ANZAC COMMEMORATION

ANZAC COMMEMORATION

ANZAC 2020

This year Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia were in lockdown due to Covid-19. Usually the Museum would have activities for families to come in and commemorate ANZAC Day after the annual Te Awamutu dawn ceremony on ANZAC Green in the township. This year we were asked to stand at our front gates at dawn and commemorate ANZAC day in our own homes. Front gates took on amazing commemorative spaces by families sharing the spirit of loved ones lost.

The Museum decided to create virtual activities like the online presentation about ANZAC Day utilising images from the collection, posting it to our FB page. We also asked our online community to share their front gate commemorative poppies to our FB. Wow, what incredible artwork and some amazing messages of inspiration.

Here are two of our online activities we shared virtually.

 

Make a Poppy 

To commemorate Anzac Day, on the 25th Apil 2020 we invite you to make a poppy with us and the RSA.
If you would like to make a poppy for ANZAC day you can watch the video and download your poppy template here:

How to make a poppy.pdf

Team Training

Tēnā koutou

The Museum will be opening at a later time of 2pm on Friday 24th July, to allow for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Kia ora

21 JULY 2020

PUBLIC PROGRAMMES

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo!

Celebrate Māori Language Week with the Museum by attending the Tī Rākau Stick Game of Skill with Oriwa & Awatea this Saturday. Every participant receives their own set of rākau to decorate and work with. A great skill game to share with the whānau family as you test yourself to learn the actions while singing the waiata song.

Date: 19th September 2020

Time: 10.30am-12pm & 12.30pm-2pm

Cost: $5 per participant, per session

Ages: Open to all ages

Skill: Hand eye coordination

Resources: Provided

Bookings: Essential, 10 participants per session

Share our FB event page with your friends click here

Phone the reception today for bookings on 07 872-0085. All children must have adult supervision

Share our FB event page with your friends click here

8 SEPTEMBER 2020

Matariki Workshops with Oriwa

We’re welcoming families to our public programmes during the July school holidays. Take a look at what creative activities we have for all ages.

Click this link to go to the workshop page

Click this link to go to our FB event page and invite friends to the workshops

20 JUNE 2020

MATARIKI SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 2020

Celebrate the rising of Matariki heralding in the Māori New Year.

Time to create a foundation for positive growth and development.

MATARIKI WORKSHOPS WITH ORIWA!

Tuesday 7th & 14th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

PAPER WHETŪ MAHI RARANGA/WEAVING

Learn the fundamentals of weaving using coloured paper to make Matariki stars. Fun for all ages

Skill level: easy-medium. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TUES 14th JULY MORNING SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED!

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

Wednesday 8th & 15th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

NGĀ WHETŪ HARAKEKE MAHI RARANGA/WEAVING

Learn the fundamentals of weaving using harvested harakeke/flax to make Matariki stars. Fun for all ages!

Skill level: easy-medium. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

Thursday 9th & 16th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

STAR CLUSTER CIRCLES

Design your own Matariki star out of coloured card and embellish using hot glue and your imagination! These can be hung in your window to catch the star light!

Skill level: advanced. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

GETTING CRAFTY IN THE MUSEUM!

LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TO DO AND THINGS TO SEE THIS MATARIKI.

Learn the art of Origami.

Make a Star Box out of coloured paper to put your most precious things in.

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.

Get your thinking caps on for this!

Make a Ninja star out of coloured paper! Be careful, those edges are sharp!

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.

Make lots of stars to create a garland.

Fold coloured paper to make lots of these stars to take home and hang on your wall or window.

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.