Singing
Prepares a unison song, rehearsing the pronunciation and rhythms of the lyrics, the appropriate actions, and the tune (PK, CI, UC)

The teacher leads the chanting of te reo Māori, phrase by phrase and in the rhythm patterns of the waiata-ā-ringa they are learning. The students accurately echo back in a confident and enthusiastic manner. They have discussed the meaning of the reo and understand the purpose of this welcome song. The teacher uses kaupapa Māori teaching methods, which are often seen in the teaching of kapa haka and in other group performance settings.

The teacher directs the students in the actions they are to perform. They are familiar with these actions, which are typically performed in waiata-ā-ringa and reflect the meaning of the reo. The teacher counts the students in and reminds them of the actions by calling them out (for example, pakia – clap). Many of the girls perform the wiri with style, and the boys are strong and rhythmic in their haka actions.

At this stage, the teacher sings with them. They sing a cappella so that the teacher can hear all the students' voices and monitor their singing. The students perform the actions and sing the waiata-ā-ringa competently.

Singing
Sings unison songs and chants, confidently performing three different styles of waiata pōwhiri as a group from memory (CI, UC)

The students are now in control and demonstrate their ability to perform as a community. Firstly, they perform a haka that features the boys and highlights strong kapa haka leadership. Their voices have great expression in this declamatory, highly rhythmic style of chanting. They perform all the actions with conviction and appropriate technique, playing their bodies as percussive musical instruments. They have rehearsed all aspects well to make this a quality performance. The leaders have followed the kaupapa, tikanga, and wairua of the haka with dignity and have the respect of their peers. The hā (tone colour) of their voices reflects the reo and creates a powerful welcome from the tangata whenua to the manuhiri.

The second waiata pōwhiri is the featured waiata-ā-ringa, "Haere Mai Rā". Again, the students lead and take control of the performance. The teacher accompanies them on guitar from the back. The students all sing and dance as rehearsed and now perform with enthusiasm, concentration, and passion that is strong and convincing, executing all aspects confidently and competently.

The third waiata pōwhiri is an oriori chant, and the students adhere to the kaupapa of this style of vocal performance. Their intonation is closely matched, their timing is exact, and they have mastered the nuances in rhythm, tone, intonation, and reo.

The large group performance of the three styles of waiata pōwhiri shows the students' commitment and musical achievement. Having memorised their waiata, the students demonstrate the musicianship required for each of the musical styles and their understanding of te reo Māori and the kaupapa, tikanga, and wairua of singing waiata pōwhiri.

Analysing and Appreciating
Investigates the purposes of different styles of waiata pōwhiri (UC)

The teacher questions the students on their knowledge of the various styles of waiata pōwhiri. The students answer correctly and demonstrate that they can differentiate between them, citing examples of haka and waiata-ā-ringa previously performed. They tell the teacher when the waiata are to be performed at a pōwhiri (after the speakers) and share their understanding of the purposes of waiata pōwhiri.