Year 5 learnt about the history of the Haka dance, which originiated from Maori culture.  Traditionally, the Haka was performed to display tribal strength, unity and pride, and is often used as a welcoming ritual or to intimidate the opposing team in sport.  The children enjoyed learning the moves, and especially making the faces!  In future sessions, the class will invent their own versions of the Haka dance, when they pretend they are tribes from the Rainforest!   Mrs Blomeley