In Tipu we have been talking about traditional symbols that are often used to make pounamu or bone taonga. We talked about matau, tiki, wera, koru, manaia, toku, pekapeka and pikorua symbols and their meanings. Children talked about the shapes of taonga that are special in their family and most chose to make one for themselves and a family member.
We used Das air drying clay and after a few days of drying, very carefully painted them. The photographs Whaea Becky took will be a part of this year's calendar art.
