This morning we celebrated the new name for our school - Hoon Hay School, Te Kura Kōaka.  

We were honoured to have David Perenara-O'Connell explain our journey and how we were gifted this name, telling us about the whenua that our school sits on and how the Kahikatea grow.

Our Kapa Haka performed, we joined in waiata, then finished with some shared kai and a fun afternoon of games and activities.

Thank you to everyone who came and shared this special occasion with us.

Kia ora whānau

Yesterday marked the third time that our whole school enjoyed a visit to the Wharenui of Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka - Hillmorton High School.

We were warmly welcomed on by a pōwhiri, a rousing haka and speeches, all led by students at Hillmorton High School.

What a rich learning experience for our children, teachers and parents and an opportunity to build on the connections and relationships we already have with our whānau there. A huge thank you to Whaea Mitch Luke and Whaea Kororia, along with the students of Hillmorton High, for making it such an awesome experience.