mihi
This week's kupu is mihi - to greet or acknowledge. Can be used as a verb "I'd like to mihi this table group for getting quickly on with the task and coming up with some really good pātai about today's kaupapa" or a noun "Thanks for your mihi, have a seat" (if pupils stand when you enter).
Pronunciation: Technically the letter "i" in te reo Maori sounds like "ee", but in words like "mihi" the first "i" sound is more like the "mi" from "mitten" (for flow of speech). So if you were reading it as an English word, it would look more like "mi-hee".
To "learn your mihi" or to "give your mihi" refers to the wee mini-speech of introduction that gives info on your background and whanau. This was discussed a bit last year - new staff or interested staff let us know if you want a hand preparing one to do with your pupils. The concept of a "visual mihi" (photographs/slides to illustrate your speech) was discussed last year too, let us know if you want to know more! Especially Aidan, as he ran a couple of optional PD sessions on it last year.
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