Cool Pixs

We were just randomly taking photos in the ICT suite and in class today. Mauri ora!

Taupo The Trip of a Life time

What an amazing trip we had from start to finish. It was totally the "bomb" and everyone who was involved had a Mean Maori Mean time. It all started months ago with planning and organisation by the teachers, administration, staff and whanau. The actual thought for the trip came about several years before. All in all it was awesome! Nga mihi nui ki a Ma Cynthia and Whaea Nicky for allowing us to come into your ataahua marae and meet your lovely whanau. Nga mihi nui hoki ki a Whaea Sue Dawson and Matua Dudley and the BOT for supporting us in these wonderful experiences. The students will go away with many happy memories and moments. Tuwharetoa maranga mai!

Raapa - Te Ra Tuatahi

Karakia is of the up most importance. 

We were very privileged to have matua Alec start us off in prayer. We had all the support of our parents and TWA students and teachers join us in karakia. Whaea Sue Dawson gave a beautiful speech which set the tone for a wonderful trip.

Having all the whanau in support. Nga mihi nui!

Everyone lends a hand in TWA with the luggage and food. Mauri ora!

Our first stop was at Taupiri maunga. We shared korero about who was buried at the maunga and many students and teachers had whanau there. We talked about the Kingitanga and the Waikato river. We ended with a karakia. He piko he taniwha, He piko, he piko he taniwha.

Ko Taupiri te Maunga

Hatu Patu's Rock

After having kai at Cambridge, we traveled further on until we came to Hatu Patu's rock. There are a few versions of the korero and it was interesting to hear them. We gave a koha such as a leaf or fern and placed it in the rock for good luck and safe travels. Later, we sang waiata and did a haka.

Called on to the marae Pukawa

When we arrived at Pukawa marae we were treated to some awesome Tuwharetoa hospitatlity. After the powhiri, we were given a lovely kai that hit the spot. Afterwards, we were given the history of Pukawa marae and the many stories of how the tribes of Aotearoa link to each other.

Potatau Te Wherowhero the first Maori King

Pukawa is the place of where the first Maori king was decided. In all the carvings the major tribes of Aotearoa were represented from the far north to the south island. It was an awesome first day of our trip.

Ka kite ano whaea Ana

It is hard to say goodbye, but tomorrow will be whaea Ana's last day with Pukeko Class. We have thoroughly enjoyed having you in our class and teaching us many things. Our class room looks magnificient with all the fabulous art work. We appreciate how you taught us about fractions too. We all know which fractions match which pictures. There are many more things you have taught us and we are so grateful and wish you all the best in the future. Nga mihi nui ki a koe whaea Ana!

Here are some pictures of our farewell presentation and kai. Our girls did the karanga to welcome whaea into the whare nui and sang some lovely waiata after our many speeches. Those that spoke included Calais, Luanne, Puna, Shannon, John, Dallas, Shaniqua and Merani. Later, the boys did some haka and we were then called into the kitchen for kai. Big thanks to our pakeke for supporting us too. They were Christina, Te Awhina, Eva and Matariki. You gals and guys ROCK! Mauri ora!

Our girls replying to the karanga welcome 

Coming into Te Whare Awhina

Nga Kaikaranga o Te Whanau Awhina

Haka Powhiri with John leading

Giving thanks and insights of her journey with Pukeko Class

Haka tautoko

Presented with gifts and cards from Pukeko Class

Kai time in the whare kai - Te Korowai aroha a Rahera

A big THANK YOU to all the parents that supported our kaupapa today and provided some delicious kai for whaea Ana's farewell. Mauri ora ki a koutou katoa!

Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Te Puawai First Public Performance

A big shout out to all those students in Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Te Puawai. They did their first public performance in front of several classes in the hall. It was part of their bracket that they will be sharing on Fiafia night. We look forward to seeing many more performances from Te Puawai. After their performance, students from Pukeko class did a haka to support this prestigious event. Nga mih mahana!

Te Whanau Awhina Pride!

For some reason the students in Pukeko and Kereru classes decided to haka it out during lunch time. They had their shirts off and were showing their TWA pride. Of all places to haka, they started doing it at the playground and then went around the school. It is awesome to have pride, but we must also remember to be humble too. Nga mihi nui!

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CDL - For Year 5 and Year 6 Tuakana!

This is an absolutely awesome programme where students learn to be great students for their class, school and community through learning new leadership skills.We are lucky to have 6 students from our class room involved in this programme - They are Jahmal, Dallas, Jada, Kody, John and Charlez.