Section outline



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING various cultural games from different regions and ethnicities around the world by recognising and understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of these games within their respective contexts.
    • We are EXPLORING our context by analysing the rules, mechanics, and gameplay elements of cultural games, connecting similarities and differences and how they integrate with popular mainstream games.
    • We are EXPLORING our context by recognizing the role of cultural games in promoting social interaction, community cohesion, and storytelling. Also be able to create opportunities for collaborative learning and cultural exchange by sharing knowledge and experiences of cultural games with others.


    You will be focusing on a range of cultural games that may stem from your cultural upbringing or background. This will lead into our assessment for the term which will be demonstrating your understanding of Ki Ō rahi

    Learning Intention:  
    • We are EXPLORING various cultural games from different regions and ethnicities around the world by recognising and understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of these games within their respective contexts.

    Monday (HEA)

    Today, I will be introducing you all to Kī Ō Rahi. Over the rest of this term, you will be taking part in modified games that will have the same movements and rules that will help you scaffold your understanding of the game when we eventually participate in it. 

    This assessment will take part early next term, so there will be plenty of time to practice and develop a clearer understanding of this new indigenous game. 

    You will also be starting with Athletics too. Keep an eye out for this. 

    Today, we will start with the Pūrakau(story) of the game and the history. So meet in C11, this will be an in class session. 


    Tuesday- Practical 

    Success Criteria 
    By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 
    - Identify key points from the pūrakau of Kī Ō Rahi and relate it to the game. 

    Although today's practical is not Kī Ō Rahi itself but I will be creating small games that involve similar movements and rules. 
    You are required to bring full PE gear. So meet in class to mark the roll then heading down to get changed. 

    You will be playing a modified version of Kī Ō Rahi, so bring your gear. This is a complex but extremely fun sport.  


    Friday- Practical 
    We will be continuing with the modified version of Kī Ō Rahi. 

    Questions to reflect on.
    - How did you feel when you first learned about Ki-o-rahi? Were you familiar with the game before, or was it a new experience for you?
    - What did you find most interesting or surprising about the history and cultural significance of Ki-o-rahi in Māori culture?
    - Is there anything in the story that is familiar to you? Something at home? School? 
    - Ki-o-rahi is a traditional Māori ball sport. What do you think this sport might entail, and what cultural elements do you expect to encounter while playing?
    -Have you ever played or watched any indigenous sports or games before? How do you think Ki-o-rahi might compare or contrast with those experiences?