Thursday, September 18, 2014

Success stories in Pukeko Class 2014

It has been an interesting week 9 in Pukeko class. First of all, Dallas - the haka king was an awesome dancer at Clendon's got Talent on Wednesday. He was doing hand stands, break dancing and just busting out the moves. His group came second overall...and they received the biggest cheers too. 

Devandre was the man with his mihimihi along with Isaiah and Izayah. They were very confident and strong in their delivery. All the kotiro in He Manukura are totally awesome too. Legacy, Te Uwhinga, Leilani Mei, Merani, Shannon, Puna, Precious are able to do the karanga and recite karakia with ease. 

Michael has been the teacher's helper over the last week and has shown a real positive attitude and commitment to his studies.

We had five students go to the JCHS sports day and were good role models for TWA - Kaitiaki, Leilani Mei, Isaiah, Merani and Michael. They played basketball, volleyball, touch, netball and t-ball

Te Uwhinga is a total legend. She did over 50 exercises for the study ladder programme. She is the hardest worker that I know. Her attitude and commitment is the reason why she is usually the top student in my class.

To all our students today. You were confident and did a great job when we had MOE staff come and visit our classes today. They were blown away by your confidence and delivery of Te Reo Maori and our tikanga here in Te Manurewa o Tamapahore. Mauri ora!

This is also the final week for Te Kapua and Te Waara. We will miss their big smiles and comradely with their fellow students in TWA. We wish them both well in Australia and hope they continue to show pride in their Maoritanga. Nga mihi nui ki a korua. 

2 comments:

  1. Awww well done everyone!! I'm so glad Matua is sharing all the stories of the great things you are doing! Keep it up :-)

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  2. what cant you do matua tuiono ?

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