Tamariki at the Twinkle Wānanga
The Twinkle Foundation Wānanga brought families together for a weekend of music, movement, and connection. These reflections from tamariki capture the fun, learning, and friendships that made the event special. Wananga was held at Rapheal House in Wellington on day 22 and 23 March Saturday-Sunday.
Playing Together is More Fun
First, I want to thank all the people who came to Wananga, especially the helpers and teachers who made it possible. I had a lot of fun and I think a lot of people did too.
Seeing and playing with people who play the cello, violin and guitar was a lot of fun. Just playing by yourself is not particularly fun but when you play at wananga you get to play with others to make it more fun.
My favourite class was Tango Argentino. It was my class where I got to play a tango with a guitarist and two violinists, because it was fun to learn music together.
And I’ll definitely come back next time.
Finley Mountford
Song of the Tornado and Playground Adventures
My favourite thing to do inside class was, ‘Song of the tornado’. This is, ‘Song of the Wind’, sped up loads like a tornado. It is also four songs in one. These are, ‘Song of the Wisp’, ‘Song of the wind’, ‘Song of the Tornado’ and ‘Song of the Hurricane’. I have researched which is faster a hurricane or a tornado. A hurricane spins up to 322 kph and a tornado can spin a lot faster (483 kph). So actually it should be ‘Song of the Hurricane’ then ‘Song of the Tornado’ is speed order.
My favourite thing to do outside the classroom was to play with my musical friends. We played in the playground that doesn’t have any bark. I never get that much time though because there are lots and lots of music classes.
Thank you to all the teachers who helped make Wananga possible. I also want to thank all the attendees (especially my friends).
Zachariah Mountford
Lower Hutt, Wellington
