In Week 4 of this term, we had our school hangi. We had a wonderful time.
The day before the hangi we spent some time with our teina from Room 3 peeling veggies. We had fun and some of the children were super expert peelers!
the next morning, the parents lit the fire super early. It was windy and a bit chilly. I watched the fire burn when I got to school and the parents putting the irons on the fire to heat up for hangi.
Late in the morning they dug out the ashes and put the irons back in. Then cabbage leaves were laid down in the baskets and then the basket went in with all the kai. Then the wet sheets and sacks went over the top and finally, the dirt was placed on top of that so it cooked.
While the hangi was cooking, we waited around the pit and watched. Ashes and steam were flying around everywhere. Then a few hours later the hangi was finished cooking. Then the people who were helping us began to dig it out and uncover the food. Loads of steam poured out into the crowds of children, parents and teachers. Lunch was ready!
Once the hangi was lifted out onto the ute, Justin drove it over to all the children who were watching and the year 5 and 6 students performed a haka powhiri. Then all the food went into the hall for the parents to dish up to the hungry kids. It seemed to take a little while, probably because it smelt good and we were hungry!
We finally got our food and gobbled it down. Some lucky kids got seconds too. Perrin ate ALL of the kumara. It was a great day and we had loads of fun. A big thank you to all our whanau and staff who made such a wonderful day for us. By Rayner and Evelyn.
