Leek and Potato Soup Day

In Term 1 we planted leeks in our school garden. At the end of Term 2, as part of our Matariki celebrations, we harvested them.

After harvesting we had to wash and clean the leeks.

At Taakaro we had fun peeling and chopping our spring onions and potatoes.

We invited some guests and came together to drink our soup.

Naku te rourou (with my food basket)

Nāu te rourou (and our food basket)

Ka ora ai te iwi (the people will eat)

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