Waikato Te Awa

Our main topic for Term 3 was learning about the history of Waikato River or "WAIKATO TE AWA". Part of our reading programme was a Maori myth telling the origins of how the river was formed. The myth is called "The River that Ran Away". It is a delightful story about Tongariro and Taupiri growing up together and then parting when marriage took Taupiri to a new home. Taupiri became ill and felt the waters from her homeland could heal her. She sent her servant to retrieve water from Tongariro mountain. Tongariro created a crevice from which a small stream began its journey back to Taupiri. This stream became a river known as Waikato te Awa. This artwork showcases Room 2 students interpretation of a snipet of the story. They then wrote a blurb about their representations. The overall effect is stunning and sits proudly on display in the classroom. Titiro mai!