. All are welcome to attend.
Have a safe and happy break.
Farewell Assembly for Kat Porter
Our farewell assembly for Kat Porter is on Friday 12 April at 2.15pm in the school hall. All are welcome.
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Sophia Alber, Archer Franklin, Harrison Web, Aria Harrewijn, Rolan Feng, Aviel Lange, Naman Kuma, Juan Olivier, Alessandra Queja, Rhode Van Wyk, Divandre Bruwer, Maxwell Light, Aurora Peat, Lucy Garnett, Ben Thompson, Jeffrey Pang, Amaya Morris, Eesa Sheraz, Averie Zou, Zahra Syed, Declan Bryce, Mieke Goosen, Daniel van Staden, Brayden Huan, William Hay, Lyla Flewellen, Yinan Liu, Kayano Nglam, Miana Hoskins, Gieo Reyes, Poppy Ross, Sybil Kelly, Archie Fletcher, Lyla Taylor, Kylestonael Iskandar, Eli Connell, Matthew Hurter, Charlize Neilson, James Campion, Florence Ma, Emma Lee, Leo Naufahu, Elimyss Caingod, Andrew Baek, Kayla Ross, Lau Senekal, Vaani Kumar and Gracie Mikosza.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who has supported our school this term. We have such a supportive community and the school really appreciates all the support our community gives us. Our school is a busy place with lots going on and we need all the support we can get.
Pōhiri
We will be having a pōhiri to welcome our new children to our school on Tuesday 30 April at 11.30am in the school hall. All children who started with us during term 1 and all new children starting on Monday 29 April will have a powhiri. All parents/caregivers are invited to attend the pōhiri.
Pōhiri are set in place for the safety and wellbeing of both manuhiri (visitors) and tangata whenua (locals). The pōhiri process is a loving and respectful beginning of a new relationship.
The following is a basic outline of the steps that we follow to welcome new members of Silverdale School.
Tomokanga
The manuhiri (visitors) meet at the front of the marae, outside the entrance in the area referred to as the tomokanga, waiting to be called on. At Silverdale School, this is by the flagpole. Usually the women are at the front, flanked by the men. The kaikaranga (female caller) stands at the front.
Pūtatara
The sound of the pūtatara (conch shell) could be heard over long distances, so it is ideal for signalling and for ceremonial purposes. At Silverdale School, the pōhiri begins with the pūtatara sounding three times.
Wero
A wero or challenge is performed by a warrior or warriors, advancing on the manuhiri (visitors) to look them over and establish intent – to decide if they were friend or foe. The warrior lays down a rau (leaf). If the manuhiri (visitors) are intent on friendship, they should pick up the offering. Not taking the offering was seen as a declaration of war.
Karanga
Following the wero, is the karanga. This is the voices of women from both sides, calling to each other to exchange information to further establish the purpose of the visit. It is said that the kaikaranga (callers) between them, weave a mat laid upon Papatuanuku binding the two sides together.
The manuhiri (visitors) move up slowly behind the kaikaranga, until they reach the mahau. The karanga will continue until the manuhiri (visitors) reach the mahau of the Marae. At Silverdale School, this is the doors to the hall.
Haka Pōhiri
The tangata whenua will perform the haka pōhiri, a chant and dance of welcome, during which the manuhiri (visitors) are symbolically drawn onto the marae. The chants often use the symbolism of hauling a waka onto the shore.
Seating
Manuhiri (visitors) move into the Marae and move to the seats allocated to them. At Silverdale School, new students sit at the front left of the hall. New staff members sit on the stage. Traditionally, the men sit in the front and the women at the back. At Silverdale School, we sit in our class groups.
The kaikōrero sit on the paepae at the front of the group of seats on the stage. The kaikorero hongi on their way to their seats.
Whaikōrero
Next is the mihi or exchange of greeting by the kaikōrero (speakers) from both sides. During whaikōrero, links between the ancestors and the living are made, and genealogical links between tangata whenua and manuhiri are emphasised.
Each speech is followed by the performance of a waiata by the speaker’s support group. The quality of the singing reflects the mana of the speaker and the speaker’s support group.
The protocols for whaikorero are determined by the kawa (practices) of the marae or by the local iwi. At Silverdale School, the speeches and waiata are as follows:
Tangata Whenua Student Speaker #1 (Tu Tira Mai)
Tangata Whenua Student Speaker #2 (Te Pou)
Manuhiri (visitors) Matua Will (on behalf) (Te Aroha)
Open to All Speakers
The official part of the pōhiri is conducted in Te Reo Māori. Matua Mark will close the official part of the pōhiri and open the floor to all speakers. This is when Mr Lockie will speak, along with new staff to Silverdale School.
At the conclusion of all speakers, Matua Mark will wrap up the pōhiri with the karakia, Unuhia, and as a school we will sing Utaina.
Hākari
The pōhiri concludes with the hākari – sharing of kai. The food removes the tapu (sacredness) from the manuhiri (visitors), so that the two sides may complete the coming together. As in all cultures, the sharing of food signifies a binding together.
PTA Mothers High Tea
Reminder to get your tickets for our Mother’s Day High Tea
Get together with your mum, sisters, grandmothers and friends for a Mothers day high tea. We have had the most amazing donations to go towards this fabulous event! A special thank you to Katsubi – Silverdale for sponsoring our backdrop and Bayleys Hibiscus Coast and Golstruct Homes. With more amazing sponsors to be announced. If your company would like to donate some products or a voucher, please contact the PTA silverdalepta@gamil.com.
When: Sunday 5 May
Where: Wainui Golf Course function room
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Cost: Tickets are $60 including high tea, drink on arrival (Prosecco or juice) and the chance to win our Mothers day hamper
Goodie bags, quick fire raffle and live auction
To purchase your ticket, please email the PTA: silverldalepta@gmail.com or you can purchase a ticket on Kindo, under PTA fundraiser. You can buy a single or multiple tickets. If you wish to book a table of 8, please email the PTA.
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