Waka Ama
On the 31st of October 2017 Te Maunga went waka ama down in Waitangi so Constable Rob can teach us how to paddle our waka.
When we were getting set up for waka ama Constable Rob taught us how to put a life jacket on also we helped carry out the waka out into the salty water. I was jumping up and down and running around like a slithery snake.
We were all jumping in the waka so we could have a turn. When we were paddling we were using our hoe of Tu Maia never giving up. When I was paddling my arms felt like a squiggly noodle.
After waka ama we had free time I was skimming the rocks across the bumpy water and the rock did four jumps “yay” I said. After that we found little snappy crabs. We were astonished about how many crabs could fit under a tiny rock. We were screaming.
Next time we do waka ama I am going to try my hardest when I paddle.
Hi Payton,
ReplyDeleteIt’s Alexis from Te Ngahere, I really enjoyed reading your waka ama story. Is it fun going to waka ama? Sometimes does the waka get very heavy and hard to steer? Keep up the good work.
Hi Payton,
ReplyDeleteIt’s Missy from Te Ngahere, was the waka very heavy when you guys carried it into the water? As you guys were steering the waka, does it get really hard? I really think that waka ama is very cool and keep up the hard work.
Kia Ora Payton,
ReplyDeleteI'm Dani, one of the blog checkers here at the Summer Learning Journey. It's great to see that you have registered for the Summer Learning Journey.
We'd love to see you complete some activities before you head back to school. There are some activities about Waka Ama in Week One! The programme officially ends this Friday so head onto our website to check the activities out:
https://sites.google.com/site/summerlearningjourney/weekly-activities/week-one
Cheers,
Dani